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DUI Cases and Legal Boundaries | Macon News
In a high-profile case in Washington County, former attorney Michael Howard faced accusations of improperly dismissing 80 DUI cases, sparking a GBI investigation after his resignation amid social media fury. Critics slammed Howard for leniency, allowing offenders with BACs over twice the legal limit to avoid probation or license suspension via his 2018 diversion program. Howard defended his approach, saying treatment over punishment served the community best. Despite disagreements with Howard’s legal interpretation, District Attorney Eric Edwards concluded no criminal charges could be filed…
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