Ghost Chemists in Georgia DUI Cases: Why the U.S. Supreme Court Doesn’t Believe in Ghosts
If you’ve been charged with DUI in Cobb County or anywhere in Georgia, there’s a good chance the State’s case rests on a blood or breath test result from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) crime lab. But what happens when the forensic toxicologist – the actual chemist who tested your sample and signed the […]
DUI Quotas in Disguise: How “Performance Objectives,” “DUI Contacts,” and GOHS HEAT Grants Are Impacting Drivers Arrested for DUI in Georgia
A recent ABC News investigative report highlighted a lawsuit out of Phoenix, Arizona, in which a woman claims she was pulled over and handcuffed for no legitimate reason – all because of what she alleges is a hidden DUI quota system. The Phoenix Police Department denies using quotas, but the story has sparked nationwide conversation […]
The Mystifying Syndrome That Makes People Spontaneously Drunk – And Why Georgia DUI Defendants Need to Know About It
As an Atlanta DUI lawyer who has defended hundreds of clients facing serious drunk-driving charges, I’ve learned that not every positive breathalyzer result tells the full story. Sometimes the explanation is far more surprising than anyone expects. A powerful new story in The New York Times shines a light on one of the rarest and […]
PIT for Pay Scandal Explodes: Four Georgia State Patrol Troopers Fired — Story Now Covered by Multiple Major Georgia News Outlets
Pay” scandal has been picked up by WSB-TV Atlanta (Channel 2), FOX5 Atlanta, WJCL 22 News (Savannah), WSAV 3, The Georgia Virtue, Yahoo News, and others. The rapid statewide media coverage highlights how seriously Georgians are taking allegations that sworn law enforcement officers turned police pursuits into personal profit. According to the Georgia Department of […]
United States v. Heppner: A Landmark Ruling on AI and Attorney-Client Privilege – What Every DUI Law Firm (DUI and Criminal Defendant) Needs to Know – the new jail recorded phone call
At George C. Creal Jr., P.C., Trial Lawyers, we have long embraced technology to deliver smarter, faster, and more effective representation for our clients in Cobb County and throughout Georgia. From advanced case-management systems to research tools that help us fight DUI charges, we stay ahead of the curve. But a recent federal court decision […]
Georgia State Bar Releases Generative AI Toolkit: Essential Guidance for DUI Lawyers in Georgia
At George C. Creal, Jr., P.C. Trial Lawyers, we are always looking for ways to deliver faster, smarter, and more effective DUI defense while never compromising the highest ethical standards. That’s why the State Bar of Georgia’s new Generative AI Toolkit (last updated February 20, 2026) is such important reading for every Georgia DUI attorney. […]
Cherokee County DUI Lawyers: Georgia Senate Bill 482: A Step Forward in Protecting Against Mugshot Exploitation
As Cherokee DUI attorneys at George C. Creal, Jr., P.C., we frequently see the long-lasting impact an arrest can have on our clients’ lives-even when charges are dropped or they’re found not guilty. One particularly damaging aspect is the online publication of mugshots by so-called “mugshot mills,” websites that post booking photos and then charge […]
Supporting HB 496: Safeguarding Georgians’ Fourth Amendment Rights in the Era of Legal Hemp
As a Georgia marijuana lawyer with over 25 years of experience at George C. Creal, Jr., P.C., I’ve dedicated my career to defending the rights of individuals facing charges related to cannabis possession, DUI, and other drug-related offenses. In a state where attitudes toward cannabis are evolving-thanks to medical marijuana programs and the legalization of […]
Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision: Implications for Georgia DUI Law and Judicial Emergency Powers
As a Georgia DUI lawyer with over 30 years of experience fighting for clients in Atlanta and beyond, I’ve always kept a close eye on Supreme Court decisions that could reshape how we challenge overreaches in government power. The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in American Institute for International Steel, Inc. v. United States (No. […]