James Lawrence Yeargan Jr

DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED, CANCELLED, OR REVOKED REGISTRATION IS A MISDEMEANOR IN GEORGIA, and should not be confused with operating a vehicle with an expired tag, or, an unregistered vehicle.

Operating a vehicle with an expired tag and operating an unregistered vehicle are minor offenses, which only require a small fine, AND DO NOT GO ON YOUR DRIVING HISTORY. However, driving on a suspended registration carries a minimum fine of $500, up to 12 months in jail, and goes on your driving history.

ADDITIONALLY, A CONVICTION FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED REGISTRATION WILL SUSPEND YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE, OR PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE IN THE STATE.

Despite these harsh penalties, driving on a suspended registration is one of the hardest charges for the prosecution to prove. For the prosecution to secure a conviction, they must show that someone drove a motor vehicle knowing that the vehicle’s registration was suspended.

In the vast majority of these cases the driver WAS not aware that their vehicle’s registration WAS suspended.

Most people don’t know that a vehicle’s registration has a history the same way a driver has a driving history. The vehicle’s registration history will indicate whether or not the State of Georgia properly notified the driver that their registration was suspended.

If the state has not notified the driver of the suspension, then the prosecution cannot prove the person was knowingly driving a vehicle with a suspended registration.

The notice requirement is the best defense to this charge, but it is not the only one. Many ‘driving on a suspended registration’ cases can be dismissed or reduced to a less serious offense, so the driver does not have to endure the HIGH FINES, license suspension, AND OTHER HARSH PENALTIES ASSOCIATED
WITH this charge.

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A Georgia DRIVER’S LICENSE, OR SOMEONE’S PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE IN THIS STATE may be suspended, revoked, or cancelled for many reasons, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DUI convictions, drug possession, accumulating too many points on your license, driving without insurance, hit and run, failure to appear in court, and failure to pay child support or civil judgments.

Drivers who are pulled over while driving with a suspended license are almost always arrested, and
have their vehicles impounded.

Driving on a suspended license can be either a misdemeanor or felony in Georgia.

A first offense within a 5 year period, as measured from date of offense to date of offense, is a misdemeanor which carries a minimum sentence of 2 days in jail, a $500 fine, and an additional 6 month license suspension. This is a hard suspension- meaning there is no limited permit for work, school, or anything. ADDITIONALLY, your fingerprints ARE taken and forwarded to the Georgia Crime Information Center where you will be assigned an identification number to track future violations.

A second and third conviction for driving on a suspended license within a 5 year period is a high and aggravated misdemeanor and carries a minimum SENTENCE of 10 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, and an additional 6 month hard license suspension.

A fourth conviction in a five year period is a felony, and punishable with a minimum sentence of 12 months in jail, a $1,000 fine, and a 6 month license suspension.

Just because you are charged with driving on a suspended license does not mean you will be convicted.

Driving on a suspended license has many defenses, including the reason for the suspension, whether your suspension is by operation of law, or whether you had notice of the suspension.
Even if the prosecution has enough evidence to convict you, there are certain ways of pleading which may allow you avoid a conviction, an additional 6 month license suspension, and additional jail time.

To avoid a DRIVING ON A suspended license conviction, ADDITIONAL LICENSE SUSPENSION, AND JAIL TIME contact us today:

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1170 Peachtree St NE Ste 1200
Atlanta, GA
30309
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Georgia drivers who are under 21 years old can easily have their driver’s license suspended for speeding. In examining drivers under the age of 21 we must look at 2 groups.

The first group is drivers who are under the age of 18. Drivers under the age of 18 WILL have their driver’s license suspended for accumulating 4 or more points on their license in a 2 year period. Since most speeding and moving violations in Georgia assess at least 3 points on a driver’s license, it is easy for a young driver to quickly accumulate 4 or more points IN A 2 YEAR PERIOD. If this occurs, the driver’s license is suspended for 6 months- this is a hard suspension, meaning there is no limited permit for work, school, OR ANY ACTIVITY.

The second group of UNDERAGE drivers are drivers aged 18 to 21. Once a driver reaches the age of 18, their license will not be suspended for speeding unless the driver receives 4 or more points from a single speeding offense. This means the driver must be convicted of speeding 24 mph or more over the posted speed limit. This suspension is for 6 months, but a limited permit may be available. The permit may only be issued by the sentencing judge, and the driver must be at least 18 years old at the time of conviction and their speed must have been between 24 and 33 mph over the posted speed limit; OTHERWISE THE DRIVER IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A PERMIT AND FACES A HARD LICENSE SUSPENSION.

Any driver under the age of 21 who is suspended for speeding must wait the 6 month suspension period, attend a Georgia Department of Driver Services approved defensive driving school, and pay a reinstatement fee before getting their license back.

In addition to paying a fine, most judges require underage drivers to perform community service, attend risk reduction school, Alive at 25 classes, MADD Victim Impact Panels, and serve time on probation as additional punishment.

GEORGIA DRIVERS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 do not simply pay a fine and CLOSE THEIR CASE.

Drivers under the age of 21 may not plead Nolo Contendere or no contest to avoid getting points on their license. If the court accepts a Nolo plea from an under 21 year old driver, the Georgia Department of Driver Services will convert the no contest plea to Guilty and assess points to the license anyway.

The most important fact WHEN IT COMES TO underage drivers is the license suspension is imposed based on the driver’s age at conviction- not the driver’s age when they are cited. For example, if an under 21 year old driver was ticketed for speeding 90 in a 55 mph zone, the driver turns 21 before his court date, and then is convicted of speeding 90 mph in a 55 mph zone his license will not be suspended SINCE HE IS NO LONGER UNDER 21 YEARS OLD.

It is also important to understand that suspensions are based on the speed that is reported to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, and NOT THE SPEED LISTED ON YOUR CITATION.

In order to avoid HAVING YOUR license suspended, community service, high fines, driver education classes, and INCREASED insurance premiums contact us TODAY:
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Atlanta, GA
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On January 1, 2010 Georgia’s Super Speeder Law went into effect. Under this law, drivers convicted of speeding 75 mph or more on a 2 lane road or 85 mph or more on any road or highway in the State of Georgia WILL BE CLASSIFIED AS A Super Speeder.

In addition to paying the speeding fine levied by the local court, the driver will also have to pay an additional $200 SUPER SPEEDER fine to the State of Georgia. When The Georgia Department of Driver Services receives notification of the Super Speeder conviction they will mail the additional $200 SUPER SPEEDER fine to the driver.

If the driver does not pay the $200 Super Speeder fine, their Georgia Driver’s License or privilege to drive in the State of Georgia, will be suspended.

To remove the suspension and reinstate their license, the driver must pay the $200 Super Speeder fine as well as an additional reinstatement fee.

Super Speeder fines and suspensions also apply to out of state drivers who are convicted under the Super Speeder Law.

There are no additional points, or charges added to the driver’s HISTORY for being classified as a Super Speeder.

The Super Speeder fine is not based on the speed on the citation, but rather the speed that is reported to the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Therefore, if a driver is ticketed for speeding 85 mph on a highway, but the prosecutor reduces THE speed to 84 mph, then this driver will not be given an additional $200 Super Speeder fine.

Likewise, if a driver is ticketed for speeding 75 mph on a 2 lane road, but the speed is reduced to 74 mph this driver will not receive a $200 Super Speeder fine.

In order to avoid a Super Speeder conviction, FINE, and increased insurance premiums, contact us today:
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Atlanta, GA
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In Georgia, the process of removing charges from your criminal history is known as record restriction. This process was formerly known as expungement, or expunging the record. Despite the name change, the goal of removing charges from your criminal history is still the same. Georgia allows you to restrict, or remove charges from, your criminal history in 3 situations.

The first situation where record restriction is possible is when the charges against you have been closed without conviction. This may be accomplished through the use of a diversion program, conditional discharge plea, the prosecutor dismissing the charges, or being found not guilty at trial.

However, there are exceptions to this rule. If the charges were closed without conviction because you had immunity, you were prosecuted for a pattern of criminal activity in another jurisdiction, you couldn't be prosecuted because important evidence was suppressed, or you plead guilty to another charge in the case, your record cannot be restricted.

For example: If you were arrested for DUI and Speeding, and you plead guilty to Speeding, and the DUI charge was dismissed, then the DUI charge cannot be removed from your criminal history.
If you went to trial, and you were acquitted of some of the charges, but were convicted of others, you cannot restrict your record.

For example: If you were arrested for DUI and Speeding, and you were convicted of Speeding, but were acquitted of the DUI charge, you cannot remove the DUI charge from your criminal history.

If you plead guilty to a reduced charge, your record cannot be restricted and the charges will remain on your criminal history.

For example: If you were arrested for DUI, but you plead to the reduced charge of Reckless Driving, the DUI charge cannot be removed from your criminal history.

The second situation where record restriction is possible is if you were convicted of a crime while you were a youthful offender. A youthful offender is anyone who is convicted of a crime while they are under 21 years old. If you were a youthful offender, you have completed the terms of your sentence, and you have not been charged with an offense for the 5 years preceding your request for restriction, you may remove the arrest from your criminal history.

However, you may not remove youthful offender convictions for serious traffic offenses such as DUI, Reckless or Aggressive Driving, theft (except for shoplifting), or sex crimes.

The third scenario where record restriction is possible is if you were charged with a felony, but the felony was closed without conviction and you plead to an unrelated misdemeanor. The misdemeanor you plea to must be unrelated to the felony, and cannot be a lesser included offense.

In some cases, record restriction happens automatically, and in other cases you must apply for restriction.

To find out if your case qualifies for record restriction, and IF YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR RESTRICTION, contact us today visit:

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AN INDIVIDUAL MAY be placed on probation instead of serving jail time. When you are placed on probation, you must adhere to certain conditions and requirements. If you fail to do so, you may have your probation revoked, and be sent back to jail. When your probation is revoked, your probation officer may issue a warrant for your arrest, or he may schedule a probation revocation hearing before a judge.

Your probation officer has a great deal of discretion and power in deciding whether to issue a warrant for your arrest, or simply scheduling a hearing before a judge.

Someone can violate their probation in a handful of ways: either through a technical violation, or by violating a special condition. A technical violation is when someone violates a basic rule of probation such as failure to report, or failure to pay. The maximum punishment for a technical violation is 2 years. This means you could spend up to 2 years in jail if you have that much time left on probation.

Violating a special condition means violating a rule of probation the court highlighted and made special because your case requires it. Special condition violations may include failure to complete DUI School, community service, drug and alcohol counseling, or failing a drug screen. The maximum punishment for violating a special condition of probation is having the remainder of your time on probation revoked, no matter how long, and serving that time in jail.

Your probation may also be violated if you are arrested on new charges. The arrest is enough to violate your probation; even if the new charges are later dropped, or you are found not guilty. Even if you are not arrested, but are merely cited for a violation, like speeding, this is enough to violate your probation even if the ticket is later dismissed.

If you are arrested on a probation warrant you do not have the right to a bond, and, most judges will not give you a bond on a probation warrant. You can expect to sit in jail for days, weeks, or even months waiting to see a judge regarding the probation violation. Hiring an attorney can get you seen by a judge, and released, much faster than waiting in jail.

At the probation revocation hearing, the State merely has to prove you violated your probation by a preponderance of the evidence- not beyond a reasonable doubt. Preponderance of the Evidence is a much lower BURDEN of proof. The State only has to prove the elements necessary to establish that you violated your probation; they do not have to prove any of the facts from your original case. The State will be represented either by a prosecutor, or your probation officer. The probation revocation hearing is determined by a judge, and you do not have the right to a trial by jury.
If the judge determines you violated your probation, you may face increased jail time, fines, community service, counseling, or other conditions.

A probation revocation is not necessary in every case. Many times an attorney can negotiate a settlement to reinstate your probation so you do not have to go back to jail, or face increased fines and conditions. As with any criminal offense, you may have several defenses available to you. Hiring an attorney will demonstrate to the court that you are taking the ALLEGED VIOLATION seriously, and may help you avoid jail time and increased fines and conditions.

To learn how we can help you fight your probation revocation contact us today:

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Atlanta, GA
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Minor in Possession of an alcoholic beverage, or underage consumption, is a common charge in Georgia. This charge is a misdemeanor, which means it is punishable by up to 12 months in jail, and a $1,000 fine. While jail time is an unlikely OUTCOME, a Minor in Possession charge can have long term consequences on your future employment, school enrollment, scholarships, military service, and driving privileges.

If you were only issued a citation for Minor in Possession the charge does not appear on your criminal history, and will not show up on a background check. If you were cited and arrested then the charge does appear on your criminal history, and will appear on a criminal background check. This is unfair since you have not been convicted OF ANYTHING, but as soon as you were fingerprinted at the jail, the charge was placed on your criminal history.

The charge of Minor in Possession of alcohol will not, in and of itself, suspend your driver’s license, or privilege to drive in the State of Georgia. However, upon conviction, the sentencing judge is allowed to suspend your driver’s license if he DEEMS IT NECESSARY.

In order to cite, arrest, and convict a minor for this offense, the police do not have to PERFORM a breathalyzer test. If the police smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from a minor, or observe certain manifestations of intoxication such as slurred speech, red glassy eyes, or an unsteady gait- the observations alone can be enough to cite, arrest, AND CONVICT the minor for possessing an alcoholic beverage.

Many times officers will cite minors for possessing alcohol when they shouldn't have. Commonly, officers will cite everyone at a party, or riding in a car, when alcohol is present. These charges are usually improper because mere presence does not equal possession; simply being around alcohol does not mean a minor is in possession of it.

Even when a minor is in possession of alcohol there are certain ways of handling this charge that will result in a dismissal, and the arrest being removed from the minor’s record.

To find out which defenses, and options, are available to you contact us TODAY, or visit :

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Driving an uninsured vehicle, or without proof of insurance, is a misdemeanor in the State of Georgia- WHICH is punishable by a maximum fine of $1,000 and 12 months in jail. Additionally, being convicted of this charge will suspend your driver’s license, or privilege to drive in THIS state.

EVEN THOUGH JAIL TIME IS POSSIBLE, most courts only impose a high fine for this offense. Courts are required to issue high fines for this offense because the legislature wanted to make it less expensive for people to insure their vehicles than to continuously receive citations for No Proof of Insurance.

Being unaware the vehicle you’re driving is uninsured is not a defense to this charge. You are not required to know that the vehicle is uninsured, or missing its proof of insurance.


However, THIS CHARGE HAS several defenses which can help you avoid being convicted. THE BEST defense to this charge is to PROVING you did have insurance coverage when the ticket was issued.

ANOTHER DEFENSE TO this charge IS if you were driving an uninsured vehicle, but your insurance coverage extends to any vehicle you drive. Further, if the officer issued you a citation because he could not find your insurance information in the state’s computer- THIS is NOT A legal reason for issuing you a No Proof of Insurance Citation.

If no defenses apply to your case, there is a special plea YOU MAY ENTER which will allow you to avoid having your driver’s license suspended. However, this plea can only be used once every five years. If the plea is used more than once in a five year period, THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES WILL CONVERT YOUR PLEA TO A GUILTY PLEA, AND your driver’s license will be suspended.

To find out WHICH defenses, and options, are available to you contact us today, visit:

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When you are cited with A Hit and Run charge, the officer has the option of either issuing you a citation, or arresting you. Hit and Run is GENERALLY a misdemeanor in Georgia, and carries a maximum penalty of a $1,000 fine, AND 12 months in jail.

Being convicted of Hit and Run will suspend your Georgia Driver’s License, or privilege to drive in this state A Hit and Run conviction may also have far reaching implications such as loss of insurance coverage, increased premiums, or loss of employment.

Hit and Run is one of the most improperly charged offenses in the State of Georgia. Traffic conditions AND CONFUSION can cause someone to be charged with Hit and Run when they did not commit this OFFENSE. Officers often mistakenly charge people with Hit and Run when they should have been charged with a less serious offense such as Failure to Report an Accident or Striking a Fixed Object.

Hit and Run charges have many defenses built into them which can help you AVOID A CONVICTION and keep your driver’s license from being suspended. Such defenses include: whether the other vehicle was being driven or attended BY SOMEONE, the behavior of the other driver after the accident, and whether you struck another vehicle or if you only struck an object such as a street sign or telephone pole.

If you were only given a ticket for Hit and Run the charge is not on your criminal history or your driving history If you were arrested for Hit and Run then the charge is already on your criminal history, but it is not on your driving history. In either event, your license will only be suspended if you are convicted of Hit and Run.

To find out how to keep this charge off of your driving history, remove it from your criminal history, and keep your driver’s license from being suspended CONTACT US TODAY, or visit:

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Atlanta, GA
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A diversion program is a valuable option for individuals facing a variety of charges. The program provides opportunities to dismiss the charges pending against them, avoid a conviction, and remove the arrest from their criminal history. Diversion programs’ eligibility and program requirements vary from court to court, but the general requirements will be discussed in this video.

Most diversion programs are only available to people who have never been arrested before. However, depending on the court and the charge, a person may still be eligible for diversion even if this
is not their first offense.

Once a person has been accepted into the program they will be placed on probation, or some other supervisory program, for a specified period of time. During this time they must complete certain requirements that are specific to the charges pending against them. For example a person charged with possession of marijuana may have to complete a drug and alcohol evaluation, perform community service, and submit to random drug tests; whereas, a person charged with shoplifting may only have to
attend anti-shoplifting classes and complete community service.

Once all of the requirements have been completed, AND the supervisory period is over THE CASE IS REVIEWED. If the person has not gotten any new charges, the charges against the individual are dismissed, and the arrest can be removed from their criminal history.

Diversion programs may be used to avoid convictions on many different charges including, but not limited to: possession of marijuana, shoplifting, battery, domestic violence, drug possession, and certain felonies. However, diversion programs may not be used to avoid convictions on certain charges
such as Driving Under the Influence.

Diversion programs allow people the opportunity to keep a conviction and arrest record from interfering with their future employment, education, OR MILITARY SERVICE, disqualifying them from academic scholarships, and suspending their driver’s license.

To learn the specifics about the diversion program offered by your court, THE REQUIREMENTS for your charges, AND WHETHER YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM contact us today, or visit

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Let's talk numbers. When it comes to DUI, small differences make a big difference. When someone is arrested for DUI in Georgia, they are asked to submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substance. When a driver submits to a test, the results will fall into one of three categories, and each one has dramatically different implications for someone charged with a DUI.

Starting with the highest number: those who blow a .08 BAC or more. This category means you are per se intoxicated. In plain English, this means that you are "legally" drunk. Of course we all know people who can be at a .08, .12, .15, or even higher, but because of their tolerance they won't exhibit any signs of intoxication. Unfortunately for these people, everyone is deemed by Georgia law to be "drunk" at .08 or higher.

Next come the in-betweeners: those whose BAC is .051 to .079 grams. In Georgia you don't have to be drunk to be charged with a DUI—you only have to be impaired to the extent that you're a less safe driver. The prosecutor is going to try to prove that you were a less safe driver by relying on the reason why the police stopped you, your appearance and behavior, and the results of any Standardized Field Sobriety Tests you took. It is crucial that you have an experienced and aggressive DUI attorney to prove that the alcohol did not interfere with your ability to drive.

Last is the category you want to be in: .05 grams or less. If you are charged at this level, the law presumes you were not under the influence enough to be a less safe driver. It is up to the prosecution to overcome this presumption to convict you.

If you have questions about the results of your field sobriety test, please call us now for your FREE case evaluation.

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When it comes to radar and laser detection, including ways to evade such detection, there are some important facts to get straight.

Even before the officer shoots his laser or radar gun at your vehicle, he must make a visual estimation of speed. In order to receive certification in speed detection, officers have to be certified to visually estimate the speed of your vehicle within plus or minus 5 mph. This is known as the "tracking history."

This visual estimation is enough evidence on its own to convict you of speeding—no further laser confirmation necessary.

Officer's either use a radar or a laser gun to detect speed. Radar emits a very long and wide cone of radar. It picks up the most 'reflective' vehicle—determined by the car's size, color, cleanliness, amount of chrome, etc. So it's often difficult to get a good read on smaller cars or motorcycles in the presence of more 'reflective' vehicles.

Laser guns, on the other hand, are known as "lane specific," and are accurate at any distance. This means the officer can pick which car he wants to shoot—there are no mix-ups. Laser guns are accurate at any distance. But remember, the officer has to have a "tracking history" on you first, and an officer can't get that from more than about 2000 feet away.

As for evasion methods, the answer is simple: radar and laser detectors don't work. Old radar guns had a 'lock' feature to emit a constant signal. But modern radar guns require the officer to shoot the device—meaning there's no radar to be detected until it's too late. The same is true with laser.

Jammers, scramblers, absorbers, and devices that make your "invisible" to radar or laser don't work either. Remember, by the time you see the officer's police vehicle and you hit the brakes to slow down, he's almost always already clocked your speed.

If you have been issued a citation for speeding, please call us for a FREE case evaluation.

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In Georgia, possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor, meaning it is punishable by up to 12 months in jail, and a $1,000 fine.

There are other consequences to being charged with possession of marijuana as well. If convicted, a judge is likely to sentence you to community service, DUI/Risk Reduction School, A
DRUG AND ALCOHOL EVALUATION, random drug & alcohol screenings, and/or probation.

In addition, if you are convicted of possession of marijuana, your driver's license, or privilege to drive in the State of Georgia will be suspended for a minimum period of 6 months. This is a hard suspension, which means there is no limited permit for work, school, or any other activities. This driver's license suspension applies to all possession of marijuana charges whether or not a motor vehicle is involved in the case.

Further, almost every professional license, whether for a doctor, plumber, pilot or electrician, can be revoked, along with your ability to work. Academic scholarships, including the Hope Scholarship, can also be negatively affected by a possession of marijuana conviction.

If you have been arrested for possession of marijuana, the charge already appears on your criminal history. This is not fair since you have not been convicted of anything. However, the instant you were fingerprinted at the jail the charge was added to your criminal record. This charge can have a huge impact on future employment, promotions, and military enlistment, as well as college and graduate school applications.

Georgia is one of the harshest states in the country when it comes to possession charges, and removing a charge from your criminal record is not an easy process. If you plan to have a charge removed, you need to start at the very beginning of your case. If you were only given a citation for possession of marijuana, and not arrested, the charge does not appear on your criminal history. If you are convicted, however, the charge will be added to your criminal history as well as your driving history, and will suspend your driver's license.

Many possession of marijuana cases have excellent defenses built into them which can be used to get the charge dismissed. Even if the case against you is solid, it is often possible to handle your case in such a manner that you can avoid a marijuana conviction, keep your driver's license, professional license, and/or scholarship in addition to removing the charge from your criminal record.

Our team of former prosecutors and I have handled thousands of possession of marijuana cases. We are often able to avoid convictions for our clients, and make sure their futures are not permanently jeopardized by the charges.

If you have been charged with possession of marijuana, please call us now for your FREE case evaluation.

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There are several ways officers and prosecutors try to detect and prosecute impaired drivers.

Police officers are trained to look for certain signs when detecting potentially impaired drivers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a list of 20 signals to look for, along with the probability that each signal indicates intoxication. For example, the probability that a driver with his headlights off is intoxicated is only 30%, whereas a driver who is weaving or straddling a lane marker is over 60%.

Speeding is missing from the list—even though it is a major reason for many DUI stops— because it requires more reaction time, braking distance, and physical control than driving a car at regular speed—all of which are slowed by the presence of alcohol.

If your DUI arrest was the result of being stopped at a roadblock, then the arresting officer and prosecutor lack any impaired driving signs to use against you in court. This is a huge benefit to your case because the prosecution is now missing a major piece of evidence that they commonly rely on to secure convictions.

No matter why you were stopped for a DUI, it is important that you and your attorney understand how the underlying charges can affect the overall outcome of your case.

If you have been stopped for an alleged DUI, call us now for your FREE case evaluation.

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Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is the Number One crime in the United States. For many people, a DUI arrest is their first exposure to the legal system. Being charged with a DUI is a harrowing and anxious time for anyone.

The thought of having to go to court and answer these charges alone is a terrifying thought. You're not alone. James Yeargan is a former prosecutor who is dedicated to defending your rights, and guiding you through this difficult time. People have many concerns about how a DUI charge may affect their job, right to drive, insurance rates, and daily life. Mr. Yeargan understands these issues and he is prepared to handle your case, address your concerns, and help you find closure so you can return to your normal life.

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