“Can I refuse to do a field sobriety test?” is a question that we get all the time. Most of the time, people aren’t aware that they have the right to refuse a field sobriety test. They’ll call and say, “I didn’t know; the police officer didn’t tell me I had a right to […]
A question we’re frequently asked is, “Can you be charged with drug possession if the drugs aren’t physically on you?” In Georgia, the answer is yes. The government can charge you with drug possession for drugs that aren’t on you. They only need to be “under your control” for you for a drug possession charge […]
When you’re pulled over for a DUI, the natural next step is to wonder, “How do I beat a less safe DUI?” At Brett Willis Law LLC, we know how intimidating this can seem. Most people who are charged with a DUI have never been to jail before, much less stood before a judge […]
As a criminal defense law firm, a common question we get asked is, “What are my rights as a criminal defendant in Georgia?” This is a question we always encourage people to ask if they aren’t already. If you know your rights, you’ll know what fair treatment entails. You also won’t miss out on […]
Answer: A DUI conviction stays on your record permanently in Georgia. There is no way to restrict or expunge a DUI conviction under Georgia law. DUI offenses are specifically excluded from the First Offenders Act under GA Code § 42-8-60 — the deferred adjudication provisions available for many other first offenses do not apply […]
Georgia bail bonds involve making a payment that allows you to get out of jail before your trial takes place. Understandably, many people have questions on this process, like “How much will I have to pay?” or “What if I can’t pay the bail bond amount?” In this article, we’ll take a look at some […]
When someone has been charged with a DUI, understandably, one of the things they’re most concerned about is, “What are the consequences of a DUI?” The consequences depend on how many DUIs you’ve been convicted of in a 10-year period. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of them. Consequences of a DUI for […]
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 […]