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Hit and Run in Henry County
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithUnder Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) , a driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or damage to an attended vehicle must immediately stop at the scene (or as close as possible), return if necessary, and: Provide their name, address, and vehicle registration information; Display their driver’s license upon request; Render reasonable assistance […]
DUI Marijuana
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithA DUI Less Safe (Marijuana) charge means law enforcement is alleging that a driver was under the influence of marijuana to the extent that it rendered them “less safe” to operate a motor vehicle. Unlike a “Per Se” DUI (which relies strictly on a specific legal limit, like a 0.08 BAC for alcohol), a Less […]
Hit and Run in Clayton County
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithUnder Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) , a driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or damage to an attended vehicle must immediately stop at the scene (or as close as possible), return if necessary, and: Provide their name, address, and vehicle registration information; Display their driver’s license upon request; Render reasonable assistance […]
Georgia Court of Appeals Reverses DUI Convictions After State Failed to Justify Initial Detention
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithA recent decision from the Georgia Court of Appeals underscores a critical point in DUI cases: the State must justify every stage of a police encounter, including the very first detention. In McDavid v. The State, decided July 2, 2026, the Court reversed DUI convictions arising from a single-car accident because the State never produced […]
Zero-Point Order in Gwinnett State Court
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithIn Georgia, getting a speeding ticket or any other moving violation can add points to your driving record. As a result, these points can raise your insurance rates, put your license at risk of suspension, and create long-term problems. Fortunately, a Zero-Point Order is a special option under Georgia law that allows a judge to […]