A DUI conviction can cost you up to 12 months in jail and a $1,000.00 on a first offense, but the costs don’t end there. A recent study by Nerd Wallet, Inc. found that Atlanta ranks 5th in the nation for insurance premium increases following a DUI. Atlanta drivers can expect a 75% rate hike […]
February 25, 2015
Super Speeder Law in Georgia
Georgia is getting tough on speeders by raising fines. Effective January 1, 2010, Georgia changed its speeding laws for Super Speeders. Super Speeders are high risk drivers who put other drivers at risk by ignoring speed restrictions in roads and highways in Georgia. Under the Super Speeder Law (Georgia Law HB 160) offenders will be […]
November 26, 2014
The Real Reasons for Road Blocks
Atlanta area Law Enforcement turns to the “safety check” , i.e., Road Block, during the Holiday Season . While the stated purpose is to enforce the seat belt law and to check for valid licenses and auto insurance, the real goals of a Road Block, are impaired driver and DUI Arrests. The average fine for […]
November 19, 2014
Ray discusses the NFL prescription drug inspection and P.J. William, Florida State football player, who fled the scene of an accident.
November 6, 2014
Listen to Ray on 680 The Fan, discussing Adrian Peterson and Jameis Winston
Listen to Ray on 680 The Fan, The Front Row discussing NFL player Adrian Peterson’s criminal case and FSU football player, Jameis Winston’s upcoming hearing.
October 17, 2014
What will the Student Disciplinary Hearing determine for Florida State’s Jameis Winston?
FSU’s Winston is facing nothing but bad options. FSU, under federal “title 9” requirements must investigate the sexual assault allegation against Winston. The university’s need to hold a student disciplinary court hearing, puts Winston in danger of being suspended by FSU, and opens the door to a Civil Lawsuit and perhaps criminal charges for assault […]
September 19, 2014
Did Adrian Peterson cross the line in using a switch to “whoop” his 4 year old son 10 to 15 times?
A parent’s right to discipline his or her child comes into conflict with the criminal laws on assault and child abuse. Does the Texas “Corporal Punishment” Statute permit leaving visible cuts on a child’s buttocks, back and scrotum, or will a Jury consider Peterson’s actions “tough love” and an effort by a loving parent to […]
September 10, 2014
Ray speaks to CBS46 about the Justin Ross Harris case
Justin Ross Harris has been indicted in Cobb County on 8 counts after he left his son in the car on a hot Atlanta day. Watch what legal expert, Ray Giudice, thinks about the indictment, prosecution team, and the trial ahead. http://www.cbs46.com/story/26462222/legal-expert-death-penalty-for-justin-ross-harris-a-strong-possibility
August 29, 2014
DUI – ROADBLOCK ARREST
Prosecutors may face an uphill battle with arrests made as a result of a “roadblock” or police checkpoint”, but only if the defense properly raises and thoroughly presents the right challenge. In order for an arrest made from a roadblock stop to stand up to a challenge in court, the prosecutor must be able to […]
August 27, 2014
Can Dope Get You a DUI?
D.U.I by DOPE? Oh yes. Under Georgia’s DUI law, if you are “impaired” by alcohol, illegal drugs, legal prescriptions, or any combination of the three, to a degree where you are a “less safe driver”, you can be convicted of DUI. Marijuana cases are somewhat harder for Law Enforcement to prove, as the physical manifestations […]