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Savannah DUI Lawyers

1. Bass Law: Traffic Violations and Criminal Defense Cases (felonies and misdemeanors) in Chatham County and its surrounding areas
2. Donaldson & Bell: Automobile Accidents Wrongful Death Accidents and Injuries Medical and Nursing Home Negligence Criminal Defense DUI Family Law Divorce
3. Cail & Cail: Civil litigation - Criminal litigation - Personal injury - Wrongful death - Criminal law - Divorce - Family law - Adoptions - WorkersÕ compensation - Felony representation - Misdemeanor representation - DUI representation
4. Cerbone DUI Defense: Driving under the influence (the Òless-safeÓ DUI) O.C.G.A. ¤ 40Ð6-391(a)(1) (a) A per son shall not drive or be in actual phys i cal con trol of any mov ing vehi cle while: (1) Under the influ ence of alco hol to the extent that it is less safe to drive. Ele ments The pros e cu tor must prove beyond a rea son able doubt: 1. Per son was dri ving or had actual phys i cal con trol of the vehi cle; 2. Per son was under the influ ence of alco hol (Mere pres ence of alco hol in blood is not enough, regard less of the level) (Cir cum stan tial evi dence that may be enough is appear ance, odor, field sobri ety, unsteady on feet, slurred speech); and 3. Per son was less safe to drive as a result of alcohol. Notes: When the State has no chem i cal (breath, blood, or urine) test results, proof of the other two ele ments (while under the influ ence of alco hol AND to the extent that it is less safe for the per son to drive) may be seri ously contested.
5. Brown, James: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Clinics Diagnostic Errors Doctors Hospitals Surgeons Surgical Mistakes CRIMINAL Embezzlement Felonies Misdemeanors Probation State or Federal Theft AUTO ACCIDENTS Broken Bones Disfigurement Head and Brain Medical Bills Motorcycle Neck and Back Pain and Suffering Pedestrian Serious Injury Truck Wreck WORK INJURIES Change Doctors Disability Industrial Medical Bills Surgery/Therapy Wage Loss DUI REVOCATIONS Contest DUI Drug/Alcohol Nolo Pleas Save Job Save License Work Permit INJURY AND DEATH Catastrophe Child Injury Dog Bites Industrial Paralysis Scars/Burns Wrongful Death
6. Cronk, Harold: criminal cases
7. Walker, Daryl: D.U.I.
8. Nye & Siamos: Military and Federal Court: DUI & Drunk Driving - Drug Offenses - Sex Offenses - Non-Violent Crimes - Traffic Cases - Violent Crimes - Property Crimes and Theft - Firearm Offenses - White Collar Crimes.
9. Maillet, Jarret: There are literally hundreds of legal recourses that can help you reduce your sentence to a non-criminal charge or get your case thrown out altogether.
10. Daly, Brian: If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you need a qualified and experienced attorney in your corner to make sure your rights are protected. Even more than that, you need someone with a thorough knowledge of the complexities of DUI law in The Greater Savannah Area to fight for you. There are literally hundreds of legal recourses that can help you reduce your sentence to a non-criminal charge or get your case thrown out altogether. We know every single one of these loopholes, and we know how to use them to your advantage. If the arresting police officer did not follow due process in any aspect of the arrest, we will find out and, in many cases, use that information to get your case thrown out entirely. This is why it is crucial to have an attorney on your side. You must never go alone to defend yourself against a drunk driving charge. So when you need to be sure that you are getting the very best legal representation, and not some fly-by-night attorney who is only interested in settling your case as soon as possible, trust the DUI experts at Law Office of Brian Daly to do everything in their power to get the best possible ruling on your case.
11. Wiseman, Blackburn & Futrell: Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Professional Negligence and Malpractice, Municipal and Local Government Law, Real Estate (residential and commercial), Probate and Domestic Relations Law, Corporate Law and Business Organizations, Banking, Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Commercial Transactions and Litigation, Admiralty, and Criminal Defense
12. Williams & Pine: * Real Estate Closings * Title Insurance * Criminal Defense, DUI & Traffic Offenses * Divorce, Child Custody & Support
13. Phillips & Roberts: DUI charges can be complex. Both criminal and civil actions may be taken against you. Both the local courts and the Department of Motor Vehicles can be involved. Your lawyer can help you keep or regain your driver's license, and minimize the criminal penalties or avoid conviction altogether. * Drunk driving defense * Assault using a vehicle, criminal vehicular assault defense * Vehicular homicide defense * Speeding ticket defense * Reckless driving defense * Driver's license reinstatement
14. Montgomery, Donald: If you have been charged with a DUI or Traffic Offense, you need to be aware of your rights, and immediately start planning your defense. Within 10 days of a DUI arrest, an appeal must be filed to obtain an Administrative License Suspension hearing to protect your license from being suspended. In the state of Georgia, jail time is possible on all criminal charges in Georgia for felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. DUI law is the most technical area of criminal law in Georgia, and you should always have the best possible lawyer defending your rights.
15. Hudson & Roberts: * Traffic stops: Did the police officer have the right to stop your vehicle? * Field sobriety tests: Did the police officer properly administer the standardized field sobriety tests and were they accurate? * Lawful arrest: Was there probable cause to arrest you? * Test Refusals: Were you justified in refusing to submit to an evidentiary sample of your breath, blood, or urine?
16. Michael Tabarrok: WHAT IS THIS DUI COURT PROGRAM I HEAR ABOUT

     

    The Chatham County DUI Court is a pilot project sponsored by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts. This unique program is a collaborative effort of the Court, the City of Savannah and Chatham County governments. It works with direct coordinated support from the District Attorney's office, PRIDE probation and the Recovery Place of Savannah. DUI Court participants also receive needed services form local social service agencies, public and private.

     

    HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM GOING INTO DUI COURT?

     

    All DUI cases filed in the Savannah - Chatham County jurisdiction and all cases bound over to the State Court are screened for eligibility for the DUI Court program. Criminal histories and driver's record of all persons cited in those DUI cases are reviewed by the District Attorney for eligibility. Included in the DUI Court program are all cases where there is a second DUI offense within a five year period or a third or greater DUI offense in the accused's lifetime. All such cases are sent directly to the DUI Court for arraignment and adjudication. Cases not otherwise qualified may, at the discretion of a sentencing judge, also be included.

     

    PHASES OF DUI COURT

     

    Orientation

     

    (8 weeks)

    This is probably the most difficult phase of the program. Each new participant is required to meet with the program coordinator, probation officer and treatment providers where they become fully informed about the requirements of the program. All new participants must then sign an agreement regarding their participation and undergo an alcohol and drug assessment. They are required to attend two group counseling sessions per week and three AA meetings. They also have at least two probation appointments per month and must attend all DUI Court sessions. Court is scheduled at two week intervals, usually on Thursday afternoons beginning at 4:00 PM. Participants are subject to random drug/alcohol screenings conducted at least two times per week and more often if deemed necessary by any element of the DUI court program.

17. Arthur Gibson: The defendant is entitled to a trial for the offense of drunk driving. The defendant may also enter into a plea bargain with the prosecutor. The trial procedure is the same in this instance as in all other criminal trials. The defendant is entitled to be represented by counsel or may represent himself. Opening statements are made, evidence is admitted, testimony is taken, and closing arguments are made.
18. Thomas Withers: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
19. Tammy Stokes: f you have been cited for DUI/DWI, you should know that the law gives serious consequences upon conviction. And these punishments drunk driving are even more severe for repeat offenders. A DUI sentence may require you to pay a substantial fine, serve some time in jail, or both. In addition to any fines or jail time, your driver's license may be suspended, even if it is your first offense. You will have to find alternate transportation and go through considerable effort to regain your driving privileges after a drunk driving conviction. To add insult to injury, many insurance companies will drop your motor vehicle coverage if you get a DUI. The companies that will insure you will only do so at a greatly increased premium. It is easy to see how important it is to protect your rights - and to do that, you need a lawyer who will work to stop these consequences from becoming reality.
20. Lamar Fields: Misdemeanors are crimes that can result in imprisonment for less than one year and/or a fine of $1000.00 or less. Examples of some misdemeanors; Û Driving under the influence (unless after being declared a habitual violator) Û Marijuana possession less than an ounce Û Simple Assault Û Theft of article less than $100.00 in value
21. Andrews & Sanders: Numerous courts have different procedures. Usually, you may request one continuance to obtain an attorney. Should keep the case in the lower (committal) court until you have consulted with local counsel. Make sure you have consulted with counsel before the 10th business day after arrest to avoid automatic suspension on 30th day after arrest. If a law officer pulls you over due to a suspicion that you are operating under the influence, he or she may ask you to perform a number of field sobriety tests, of which the breath test is one. The officer is supposed to advise the suspect that the test is voluntary. Many times, however, they do not. This is a violation of the law. You have the right to refuse the breath test, as well as any other field sobriety test the officer asks you to perform. However, if the officer believes you are intoxicated, he or she may still decide to charge you with a DUI offense. If you are found guilty of DUI, your refusal to take the initial breathalyzer test could lead to a one year suspension of your driver's license. That is why it is so important to have an experienced DUI defense attorney on your side.
22. Craig Sinclair: DUI laws change as rapidly as the technology on the Web. Not surprisingly, these changes are not beneficial to your if you are being charged with a DUI. Did you know that a DUI conviction will remain on your driving record indefinitely, and that most courts will consider lifetime DUI convictions when sentencing you to jail, not just those committed in the last five years. Don't find out the hard way.