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Navigating the legal landscape after a DUI charge in Georgia involves understanding various aspects of the criminal procedure, including the costs associated with prosecution. Here, Atlanta DUI Attorney George Creal explains the implications of Georgia Code § 17-11-1 on defendants in criminal cases, particularly focusing on DUI prosecutions, in light of the protections offered by […]

Drug and Alcohol Lab Results and the Constitutional Right to Confront Witnesses The Confrontation Clause, found in the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, guarantees the right of a criminal defendant to confront witnesses against them. This has direct implications for lab results subpoenaed in DUI cases under both Georgia and Federal law. Here’s how […]

To obtain a title for a car abandoned at a car mechanic in Georgia, while specifically citing the relevant sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA), here are the steps involved: 1. Identify the Abandoned Vehicle: – Under OCGA § 40-11-1, an abandoned motor vehicle includes one left on private property for at […]

If you’re like many Georgians, you might enjoy an occasional evening out at a local bar or restaurant. However, a night of fun can sometimes lead to unintended legal issues, particularly when it comes to parking and potential towing. Here at George C. Creal Jr, PC, Trial Lawyers, we understand the complexities of DUI laws […]

Beck v. Ohio, 379 U.S. 89 (1964), is a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court case addressing the issue of evidence obtained through an arrest without probable cause: Facts: On November 10, 1961, William Beck was driving in Cleveland when police officers, acting on unspecified “information” and “reports” about his involvement in gambling, stopped him without an […]