A lawyer’s job is to make sure that clients have solid legal support and understand the charges that they’re facing. Often, this means tempering expectations and encouraging our clients to understand what the most likely outcomes are. Getting the best outcome after a...
Criminal Charge? Call Our Team For Help.
DUI
Driving offenses that could cost young drivers their license
What makes young drivers so dangerous on the road is their lack of experience. The more time they put in behind the wheel, the more skilled they become at managing real-life driving situations. Unfortunately, some young drivers get experience with the wrong kind of...
What a DUI charge or conviction means for a licensed professional
Getting arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) can feel embarrassing, especially for professionals. You may worry that clients, competitors or your employer will find out about your arrest. Many professionals facing a first-time DUI charge want...
Why you should not take a field sobriety test
Imagine a local police officer or Georgia state trooper has pulled you over on the highway or a Cartersville road. The officer asks you to step out of your vehicle to perform some tests. "These tests will show me if you are sober enough to drive," the officer says....
How to act and protect your legal rights at a DUI checkpoint
The state of Georgia permits warrantless DUI checkpoints, so there could come a point when you find yourself face to face with a police officer. There are many steps you can take to protect your legal rights as you arrive at and proceed through a checkpoint. Here’s...
Steps to take if you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious crime, which is why police all over the country are cracking down more than ever before. If you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI, knowing which steps to take (and what to avoid) can help protect your...
Comprensión de sus derechos: exámenes de sobriedad
Uno de los mayores remordimientos que comúnmente vemos en nuestros casos de DUI (El manejo bajo los efectos del alcohol) en Cansino Blanchette Law Firm es nuestros clientes no comprendiendo exactamente lo que está sucediendo cuando son parados por un oficial de...
Understanding Your Rights: Field Sobriety Test
One of the biggest regrets that we commonly see in our DUI cases here at Cansino Blanchette Law Firm is our clients not understanding what exactly is happening when they are pulled over by a police officer. We know that the whole process can be scary and intimidating,...
Should I refuse a Field Sobriety Test?
Minerva Blanchette with the Cansino Blanchette Law Firm, experienced DUI Attorney in Georgia, answers a commonly asked question about whether or not you should refuse a Field Sobriety Test. Give us a call at 404-997-8470 For questions or for a consultation…
Handling a Roadblock: 5 Fast Tips
PICTURE COURTESY OF: thedorkfishexpress.blogspot.com 1. NEVER try to turn around to avoid a roadblock. One of the surest ways to get yourself into trouble is to try to pull a U-turn or duck off onto a side street once you visibly see a roadblock. Police know...