DUI Attorney Marietta GA

Don't let a DUI arrest threaten your ability to work or generally hamper your life. The first thing that you should know is that you have only 10 days from the date of your arrest to take formal steps to keep your drivers license or it is automatically revoked! As your DUI attorney we will help you with this and more.

In Georgia, anyone who is arrested for DUI can expect certain unavoidable events such as jail time. Even for a first time DUI arrest you will probably serve at least 24 hours in jail. Other parts of working through a DUI arrest have variable outcomes. From loss of driving privileges, sentences for extended jail time, amounts of community service, amounts of fines and other penalties there are plenty of uncertanties. An experienced DUI attorney can help you make the best of this unfortunate situation. While our law firm fights for dismissal of DUI charges there are back up options to request that charges be reduced to reckless driving.

You need a license to drive to work, run errands, take children to school, go shopping and do many other things. Without your drivers license you will be a burden to everyone around you. Additionally who can afford to pay thousands of dollars in fines, or wants to pick up trash on local streets for numerous weekends. Having a DUI arrest can also impair your ability to get some jobs. It is important to many areas of your life to fight a DUI arrest.

Misdemeanor DUI Charges include the lightest penalties however this is not to say that you will get only a light slap on the wrist. You can expect at least 24 hours in jail and an arrest record. If your DUI charges are not dimissed or reduced you will face fines, community service, attendance of a special DUI class, and probably have some actions taken against your driving privileges. The burden of proof is always on the prosecuter and there may be issues with the breath test equipment or flaws in the traffic stop and arrest procedure. Our DUI defense services take a top to bottom review of the circumstances of your arrest in order to develop the best possible DUI defense.

Felony DUI Charges can result from a DUI arrest made on a person with prior DUI convictions. If this describes your situation it is imperative that you hire a DUI attorney as soon as possible. If your DUI arrest involved an automobile accident, extensive property damage or the death of any persons you are probably facing a lengthy list of serious criminal charges. Our legal experience includes not only DUI defense but also aggressive criminal defense services. This combined experience makes us ideally suited to defend anyone from felony DUI charges or criminal charges stemming from a DUI arrest.

Underage DUI Defense Anyone charged in Georgia with underage DUI, possession of alcohol, or related alcohol offenses will be facing a number of undesireable outcomes. As a DUI defense attorney and criminal defense attorney we are skilled at fighting criminal charges both in and out of court. In Georgia, underage drivers who are convicted of only .02-.08 BAC will be facing a six month license suspension, and those with a BAC above .08 will be facing a one year license suspension. In addition there will be fines, court costs and extreme rate increases for auto insurance. We can defend underage persons charged with any alcohol offense in any Georgia court or jurisdiction.

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Holders have more to lose than the person with the "average DUI arrest". We understand the critical nature of preserving your driving privileges and thereby protecting your job. We have specific experience in defending CDL holders against DUI charges and mitigating CDL employment problems.

We urge you to call our law firm as soon as possible to set an appointment for a FREE CONSULTATION concerning your DUI arrest. We will provide you with our professional opinion on what to expect, your legal options and recommend a suitable course of action for an effective DUI defense.