Articles Posted in License Suspension

What Is a Demand for Discovery? A demand for discovery is a formal, written request filed by a defendant in a Georgia case that charges at least one felony offense. It triggers the prosecution's statutory obligation to disclose specific categories of evidence. A demand activates a structured, reciprocal disclosure process governed by Georgia law. This…

Indicted vs Charged: The Short Answer Being "charged" means a prosecutor or law enforcement officer has formally accused someone of a crime. Being "indicted" means a grand jury has reviewed evidence and issued a formal written accusation called an indictment. An indictment is one specific way a person can be charged with a serious crime.…

When a Car Accident Becomes a Criminal Case in Georgia Most car accidents in Georgia are civil matters. Drivers exchange insurance information, file claims, and move on. But can you go to jail for a car accident? The answer is yes – when the driver's conduct crosses the line from ordinary negligence into criminal behavior.…

What Is a SCRAM Device? SCRAM stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring. It is an alcohol monitoring bracelet worn on the ankle. The bracelet reads transdermal alcohol concentration – the alcohol vapor that passes through the skin – every 30 minutes, around the clock. That is why this is called transdermal testing: the reading…

What Is a DUI Provisional License in Georgia? A DUI provisional license is also called a limited or restricted license. It allows a driver whose license has been suspended after a DUI to keep driving for specific purposes. It is not a full license. The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) issues this permit. Georgia…

What Is a Restricted License in Georgia? A restricted license in Georgia is really a limited driving permit. The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) issues it. The permit lets a driver whose license is suspended drive for a short list of approved reasons. Most people who ask for one do so after a DUI…

Why License Points Matter so Much in Georgia The Georgia DDS (Department of Driver Services) uses a points system for adult drivers. Drivers age 21 and over face suspension after 15 points in 24 months. Drivers under 21 face suspension from a single 4-point offense. A speeding conviction adds 2 to 6 points depending on…

Impeding traffic in Georgia means driving so slowly that you interfere with the normal and reasonable movement of other vehicles. It happens most often when a driver stays in the left lane while faster traffic comes up from behind. Yes, impeding traffic is illegal in Georgia, and it is a misdemeanor traffic offense rather than…

If you are stopped in Georgia and then arrested for driving under the influence (or any other serious traffic offense) this cuffing and jailing can be a very jarring and disruptive experience. Over 95% of arrests are made by an officer with the Smyrna Police Department Georgia, and the balance handled by the Cobb County…

#1. A Georgia DUI ALS is an administrative license suspension of your driver’s license. It is a separate procedure from your criminal trial. The GA DDS will suspend your license when the 45-day temporary permit from your drunk driving arrest runs out IF you do not file an appeal within the first 30 calendar days.…