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Marietta DUI Lawyers

  1. Rozen & Goldstein: criminal, domestic, civil litigation, felonies, misdemeanors
  2. Leonard, Rickman & Holloway: Bankruptcy, DUI Defense and Criminal Defense
  3. Klein, Jack: Under Georgia DUI law, a person arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) may face two separate cases: 1) court proceedings to determine whether a criminal conviction will occur and 2) a Georgia administrative hearing to determine whether the driversŐ license will be administratively suspended. For more information on administrative hearings and the Georgia 10 Day DUI Rule, please see 10 Day Rule. A DUI conviction may result in hefty fines, jail time, and license suspension that can affect your employment and personal life. We aggressively defend clients charged with DUI and other serious violations of Georgia law in order to eliminate and/or minimize the impact a conviction may have on your life. For more information on Georgia DUI law, please see DUI penalties. In many cases, it may be possible to avoid a DUI conviction and license suspension by having an experienced DUI attorney on your side. It is often possible to fight a Georgia DUI case successfully. Police often make mistakes, the Georgia DUI breath-testing devices are not infallible, and evidence of a motoristŐs intoxication is often weak and cannot meet a court standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Many factors can influence the outcome of a DUI case, including: Was your driving "less safe"? Why you were stopped by police Any video evidence that may exist Prior DUI or substance convictions Results of field sobriety evaluations Whether you submitted to a roadside breath test Any intimidating behavior on the part of law enforcement Whether you were informed of your Miranda rights after arrest Whether you are alleged to be under the influence of lawfully prescribed medication Whether or not police followed proper procedures on the intoxilyzer when administering a state breath test
  4. Glasgow Law Firm: Georgia DUI DUI charges in Georgia fall into three categories commonly referred to as: "DUI Less Safe," "DUI Per Se," and "Driving With a Prohibited Substance." O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 provides a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of a moving vehicle under any of the following circumstances: "DUI Less Safe" While under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive; While under the influence of any drug (including over the counter and prescription drugs) to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive; While under the intentional influence of any glue, aerosol, or other toxic vapor to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive; While under the combined influence of any two or more of the above substances to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive. You can be charged with this type of DUI even if your Blood Alcohol Concentration is less than the legal limit if the officer believes you show signs of impairment in your ability to drive. "DUI Per Se" While the person's alcohol concentration is 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after driving from alcohol consumed before such driving ended. Legal limit for those under 21 years of age is 0.02, and for those driving commercial vehicles it is 0.04. "Driving With a Prohibited Substance" While there are certain controlled substances defined by law present in the person's blood, urine, or both, including the metabolites and derivatives of each or both without regard to whether or not any alcohol is present in the person's breath of blood. Ten Day Rule When a person is arrested for DUI the law requires the officer to ask you for a chemical test of your breath, blood, or other bodily substance. If you refuse, your license will be a suspended for one year. If you take the test, and the results are over the legal limits, your license may be suspended for up to one year. You have TEN DAYS to request an Administrative License Suspension hearing to challenge this suspension. If you do not make this request you have waived your right to challenge this suspension. Call The Glasgow Law Firm today so we may challenge this suspension in time for you. A DUI Conviction = A Permanent Criminal Record If you are convicted of a DUI, it will go on your driving record and may cause your auto insurance premiums to be raised substantially or your insurance to be terminated. In addition, you will have either a misdemeanor or felony record, which will negatively impact your life and limit job opportunities. In the case of any DUI, it is important to seek qualified professional legal help.
  5. Jones, Gary: CIVIL CRIMINAL Auto Accidents Appeals and Bonds Assault & Battery Burglary and Armed Robbery Debt Collection Drug and Narcotic Offenses Dog Bite Injuries Expungement and Forfeiture False Arrest Firearms and Weapons Charges Insurance Claims Habeas Corpus and Prisoner Rights Mental Health Felony Murder/Homicide/Manslaughter Nursing Home Abuse Juvenile Law & Offenses/Delinquency Premises Liability Probation & Parole Hearings Slip and Fall Theft & Shoplifting Wills and Probate Vehicular Homicide & Traffic Offenses Wrongful Death White Collar and Computer Crimes
  6. Wyatt, Justin: * Theft and robbery * DWI and DUI * White collar crime * Driving offenses, including speeding * Sexual misconduct * Murder * Child abuse * Assault
  7. West & Corvelli: Driving While Intoxicated; Criminal Law; Drug Crimes; Juvenile Criminal Law; Traffic Violations
  8. Yuen, Carrie: # Traffic Tickets Do not pay your traffic ticket before speaking to an experienced attorney. "Just paying it" may include the following adverse effects: * Suspension of your license or privilege to drive; * Points assessed on your driver's license; * Higher insurance rates. Keep in mind that paying the ticket is a plea of guilty in most situations. # Misdemeanors Some lawyers describe misdemeanors as Ňless-seriousÓ crimes. Despite the less-severe consequences of a maximum of punishment of one year or less in jail or on probation and a fine of less than $1000.00, a misdemeanor conviction can still cause havoc in your life. If you are charged with a drinking while driving, hit and run, no insurance, possession of marijuana or another misdemeanor, you might face losing your license as well as jail time. Living in the Atlanta area, we understand the importance of a driverŐs license. You owe it to yourself to seek legal representation. #
  9. Diana Young:

    Information Your DUI Attorney Needs:

    1. Details of the last 24 hours leading up to your arrest.
    2. The name of the alcoholic beverage and how much you consumed before being arrested.
    3. Amount of time it took you to consume this alcohol.
    4. Your gender.
    5. Your weight at the time you were arrested.
    6. Did you have chewing tobacco or dip in your mouth when the police stopped you?
    7. If your gums were bleeding during the breath test.
    8. Whether you were in contact with any volatile chemicals in the time leading up to your arrest.
    9. The reason the police officer gave for stopping you.
    10. What questions the officer asked you and your responses.
    11. Any roadside tests the officer asked you to perform.
    12. How well you performed on any roadside test.
    13. Whether the officer made a videotape of your arrest.
    14. After you were placed under arrest, did the officer read the Georgia Implied Consent Notice to you off of a card?
    15. Whether you took the official test requested by the officer.
    16. What were the test results?
    17. Any witnesses that can corroborate your version of any and all events leading up to your arrest.
    18. Any witnesses to your actual arrest.
    19. If you are currently on probation or parole.


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