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1. Zeliff Watson: GA DUI Laws Drivers in Georgia are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or more. The laws addressing DUI call for serious penalties to be levied in the event of a conviction, even for first-time offenders. These penalties increase exponentially for multiple DUI convictions, or offenses that involve an "aggravating" factor, such as an injury accident. Read more about GA DUI laws... 10 Day Warning Rule If you have been arrested for DUI in our state, and have either tested over the .08% legal limit, or refused to submit to chemical testing, you have only 10 business days to notify the Georgia Department of Driver Services that you will be appealing the planned suspension of your Georgia drivers' license or the planned suspension of your ability to drive in the state. Find out more about the 10 day warning rule... Multiple DUI Multiple DUI convictions can result in a person facing increased penalties. Any person who is arrested for a fourth (or higher) offense will face felony charges that can carry penalties including $5,000 in fines, 60 days of community service, mandatory enrollment in an alcohol treatment program, and up to 5 years in jail. Click to learn more about multiple DUI... DUI with Injury If you are driving while under the influence causes an accident that results in injury, your DUI offense becomes a felony, and you can face penalties that include large fines, restitution to the victim(s), and even time in state prison. You may also be hit with personal injury lawsuits from the injured party or the injured party's loved ones. Learn more about DUI with injury... Leaving the Scene If you have been in an auto accident, you are required by law to stop and provide aid (if possible), as well as give your information to law enforcement and the other individuals involved in the accident. If you fail to do this, you can be charged with hit-and-run, which becomes a felony offense when the accident has resulted in death or injury. Click for more information about leaving the scene... Breath & Blood Tests Breath and blood tests are designed to measure the amount of alcohol in a person's bloodstream. They are administered during or after DUI stops to establish whether or not an individual was driving over the legal limit, which is .08%. Refusal to take a breath or blood test can result in the suspension of one's drivers' license or one's ability to drive within state lines. Read more about breath & blood tests... BAC BAC stands for "blood alcohol content," which is the amount of alcohol that a person has in their bloodstream. In our state, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC that is higher than .08%. Currently, BAC can be measured by law enforcement in three different ways: a breath test, a blood test, or urine test. Find out more about BAC... Suspended Licenses If you are arrested for DUI, it is possible that you will have your license suspended. License suspension can be included in your punishment if you are convicted, or it can occur if you refuse to take a breath test at your DUI stop. It is possible for you to schedule a hearing with the Georgia Department of Driver Services in order to appeal your suspension. Click to learn more about suspended licenses... Less Safe There are two types of DUI violations that you can face in our state: "Per se" and "less safe." If you are charged with a "less safe" violation, prosecutors must be able to prove that you were a less safe driver as a result of your intoxication in order to obtain a conviction. Read more about less safe... Sobriety Checkpoints Sobriety checkpoints are essentially "roadblocks" created by law enforcement in order to catch drivers who are driving while under the influence. These checkpoints are usually set up late at night or very early in the morning. If you have been arrested after being accused of DUI at such a checkpoint, it is recommended that you contact an attorney, as there is a chance that your rights have been violated. Learn more about sobriety checkpoints... BUI BUI stands for "boating under the influence," and refers to the crime of operating a boat while possessing a BAC that is over the legal limit. As BUI is considered very similar to DUI, many of the same penalties can be applied in the event of a conviction, including fines, mandatory rehabilitation classes, and jail time. Read more about BUI... Traffic Offenses In addition to DUI, there are many traffic offenses that can result in the imposition of serious penalties, including reckless driving, speeding, hit and run, aggressive driving, driving without insurance, driving with a suspended license, following too closely, failure to yield, and passing a stopped school bus. Click to learn more about traffic offenses...
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3. Patterson & Hansford: Although DUI is categorized as a misdemeanor offense, the laws and penalties regarding this crime are very strict. DUI is one of the most commonly prosecuted offenses in Forsyth County, and a conviction will result in numerous penalties. Following an arrest for DUI, itŐs best to consult an experienced DUI defense attorney who can review the circumstances of your arrest, advise you of your rights, and work hard to prepare a strong defense. Although you can represent yourself during the DUI process, working with a knowledgeable Cumming DUI lawyer will undoubtedly improve your chances of overcoming these charges to avoid a conviction. Georgia DUI Law & Court Process Any person found driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be in violation of Georgia DUI law. For adults (in this case meaning people over the age 21), the legal limit is .08 percent. For minors (anyone under the age of 21), the legal limit is .02 percent. The police have the right to arrest anyone with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above the legal limit, and trust us when we say they will not hesitate for one second to place you under arrest. Once you have been arrested on DUI charges, your driverŐs license will automatically be confiscated pending a hearing with the Georgia Department of Driver Services. You have ten days from the date of your arrest to schedule this hearing, and failing to do so will result in an automatic license suspension. The hearing is your chance to contest the suspension of your driverŐs license and fight for your right to earn back your driving privileges. In addition to the hearing, you will also have to address your charges in criminal court. In many cases, a person is able to resolve their case without going trial. However, if an agreement cannot be reached, then you can expect for your case to move to trial, where a jury will determine whether you are innocent or guilty. If you are found guilty, you could be sentenced to such penalties as: * DriverŐs license suspension * Probation * Community service * Fines * Incarceration * Mandatory DUI school Do not underestimate the impact a DUI conviction will have on your life. Make sure you have the experienced defense you need against the prosecution and the charges being brought against you.
4. Hamilton Law Firm: Whether you have been charged with your first DUI or you have been previously convicted, you want to do everything you can to fight. If you are found guilty, you will lose your license and you could even lose your job. The charges will stay on your record forever, and the penalties increase with each conviction. By fighting today, you are also taking action to protect yourself in the future. There are many ways to build a successful DUI defense.
5. McFarland & McFarland DUI

   Have you been recently arrested for D.U.I? Did you know that there is a 10 day deadline to request an administrative license suspension (ALS) hearing? Failure to timely request an ALS hearing could result in a 1 year license suspension (with no work permit). Dont delay!

   The ever increasing penalties for D.U.I make it a crime which the general practice lawyer should not handle. Our firm handles more D.U.I cases than any other kind of criminal case. Seek professional advice and zealous representation at McFarland & McFarland, P.C. for your D.U.I case. Drugs

   Has your home, vehicle, or person been searched by law enforcement? Did you know that the Fourth Amendment of the United States and Georgia Constitutions prohibits the police from making unreasonable searches and seizures? You would be surprised to know how many searches performed by police officers are not legal.

   Fourth amendment violations always results in suppression or exclusion of the illegal drugs from the case. In most cases, if the prosecutor cannot use the drugs as evidence, they will have no other choice but to dismiss the case. Dont plead guilty without a professional opinion or a judge saying the procedures the police used complied with the Fourth Amendment.