The following is an estimate of Metro Atlanta DUI arrests in selected Metro Atlanta Counties for one week based on publicly available records. The information is only as accurate as the public records from which it is obtained.
Jurisdiction
DUIs
DUIs last week
Population
Arrest Per Population
Police Ranks
Percent Change
Atlanta DUI Arrests
43
80
out of 486,411 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0000884
7
-46.25%
Gwinnett County DUI Arrests
73
72
out of 789499 (2008 U.S.Census Est.).
0.0000925
6
1.39%
DeKalb County DUI Arrests
26
22
out of 739956 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000351
10
18.18%
Fayette County DUI Arrests
6
7
out of 106465 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000564
9
-14.29%
Henry County DUI Arrests
30
24
out of 191502 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.00015666
3
25.00%
City of Doraville DUI Arrests(these include Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Dunwoody DUI arrestees)
21
25
out of 9862 (2000 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0021294
1
-16.00%
Cobb County DUI Arrests
59
39
out of 698158 (2008 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0000845
8
51.28%
City of Roswell DUI Arrsets
9
24
out of 87802 (2003 U.S. Census Est).
0.0001025
4
-62.50%
Clayton County DUI Arrests
55
55
out of 273718 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.000200937
2
0.00%
Total Metro Atlanta DUI Arrests
322
348
out of 3,383,373 (Combined Above-Listed U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000952
Total: Rank N/A
-7.47%
Percent under 1000 means a very low risk of DUI arrest per population. Percent over 2000 means DUI Hot Spot very risky to Drive after Drinking. If you would like your counties statistics shown please contact us with information on obtaining the public records.
The rapper "Nas" was arrested in Henry County, Georgia at a DUI roadblock for DUI marijuana on September 10, 2009. The charges were recently dropped when the blood test came back negative for marijuana. The police report stated, “Mr. Jones had a green tongue with raised taste buds and his pulse was raised to 116 beats per minute...eyelid tremors in both eyes and body tremors.” The Police also reportedly smelled a strong odor of “raw marijuana.” These are indicators used by Police Officers trained in Drug Recognition Expert techniques or DRE. Blood test negative means that they conclusively did not work in this case. Further, Nas reported failed the walk and turn test and the one leg stand. However, he had no alcohol or drugs in his blood test results. The walk and turn test and one-leg stand are standardized field sobriety tests used to detect alcohol impairment by estimating blood alcohol. As you see in this case, they don't work either. The officer smelled the odor of raw marijuana but a search of the vehicle found no drugs. The smell of raw marijuana is a common reason to justify the search of a vehicle for illegal drugs. Two words: "Junk Science."
Tiger Woods recent traffic mishap in Orlando, Florida after Thanksgiving brings out interesting issues on how to handle police DUI investigations after a single car accident. Police are looking for wrong doing. It is that simple. When someone is looking for wrong doing, they usually will find it. How you ask could Tiger Woods get in trouble for DUI? Witnesses on the scene detected no odor of alcohol. This is true, but alcohol is not the only way you can get a DUI. First, let's look at what evidence we have. Tiger was driving late at night. Tiger hopped the curb on the wrong side of the road, hit a fire hydrant and crashed into a tree. Tiger was on the ground unconscious when paramedics arrived and mumbling incoherently.
We have driving. We have clearly reckless or less safe driving. All you need for a DUI is the presence of drugs and/or alcohol at least under Georgia Law. This brings up the point of this post. Tiger Woods was reportedly taking prescription pain medication for a knee injury during this time period. Rumors have been circulating that the Flordia Highway Patrol is seeking a warrant for his medical records which could include any blood tests administered at the hospital. If prescription pain medication is found in his system, that is a recipe for a DUI drugs less safe or incapable of driving safely drug DUI under Georgia law. I am not sure what DUI laws exist in Florida but I am sure they are similar to Georgia's DUI laws.
In closing, if you are in an accident and not drinking and the police starting asking about prescription medications, then tell them that it's none of their business and your medical history is a private matter. If they continue questioning, invoke your right to remain silent and ask to speak with an attorney before answering anymore questions. That is what Tiger did and he is currently facing an administrative fine for a traffic violation and not a DUI.
The following is an estimate of Metro Atlanta DUI arrests in selected Metro Atlanta Counties for one week based on publicly available records. The information is only as accurate as the public records from which it is obtained.
Jurisdiction
DUIs
DUIs last week
Population
Arrest Per Population
Police Ranks
Percent Change
Atlanta DUI Arrests
80
32
out of 486,411 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0001645
4
150.00%
Gwinnett County DUI Arrests
72
81
out of 789499 (2008 U.S.Census Est.).
0.0000912
7
-11.11%
DeKalb County DUI Arrests
22
50
out of 739956 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000297
10
-56.00%
Fayette County DUI Arrests
7
10
out of 106465 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000657
8
-30.00%
Henry County DUI Arrests
24
31
out of 191502 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.00012533
5
-22.58%
City of Doraville DUI Arrests(these include Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Dunwoody DUI arrestees)
25
21
out of 9862 (2000 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0025350
1
19.05%
Cobb County DUI Arrests
39
67
out of 698158 (2008 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0000559
9
-41.79%
City of Roswell DUI Arrsets
24
8
out of 87802 (2003 U.S. Census Est).
0.0002733
2
200.00%
Clayton County DUI Arrests
55
42
out of 273718 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.000200937
3
30.95%
Total Metro Atlanta DUI Arrests
348
342
out of 3,383,373 (Combined Above-Listed U.S. Census Est.).
0.0001029
Total: Rank N/A
1.75%
Percent under 1000 means a very low risk of DUI arrest per population. Percent over 2000 means DUI Hot Spot very risky to Drive after Drinking. If you would like your counties statistics shown please contact us with information on obtaining the public records.
The following is an estimate of Metro Atlanta DUI arrests in selected Metro Atlanta Counties for one week based on publicly available records. The information is only as accurate as the public records from which it is obtained.
Jurisdiction
DUIs
DUIs last week
Population
Arrest Per Population
Police Ranks
Percent Change
Atlanta DUI Arrests
32
35
out of 486,411 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0000658
10
-8.57%
Gwinnett County DUI Arrests
81
116
out of 789499 (2008 U.S.Census Est.).
0.0001026
4
-30.17%
DeKalb County DUI Arrests
50
43
out of 739956 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000676
9
16.28%
Fayette County DUI Arrests
10
10
out of 106465 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000939
7
0.00%
Henry County DUI Arrests
31
34
out of 191502 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.00016188
2
-8.82%
City of Doraville DUI Arrests(these include Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Dunwoody DUI arrestees)
21
17
out of 9862 (2000 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0021294
1
23.53%
Cobb County DUI Arrests
67
62
out of 698158 (2008 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0000960
6
8.06%
City of Roswell DUI Arrsets
8
17
out of 87802 (2003 U.S. Census Est).
0.0000911
8
-52.94%
Clayton County DUI Arrests
42
42
out of 273718 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.000153443
3
0.00%
Total Metro Atlanta DUI Arrests
342
376
out of 3,383,373 (Combined Above-Listed U.S. Census Est.).
0.0001011
Total: Rank N/A
-9.04%
Percent under 1000 means a very low risk of DUI arrest per population. Percent over 2000 means DUI Hot Spot very risky to Drive after Drinking. If you would like your counties statistics shown please contact us with information on obtaining the public records.
The following is an estimate of Metro Atlanta DUI arrests in selected Metro Atlanta Counties for one week based on publicly available records. The information is only as accurate as the public records from which it is obtained.
Jurisdiction
DUIs
DUIs last week
Population
Arrest Per Population
Police Ranks
Percent Change
Atlanta DUI Arrests
35
36
out of 486,411 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0000720
9
-2.78%
Gwinnett County DUI Arrests
116
96
out of 789499 (2008 U.S.Census Est.).
0.0001469
5
20.83%
DeKalb County DUI Arrests
43
24
out of 739956 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000581
10
79.17%
Fayette County DUI Arrests
10
13
out of 106465 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000939
7
-23.08%
Henry County DUI Arrests
34
24
out of 191502 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.00017754
3
41.67%
City of Doraville DUI Arrests(these include Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Dunwoody DUI arrestees)
17
0
out of 9862 (2000 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0017238
1
#DIV/0!
Cobb County DUI Arrests
62
40
out of 698158 (2008 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0000888
8
55.00%
City of Roswell DUI Arrsets
17
9
out of 87802 (2003 U.S. Census Est).
0.0001936
2
88.89%
Clayton County DUI Arrests
42
42
out of 273718 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.000153443
4
0.00%
Total Metro Atlanta DUI Arrests
376
284
out of 3,383,373 (Combined Above-Listed U.S. Census Est.).
0.0001111
Total: Rank N/A
32.39%
Percent under 1000 means a very low risk of DUI arrest per population. Percent over 2000 means DUI Hot Spot very risky to Drive after Drinking. If you would like your counties statistics shown please contact us with information on obtaining the public records.
The New Mexico Court of Appeals recently ruled that Defendants are entitled to the personal cell phone records of police if used while the Officer is on duty, in uniform, in a marked patrol vehicle and during the stop, investigation and arrest of a criminal defendant. State v. Ortiz, Case no. 2009-NMCA-092, August 13, 2009. What is interesting about this case is the court up held the dismissal of the criminal charges based on a refusal of the State Prosecutor to provide the records in response to a discovery request from the Defense and not in response to a subpoena to the cell phone provider hold that a private cell phone used on duty by a police officer becomes a public information in the possession of the state.
The following is an estimate of Metro Atlanta DUI arrests in selected Metro Atlanta Counties for one week based on publicly available records. The information is only as accurate as the public records from which it is obtained.
Jurisdiction
DUIs
DUIs last week
Population
Arrest Per Population
Police Ranks
Percent Change
Atlanta DUI Arrests
36
54
out of 486,411 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0000740
7
-33.33%
Gwinnett County DUI Arrests
96
77
out of 789499 (2008 U.S.Census Est.).
0.0001216
4
24.68%
DeKalb County DUI Arrests
24
40
out of 739956 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000324
9
-40.00%
Fayette County DUI Arrests
13
9
out of 106465 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0001221
3
44.44%
Henry County DUI Arrests
24
40
out of 191502 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.00012533
2
-40.00%
City of Doraville DUI Arrests(these include Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Dunwoody DUI arrestees)
0
19
out of 9862 (2000 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0000000
10
-100.00%
Cobb County DUI Arrests
40
65
out of 698158 (2008 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0000573
8
-38.46%
City of Roswell DUI Arrsets
9
16
out of 87802 (2003 U.S. Census Est).
0.0001025
5
-43.75%
Clayton County DUI Arrests
42
0
out of 273718 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.000153443
1
#DIV/0!
Total Metro Atlanta DUI Arrests
284
320
out of 3,383,373 (Combined Above-Listed U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000839
Total: Rank N/A
-11.25%
Percent under 1000 means a very low risk of DUI arrest per population. Percent over 2000 means DUI Hot Spot very risky to Drive after Drinking. If you would like your counties statistics shown please contact us with information on obtaining the public records.
Cobb County, Georgia Police Officer, Lt. Robert A. McGee was charged with DUI, Hit and Run, and Following too Close after an incident which occurred while he was off-duty on October 26, 2009. Lt. McGee is being investigated by the internal affairs unit of the Cobb County Police Department. The hit and run crash occurred in Kennesaw, Georgia. There is no indication why the Police Officer was charged with DUI.
The following is an estimate of Metro Atlanta DUI arrests in selected Metro Atlanta Counties for one week based on publicly available records. The information is only as accurate as the public records from which it is obtained.
Jurisdiction
DUIs
DUIs last week
Population
Arrest Per Population
Police Ranks
Percent Change
Atlanta DUI Arrests
54
47
out of 486,411 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0001110
4
14.89%
Gwinnett County DUI Arrests
77
93
out of 789499 (2008 U.S.Census Est.).
0.0000975
5
-17.20%
DeKalb County DUI Arrests
40
55
out of 739956 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000541
9
-27.27%
Fayette County DUI Arrests
9
10
out of 106465 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000845
8
-10.00%
Henry County DUI Arrests
40
48
out of 191502 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0.00020888
2
-16.67%
City of Doraville DUI Arrests(these include Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Dunwoody DUI arrestees)
19
19
out of 9862 (2000 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0019266
1
0.00%
Cobb County DUI Arrests
65
59
out of 698158 (2008 U.S. Census Est.)
0.0000931
7
10.17%
City of Roswell DUI Arrsets
16
16
out of 87802 (2003 U.S. Census Est).
0.0001822
3
0.00%
Clayton County DUI Arrests
0
53
out of 273718 (7/2006 U.S. Census Est.).
0
9
-100.00%
Total Metro Atlanta DUI Arrests
320
400
out of 3,383,373 (Combined Above-Listed U.S. Census Est.).
0.0000946
Total: Rank N/A
-20.00%
Percent under 1000 means a very low risk of DUI arrest per population. Percent over 2000 means DUI Hot Spot very risky to Drive after Drinking. If you would like your counties statistics shown please contact us with information on obtaining the public records.
To obtain legal advice, please call (770) 961-5511 or email George C. Creal, Jr., P.C. at firm@georgialawyer.com. George C. Creal, Jr., P.C. is a law firm representing those charged with DUI or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We have been representing DUI Defendants for ten years in the City of Atlanta, Acworth, Alpharetta, Athens, Austell, Avondale Estates, Ball Ground, Barnesville, Big Canoe, Calhoun, Canton, Carnesville, Carrollton, Cedartown, Chatsworth, Chattahooche Hills, Clarkston, College Park, Commerce, Conyers, Covington, Dahlonega, Dallas, Decatur, Doraville, Douglasville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Fairburn, Forest Park, Forsyth, Fort McPherson, Fort Gillem, Gainesville, Grayson, Griffin, Hampton, Hapeville, Helen, Holly Springs, Johns Creek, Jonesboro, Kennesaw, LaGrange, Lake City, Lawrenceville, Locust Grove, Loganville, Lovejoy, Marietta, McDonough, Morrow, Newnan, Norcross, Palmetto, Peachtree City, Powder Springs, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Senoia, Smyrna, Stockbridge, Stone Mountain, Suwanee, Thomaston, Tucker, Union City, Villa Rica, Winder, Woodstock, and Zebulon and their surrounding counties including Fulton, Clayton, DeKalb, Henry, Fayette, Rockdale, Gwinnett, Cherokee, Forsyth, Coweta, Cobb, Douglas and Spalding. We also represent Defendants upon request outside of the Atlanta area throughout the State of Georgia.
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The rapper "Nas" was arrested in Henry County, Georgia at a DUI roadblock for DUI marijuana on September 10, 2009. The charges were recently dropped when the blood test came back negative for marijuana. The police report stated, “Mr. Jones had a green tongue with raised taste buds and his pulse was raised to 116 beats per minute...eyelid tremors in both eyes and body tremors.” The Police also reportedly smelled a strong odor of “raw marijuana.” These are indicators used by Police Officers trained in Drug Recognition Expert techniques or DRE. Blood test negative means that they conclusively did not work in this case. Further, Nas reported failed the walk and turn test and the one leg stand. However, he had no alcohol or drugs in his blood test results. The walk and turn test and one-leg stand are standardized field sobriety tests used to detect alcohol impairment by estimating blood alcohol. As you see in this case, they don't work either. The officer smelled the odor of raw marijuana but a search of the vehicle found no drugs. The smell of raw marijuana is a common reason to justify the search of a vehicle for illegal drugs. Two words: "Junk Science."
Tiger Woods recent traffic mishap in Orlando, Florida after Thanksgiving brings out interesting issues on how to handle police DUI investigations after a single car accident. Police are looking for wrong doing. It is that simple. When someone is looking for wrong doing, they usually will find it. How you ask could Tiger Woods get in trouble for DUI? Witnesses on the scene detected no odor of alcohol. This is true, but alcohol is not the only way you can get a DUI. First, let's look at what evidence we have. Tiger was driving late at night. Tiger hopped the curb on the wrong side of the road, hit a fire hydrant and crashed into a tree. Tiger was on the ground unconscious when paramedics arrived and mumbling incoherently.