Atlanta DUI Lawyers
- McNally, Matthew:
1. Will I go to jail?
If you are convicted of a DUI, yes. The law demands that a person who is convicted of just one DUI serve at least 24 hours in jail. For this reason alone, it is imperative that you have an attorney in your corner that specializes in DUI.
2. Will I be allowed to drive a car?
Every DUI conviction will result in a license suspension. However, depending on your circumstances, you might be able to obtain a temporary and limited permit. You need to act fast, you have 10 days from the day of your arrest to apply for a limited driving permit; or else your driving privileges will be suspended. The 10 day letter begins a very important Administrative License Suspension Action that takes place before an Office of State Administrative Hearings.
3. How do I get my regular license back?
You need to have your license reinstated by the Georgia Department of DriverŐs Services. This usually occurs when your suspension period has expired and you have completed a driverŐs risk reduction course and paid a reinstatement fee of $210.00.
4. How will a DUI affect my insurance?
A DUI conviction will never help your automobile premiums, and now, more than ever, a conviction will impact your health insurance premiums. The possible increase in your auto insurance alone makes hiring an attorney cost effective. If your insurance plan includes family members, be prepared to take a big hit.
- Muhammad Law Firm:
If you face a DUI or DWI charge and do not request a hearing within 10 days of the arrest, you risk automatic suspension or revocation of your driver's license. In addition, you may face imprisonment and the loss of your vehicle.
- Matlock & Associates:
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is the Number One crime in the United
States. For many people, a DUI arrest is their first exposure to the
legal system. Being charged with a DUI is a harrowing and anxious time
for anyone. A DUI is a misdemeanor, but the financial, emotional, and
social implications can be overwhelming. The thought of having to go to
court and answer these charges alone is a terrifying thought. You’re
not alone.
- Maragahan, Villines and Honis:
A DUI conviction stays on your driving record forever. In Georgia, a
DUI does not come off after five years. That's why you should think
twice before pleading guilty to a DUI charge, and why you need to find
a DUI Lawyer with a proven record of defeating DUI charges in Georgia
and metro Atlanta!
- Belli, Weil, Grozbean & Davis:
WHO CAN ARREST ME?
All law enforcement officers - such as police officers, county sheriff
officers, investigators in a district attorney's or an attorney
general's offices and highway patrol officers - can arrest you whether
they are on or off duty, in most cases. A probation or parole officer
also can arrest you.
They can arrest you - even if they do not have an arrest warrant - if
they have probable cause or good reason to believe you committed a
felony, such as armed robbery. (A felony is a crime of a more serious
nature than a misdemeanor, usually punishable by imprisonment for more
than a year.) They do not have to see you commit a felony in order to
arrest you. They do, however, have to see you commit a misdemeanor in
order to arrest you.
If you commit an infraction, instead of taking you into custody, they
may ask to sign a citation or notice. This is a minor offense, such as
a moving violation, where the punishment usually is a fine. If you sign
the citation, you are not admitting guilt; you are only promising to
appear in court. If you have no identification or refuse to sign,
however, an officer may take you into custody.
- Jackie Patterson:
Everyone deserves to be defended by a lawyer with solid legal skills to defend his or
her case. When you go to court, there is a prosecutor there just waiting to go up
against you, because he or she knows that more than likely you don't have a clue on
how the legal system works or what you need to know to keep from being
convicted.
- Gregory Willis:
A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) arrest can have a very serious
impact on your life if handled improperly. The police officer has the
benefit of being led through the court process by the prosecuting
attorneys office. They have the time, manpower, and other resources to
work towards a conviction on your charge. Dont make the mistake of
thinking that a quick guilty plea is the best way to avoid trouble.
Making such a plea will guarantee only one thing - that you are
convicted of the crime.
- Roberts Law Firm:
The legal system in the United States promotes "justice for all."
- Jim Lewis:
Arraignment is the first stage of courtroom proceedings to take place
after the arrest and booking of a criminal defendant, during which time
a criminal defendant is formally charged before a criminal court judge
and asked to enter a plea to the criminal charges. During a typical
arraignment, the judge will also decide whether to set or alter bail,
and announces dates of future proceedings in the case (e.g.,
preliminary hearing and trial).
- Lopes McKammy-Lopes:
Being arrested is a frightening experience. Police and prosecutors try
to make you feel helpless and alone. If you are arrested or being
investigated on criminal charges, you need an experienced attorney who
knows the system to fight for you and get the best results possible.
- Morris Fair: Restitution will only cover
out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of the crime. Also, many
jurisdictions have limited the amount of restitution you may recover
from a criminal proceeding, and judges will sometimes only award what
your insurance will not cover.
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