Informative Blog Posts About GA Traffic, DUI, Misdemeanor, Felony & Probation Violations

On Friday, February 2, 2018, I received 3 calls from prospective clients all charged with following too closely. Each one of these individuals explained their accident in roughly the same way. Each prospective client was traveling during rush hour or busy metro Atlanta streets, were there was almost no room between cars for errors. When the car in front comes to an abrupt stop the vehicle in the rear will more than likely collide with a vehicle in front. This happens so many times a day in metro Atlanta that it is almost routine. Atlanta is a dangerous city to drive in, and our insurance rates reflect that fact. So, what is the person to do? Most traffic experts will advise the following: (1) plan your trips when traffic is the lightest. Get up early and leave for work while traffic is light. If you must, spend an hour in a coffee shop near your office before your office opens. On your commute home consider having a snack or even dinner before you get on the road to your home. (2) take an alternative route even though it may be further to reach your destination. People tend to use the shortest route, and therefore the short route will be the busiest. This informational blog is provided to you by the Alpharetta, Georgia traffic ticket defense attorney Scott Miller.

Fighting client’s probation violation in Alpharetta, GA. On Thursday, November 9, 2017, I appeared in Alpharetta Municipal Court along with my client. My client had been charged with probation violation because of a dirty drug screen. My client and I knew prior to appearing in court, that because the dirty drug screen, some jail time would be required. However, based on my argument to the judge, I got the court to agree to one weekend in jail for my client, rather than the 10 days in jail sought by the probation officer. This is a big victory for my client who is very happy with the results. This information comes to you from the Alpharetta, Georgia probation violation defense attorney Scott Miller. 770-408-1001 www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

Getting client’s improper lane accident charge dismissed in Sandy Springs On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, I appeared with my client in Sandy Springs Municipal Court. He had been charged with an improper lane change, resulting in an accident. After considerable negotiation with the prosecutor, I got the court to agree to reduce my client’s charge to a basic rules violation. My client will be required to pay a fine of $185. This is an excellent outcome for my client, because getting this reduced to a basic rules violation, it will not be reported to the Georgia Department of motor vehicles. This is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia traffic ticket defense attorney Scott Miller.

Fighting California client’s DUI charge in Georgia. On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, I appeared on behalf of my client to enter a DUI plea in absentia. My client lives in California and was unable to return to Georgia for this case. This is his first in a lifetime DUI charge. However, because my client was unable to complete the court’s requirements to have his charge reduced to a lesser charge in a timely manner, I was able to negotiate the minimal penalty possible for a DUI. My client was very happy with this outcome and please that he did not have to return to Georgia in person.

Getting client’s juvenile trespassing charge dismissed in Fulton Co. On Thursday, November 7, 2017, I attended a compliance hearing with my client and his family in Fulton Juvenile Court. My client had been charged with juvenile trespassing and vandalism. Following negotiations with the court, I got my client’s charge of juvenile trespassing dismissed. I had previously negotiated with the district attorney for a dismissal of the vandalism charge. This is another very happy family and client of the Alpharetta, Georgia criminal defense attorney Scott Miller.

Getting client's striking pedestrian charge dismissed in Fulton State Court On Monday, November 6, 2017, I appeared for my client in Fulton State Court. My client was not present at the arraignment, because he lives in California. My client was charged with striking a bicyclist with his vehicle. This happened in the City of Atlanta approximately two years ago. I spoke with the prosecutor who informed me that the victim could not be reached by phone, and I got the case dismissed with a fine and the payment of other monetary costs. This was a big win for my client, because the case was dismissed and he did not have to travel to Georgia from California to attend court. This is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia traffic ticket defense attorney Scott Miller. www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com 770-408-1001

Getting client’s super speeder ticket reduced in Alpharetta On Thursday, November 2, 2017, I appeared with my client in Alpharetta Municipal Court. He had been charged with a super speeder ticket. Following negotiations with the court, I had the case reset to a later date to allow my client to complete his pretrial diversion obligations. The pretrial diversion, which is an earned dismissal, was based on earlier negotiations with the court. lawofficeofscottmiller.com 770-408-1001

Getting client’s improper lane accident dismissed in Milton, GA. On Monday, October 30, 2017, I appeared with my client in Milton City Court. My client was charged with a violation of an improper turn causing an accident. The other driver who was under subpoena failed to appear. After negotiation with the court, I got the charge dismissed by getting It was reduced to a basic rules violation which is not reportable to the Georgia Department of driver services. My client’s insurance company will not be informed out about this issue. This is another very happy client of the Alpharetta, Georgia traffic ticket defense attorney Scott Miller.

Getting client an earned dismissal for drug charges in Woodstock, GA On Monday, October 30, 2017, I appeared with my client in Woodstock City Court to fight his drug related objects charge, and his no proof of insurance charge. After negotiations with the prosecutor, I got to court to agree to a pretrial diversion. This is an earned dismissal by completing conditions required by the court. I got the no proof of insurance charge continue to another date. This is another happy family and client of the Alpharetta, Georgia drug defense attorney Scott Miller.

Fighting client’s shoplifting charge in Forsyth Magistrate Court On Thursday, October 26, I appeared with my client in Forsyth Magistrate Court to fight his second in a lifetime shoplifting charge. On my clients previous charge, we had negotiated a pretrial diversion which means that my client could obtain and earned dismissal following completion of several steps. Following negotiations with the court on the second in a lifetime charge, I was able to get my client enter a first offender plea. A first offender plea is often used for a felony charge, however in this particular case it seemed appropriate to use it for a misdemeanor shoplifting charge.