Buford, GA has changed a lot over the past 20 years.  With the influx of new bars and restaurants in downtown Buford and the Mall of Georgia, Gwinnett County police officers are cracking down on driving under the influence offenses as well as underage consumption of alcohol or minor in possession...

Suwanee police officers charge thousands of drivers with crimes each year.  They are especially aggressive when it comes to DUI cases.  Every night in the Suwanee area of North Gwinnett County, Suwanee and Gwinnett County police officers stop drivers for driving under the influence of drugs or al...

In Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County officers charge many people  possession of marijuana charges.  If you are charged with possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, it is considered a misdemeanor.  You may get a citation from a Lawrenceville Police Officer and go to the Lawrenceville Municipa...

1980s pop rocker Rick Springfield was charged with DUI a couple of months ago in California after officers said that he made an illegal traffic maneuver.  Springfield, known for the song "Jessie's Girl," took a breathalyzer and blew a .10, which is over the California limit of .08.  Earlier today...

This afternoon, in what came as a shock to many who were following the trial of Orlando, FL resident Casey Anthony, the jury returned not guilty verdicts to the murder and manslaughter charges.  Ms. Anthony was facing the death penalty if convicted of murdering her young daughter.  Instead, she w...

It seems Austin, TX lawmakers put DUI convictions ahead of constitutional rights.  As Texas politicians think that 4th of July weekend is a deadly time for motorists, they feel that really cracking down on potential DUI offenders is a way to solve that problem.  Over the long weekend, officers ha...

Recently, Lindsay Lohan has had to return to Court facing accusations that she has violated her probation by consuming alcohol.  Like is typical in Gwinnett County Georgia, Lohan's probation in California requires her to NOT consume any alcohol.  If you are under Gwinnett County probation for a D...

Now that school is out and high schoolers are relaxing (or college kids are home to Suwanee for the summer), Suwanee police officers are on the lookout to charge young people with being a  Minor in Possession ( MIP ) charges.  This is also known as underage consumption.  Basically, if you are und...

Are Gwinnett police officers arresting more and more people for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol ( DUI )?  It certainly seems that way.  A DUI arrest is a overwhelming and troubling experience.  Many residents of Berkeley Lake in Gwinnett County, GA are law abiding citizens who ha...

Gwinnett County and/or Lilburn, GA probation officers are tough.  Unfortunately, so are Gwinnett prosecuting attorneys and Judges.  Tough and oftentimes, unfair and unsympathetic.  If you fail to report, miss a screen, test dirty, get in arrears on your fines or fees, or get behind on your commun...

Duluth police officers makes thousands of arrests each year for driving under the influence ( DUI ) offenses.  The DUI arrest typically begins when the Duluth officer observes (or says he observes) some type of traffic offense.  This is often speeding or failing to maintain one's lane, but can be...

Gwinnett County Judges are tough on DUI.  More than any other misdemeanor, it seems that Gwinnett County prosecuting lawyers and judges sentence DUI offenders harshly.  Jail time and extensive counseling, probation, and fines are typical for a even a first time DUI when the offender has no record...

MIP or Minor in Possession of alcohol charges are common in Gwinnett County Georgia.  If you are under the age of 21 and you get caught by a Gwinnett County law enforcement officer possessing any kind of alcoholic beverage, you will likely be charged with minor in possession or underage consumpti...

Are you (or a loved one) on probation in Gwinnett County Georgia?  If yes, then you know the hoops that you must jump through to be in successful compliance with your probation.  Gwinnett County probation officers ( PO's) are often quick to file violations of probation.  There are two main kinds ...

Charged with possession of marijuana in Gwinnett County Georgia?  You are certainly not alone.  Gwinnett County police officers charge thousands of citizens each year with Possession of Marijuana.  A first offense of possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is typically a misdemeanor.  If y...

Recently, an airline pilot for Air Tran was removed from his shift when the odor of alcohol was noticed on his breath.  He was suspected of drunk flying and was asked to submit to a breathalyzer.  The result was a .05 blood alcohol content.  That is below the .08 limit that is used in Gwinnett Co...

At the end of last month, Atlanta baseball player Derek Lowe, a pitcher for the Braves, was pulled over by police for allegedly racing another driver in his 2011 Porsche.  The officers allegedly smelled a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and then requested that he do field sobriety tests.  Mr...

Probation officers in Gwinnett County love to report probation violations.  There are two major ways that a probationer can violate his or her probation.  The first type of probation violation is for technical offenses.  Technical offenses are things like missing a probation appointment, getting ...

If you Drive around GA-20 or Peachtree Industrial on any given night, and you will see Gwinnett County Police Officers administering field sobriety tests to drivers they have pulled over and suspect of DUI.  Drivers will often be asked a series of questions by the officer, or to do things like st...

In Gwinnett County, when an officer effectuates a DUI stop, it usually begins with a series of questions for the driver.  If the officer determines that he or she wants the driver to exit the vehicle, they will typically administer some field sobriety tests.  The three validated tests are horizon...

Every day Gwinnett County police officers stop drivers under the age of 21 for driving under the influence DUI. The rules are little different (and more stringent) for the underage drunk driving suspects. Typically, the legal limit for DUI is .08. However, if you are under the legal drinking age,...

When you face driving under the influence DUI charges in Gwinnett County, there are three general ways in which they can be resolved. These are (1) dismissal of the charges, (2) a guilty plea, and (3) an acquittal or not guilty verdict at a trial. It is always best if your DUI lawyer can get the ...

An effective and experienced DUI attorney can help you get your Gwinnett County DUI charges reduced or dismissed, represent you in a jury trial, file motions on your behalf, and represent you in an Administrative Law (ALS) hearing in which they can fight to get your Georgia driving privileges res...

A DUI charge in Gwinnett County typically begins when a citizen is pulled over by a law enforcement officer for weaving, speeding, or some type of erratic driving. A DUI arrest often stems from a stop at a drunk driving or sobriety  check point when officers stop every vehicle to check for intoxi...

When you are arrested for DUI in the state of Georgia, the citation or ticket you receive from the police officer acts as a formal accusation charging you with driving under the influence. This stays on your Georgia diving record. However, a charge does not mean you are guilty. The state has to p...