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

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Be responsible, don't text and drive. Deaths from distracted driving are dramatically increased this year. Texting while driving and using navigation and other apps has been blamed. Plan your trip well In advance, and allow enough time to arrive at your destination alive.

"Live for tomorrow, don't text and drive, you'll arrive alive. If you text and drive you lose." says Alpharetta, GA traffic ticket defense Attorney Scott Miller.

Traffic congestion may lead to use of Mobile devices According to NBC news, studies have shown that congested traffic may encourage drivers to use mobile devices. When drivers are forced to slow their cars in congested areas, studies have shown that driver's use of mobile devices increases. Whether it is searching for alternative routes or sending a text message saying you will be late, using a mobile device while driving may put your life in jeopardy.

Fighting client's high speed traffic ticket in Fulton State Court On October 25, 2016, I appeared with my client in Fulton State Court. He had been charged with a high-speed traffic ticket-super speeder ticket. After discussion with the prosecutor, I negotiated a dismissal. This is a no process of the charge based upon client's agreement to perform 20 hours of community service and take a defensive driving class. This case was reset for compliance on December 15, 2016.

Appeared with client in Grandville, GA., Speeding ticket On October 25, 2016, I appeared with my client in Grantville, GA. municipal court to fight his high speed traffic ticket. After negotiations with the judge, I got the court to agree to reduce his speed to 14 mph over the limit. This reduction in speed will keep his record from being sent to the Georgia department of driver services. Because no record of it will be kept at the state level, his auto liability insurance provider will not be notified.

On October 18, 2016, I appeared along with my client in the Lawrenceville, GA. City Court, to defend my client against a construction zone speeding ticket. My client had been charge with traveling 86 mph in a 65 mph construction zone. Following negotiations with the prosecutor and the court I got the speed reduced to 14 mph over, which means that this issue will remain locally and it will not be reported to the Georgia Department of driver services. Their will be no points added to my clients driving record.

On October 21, 2016, I attended a bench trial in Milton, Georgia with my client. He had been charged with a following too close accident. My client is only 19 years old, and he has numerous points on his drivers record. I had this case bound over to Fulton Superior Court. If my client had been found guilty in Milton City Court, his point total would have been over 15 points which would have led to a suspension of his driving privileges. By moving his case to Fulton Superior Court, it will likely be two years before his case is called. He will then be 21 years of age and if convicted of this charge, the penalties will be less severe, because he will be an adult at that time.

Fighting client's following too close in Norcross, GA. I appeared in the Norcross City Court accompanied by my client. He had been charged with a following too close accident. At the scene of the accident my client was also charged with driving a car with a suspended registration and failure to maintain insurance. After negotiations with the prosecutor, I was able to got the court to agree to accept my client's plea of no contest on the failure to maintain insurance charge, and I negotiated a dismissal of the other charges of, following too close and suspended registration.

Fighting client's speeding ticket in Grantville, Georgia. On October 18, 2016, discussion with the Clerk of the Municipal Court of Grandville, Georgia, to reschedule my client's case for next week, due to a conflict in court dates.