What are the implications of a Georgia DUI arrest and conviction for drivers who have a license from a state other than Georgia? The answer to this question involves two separate areas relating to driver’s licenses: (1) Suspensions imposed after a conviction for a DUI; and (2) Administrative Suspensions imposed after an arrest. Will South Carolina Suspend My […]
What are the implications of a Georgia DUI arrest and conviction for drivers who have a license from a state other than Georgia? The answer to this question involves two separate areas relating to driver’s licenses: (1) Suspensions imposed after a conviction for a DUI; and (2) Administrative Suspensions imposed after an arrest. Will Florida Suspend My License […]
The answer to this questions depends on the state in which you are currently licensed. There is an important distinction between license suspensions for refusing to take the breath/blood test in Georgia, and license suspensions for being convicted of DUI in Georgia. ALABAMA: If I refuse a blood/breath test in Georgia, will Alabama suspend my license? No. […]
As of July 29, 2020, the answer is: Yes! Prior to July 29, 2020, the answer was no. This is a major change in the law that a lot of lawyers don’t know about. The rule for decades was that you could not get a work permit for any DUI drugs conviction, and many lawyers don’t know of […]
If you’re reading this page, then you’ve likely been charged with a DUI and you’ve had your license suspended by a police officer. That means you’re having to decide whether to: (1) do an ALS appeal; or (2) get an ignition interlock (officially called an “ignition interlock device limited permit” or IIDLP). If you decide […]
George Bernard Shaw famously said, “youth is wasted on the young.” But, in Georgia, when it comes to DUI laws, the youth are penalized (heavily) for their youth. Georgia’s DUI laws define “minors” as anyone who has not yet reached 21 years of age. Under Georgia’s DUI law (40-6-391(k)(1)), “a person under the age of […]
It is very common for a person to call us and ask us, “What If the Officer refused to tell me what I blew on the Breathalyzer? Can they do that?” The answer is: No! If you did a breathalyzer, the officer is required by law to print out your results from the breathalyzer and give […]
If you’re reading this page, then you’ve likely been charged with a DUI and you’ve had your license taken/suspended by a police officer. Our goal is to give you the information you need to keep you driving! The officer likely gave you a temporary permit that look like this one below. The form is known […]
Getting arrested on drug charges can be overwhelming, especially if you believe your rights were violated during the search. Understanding how to respond is critical. If you suspect you were subjected to an illegal drug search in Georgia, acting quickly can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. At Brett Willis Law […]
Being charged with a crime is one of the most serious challenges a person can face. When the stakes are high, understanding your legal options is essential. One of the most critical decisions we help our clients make is whether to accept a plea deal or proceed with a jury trial in criminal cases […]