Robert F. Schnatmeier Criminal Law Blog

If Convicted of a DUI Will I Go to Jail?

Monday, July 19, 2010 by Robert F. Schnatmeier

Marietta DUI lawyers answers the question "Will I go to Jail if Convicted of  DUI?"Georgia law mandates that an individual who is convicted of or who pleads guilty to DUI with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more be required to serve a minimum of 24 hours in jail.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

GEORGIA DUI LAW: WHAT IS AN ALS HEARING-10 DAY LETTER?

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 by Robert F. Schnatmeier

Marietta DUI Lawyer Rob F. Schnatmeier, Jr. talks explains the "Ten Day Letter" or an Administrative License Supsenstion.  In Georgia, when you are arrested and charged with DUI, in all likelihood you will have to appear before two separate courts.  The first court is a criminal cou... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

Roadblocks in Georgia DUI and Drug Cases

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 by Robert F. Schnatmeier

Marietta Drug Lawyer Robert F. Schnatmeier talks about road blocks in Georgia and how they relate to DUI and Drug cases.Most of us have driven up to a police “check points” or “roadblocks” where we have been stopped and questioned by an officer.  There are several different reasons given by law enforcement officials for these road... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

What is the Intoxilyzer 5000?

Monday, January 4, 2010 by Robert F. Schnatmeier

Marietta DUI Lawyer Robert F. Schnatmeier, Jr. talks about Inoxilyer 5000:  In order to get a BAC from an individual’s breath, law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia use a machine called the Intoxilyzer 5000 which is manufactured by a company named CMI, Inc. www.alcoholtest.com. This machine is designed to detect the amount of alcohol present in a person’s breath and convert this r... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

What are DUI Field Sobriety Tests?

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by Robert F. Schnatmeier

Marietta DUI attorney Rob Schnatmeier talks about DUI field sobriety tests: Many people do not realize that field sobriety tests are voluntary and that they have the right to refuse these evaluations. Even if you were recently arrested or charged with a DUI and performed field sobriety tests, you may challenge the officer’s opinion of your “failed” performance.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI
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