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First DUI in Georgia

DUI in Georgia First Offense

A first DUI offense in Georgia is classified as a misdemeanor. Typically, anyone arrested for a first DUI can bond out of jail within a few hours. A hearing date will be set for you to make NOLO plea, plead guilty, or plead not-guilty which results in a trial. Conviction of a DUI will result in a permanent Georgia criminal arrest record. For this reason, it's a good idea to hire a quality DUI lawyer, and hopefully, avoid having a criminal record.

First DUI Penalties

Financial penalties are fines from $300-$1,000, and local court costs. Anyone convicted faces 12 months probation, mandatory community service, and completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program (DUI School). Driver’s license suspension for up to one year is possible. You can expect your vehicle insurance rates to substantially increase. Considering the total cost over a few years, hiring a lawyer isn't that bad.

First DUI Lawyers

If you hire a lawyer, a standard strategy for a first DUI arrest in Georgia begins with thoroughly investigating the facts of the case. Your lawyer can challenge the validity of the traffic stop, field procedures, and any evidence. Typically, the best expectation is to have charges reduced to reckless driving, and avoid any driver's license suspension or restrictions. In some instances, it can be shown that the field procedure was flawed, and then have the entire case dismissed.

What should I do now?

Contact a DUI lawyer in Cherokee County immediately if you have been charged with DUI. Firstly, it is your right to have a defense attorney fight for you. If you are not represented by a DUI lawyer, the police and prosection have a huge advantage. From the moment of the traffic stop they started acquiring evidence to build a DUI case against you.

What results can I expect?

There are no guarantees for results in DUI cases. During your consultation we can provide you with a reasonable range of potential outcomes. Every case has it's own unique circumstances. If you're reading this you already know you need a lawyer. Call or contact us online for a consultation to get a legal opinion on the severity of your case.

What if I don't hire a lawyer?

For a court appearance your options are represent yourself or hire a lawyer. (To get a public defender you are required to prove you're indigent). People who represent themselves rarely like the outcome. If you don't hire a lawyer you are almost certainly going to receive whatever the prosecutor asks of the judge.