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Drawing from the bodycam transcript of the arrest, let’s break down the key legal flaws: errors in administering FSTs per National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standards, a misreading of Georgia’s implied consent law, and potential problems with the investigative detention itself. If you’re facing a similar situation-whether as a pilot, commercial driver, or everyday […]

In the high-stakes world of DUI defense, where lives, livelihoods, and freedoms hang in the balance, success isn’t just about legal knowledge or courtroom theatrics-it’s about achieving a state of flow, where preparation meets intuition, and performance becomes effortless. George C. Creal Jr., a seasoned Gwinnett County DUI lawyer with over 32 years of experience […]

  In the high-stakes world of DUI defense, where lives, livelihoods, and freedoms hang in the balance, the courtroom isn’t just a battleground of facts and evidence-it’s a stage for compelling narratives. Sandy Springs DUI lawyer George C. Creal, Jr., with over 25 years of trial experience, understands this better than most. As the founder […]

In today’s digital age, an arrest can have lasting consequences beyond the courtroom. One of the most frustrating issues for many individuals is the persistence of their mugshot-or arrest booking photograph-on commercial websites long after the case has been resolved. These images, often accompanied by your name, arrest date, and birth date, can damage your […]

As an experienced DUI attorney practicing in Gwinnett County and across metro Atlanta for over 31 years, I’ve helped countless clients navigate the complexities of DUI charges. One area that often confuses people is double jeopardy (you can’t be tried twice or punished twice for the same crime)-specifically, the differences between its constitutional and statutory […]

As a seasoned Georgia marijuana lawyer with over 25 years of experience defending clients against DUI, drug possession, and related charges, I’ve seen firsthand how the evolving landscape of cannabis laws can dramatically impact Fourth Amendment rights. Today, I’m excited to dive deep into a game-changing development: the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Declaratory Ruling […]

As a Gwinnett County DUI lawyer with over 25 years of experience defending clients in Lawrenceville, Duluth, and surrounding areas, I’ve seen firsthand how field sobriety tests (FSTs) like the One Leg Stand (OLS) can make or break a DUI case. Administered by officers under guidelines from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the […]