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05.08.09
A DUI is a felony or misdemeanor criminal offense, not just a traffic ticket.
If you are convicted of a DUI, there are mandatory penalties.- Your driver's license is automatically suspended upon conviction.
- Your auto insurance rates may skyrocket, and a conviction may be added to your credit report.
- If you hold a professional license, a conviction may be reported to your licensing or professional agency.
- If you are in college, you could lose your scholarship or be expelled, even without a conviction.
In short, you have a lot to lose. So it makes good sense to hire an attorney to defend you against these charges. An experienced DUI defense attorney can review the facts of your case to find legal defenses to your charges.
- 09.08.09
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Today, I saw dozens of cops writing speeding tickets. A deputy in court was grumbling about the huge fine his niece had to pay in a local city court over a speeding ticket.
I'm not saying drive as fast as you can, but if you get your FIRST speeding ticket in Georgia, judges are limited in the size of the fine: Georgia law (O.C.G.A. §40-6-1(b)) provides "Unless a different
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