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If you’ve just been arrested for DUI in Georgia, you’re probably looking at the citation in your hand and thinking, “I’ve got a court date. I’ll find a lawyer before then.” That is one of the biggest mistakes people make. The truth is that your court date isn’t the first deadline you need to worry about. In many Georgia DUI cases, important legal deadlines begin the day you’re arrested, not the day you appear in court. At Dallas & Gracey Law Firm, we’ve had countless people c

When stopped or questioned by Georgia police, some things can hurt your case even if you’re innocent. Remember: you have rights, especially Miranda rights against self-incrimination. It’s crucial to know what to do and what not to do. Never Volunteer Extra Information: You must give basic ID (Georgia law requires revealing your name if an officer has reasonable suspicion during a lawful stop). But after that, politely decline to discuss details. Don’t say anything like “I di

If you’ve been charged with a minor crime in Columbia, McDuffie, Lincoln, Warren, or Taliaferro County, you may qualify for a second chance through pretrial diversion — a program that lets you avoid a conviction by completing certain requirements.Instead of ending up with a criminal record, successful participants walk away with a clean slate and a valuable lesson learned. What Is Pretrial Diversion? Pretrial diversion allows certain defendants — often first-time or nonviolen

At Dallas & Gracey Law Firm, we know one of the most stressful moments for clients is when that first court notice arrives in the mail. Suddenly, you see words like “Pre-Trial” or “Status Conference” on a piece of paper, and the panic sets in: What does this mean? Do I need to meet with my attorney immediately? Am I about to go to trial? Take a deep breath. We handle these calls every week, and the truth is, most of the time there is no emergency. Here’s what you need to know