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)

Posted by duijim in on June 27, 2025

An Atlanta DUI conviction (or anywhere in Georgia for that matter) is an offense which carries severe repercussions and should be taken very seriously. Encourage someone else to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs is also considered criminal behavior, with penalties including fines, jail time and license suspension by operation of law awaiting (read more)

Posted by duijim in on June 17, 2025

An arrest for DUI can have lasting repercussions that go far beyond fines alone. Individuals could see increased insurance rates and face license suspension that prohibits them from meeting work and family obligations. Georgia DUI regulations can help drivers evade severe legal consequences, and an experienced lawyer can review a client’s case and identify procedural (read more)

Posted by duijim in on June 4, 2025

Pretrial motions are written requests filed prior to trial with strict filing deadlines. Such motions could include a Motion to Dismiss due to lack of probable cause or an In Limine request that certain inadmissible evidence not be discussed at trial. These motions help legally shape your case and set the limits for what will (read more)