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

This is the Shoplifting season in Alpharetta, don't do it! During the holiday season all merchants work hard to apprehend shoplifters. Merchants press charges for shoplifting, which could land you in prison. Don't be encouraged by your friends to become a shoplifter. Shoplifting is not a prank, or a joke, or a thrill. Shoplifting is a crime, for which you could be punished with a lengthy prison term. Shoplifting can give you a criminal record that will be with you for the rest of your life. Resist the urge to shoplift. Do not give in to your so-called friends examples. Simply walk out of the store empty-handed. Leave your friends behind to be arrested.

Scams increase during the Holiday Season During the holiday season when everyone is in the giving mood, and scammers are very active taking unsuspecting victims money. The news networks are full of articles about people being cheated out of money by scammers who represent themselves as legitimate charities.Be very cautious if you receive a solicitation on line or over the telephone. Never send money to people you do not know!

Charged with reckless driving, call Alpharetta attorney Scott Miller Excessive speeding can be charged as reckless driving. If you are driving at a speed that is significantly over the posted speed limit, a law-enforcement officer may charge you with speeding and reckless driving. Reckless driving is considered the act of putting pedestrians, your passengers, other drivers, and yourself in danger, because of your actions while driving. Pedestrians have no protection between themselves and speeding vehicles. According to the national traffic safety administration, almost 5000 pedestrians died in 2013 after being hit motor vehicles. If you have been charged with speeding or speeding and reckless driving, you may contact attorney Scott Miller at 770-408-1001 for a free consultation. www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

What to do if you're arrested for DUI in Alpharetta, Georgia. As soon as you can, record everything you remember about your DUI stop. Make a list that begins with all that happened after you saw the blue lights in your mirror. Start with the time of day, the weather conditions, and what caused the police officer to stop your car. Try to remember what the police officer asked you during the stop and what your responses were. All of these things are important in planning your defense. As soon as you are released from jail call an experienced DUI defense attorney to defend you. The state of Georgia gives you 10 days from the date of your arrest to request a license suspension appeal hearing. Your DUI defense attorney can do this for you. If you do not file for this appeal hearing within 10 days, your driver's license will be suspended. If this is your first DUI charge, you may be issued a restricted driving permit to use for transportation to school or work. The most important part of a DUI is to begin to fight it immediately.

Fighting client's reckless driving charge in Alpharetta, GA. In November, I appeared in the Alpharetta Municipal Court accompanied by my client and his family, to fight his reckless driving charge. My client was at the time, below 21 years of age. The penalty for reckless driving below 21 years of age usually results in a suspended drivers license. I was able to get the prosecutor to agree, that if my client attended a defensive driving class and rescheduled his case for a later date after his 21st birthday, that the charge could be dismissed. This is another happy outcome for the clients of Alpharetta Attorney Scott Miller.

Fighting client's DUI in Roswell, GA. November, 2016, I appeared in the Roswell City Court to defend my client who has been charged with a DUI. After lengthy negotiations with the prosecutor, I had the case transferred to Fulton State Court for future discovery of evidence and additional negotiations.

Fighting my client's shoplifting in Fulton County November, 2016, I appeared in Atlanta Municipal Court to defend my client who is accused of shoplifting. After negotiations with the prosecutor, I was able to get the court to agree to dismiss the charges against my client, after she made restitution with the merchant and attended shoplifting school.

My car was stopped for a minor issue and I got a DUI. I hear this often, I was stopped for a minor issue, and in addition to the lane change violation, I was also charged with DUI. More often than not, DUI tickets are issued to people who were not displaying erratic driving behavior, but rather to someone who committed a minor driving infraction. The auto stop leads to a DUI arrest.

The Sunday after Thanksgiving is the second busiest traffic day of the year. Alpharetta, Georgia attorney Scott Miller remind you to drive with care, and arrive at your destination safe and alive.

The Friday after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year. I often receive calls from concerned parents of a child accused of shoplifting.