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Athens DUI Lawyers

1. DUI Attorney in Athens: Each year, hundreds are charged with a DUI offense in Athens, GA as DUI laws become stiffer today due to efforts by groups and non-profit organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Bikers Against Drunk Drivers (BADD). The legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) has also been reduced over the years from 0.10 to 0.08 as a standard, and is even lower in Athens, GA for commercial or under 21-year-old drivers. The worst thing is that drunk driving laws are so strict, first time offenders often face severe penalties, including mandatory jail time, forced placement of ignition-interlock devices, and thousands in legal fees. Give yourself a fighting chance to overcome these problems.
2. Brown & Stephens: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs ("DUI") is a crime in Georgia. DUI receives extensive attention and coverage by the general public and media throughout the United States, nowhere more than Athens-Clarke County and the rest of the northeast Georgia area. In response to pressure from special interest groups and the federal government, Georgia lawmakers passed harsh DUI legislation which, if a person is convicted or enters a guilty or "no contest" plea, requires mandatory jail time, loss of driver's licenses, attendance at costly DUI schools, lengthy probation, oppressive hours of community service, and stiff fines. In many ways, being found guilty of a DUI results in more severe punishment than being found guilty of some felony offenses. Potential Statutory Penalties for DUI in Georgia 1st Conviction (in 10 years) Up to $1,000.00 fine 10 Days to 1 Year in Jail DUI School Clinical Alcohol/Drug Evaluation 40 Hours of Community Service 1 Year Probation 1 Year License Suspension 2nd Conviction (in 10 years) Up to $1,000.00 Fine 90 Days to 1 Year in Jail DUI School Ð Level II 30 Days (240 Hours) of Community Service Mandatory Alcohol Evaluation and/or Treatment Up to 1 Year Probation 3 Year Loss of License Ignition Interlock Device 3rd Conviction (in 10 years) Fine up To $5,000.00 120 Days to a Year in Jail 30 Days Community Service Alcohol Evaluation and/or Treatment Up to 1 Year Probation 5 Year License Revocation Ignition Interlock Device 4th Conviction Ð Felony (Habitual Violator) Fine of $5,000.00 One to Five Years in State Prison While the penalties a court may impose on a person for DUI are bad enough, a DUI conviction affects a person in other significant, life-changing ways: Compromising Current and Future Employment Expulsion or suspension from college Paying High Automobile, Life and Health Insurance Rates Refusal to Issue Life and Health Insurance Assignment of Poor Credit and/or Insurance Ratings Difficulty Renting Vehicles
3. Davidson Law Firm: evictions (L&T)* Criminal and Traffic defense * Wills* Health Care Directives* DUI defense * Name changes* Legal separations* Custody * Equipment leases * Non-compete agreements * Partnerships* Quit Claim Deeds * Debt Collection *Negligence cases * Breach of contract/leases/agreements * Illegal repossessions * Contractor agreements* Sales agreements * Indemnity agreements* Premarital agreements * Employment agreements/contracts * Independent Contractor agreements* Consignment agreements * Child Care Authorization and Direction Forms * TPO's * Consulting agreements* Step-Parent adoptions * Juvenile cases* Family Law* Parental rights * AND MORE!
4. Krasle, Eric: DUI and drug cases
5. McArthur, McArthur & Overend: Civil Litigation & Trial Law Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, Attorneys, Divorce Attorneys, DUI & DWI Attorneys, Personal Injury Law Attorneys, Drug Charges Attorneys
6. McKillip Law Firm: Criminal Matters
7. Prior, Daniel & Wiltshire: DUI and serious traffic offenses (DUI, Vehicular Homicide, Eluding the police, Reckless Driving & Suspended License)
8. Gordon & Brown: criminal cases of all kinds
9. Tom Camp: DUI/DWI offenses are often a focus for law enforcement authorities in a college town. Athens, with the University of Georgia, is no exception. Athens-Clarke County prosecutors take a strong stand toward all alcohol related offenses such as DUI and the underage possession of alcohol (UPA). But a skilled criminal defense attorney can help to protect your legal rights if you have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or UPA. It is important to have on your side an experienced criminal defense attorney knowledgeable in the workings of the local court system, and familiar with local prosecuting attorneys and judges' preferences and tendencies. Protect Yourself from Consequences of a DUI Conviction People who are convicted of drunk driving face significant penalties - criminal and otherwise. Individuals convicted of DUI may face criminal penalties that include jail time, hefty fines, probation and community service. There may be other consequences at stake as well. For example, if you are convicted of drunk driving, your driver's license will likely be suspended, restricting your ability to drive to work and other locations.
10. Larisky Law Firm: * DUI * Driver's License Suspension * Personal Injury * Shoplifting * Student Offenses * Traffic Tickets * Underage Alcohol
11. Totty, Jeffrey: DUI and Traffic Criminal Defense Modest Estate Planning Commercial Corporate Business Contract Disputes Personal Injury Domestic Relations
12. Karzen, Matt: A Strong Defense is Always Possible There are several detailed and strict limitations on the way the government investigates and prosecutes a DUI case. Even if the police say you "failed" the field sobriety tests, or had an unlawful alcohol concentration as shown by a breathalyzer or blood alcohol test, it may be possible to call into question, or even suppress, those results. The complexities of DUI defense are such that trying to handle a DUI case without counsel will undoubtedly be something you will later regret. Consulting with an attorney is the only effective way to explore all the possible defenses, but. here are some of the issues an experienced defense attorney can often attack: * Did the police have a legal reason to pull you over? If not, all evidence gathered after the stop can be suppressed. * Were you stopped at a sobriety checkpoint or "roadblock"? Roadblock cases are often ripe with pretrial defenses and the prospect of reasonable doubt. * Did the police officer handle the field sobriety test properly? There are federal guidelines about how these tests must be conducted to be considered "scientifically valid", and if there was noncompliance, not only are the results meaningless, but the arresting officer will have to admit as much on the witness stand. * Was the breathalyzer machine in error? If the machine was not properly maintained, breathalyzer test results can be suppressed. The mechanics and operational details of the "Intoxilyzer" provide fertile ground for defense. * If you refused to take a breath test, what words did you use? The police may have misinterpreted your statements, your "refusal" may be ambiguous or you may have said something that triggered certain obligations for the arresting officer with which he did not comply. refusal cases carry extremely harsh license consequences, and yet are more often than not defensible in one form or another. If you can identify police mistakes or potential problems with any testing procedure in your case, it is not unusual for DUI charges to be dismissed or reduced to the level of a traffic ticket. Such mistakes or problems are more common than you might expect, and an all out fight is often your best choice: Do not assume you must plead guilty to a DUI! Protect your driver's license: If the police took your driver's license and gave you a suspension notice, you should contact an attorney immediately. You have only 10 days to appeal the officer's request to suspend your driver's license, and if you miss that deadline, your license WILL be suspended.
13. Eberhardt & Hale: A drunk driving charge is more than a nuisance. If it is not handled properly, it can affect your life and lifestyle in dramatic ways.
14. Daniels & Rothman: It is important that you preserve your rights while protecting your reputation.
15. Hudson, Montgomery & Kalivoda: If you have recently been arrested for drunk driving or charged with an alcohol-related crime Ñ you probably have questions about what is going to happen next, concerns about your future and some very big decisions ahead of you, including, choosing a lawyer. Georgia law requires you to act immediately after a DUI arrest or you could lose your right to operate a vehicle. Also, jail time is mandatory for a DUI conviction.
16. Grant, Elizabeth: Criminal Appeals Criminal Defense in all Courts Drug Crimes DUI Felonies Homicide Juvenile Law Minor in Possession Misdemeanors Probation and Parole Violations Theft Traffic Violent Crimes and Sex Crimes
17. Timmons, Warnes & Anderson: Persons charged with crimes and their families find the uncertainty of what to expect and what is about to happen to be the most frightening. It is important to have an attorney who knows about the criminal process to explain it, and to help you make informed decisions about the best course of action.
18. Griffeth, Phillip: Business Litigation Civil Litigation Civil Practice Construction Litigation Consumer Litigation Criminal Defense Criminal Law Drug Crimes DUI Felonies Juvenile Law Misdemeanors Plaintiff Personal Injury Property Insurance Litigation Real Estate Litigation Traffic Violations Trial Practice Workers Compensation
19. Peters, George: facing legal matters is not pleasant