Blog News - General, Recent DUI Blog Posts

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 […]

If you’re on probation in Georgia, whether for a DUI, misdemeanor, or ordinance violation, the stakes are high. Violating the terms of your probation can lead to a revocation proceeding, where a judge decides whether to modify, extend, or even revoke your probation-potentially sending you to jail. As a seasoned Cobb County DUI and criminal […]

The recent detention of Felipe Zapata Velasquez, a 27-year-old University of Florida student, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a traffic stop in Gainesville, has cast a spotlight on the precarious situation international students face in the U.S. This incident, reported by NBC 6 South Florida on April 9, 2025, underscores a broader […]

When you’re facing a DUI charge in Gwinnett County, the stakes are high-fines, jail time, a wrecked record. It’s not just a legal battle; it’s a strategic showdown. At the Law Office of George Creal, Jr., we don’t just fight DUI cases-we outmaneuver them, using insights from game theory, the science of strategy. Drawing from […]

When you’re facing a DUI charge in Georgia, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is who will represent you in court. The stakes are high-your license, your freedom, and your future hang in the balance. You want an attorney you trust, someone with the experience and strategy to fight for you. But what […]

As a DUI defense attorney in Georgia, I’ve spent years navigating the complexities of statutes, case law, and appellate arguments to protect my clients’ rights. One book that has profoundly shaped my approach to legal interpretation is Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts by Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner. Published in 2012, […]

The Georgia Supreme Court issued an important decision on March 13, 2025 in Dias v. State, a case involving the admissibility of a DUI suspect’s refusal to submit to a blood test. This ruling, penned by Justice Ellington with a concurring opinion by Presiding Justice Peterson, addresses critical constitutional and evidentiary issues that could impact […]

In a March 14, 2025 decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals, A24A1255. Kadiri v. The State, the court reversed a conviction due to the trial court’s failure to properly instruct the jury on the statute of limitations and the State’s failure to present sufficient evidence proving that the prosecution was commenced within the required […]