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Q: Are DUI rules any different for motorcyclists?
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Apr 6, 2018

A motorcycle is a vehicle just like a car. There is no difference between the two under the law.

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Q: My brother in law was a pedestrian hit and killed by drunk driver last month. The man was charged with veh. Homic.

Why would the the wrecker tow the vehicle to the man's yard instead of inpounding the vehicle. Why did the police wait 9 hour before notifying my mother in law. And how on earth does a person charged with dui and homicide by vehicle get only a $1500 bond

Robbie Levin
Robbie Levin
answered on Mar 23, 2018

Very sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. You should speak to an attorney right away.

For more info visit my website at www.LevinLawyerGa.com

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Q: I'm a 24 year old graduate student and I was recently arrested for a DUI.

I was trying to return home after a friend's housewarming. An officer pulled me over because i was driving a little slow. He made me do the walk test in which I was fine. He then made me do the breathalyzer test multiple times until he got the results he wanted. He arrested me. I was bailed... View More

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Mar 12, 2018

You need to hire an attorney as soon as possible, preferably someone who has experience defending DUIs. I offer free consultations and have experience defending DUIs. Feel free to give me a call.

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Q: Dui in another state

I got a DUI while licensed in the state of Texas before my court I moved and did not go to court How can I fix this wit my home state

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Mar 5, 2018

Hire a DUI attorney in the State where you received the DUI.

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Q: Can I get my limited permit renewed multiple times
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Feb 26, 2018

I am not sure of your question. Has your limited permit been revoked? Once you complete the terms of your limited permit, provided you have no issues with it, you should be able to obtain your driver's license.

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Q: Are the police able to come after me for a dui if they to a breath test at the scene?
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Feb 21, 2018

Yes, they can. So long as police have what is known as probable cause to arrest you, they can charge you with DUI. You have the right to challenge that determination, however. Hire an attorney ASAP if you have not done so already. Good luck!

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, DUI / DWI and Elder Law for Georgia on
Q: How do I legally stop my alcoholic and drugged husband from driving?

He’s a veteran and has been diagnosed with Dementia.

Kim Ebert
Kim Ebert
answered on Feb 4, 2018

In offering suggestions to you through this forum, I take no responsibility whatsoever for any course of action you do or don't take. I am providing you a courtesy only.

If you have proof of the dementia, you can always go talk to the Department of Drivers Services (aka...
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Q: What steps do I need to take to get a GA license?

I just completed a 5 yr revocation for FL dui. In order to get my license back in FL I have to install the interlock device for one year that I have not completed. I just recently moved to Georgia and want to know what steps in need to take to get a GA license.

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jan 31, 2018

It sounds like you will probably have to get your license reinstated in Florida first before Georgia will issue you a new license. Contact the Department of Driver Services.

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Q: I was 19 when convicted of my first dui offense. Is it possible get a hardship license to travel to my school and work?

The dui incident occurred in the state of Hawaii last year while I was working out there. I was underage (19 at the time) so I have been told by Georgia law that I am not able to receive a hardship license. In this case it will restrict me from school, dui mandatory meetings, work, receieving my... View More

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jan 30, 2018

No, unfortunately, there is not. Under 21 DUI is a hard license suspension.

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Q: Ex-girlfriend arrested for DUI and a few other offences. What kind of jail time is she looking at?

I bailed my ex girlfriend out of jail yesterday. She was arrested for DUI, driving on the wrong side of the road, failure to maintain lane, open container, and going 71 mph in a 55 in Georgia. This was her first DUI. Im worried what kind of jail time she is looking at (minimum) and the best course... View More

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answered on Jan 27, 2018

A first DUI arrest in 10 years carries a minimum of 24 hours in jail. The best course of action is to consult with an experience DUI lawyer. There are two pieces to a DUI arrest in Georgia that must be analyzed. First, the criminal component. The criminal case can be broken into four parts. The... View More

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Q: What is the penalty for an under 21 DUI?
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jan 25, 2018

Probation, loss of license, DUI school, community service. If you don't have an attorney already, you need one.

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Q: Can you please tell me when O.C.G.A. 40-6 391(l) was passed?

My sister was charged in Nov 2006 with 4 counts of child endangerment, I wanted to know the exact date this law was passed as someone said it wasn’t passed until 2007

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jan 11, 2018

It has been around as long as I can remember. Why do you ask?

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Q: Marijuana was found in my 16 y/o son's car. His 15 y/o bro and 16 y/o fx bro were questioned w/out telling me!

I was called to take my son home but no one told me the other boys were pulled from classes, questioned and had their bags searched. The foriegn exchange student was scared because he doesn't have a car and didn't know what the cop was talking about. At least they verified they knew... View More

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jan 11, 2018

Yes, it is legal, and happens quite often.

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Q: Can I be charged with a dui if I haven't been blowed are incriminated myself
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jan 8, 2018

Yes, you can. Driving ability, physical manifestations (odor, condition of eyes, walking/standing ability) all can be used against you.

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Q: My husband got a dui over new years. We're moving out of state next week - is he able to drive in that new state?
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jan 8, 2018

That is a better question for an attorney in that particular state. Your husband needs to make sure his Georgia DL does not get suspended, however, as that might cause his license to be suspended in the other state. Georgia law requires certain steps to be taken once a person is charged with DUI... View More

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Q: Can someone help me get the court paperwork for a past dui conviction.

I was convicted and sentenced in 2010 for a dui. I just need the court paperwork that says what the condition of my conviction was.

Robbie Levin
Robbie Levin
answered on Dec 7, 2017

I can help you.

For more info check my website at www.LevinLawyerGa.com.

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Q: If I get pulled over on suspicion of DUI, what questions should I refuse to answer?
Titus Thomas Nichols
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answered on Oct 18, 2017

Under Georgia law, you must identify yourself to law enforcement when they stop you.

However, any question beyond identification is purely optional.

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Q: Ok i got pull over by state trooper in Georgia for a seatbelt and he said that i. Looked under the influence of weed so

I didnt take any test and get lock up then i go to court and they got me for the wrong charge what do i do from here

Kelly Case
Kelly Case
answered on Sep 1, 2017

Hire a great DUI lawyer immediately. Your license is in the process of being suspended. A lawyer can get a hearing scheduled and can potentially successfully resolve this for you. Call my office at 866-822-7352. We have many payment plans available and appear all over the State of Georgia.

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Q: Can they use the new law on interlock devices on a charge prior to the law going in to affect.

2nd dui. First was in 1993

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answered on Aug 20, 2017

Two answers are possible. But, BOTH depend on whether your administrative license suspension hearing is OVER or not. If it is over, then this answer will be of no use.

1. The new law did NOT allow for those arrested prior to July 1, 2017 to benefit from the provisions. Your lawyer should...
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Q: Is a dui charge in Ga an automatic reckless driving charge?

The citation I received the night of the charge did not have reckless driving printed on it anywhere. The court papers has reckless driving and dui as 2 separate charges

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answered on Aug 20, 2017

No, it is not. Two possible answers exist for this. (1) some police departments, particularly in MUNICIPAL Court locations, will issue BOTH tickets. This way, if a reduction of a DUI to a lesser charge is possible, then the prosecutor need not draw up an amended accusation. (2) Your driver was bad... View More

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