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What Evidence Is Relevant In A DUI Case?

By Hawkins Spizman |

If you are facing charges for DUI, you may feel like it’s an open and shut case and there’s no point in fighting it. Or you might be like one of the many clients who comes to me insisting that the state has “nothing on them.” Either way, you might be wrong. By understanding… Read More »

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How To Get Punitive Damages In Georgia

By Hawkins Spizman |

Punitive damages are a bit of a unicorn in the personal injury world. You hear about a lot of multi-million dollar punitive damages settlements, but they’re still a bit rare and evasive. So how do you stumble into one of these unicorn cases? Usually, with a lot of really bad luck. If your case… Read More »

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Preparing To Defend A 2nd DUI Charge

By Hawkins Spizman |

A DUI is something most people pray they don’t have to face once, let alone twice. If you were recently charged with your second DUI, you may be concerned about what implications a second charge can have. First time offenders are treated far more leniently by the court, and going through the process again… Read More »

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Atlanta Student Crushed In Fatal Elevator Accident

By Hawkins Spizman |

JauMarcus McFarland, a student and football player who had just moved from Missouri to Atlanta to play for Champion Prep Academy, was tragically killed in a terrifying accident. McFarland was living in a building with his teammates on Highland Avenue Northeast and the incident occurred there when 16 of them piled onto the building’s… Read More »

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Have You Fallen At An Atlanta Restaurant?

By Hawkins Spizman |

When you go out to eat, the last thing you may be thinking about is tripping and falling. However, that might be just what’s on the menu. Restaurants often have cramped dining areas bustling with servers, platters filled with possible liabilities from hot soup to steak knives, and distracted guests, making them a veritable… Read More »

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Can I Get My Georgia DUI Expunged?

By Hawkins Spizman |

Receiving a DUI conviction can have serious long-term consequences, and it’s natural that you would want to do everything in your power to remove it from your record. Unfortunately, DUI convictions are not eligible for expungement under Georgia’s Second Chance Law because they are serious traffic offenses. This means that there is no legal… Read More »

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Can I Be Charged With DUI For A Substance Other Than Alcohol?

By Hawkins Spizman |

Many times when we think of “DUI” we think of “drunk driving,” but in reality, drivers can be under the influence of far more than alcohol. In Georgia, any substance that impairs your ability to drive or makes you a less safe driver than you would be without it, can result in a DUI… Read More »

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DUI Chemical Tests And How To Challenge Them

By Hawkins Spizman |

No one wants a DUI on their record. It’s a serious charge that can have long-term consequences. If you are currently facing charges for DUI, it is important to do everything that you can to fight them. The best thing that you can do is hire an experienced Atlanta DUI Attorney to review the… Read More »

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How Does Body Weight Affect Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?

By Hawkins Spizman |

It is important to understand how alcohol affects you and your BAC. It’s also important to understand how your BAC is related to DUI charges. Your BAC is the concentration of alcohol in your blood. In Georgia, if you are over the age of 21, you can be charged with a DUI per se… Read More »

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