Most Georgia DUI charges are misdemeanors. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-1(e), the State generally must commence a misdemeanor DUI prosecution within two years after the alleged offense. Prosecution for most Georgia felonies generally must begin within four years under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-1(c). Those deadlines control when the prosecution must begin. They do not ordinarily require the […]
One of the most common questions we get at Brett Willis Law LLC is, “What is the effect of a DUI and nursing license?” When nurses get charged with DUIs, they come to us very concerned about their nursing licenses. This is an understandable question, and with the Georgia Nursing Board’s regulations, there is […]
One of the most common questions we get is, “What is the difference between a less safe DUI and per se DUI?” If you’ve been charged with a DUI, you might have the words “less safe” or “per se” written on your citation. These terms can be confusing for many. Is one charge more […]