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Can I Get a DUI Conviction Taken off My Record in Georgia?

Can I Get a DUI Conviction Taken off My Record in Georgia?

A Georgia DUI conviction is forever, and, as a result, your case needs to be taken seriously. It is critical that you understand that a Georgia DUI conviction is forever. If you plead guilty or are found guilty by a jury or judge, the resulting conviction on your...
The Dangers of Drunk and Drugged Driving

The Dangers of Drunk and Drugged Driving

Most people are aware of the dangers of driving under the influence, including traffic fatalities and injuries. That said, drunk and drugged driving is a growing threat. Whether you were impaired or sober, being pulled over and arrested on suspicion of drunk or...
DUI Conviction and Immigration Status

DUI Conviction and Immigration Status

A DUI conviction that is a Crime of Moral Turpitude can lead to inadmissibility or deportation for a non-U.S. citizen. A DUI can be a “Crime of Moral Turpitude” (“CIMT”) if there were aggravating factors. Aggravating factors that can turn DUI into a CIMT involve, for...
Driving on a Suspended License in Georgia

Driving on a Suspended License in Georgia

Driving on a suspended license in Georgia is a serious charge and carries with it the possibility of severe penalties.  You may not even be aware that your license is suspended until you get stopped. It’s in your best interest not to plead guilty without speaking...
Georgia Administrative License Suspension (ALS) Hearing

Georgia Administrative License Suspension (ALS) Hearing

Charged with a DUI in Georgia? You have 30 days from the date of your arrest to have your Georgia DUI lawyer file your license suspension appeal, commonly referred to as an Administrative License Suspension or ALS hearing.  30-Day Warning for Anyone Arrested for...
St. Patrick’s Day and Savannah DUIs

St. Patrick’s Day and Savannah DUIs

St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah is known for parades, green beer―and DUIs. Savannah puts on the second-largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the United States, behind New York City. Each year, St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah is celebrated with street vendors, live...