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

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.

On October 17, 2016, I met with the prosecutor for the Alpharetta Municipal court concerning an upcoming client case. I got the prosecutor to agree to reduce the move over violation to a dismissal by having the client plead guilty to a basic rules violation charge. My client will be required to complete a defensive driving course.

On October 10, 2016, I appeared in Roswell Municipal Court to defend my client against a hit-and-run charge. I reviewed the evidence with the prosecutor, and I also reviewed a video taken by the other driver claiming that my client was responsible for the accident. I got the prosecutor to agree to reset the case for a later date for further investigation.

On October 4, 2016, I appeared in John's Creek Municipal Court accompanied by my 19 year old client and his parents. My client was charged with passing a loading or unloading school bus. After negotiations with the solicitor, we reached an agreement which resulted in my client having a six-month pretrial diversion. With this result there will be no record of this incident made after 6 months.

Fighting client's improper lane change in Dekalb Count On September 9, 2016, I appeared in the Dekalb Recorders Court to defend my client against an improper lane change violation. Following negotiations with the prosecutor, I was able to get this charge dismissed.

October 3, 2016, pre-trial discussions with Alpharetta prosecutor. On October 3, 2015, I met with the prosecutor of the Alpharetta Municipal court to discuss my client's high-speed traffic ticket. My client, who was charged with driving 102 miles an hour in a 65 mph speed zone, is 17 years old. Following negotiations with the prosecutor, I got to court to agree to reduce the speed to 19 mph over the limit and reduce the points added to his drivers license to two. This is dependent upon my client completing an approved safe driving class and completing several hours of community service. Call attorney Scott Miller at 770-408-1001 for a free consultation. www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com

On October 3, 2016, I met with the Alpharetta Municipal Court Prosecutor to discuss my client's passing school bus violation. I convinced the prosecutor to change the charge to too fast for conditions. My client will have to attend a state certified defensive driving course and pay a fine and the court costs. The prosecutor has agreed to dismiss the charge after my client's successful completion of the defensive driving course. Call attorney Scott Miller at 770-408-1001 48 free consultation. www.lawofficeofscottmiller.com