On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Sep 12, 2020 | dui defense
While mounting a defense against your recent DUI, you may wonder whether you can clear the strike from your record. While you can wipe the charge away, several factors determine your eligibility. American Addiction Centers explores the DUI expungement process and...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Jul 31, 2020 | dui defense
An arrest for driving under the influence brings different forms of consequences in Georgia, including fines, a criminal record and potential jail time. While the best course of action for the future is for drivers to abstain from all alcohol before getting behind the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Feb 25, 2020 | dui defense
Many people who hear reports about others arrested for driving under the influence might assume that these things only happen if a person has actually been drinking or using drugs, even if they were not over the legal limit for intoxication by alcohol. That, however,...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Feb 7, 2020 | dui defense
Georgia law enforcement officers have many DUI detection tools. The first line of testing is often field sobriety testing. There are two categories of these tests: non-standardized and standardized. Today we will discuss standardized field sobriety tests. In specific,...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Dec 30, 2019 | dui defense
When prospective students of colleges in Georgia come to campus, the laws of the state still apply. If you get involved in DUI-related crimes, then you may also face relevant penalties. But can these penalties impact your college career? In short, yes they can....
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Dec 2, 2019 | dui defense
In Georgia, law enforcement is able to request anyone under suspicion of driving under the influence to submit to a blood alcohol test. It is more invasive than a breath test and is also considered to be more accurate. But just how accurate is it really? Is a 0.08...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Nov 8, 2019 | dui defense
Most drivers are familiar with the breathalyzer test police officers may administer if they suspect drunk driving in Georgia. Some states have gone a step further by forcing drivers to install these devices in their vehicles. Drivers must then blow into them before...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Sep 9, 2019 | dui defense, juvenile crimes
When a young driver is charged with driving under the influence, their current life may change in various ways, and their future may be heavily impacted as well. As a parent, it is your job to watch out for your children, even when they make mistakes. Sometimes,...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Sep 5, 2019 | dui defense
The whole process of getting a DUI charge and then going through the conviction process is stressful. Carrying out your sentence may be unsettling. Once all is said and done, though, you need to pick up the pieces and carry on with your life in Georgia. A DUI...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Jun 12, 2019 | dui defense
Typically, we think of a breathalyzer test as the main method the law uses to prove someone was drunk behind the wheel of a car. However, a court can take many different factors into account while determining whether a Canton driver truly possessed too much alcohol in...
