An officer in another county can arrest you for DUI. The officer, based on his training and experience can determine that you were DUI based on: slurred speech, stumbling while walking, bloodshot eyes, or smelling like alcohol. If you refuse the breathalizer, the officer can still arrest you for... View More

You will need to post this question in a Tennessee "ask a lawyer" section instead of Georgia. If it was Georgia, the only way to get test results that the officer does not give to you is through the discovery process.

Generally this code section involves a number of charges for DUI resulting in a suspension of your license plates. Without knowing more about your previous charges it would be difficult to answer. The bottom line however is that you may be able to get a probationary driving license and then get a... View More

What speed were you traveling and what was the speed limit? Those have a lot to do with the answer to your question in relationship to points that you can get awarded which would affect your CDL. Technically the Marijana shouldn't affect your CDL but you will still want to try and keep it off... View More

If someone is in jail on a probationary hold you will have to find out what the hold is for AND then take care of that matter.

If you plead guilty, this offense cannot be expunged.

A DUI suspension, first offense in 5 years, license will be suspended for 12 months. However, at the end of 120 days, the driver can apply for reinstatement if all the following conditions are met:

- Suspended for 120 days.

- Present a Certificate of Completion of a DDS approved... View More

A criminal proceeding involving a prosecution for a DUI, evidence of the commission of another DUI on a different occasion by the same accused shall be admissible when:

(1) The accused refused in the current case to take the state administered test and such evidence is relevant to prove... View More

There is a two-year statute of limitations applicable to the prosecution of a defendant on charges of driving under the influence. The time begins to run on the date the offenses were committed. O.C.G.A.§ 17–3–1(d), 40–6–391(a)(1), (5).

I will need more information, however, for the purposes of a plea, if you plea to a DUI you are required to take classes as a condition of your DUI probation. Now, if you want to fight the case then that requirement will not be necessary.

The short answer is, yes. You can be charged with a DUI if you are in control of a vehicle at the time an officer stops you. I suggest you seek representation.

It is generally accepted under Georgia law that first offender treatment is unavailable to persons who are convicted of DUI (including those who plead nolo contendere). Sims v. State, 214 Ga. App. 443, 448 S.E.2d 77 (1994)

Moreover, Georgia law does not contain any “deferred... View More

Get an attorney. You will need to know if there is a probation warrant, then whether your probation tolled, and etc. An attorney will be able to review and tell you what is best for YOUR specific case, with YOUR specific set of facts, in the COUNTY, that it happened and YOUR actual probation... View More

I would need more information. I think your biggest issue may be if your probation would be affected. Make sure of that first. In addition, the amount of speeding will definitely be needed to answer whether or not your license will be revoked.

If you plead guilty to DUI, and it is your first conviction in Georgia within five years, you are immediately eligible for a Georgia temporary driving permit. DUI driving permits known as a temporary or limited driving permit in Georgia will be valid for 120 days from the date of the conviction. In... View More

Mopeds

A moped is defined as any motor driven cycle with an engine not exceeding 50cc (3.05 cubic

inches). Mopeds are exempt from the provisions relating to the registration and licensing of motor

vehicles.

Rules to operate mopeds on Georgia roads and highways:... View More

“All drivers of vehicles using the highways are held to the exercise of due care. A leading vehicle has no absolute legal position superior to that of one following. Each driver must exercise ordinary care in the situation in which he finds himself. The driver of the leading vehicle must exercise... View More

The Georgia House just approved a bill that would allow medical marijuana oil to be sold to registered patients, giving them a legal way to obtain a drug that they’re already allowed to use.... View More

Hire an attorney in Augusta who handles traffic tickets and who can probably appear in your husband's absence.

It sounds like you did not appeal the suspension of your license. When the arresting officer gave you the 45 day permit, you had to appeal that in order to keep your driver's license. It sounds like you did not appeal that, and, thus, your license was suspended for 1 year.