Posted by duijim in on November 5, 2025

Imagine you’re heading out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a long flight, only to find yourself pulled over on Camp Creek Parkway or the I-85/I-75 connectors. The traffic lights are flashing, the officer’s badge is visible, and you’re suddenly facing the possibility of a DUI arrest on airport property. It’s a scenario that can (read more)

Posted by iberkovits iberkovits in on October 20, 2025

Navigating the bustling streets of Atlanta on an e-scooter or bicycle offers an exhilarating sense of freedom, yet it comes with legal responsibilities that are often overlooked. As a driver recently pulled over for a DUI in Atlanta, you may find yourself uncertain about the complexities of local laws. Georgia’s stringent DUI regulations extend beyond (read more)

Posted by duijim in on September 18, 2025

If you are arrested for suspected DUI, choosing your words carefully could determine your fate. A knowledgeable Atlanta DUI lawyer can explain how statements or actions during a traffic stop affect your case. Officers frequently ask drivers to submit to field sobriety evaluations; although these tests are voluntary and non-mandatory by law, many 100% sober (read more)

Posted by duijim in on September 11, 2025

Under Georgia law, a driver arrested for DUI can be required to submit to a blood test upon being taken into custody; failing to do so will result in an automatic one-year license suspension. However, this doesn’t mean that fighting the case and winning back your license are impossible – all that’s required to achieve (read more)

Posted by duijim in on September 2, 2025

The trial court did not err in denying the defendant’s motion to suppress evidence from his breath test results, holding correctly that its administration did not violate his due process rights. Conviction for driving under the influence was upheld as evidence supported a finding that defendant had crossed over the fog line while driving. 1. (read more)

Posted by duijim in on August 25, 2025

Under Georgia’s implied consent laws, police officers are authorized to administer breath, urine and blood tests in order to ascertain a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC). While these chemical tests can provide useful data about an individual’s BAC levels, they may still be inaccurate due to factors like food particles in the mouth and improper (read more)

Posted by duijim in on August 12, 2025

Arrest for DUI can be an extremely distressful experience for many. Many do not understand how being arrested will impact their future or how the arrest could shape it negatively. After being charged with DUI, one of the primary issues individuals must consider are bond conditions and travel restrictions. Being aware of them can help (read more)

Posted by duijim in on August 4, 2025

Uber and Lyft ridesharing services have transformed urban transportation. Now Atlanta residents and visitors alike can access these apps quickly to arrange rides at any time of day or night. But what does that mean for DUI trends? Anecdotal evidence seems to support that ridesharing has reduced drunk driving accidents and arrests; however, data stability (read more)

Posted by duijim in on July 22, 2025

As anyone can attest, walking down Moreland Avenue at night after attending either Variety Playhouse or Euclid Avenue Yacht Club can leave anyone feeling slightly foolish. While drunk driving remains a serious threat in Georgia, several counties – both metro Atlanta and rural ones – still experience high rates of traffic accidents each year. Road (read more)

Posted by duijim in on July 9, 2025

Few of us want to experience being involved in a car accident, yet unfortunately most will at some point. As an experienced Atlanta auto accident attorney, Nathan Fitzpatrick recognizes the need to reduce fatal accidents on U.S. roads by addressing dangerous driving behaviors and combatting them as one way forward. Changing Driving Habits Ride share (read more)