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A new Georgia law prevents police officers from telling drivers that their refusal to take breathalyzer tests could be used against them in court. The bill passed the Georgia General Assembly after the state Supreme Court ruled in February that requiring suspects to blow into breathalyzers is a violation of constitutional protections against self-incrimination. Officers can still mandate blood or urine tests, and they can also ask drivers to voluntarily take breathalyzer test...s. #CriminalDefense #AugustaCriminalDefense #DUI #AugustaDUILawyers #DUIdefense https://www.ajc.com//kemp-signs-g/6aACMhwtr1hgy1HxeuEC0J/

The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday delivered a blow to DUI prosecutions, saying a driver’s refusal to have their breath tested for alcohol cannot be used against them at trial. The high court unanimously found that part of the state’s DUI law violates the U.S. Constitution’s protections against self-incrimination. The ruling sets the stage for a re-write of the law by the state legislators.

Effective today, Georgia's school bus law has changed. Drivers in both directions on a two-lane road and multi-lane roads with a center turn lane MUST stop for ...a school bus that is picking up or dropping off kids. Drivers traveling in the opposite direction of the bus on a multi-lane road that has a permanent barrier or grass/concrete median do not have to stop, but should still slow down and drive with caution. . #StopfortheArm #WatchforKids #DriveAlert #HandsFree See more

We are so excited to participate in this year’s Pack A Backpack School Supply Drive. Join us on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 11:00 am at The O’Neal Insurance Agency (3238 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta, Ga) for the Donation Presentation to Dr. Angela Pringle.

Walmart pursues criminal and civil remedies against accused shoplifters simultaneously. Should the store by held civilly liable when those accusations are false? https://www.nytimes.com//falsely-accused-of-shoplifting-bu

Everything You Need to Know About Georgia's Hands-Free Law http://www.dcwattorneys.com/2018/08/14/hands-free-law/

We are excited to join Green Grove for their Family Empowerment program on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 to discuss criminal law issues. Please join us and bring your questions!

Check out new blog posting about restricting your criminal record on our website. If you or someone you know has been arrested and wants to clear their record, you can read about the process at the link below. http://www.dcwattorneys.com/2018/08/05/record-restriction/

There has been a dramatic rise in citations given since the new hands free law came into effect in Georgia. Be on the lookout for our upcoming blog post regarding what this law really means, including possible fines and resolutions. https://www.13wmaz.com//hundreds-ticketed-acr/93-579730136

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