Truck drivers possessing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) are treated differently than other motorists facing a DUI charge in Georgia. This blog article aims to discuss those differences. CDL Holders Are Held to a Higher Standard For the majority of drivers in Georgia,[1] a person may be convicted of DUI if their blood alcohol concentration […]
00Ryan Walshhttps://www.peachstatelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/w-scott-smith-logo.pngRyan Walsh2019-05-02 14:29:152019-05-02 14:29:15CDL & Georgia DUI Law
The answer to that question is, it depends. In Georgia, all traffic citations, whether you were arrested or not, are misdemeanors and carry a punishment of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. That being said, most traffic offenses will not involve jail time or show up on a […]
00Ryan Walshhttps://www.peachstatelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/w-scott-smith-logo.pngRyan Walsh2019-04-23 15:24:072019-04-23 15:24:07Do I Need an Attorney for Traffic Court?
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391(k) prohibits a person under the age of 21 to have a BAC of, “0.02 grams or more at any time within three hours after” driving a vehicle, from alcohol consumed prior to driving. This 0.02 BAC limit is substantially lower than the 0.08 limit provided for those aged 21 and over. Underage […]
Will my domestic violence case get dismissed if the victim does not testify? Our Fulton and Cobb County offices in the Atlanta area get victims of domestic violence who appear with or for their partners every day asking us if the Defendant’s case will get dismissed if they tell the prosecutor they do not want […]
Under § OCGA 16-8-7, a person commits the offense of theft by receiving stolen property when he receives, disposes of, or retains stolen property which he knows or should know was stolen.” If the item in question is less than $1,500, it is a misdemeanor, meaning the maximum punishment that someone can receive is […]
CDL & Georgia DUI Law
/in Atlanta DUI, Blog, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia DUI /by Ryan WalshTruck drivers possessing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) are treated differently than other motorists facing a DUI charge in Georgia. This blog article aims to discuss those differences. CDL Holders Are Held to a Higher Standard For the majority of drivers in Georgia,[1] a person may be convicted of DUI if their blood alcohol concentration […]
Do I Need an Attorney for Traffic Court?
/in Auto Accident, Blog, Car Accident, City of Atlanta, Drivers License, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Misdemeanor, Traffic Court /by Ryan WalshThe answer to that question is, it depends. In Georgia, all traffic citations, whether you were arrested or not, are misdemeanors and carry a punishment of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. That being said, most traffic offenses will not involve jail time or show up on a […]
Georgia Underage DUI
/in Blog, DUI, Georgia DUI, Georgia Traffic Laws, Marietta DUI /by Ryan WalshO.C.G.A. § 40-6-391(k) prohibits a person under the age of 21 to have a BAC of, “0.02 grams or more at any time within three hours after” driving a vehicle, from alcohol consumed prior to driving. This 0.02 BAC limit is substantially lower than the 0.08 limit provided for those aged 21 and over. Underage […]
Domestic Violence: Victims & Dismissal
/in Atlanta Domestic Violence, Blog /by Ryan WalshWill my domestic violence case get dismissed if the victim does not testify? Our Fulton and Cobb County offices in the Atlanta area get victims of domestic violence who appear with or for their partners every day asking us if the Defendant’s case will get dismissed if they tell the prosecutor they do not want […]
Theft by Receiving Stolen Firearm
/in Blog, Georgia Criminal Law, Gun Rights, Theft, Weapons in Georgia /by Ryan WalshUnder § OCGA 16-8-7, a person commits the offense of theft by receiving stolen property when he receives, disposes of, or retains stolen property which he knows or should know was stolen.” If the item in question is less than $1,500, it is a misdemeanor, meaning the maximum punishment that someone can receive is […]