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Why are the officers and the system in general harder on individuals who refuse Dui tests

It is important to recognize that the bond amount set in your husband’s case is intended to secure his attendance in court to answer his charges. I know that it is frustrating knowing that people in similar cases had to post much lower bond amounts. As has been discussed, there are multiple factors (underlying traffic citations, criminal history, ties to the community, etc.) which may impact the bond amount. Ultimately, the bond amount has nothing to do with the actual merits of the state’s...

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DUI Expungement

No, Georgia law, unlike many other states, does not permit the expungement of a DUI conviction.

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Points on license from speeding ticket

If you are convicted of speeding more than 14 mph over the posted speed limit, you should anticipate points being assessed against your driving record. Short of having the ticket dismissed, you need for the ticket to be reduced to 14 mph or less over the posted speed limit or have the charge amended to an offense that will not be reported out of the court to the Georgia Department of Driver Services. In order to avoid possible insurance ramnifications from this ticket, you need to keep the...

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My DUI was reduced to reckless driving. I did not blow. Will my license still be impacted by the lesser charge?

If you enter a plea to reckless driving prior to your administrative license suspension hearing, the administrative license suspension should be dismissed. Be sure to obtain a certified copy of the disposition to present it to the administrative law judge at the administrative license suspension hearing. I am frequently able to obtain a dismissal of the administrative license suspension hearing prior to the scheduled hearing date by relaying the certified copy of the disposition to the...

Will I lose my license?

First, I grew up in Thomaston, and I know many of the lawyers that practice in the area. You can find an excellent lawyer to help you with this charge for a reasonable fee. I highly recommend that you do that. Second, depending upon how you are charged and whether the clerk transmits the disposition to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, your driver's license could be suspended as a result of this case. A good criminal defense or DUI lawyer will most likely be able to help you avoid...

DUI sentences mandatory?

The answer to your question is that it depends upon the judge presiding over your case. Many, if not most, judges strictly follow Georgia's mandatory sentencing requirements. However, some judges permit defendants to avoid jail time by undergoing treatment options. Such plea agreements are reached on a case-by-case basis and are not "standard." If you are considering this time of plea, I strongly recommend that you seek the advice of qualified DUI lawyer that practices in the area in...

Speeding ticket fines

Speeding is a misdemeanor criminal offense in Georgia and, as such, it is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.00 (and 12 months in jail). Fine amounts for speeding tickets can vary widely. Most metro-Atlanta courts do maintain a schedule of fine amounts for speeding tickets. In many cases, you can appear in Court and negotiate a reduction in the fine amount. No, a nolo contendere plea does not generally result in a reduction of your fine amount. Also, in almost every court, you will need...

Tickets

Because you are under the age of 18, the Georgia Department of Drivers Services (which was formerly known as the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety) will suspend your license to drive upon the accumulation of four (4) or more points in any 12-month period. The first suspension for all non-alcohol and non-DUI related offenses is for six (6) months. No limited driving permit is available for this period of suspension. Also, a plea of nolo contendere will be treated as a conviction for these non-...

DUI first offense

You will get varied responses to your questions. Some attorneys will tell you that you should not enter a guilty plea to a DUI without an attorney. Other attorneys will tell you that if you are set upon entering a guilty to a DUI, you will receive very little, if any, benefit from having an attorney assist you. It is my opinion that you will receive some benefit from having an attorney assist you through the process; however, the benefit most likely will not be a dramatically different...

DUI Hospital Blood Tests

Earlier tonight I was reading about this. You should contact Justin McShane. I believe that his office is in Harrisburg. He is the "go-to" lawyer regarding this issue. I have inserted a link to his bio below. I hope this helps. Ben