First DUI Charge in Georgia

A first DUI charge in Georgia can be a serious legal matter, even if you have never been arrested before. A conviction brings fines, probation, community service, DUI risk-reduction classes, and consequences for your driving privileges. Georgia Department of Driver Services information indicates that a first DUI conviction can carry a fine of $300 to $1,000, at least 40 hours of community service, and other penalties.

Let Us Fight the Charges

Being charged with DUI does not mean you should simply plead guilty. We can review the traffic stop procedure, field sobriety testing, chemical testing, and other case facts. Our DUI defense attorneys can challenge the prosecution to prove their allegations. Our attorneys know legal options and strategies to have charges reduced or dismissed.

Why Hire a DUI Attorney?

Georgia DUI cases can involve complicated legal and factual issues. Our experienced DUI defense lawyers understands the procedures officers must follow and can identify potential problems with the traffic stop, testing procedures, or other evidence. Your attorney can evaluate the circumstances of your arrest and develop a defense strategy based on the specific facts of your case.

Invest In Your Future

Because a DUI conviction can affect your driver's license, finances, criminal record, and future opportunities, obtaining legal advice early can be important. A knowledgeable attorney can protect your legal rights and work toward the most favorable outcome under the circumstances. Hire a lawyer to protect your rights, reputation, and future opportunities.

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First Offense DUI

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Offense Level: Misdemeanor charge
  • Hire a DUI Lawyer
  • Attend Prelim Hearing to Plead:
    • * Guilty (avoid trial)
    • * NOLO Plea (avoid trial)
    • * Not-Guilty (trial)

If convicted, (by trial or your plea) you are subject to specific punishments. DUI charges involving other charges increases penalties.

DUI PUNISHMENTS

  • Fines: from $300-$1,000, plus court costs
  • Jail Time: At Initial Arrest Only
  • Probation: 12 months (supervised)
  • Community Service: Mandatory 40 Hour Min.
  • DUI School: Alcohol or Drug Use Program
  • Driver’s License Suspension: Up to 1 Year
  • Criminal Record: Permanent Lifetime Record

DUI DEFENSE

Our lawyers thoroughly investigate the case facts then challenge the nature of the traffic stop, field procedures, and any evidence. If the field procedure can be proven to have been flawed the entire case may be dismissed. Typically, the best expectation is having a DUI charge reduced to reckless driving. This avoids driver's license suspension or restrictions.

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DUI With Other Charges
DUI Lawyers for:
  • DUI Less Safe
    DUI Less Safe defense representation for alleged driving problems due to the assumed use of alcohol, prescription drugs, contolled substances, marijuana, THC products, or illegal drugs.
  • First Offense DUI
    First DUI defense representation to seek dismissal of charges, reduction to a lesser charge (reckless driving), or minimum punishments if convicted. Also, fight to preserve driving privileges.
  • Second Offense DUI
    Second DUI defense representation to seek dismissal of charges, reduction to a lesser charge (reckless driving), or minimum punishments if convicted. Also, fight to preserve driving privileges.
  • Third Offense DUI
    Third DUI defense representation to seek dismissal of charges, reduction to a lesser charge (reckless driving), or minimum punishments if convicted. Also, fight to preserve driving privileges.
  • Felony DUI
    Felony DUI defense representation for 4th or more DUI arrests, DUI with accident causing injury/death , DUI with minor child in vehicle, and more. Our lawyers will seek dismissal of charges, or minimum punishments if convicted (specifically the least amount of incarceration time)
  • Resisting & Obstruction
    Expert defense representation to seek dismissal of charges, reduction to a lesser charge such as disorderly conduct, disrupting the peace, or agreeing to community service, anger management, or probation in lieu of jail time.
  • Moving Violations
    Expert defense representation to seek dismissal of charges, or negotiate the best possible penalties when combined with DUI penalties. Common charges are speeding, evading, eluding, running a red light, failure to use turn signal, headlight or brake light issues, and illegal window tint.
  • License, Insurance, Registration
    Expert defense representation to seek dismissal of charges by showing that items were in place but driver lacked the documents, or show that the driver has obtained the necessary documents.
  • Possession & Trafficking
    Expert defense representation to seek dismissal of charges or reduction to a lesser charge if found guilty. We represent clients charged with misdemeanor and felony marijuana and drug charges.
  • Other Criminal Defense
    Expert defense representation to seek dismissal of charges or reduction to a lesser charge if found guilty. We represent clients charged with misdemeanor and felony charges in Georgia, and federal charges.
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