Posted by duijim in on October 7, 2015

Georgia DUI Defense The holiday season is here, and DUI arrests are again at an all-time high. Inevitably, many attorneys who do not specialize in DUI law will receive emergency phone calls from their clients who have recently been arrested for a DUI. While the most important first step in handling a DUI case is (read more)

Posted by duijim in on May 26, 2015

What Does DUI Mean? What does DUI mean? Literally it means “Driving Under the Influence.” If you have been charged with a DUI it means the police officer who stopped you believes that you were less safe to operate a motor vehicle based on the amount of alcohol or drugs in your system, or that (read more)

Posted by duijim in on May 25, 2015

How Much Is A Speeding Ticket? The answer to this question depends on a few factors. The most important factor is how fast the alleged speed is. Speeding tickets are generally broken into 4 categories: Speeding 15 to 18 mph over the posted speed limit; Speeding 19 to 23 mph over the posted speed limit; (read more)

Posted by duijim in on April 22, 2015

Georgia drivers under the age of 21 can easily have their driver’s licenses suspended. The Under 21 License Suspension is harsh as it is a 6-month suspension, and there is no limited driving permit in most instances. The statute governing drivers under the age of 21 is O.C.G.A. 40-5-57.1 which can be found here.  In determining (read more)

Posted by duijim in on April 18, 2015

Is A Speeding Ticket A Misdemeanor In Georgia? Yes. A Speeding Ticket is a misdemeanor in Georgia. This means someone may receive a fine of up to $1,000, and 12 months in jail for a speeding ticket in Georgia. While this is rare it is possible to go to jail for a speeding ticket. Georgia’s (read more)

Posted by duijim in on April 10, 2015

How Many Points Is A Speeding Ticket In Georgia? The answer depends on how fast you were speeding. Speeding tickets in Georgia are broken into 4 different point levels. The levels are: Speeding 15 mph to 18 mph over the posted speed limit: 2 points; Speeding 19 mph to 23 mph over the posted speed (read more)

Posted by duijim in on April 6, 2015

Can You Get A DUI On A Bike? Can you get a DUI on a bike? In Georgia, the answer is yes. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) is the code that governs motor vehicles in Georgia. Title 40 defines a motor vehicle as “Every vehicle which is self-propelled other than an (read more)

Posted by duijim in on April 5, 2015

Is a DUI a misdemeanor in Georgia? Yes, most of the time a DUI is a misdemeanor in Georgia. Misdemeanors in Georgia are punishable by a maximum fine of $1,000 and up to 12 months in jail. However, for a first offense misdemeanor DUI in Georgia most people face: A fine of $300 plus court (read more)

Posted by duijim in on April 4, 2015

Many people who have been arrested for a DUI ask, “Is a DUI a felony?” Generally speaking, the answer is no. The vast majority of DUI arrests in Georgia are misdemeanors. Comparatively, most moving violations in Georgia are also misdemeanors. This includes speeding, running red lights, and fender benders. A DUI in Georgia can be (read more)

Posted by duijim in on March 23, 2015

One of the questions I get the most is “The officer didn’t read me my Miranda Rights. Is this enough to get my case dismissed?” The answer is generally no. Miranda Rights are very popular because of tv and movies. Everyone knows them, and can usually recite them by heart. “You have the right to (read more)