Blog Posts in 2010
Posted on Sep 22, 2010 By Richard Lawson
Georgia's texting law provides a new means of probable cause for law enforcement to conduct traffic stops. The law that took effect in July 2010 was categorized as a primary traffic offense, meaning ...
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Posted on Aug 27, 2010 By Richard Lawson
Diabetics commonly experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). And what are the symptoms? Slow and slurred speech, poor balance, impaired motor control, staggering, drowsiness, flushed face, ...
Continue reading "Diabetes and Breath Test Reliability" »
Posted on Aug 19, 2010 By Richard Lawson
Experience has shown that many DUI arrests result from the police stopping a car for reasons that have nothing to do with driving under the influence. For instance, many DUI arrests in Georgia result ...
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Posted on Aug 12, 2010 By Richard Lawson
Not necessarily. This is a process known as the " ten day rule ." The permit you got in place of your license is a report made by the officer to the DMV requesting your license be suspended ...
Continue reading "The officer took my license and gave me a 30-day permit. Does that mean I have a suspended license?" »
Posted on Aug 6, 2010 By Richard Lawson
With summer in full swing, residents and out-of-state visitors alike have taken their boats out onto Georgia’s numerous rivers and lakes. Many like to have a good time—whether fishing, skiing, or just ...
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Posted on Jul 25, 2010 By Richard Lawson
A Cobb County Police captain was arrested Saturday for DUI after a wrong-way driver was traveling north in the southbound lane and struck a car driven by the officer. The wrong-way driver, who did not ...
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Posted on Jul 14, 2010 By Richard Lawson
On July 1, 2010 texting while driving became illegal in Georgia. If pulled over, you face a $150 fine and one point on your driver's license. More importantly for those suspected of DUI , it is one ...
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Posted on Jun 30, 2010 By Richard Lawson
If you are arrested for Possession of Marijuana , your drivers license can be suspended --even if you were not driving. In Georgia, a conviction for drug possession can result in a six month ...
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Posted on Jun 29, 2010 By Richard Lawson
When you are arrested for DUI in Cobb County your case will begin in the State Court of Cobb County Traffic Division. At the traffic court division, you can enter a plea bargain or have a bench trial ...
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Posted on Jun 28, 2010 By Richard Lawson
In Cobb County there is a DUI TASK FORCE . These police officers receive special training in DUI Detection , Standardized Field Sobriety Tests , and DUI Arrest Procedures . These officers are also ...
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Posted on Jun 27, 2010 By Richard Lawson
People often are confused as to where they are going to court . To explain, you were either arrested in unincorporated Cobb County or within a city. If within the county, your case will start in the ...
Continue reading "Marietta DUI Cobb County DUI Smyrna DUI Kennesaw" »
Posted on Jun 26, 2010 By Richard Lawson
A person can be arrested for DUI LESS SAFE even though their breath test result is less than .08. The affect of a conviction or plea of guilty is the same as if the person had blown above .08 . DUI ...
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Posted on Jun 21, 2010 By Cobb County DUI Attorney
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Cobb County DUI Blog .
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