Case Results

Uncommunicative Officer Unappears

August 2022

When arrested for a DUI in Georgia and the officer keeps your driver's license for allegedly not giving the State a sample of your breath, blood or urine to use against you, you have 30 days from the date of arrest to appeal the suspension. Or, you may be eligible to get an ignition interlock device limited permit and keep fighting the DUI even if an appeal of the suspension isn't likely to succeed. But, when I tried to reach out to an officer ahead of time to see if we could resolve the civil suspension matter without giving up my client's presumption of innocence in a criminal case, the officer chose not to respond. No matter. We protected our client's interests with motions and open records requests, and then the officer failed to appear at the appeal hearing anyway! Read On

Underage DUI Per Se

August 2021

Our young college student client made a serious mistake one night. But, we believe a young person's bad judgement doesn't have to mean life-altering, career-damaging legal consequences, even while being held accountable. Though it wasn't easy, in the end, we got our client a second chance - not only will they avoid a DUI conviction, but they have a chance to avoid any conviction altogether. Read On

Eye Test Suppressed

July 2021

The decision whether to try and suppress evidence of Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, or let a jury watch a skilled defense attorney cross-up the investigating officer, is one of trial strategy and not always easy to make. Our most recent case was an instance where it was better to get this otherwise problematic evidence out of the way before trial.  Read On

Warrant Application Denied

May 2021

Where a predatory car lender tried to have our client arrested, attempting to introduce hearsay evidence in Court, we objected to all of the unfounded documents, pictures and statements, thereby successfully quashing the criminal warrant. Read On

LICENSE RESTORED AFTER 20 YEARS

March 2021

This case began nearly twenty years ago, long before I was hired. My client had been convicted for two DUIs down in Dooly County, Georgia. The second of those two DUIs was in the tiny town of Pinehurst, Georgia - also in Dooly County. But, Pinehurst City Court, where our client pled to his second... Read On

Hit and Run Ran Off

February 2021

Accused of Hit and Run and Failure To Maintain Lane, our client faced a suspension of their driver's license, jail time of up to 24 months, and a fine of as much as $2,000.00. We did some investigation, learned some important facts, and negotiated a plea with no fine, no probation, and no points on our client's driver's license. Read On

Evidence of Spiked Drink

January 2021

Our client was arrested for DUI and Hit and Run. But she claimed her drink had been spiked. We had her blood tested and sure enough, the presence of Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) was indicated. We acquired her medical records, took the affidavits of two emergency room doctors, and got her case dismissed and her record expunged. This saved her the humiliation, stress, and cost of a jury trial. Read On

Begone Evil DUI!

October 2020

There's more to getting a DUI reduced or dismissed than picking apart the facts of the case, or hunting for favorable case law. We can do that. But sometimes a person needs a lawyer who can persuade a prosecutor or judge of the equities of the case - that some people are deserving of another chance. We can do that, too. And that's just what we did in this recent case in Smyrna, Georgia. Read On

DUI Didn't Have Ghost of a Chance

October 2020

It's not scary this Halloween when you have us by your side. We worked this case long and hard to get our client's DUI charge reduced to a NO POINT violation and NO PROBATION. Granted, we had help from a police officer who was overly aggressive and wrong on the law. But we made sure to educate the prosecution on the law as they related to the facts of our client's case. And it was all treat - no trick - when we were through. Read On

DUI? We Don't Clown Around

October 2020

DUI? We're not scared. And you won't be either. Our client was a young professional with concerns about current and future employment in the tech industry. But not only did we get his DUI case reduced, he won't even need to be on probation. Read On

Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor

August 2020

We got our client's felony charge for possessing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA, 2-COOH-THC) reduced to misdemeanor marijuana possession. Their sentence will be to get 3 clean drug screens over the next couple of months and then their probation can end with no conviction. Read On

Another DUI Per Se (over 0.08 BAC) Reduced

July 2020

In a single-car accident, over the legal 0.08 BAC limit for a DUI, we saved out client's license from going into suspension, got his DUI charge reduced, and negotiated a NO JAIL TIME, reduced probation sentence. Read On

Felonies Reduced to Misdemeanors

July 2020

COBB COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, GEORGIA: Our client faced 3 counts of false imprisonment (OCGA §16-5-41) and 3 of pointing a gun at another person (OCGA §16-11-102). For the felonies, they faced 30 years in prison. We negotiated a plea to misdemeanors for 1 year of probation, no jail, no fine and NO CONVICTION. Read On

Suspension Reversed

July 2020

SMYRNA, GEORGIA - Our client allegedly refused to take the State administered test of their breath, blood, urine or other bodily substance. Complicating matters was a scary accident - with no injuries, thankfully. With out client's driver's license at risk for a one-year suspension. we got to work advocating zealously for our client. Result? The officer's decision to suspend our client's driver's license was REVERSED. Read On

Felony Sentence Modified

June 2020

COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA - We started working on this case before the COVID-19 crisis. And, as soon as the Court started hearing non-essential cases again, we were ready. Of course, this matter was hardly non-essential to our client. And on their behalf, we filed and successfully obtained a modification of their prior felony sentence. Their conditions have been changed in a way that is fair, just, and makes their life a bit better and easier. Read On

Driver's License Safe!

June 2020

One key factor to getting a good result in a Georgia Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing before the Office of State Administrative Hearings, even on a DUI Refusal with an accident, is being proactive and communicating with the arresting officers. Even during the novel coronavirus pandemic, we worked hard to lay the groundwork for this hearing and it paid off with a favorable result. Read On

DUI Per Se (over 0.08 BAC) Reduced to Lesser Charge

June 2020

Marietta, Georgia - Another great result for a relieved client who was in a desperate situation. We got their per se DUI reduced to a lesser charge and no driver's license suspension. Read On

Administrative License Suspension Avoided

June 2020

It's not bragging if it's true - and once again we were able to assist our client in avoiding a hard, one-year suspension of their Georgia driving privileges after, upon a DUI arrest, they refused a test of their breath, blood, urine or other bodily substance. Read On

License Suspension Lifted

April 2020

Faced with a suspension of their Georgia driving privileges for six months, and the likely loss of their job, we were able to help get the suspension lifted without going to Court - though we were prepared to do just that if need be! Read On

DUI Charge Reduced to a NO POINT Ticket

March 2020

When the Officer made an arguably improper stop, we went to bat for our client and convinced the prosecutor to change the charge to a Basic Rules Violations. Now, our client has no points or violation reported on her driver's history. Read On