Atlanta DUI Lawyer

Legal Defense Against Charges of DUI

Although it is one of the most commonly committed crimes throughout the entire state of Georgia, the criminal action of driving under the influence carries anything but commonplace consequences. If you are successfully convicted, you can be sure that you will be slapped with severe and detrimental consequences. These can include anything from extended stays in prison, steep monetary fines, restitution paid to any victims involved, suspension of your driver's license and mandatory attendance in alcohol treatment programs.

For this reason, it is absolutely imperative that you do not hesitate to secure the legal assistance that you deserve from an aggressive Atlanta DUI attorney as quickly as you can. By working with a lawyer that is well-versed in this area of the law, you can be confident knowing that you will be given the thorough and dynamic advice necessary in fighting for your optimum outcome. Our legal team at Ross & Pines, LLC is compassionate to the plight of the accused and will do everything in our power to help you combat the charges held against you. We can help in many different areas of DUI law, including:

Blood Tests
In order to be able to determine if a suspect is under the influence of alcohol officers can run a number of tests. Through checking their blood they are able to find out how highly intoxicated a person is. If found to have a blood alcohol content level over .08% they can be facing a DUI charge. Click here to read more about blood tests.

DUI
Driving while intoxicated above a certain level is illegal in every state. In Georgia the legal limit for a BAC level like other states is .08%. Those caught driving above this limit or even below but demonstrating impairment may be arrested and charged. A conviction can lead to expensive fees, jail, license suspension, community service and rehabilitative programs. Click here to read more about DUI.

Breathalyzer Tests
As another means of testing the blood alcohol content level of a person, law enforcers will often use a breathalyzer test. This device is blown into by the suspect and it then reads their BAC level to calculate how highly intoxicated they are. The test is not full proof and many can be wrongly charged. Click here to read more about breathalyzer tests.

Breathalyzer Refusal
Citizens of the country have a number of rights. This includes the right to refuse a breathalyzer test. However the refusal of a test can in some cases bring about harsher penalties. Those that deny the test and do not give implied consent may be fined higher than they would have in a conviction. Those that have turned down the test will need a defendant to protect them against charges. Click here to read more about breathalyzer refusal.

DUI Auto Accidents
Drinking and driving can lead to many unfortunate outcomes. Do to the impairment a driver faces when they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, an auto accident can result in many cases. Other times when a driver is involved in an accident they may be wrongfully accused of being under the influence. It will be a challenging task to disprove accusations. Click here to read more about DUI auto accidents.

DUI Court Process
When an officer suspects a driver of drunk driving they can choose to pull them over and run a number of field sobriety tests. If they are believed to be intoxicated the officer can take them into custody. They will go through the arraignment process where their charges are stated and they are asked to plead guilty or not guilty. Depending on the what they plead the case will go a number of routes. Click here to read more about DUI court process.

DUI Expungements
Any average citizen can be charged for a DUI. They may have never committed any crime in the past but now they have a criminal record that can be viewed by anyone. For those that want to prevent their conviction from continuing its impact on their life they can choose to seek expungement. This will in a way wipe out their record from the view of most people and allows them to state that they have not committed a crime. Click here to read more about DUI expungements.

DUI Penalties
When caught and convicted for drunk driving the legal system can impose a number of strict penalties. These can include jail time, a license suspension or revocation, community service, rehabilitative programs, educational programs, fines and court fees. It is highly unfavorable to be sentenced and those that are will also not have a criminal record that can be viewed by friends, family and future employers. Click here to read more about DUI penalties.

DUI with Injury
Depending on the circumstances of a DUI charge the sentencing can vary. Numerous factors are considered when deciding on what the repercussions should be. Those that are involved in an accident that results in injury can have the charges against them increased. Those charges are increased even higher when the accident leads to a death. Click here to read more about DUI with Injury.

DMV Hearing
Even if you have not yet been charged for a DUI your license can be suspended. In the event that you are convicted and your license is suspended or revoked there are still options available. With the help of an attorney you can have a DMV hearing where you plead your case for why you should be given driving privileges. If the DMV agrees you should be, these can be limited privileges such as being allowed to drive to and from work. Click here to read more about DMV hearing.

DUI Defense
Have you or a loved one been charged for driving under the influence? You do not want to go at it alone. A DUI attorney has a strong knowledge of the legal system and understands what it takes to go against the prosecution. Without the proper defense you can be facing a sentencing with serious repercussions. Click here to read more about DUI defense.

Drivers' License Restoration
Numerous types of criminal charges can lead a person to lose their right to drive. When a license is taken away either temporarily or more permanently through suspension and revocation you are left to turn to others to give you rides. With the right steps and the right representation you can seek to have your license restored along with your ability to driver. Click here to read more about drivers' license restoration.

Drug Charges
Drug charges are serious offenses that will be dependent on the factors involved. Driving under the influence does not only include the use of alcohol but can also involve any number of illegal substances. Charges can be increased by a number of related factors including the type of drug that is found to be in the system of the suspect. Those that are charged can not only lose their right to drive but their freedom and finances if convicted. Click here to read more about drug charges.

Felony DUI
While many types of DUI charges will constitute as a misdemeanor, more serious offenses can leave a person up against a felony charge. The dangers involved in this type of conviction are far more serious. This is typically found when an accident where intoxication was involved leads to the injury or death of another person. Those convicted can face thousands in fines and years in jail as well as further consequences. Click here to read more about felony DUI.

Field Sobriety Tests
When an officer believes someone may be under the influence of a substance it can be difficult to determine just on the initial impression. A number of tests have been developed that allow the officer to look closer into the behavior and capability of the suspect in question to see if they are in fact impaired. These tests however can be subjective and leave room for error. Click here to read more about field sobriety tests.

First DUI
When an individual is charged for their first DUI they may not be as harshly penalized as those facing other convictions. This does not mean however that the outcome will not still be debilitating. Even one DUI charge can result in serious effects and if the circumstances of the claim include factors such as an extremely high BAC level or an accident resulting in injury, that one charge can lead to life damaging repercussions. One mistake leaves you with a criminal record that can damage you socially and can even put your job on the line. Click here to read more about first DUI.

Multiple DUI Arrests
A DUI arrest can be embarrassing to go through. That can sometimes be the least of the worries a person charged will face. In cases where multiple DUI arrests are involved the charges can continue to increase with each case. Each state has their own standards when it comes to penalizing the person charged, and in Georgia those that face multiple can be dealing with jail time and even the permanent loss of their driver's license. Click here to read more about multiple DUI arrests.

Second DUI Offense
Those that have been convicted for a DUI charge in the past may think they know what will be ahead of them. Unfortunately, the results will be increased for a second offense if they are convicted. A second offense is punishable by up to $1,000 in fines, community service and up to a year in jail along with other repercussions. Click here to read more about second DUI offense.

Out of State DUI
Unfortunately what happens out of state doesn't stay out of state. A DUI conviction will follow you home and can leave you dealing with unfortunate penalties from a trip gone wrong. If you are charged for drunk driving the state of Georgia will report the incident to your home town meaning that when you deal with the issue both there and where the incident occurred. Click here to read more about out of state DUI.

Why Hire a DUI Defense Attorney in Atlanta?

If you choose to seek out the legal assistance of a lawyer from our firm, you can breathe easier knowing that we will go the distance to help you reach your optimum outcome. No matter the exact details of your case, we will exhaustively research and prepare to help you defend your rights and your future.

Contact an Atlanta DUI Lawyer from our firm today for your initial case consultation.