PDW is glad to report that yet another client has been able to avoid a DUI on their record as a result of the efforts of our partner Mo Wiltshire. An Athens-Clarke County man was arrested for a right turn on red and DUI following a near collision. Our investigation and the representation we provided… Continue Reading

Another client wrongfully accused of DUI was acquitted by an Athens jury following a trial the week of January 14, 2013. At PDW we are starting the new year off exactly the way we concluded 2012…with more big wins for our clients! This very nice lady was stopped for making a right turn on red… Continue Reading

The Red & Black recently featured an interview with Mo Wiltshire in a story about the potential financial and legal impact of Fake ID charges. “Mo Wiltshire, a defense attorney in Athens, said the cost for taking a fake ID charge to court can vary on a case-by-case basis. He said there are different types… Continue Reading

DUI, Open Container and Speeding charges brought by the Georgia State Patrol landed a PDW client in big trouble in Putnam County State Court. Over a year and roughly one dozens trips to court for ALS hearings and State Court appearances later a big win was achieved as the DUI charges were reduced to reckless… Continue Reading

In a case just resolved today we were able to get the DA to drop serious felony charges including VGCSA (Possession with Intent) Cocaine, Possession of Scales-Drug Related Items, and numerous other charges. This case arose from a traffic stop and proceeded into a search of a nearby home. We challenged the quality and nature… Continue Reading

Mo Wiltshire is happy to report yet another DUI Jury Trial win for our clients. Our client was charged with DUI here in Athens after being stopped while driving on College Station Road near Research Drive. He was stopped, removed from his car and put through a battery of Field Sobriety Tests. The ACCPD officer conducting… Continue Reading

“Athens is, hands down, the best college town in the country.” says criminal defense attorney Morris “Mo” Wiltshire.  Despite the town’s generally easygoing air, Athens isn’t Savannah or New Orleans. Carrying open bottles, cans and cups filled with alcohol along Athens’ sidewalks is illegal under the city’s open-container law. It should not be confused with… Continue Reading

Former Athens Solicitor General Mo Wiltshire says there is a good case to be made in Crowell’s defense. “I see some potential big problems,” said Wiltshire, who spent time as a prosecutor and now has a private practice. “I can see just looking at the police report in terms of potential defenses, there are some… Continue Reading

PDW is very pleased to report that partner Robert “Bob” Prior was specifically commended in connection with his donation of the construction lot and his outstanding legal service to Madison and Morgan County during the “Home Sweet Hero” week of the hit television program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. This project featured the construction of a… Continue Reading

Prior, Daniel & Wilthsire is proud to announce the recent graduation of Attorney Barrett Malone from the 2011-2012 class of L.E.A.D. Athens.  Mr. Malone graduated in April after a year in the program and continues our firm’s commitment to give back to the community. Through a series of innovative and interactive monthly sessions held throughout the year, L.E.A.D…. Continue Reading