Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense that can have significant consequences, especially if you hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL). In the state of Georgia, CDL holders are subject to strict regulations and penalties if they are caught driving under the influence. One of the consequences of a […]
Author Archives: Greg Willis
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Mar
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Driving is an essential part of life for many people in Georgia. From getting to work to running errands, having a driver’s license is crucial. However, if you are caught violating certain traffic laws or committing certain offenses, your license can be suspended. License suspension can be costly in many ways, including fees, fines, and […]
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious criminal offense in the state of Georgia. In addition to facing legal consequences, a DUI conviction can also impact your car insurance rates. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how a DUI conviction affects your insurance rates in Georgia. Firstly, it’s important to understand that insurance companies […]
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Mar
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense that can have severe legal, social, and financial consequences. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions about Georgia DUIs that can lead to confusion and misinformation. In this blog post, we will debunk some of the most common myths about Georgia DUIs. Myth #1: You can […]
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– [Chairman] Introduce yourself and then give us your testimony. – Thank you, Mr. Chairman, the members of the committee. My name is Greg Willis. I’m a practicing attorney in Georgia. I’m very proud of this state that I practice in. I’m very proud of our Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. And, what […]
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Jan
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Any person that has been arrested in connection with a crime has legal rights under the United States Constitution. This includes how they should be treated by law enforcement before and during the arrest. If rights have been violated by law enforcement during a DUI arrest, a DUI defense lawyer may be able to use […]
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Jan
Jan
Whenever you appear before a judge, the first impression that you make can have a long-term effect on the outcome of your case. If the judge does not believe that you take the accusations against you seriously, they may be more likely to impose harsher punishments upon you. By taking a moment to go through […]
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Jan
Whenever you are expected to appear in court, the way you act can have a profound difference on the outcome of your case. Imagine that you have been arrested for driving under the influence. At your court date, you show up acting sarcastic, wearing a ripped tee-shirt with the logo of a popular alcoholic beverage […]
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Jan
If you are convicted of DUI in Georgia, you are going to learn about Georgia’s DUI, Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction course, which is an intervention program that is mandated by law for people who have been convicted of DUI, underage possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle, Boating Under the Influence (BUI), […]
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Jan
Willis Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Willis has won a landmark reversal in Georgia Supreme Court on a critical distinction between evidence and hearsay. Not only has this decision secured a new trial for Mr. Willis’ client, but also sets an important precedent in interpreting Georgia’s newest Evidence Code laws.The decision stems from an […]