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In the high-stakes arena of DUI jury trials, effective decision-making can mean the difference between a client’s freedom and a life-altering conviction. George C. Creal, Jr., a seasoned Cobb County DUI lawyer with over 25 years of experience and more than 100 “Not Guilty” jury verdicts, has mastered the art of strategic defense. One of […]

When a defendant pleads guilty in Georgia, they may think their case is over. But what happens if that plea was made without fully understanding the rights they were giving up? For years, Georgia law imposed a strict rule: if the trial court failed to explicitly inform the defendant of all three “Boykin rights” – […]

As a seasoned DUI attorney in Georgia, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to understand the tools and procedures used by law enforcement in DUI cases. One of the most pivotal instruments in this arena is the Intoxilyzer 9000, the state’s approved device for evidential breath alcohol testing. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) […]

As a seasoned DUI lawyer serving Hall County, Georgia, I keep a close eye on court decisions that impact traffic-related charges, especially those involving fleeing and eluding a police officer. The recent Court of Appeals of Georgia decision in Awui v. The State (A25A0675, decided March 26, 2025) offers valuable lessons for drivers facing similar […]

As a Gwinnett County DUI Attorney, I often need to access criminal history records for my clients and witnesses to build a strong defense. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) provides these records under specific guidelines, and I’m here to walk you through the process based on the official GCIC instructions. Criminal Cases: What You Need […]

On April 14, 2025, tragedy struck Atlanta’s vibrant Little Five Points neighborhood when a high-speed pursuit initiated by the Georgia State Patrol ended in a fatal crash at the intersection of Moreland and McLendon Avenue. A driver fleeing a traffic stop ran a red light, colliding with another vehicle and claiming an innocent life. As […]

Sandy Springs is gearing up for a significant change in its public safety and judicial landscape. On April 21, 2025, the city will officially open its state-of-the-art Police Headquarters and Municipal Court Complex at 620 Morgan Falls Rd. This modern facility, spanning over 130,000 square feet, marks a new era for law enforcement and court […]

When facing a DUI charge in Atlanta, understanding the court process can feel overwhelming. The Municipal Court of Atlanta’s DUI Division, presided over by Judge Teresa A. Mann in Courtroom 6B, operates under a detailed set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). As an experienced Atlanta DUI lawyer, George Creal is here to break down these procedures […]

If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Gwinnett County, the stakes just got higher. On April 9, 2025, Georgia’s Senate Bill 121 (SB 121) went into effect, introducing stricter motor vehicle liability insurance requirements for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). As a seasoned Gwinnett County DUI attorney, I’ve seen how DUI convictions […]