After A DUI Arrest, You Must Act Quickly
Upon conviction, the driving under the influence (DUI) penalties in Georgia are serious. To complicate matters, you have only 30 days to attempt to avoid an Administrative License Suspension (ALS). It is likely that the Department of Driver Services (DDS) started processing the suspension shortly after your arrest.
To avoid this suspension, you must request an ALS hearing with the DDS. Doing this without the legal guidance of an experienced DUI defense attorney is a grave mistake. At Langlois Law, P.C., we provide comprehensive protection for clients facing potential DUI convictions, addressing both administrative license proceedings and criminal court charges.
Whether it is your first or your third charge, don’t take a DUI charge lightly. Consult a knowledgeable lawyer as soon as you can.
Understanding A DUI In Georgia
In Georgia, you can be charged with DUI in two ways: per se (0.08% BAC or higher) or less safe (impaired driving regardless of BAC level). For a DUI arrest to be valid, officers must have a legal reason to pull you over and must correctly follow all testing procedures. If they make mistakes during your stop or testing, we can fight your charges.
We look for these errors in every case we handle. Challenging DUI cases often involve addressing improper police procedure, faulty breath tests or medical issues that affect test results.
Get The Serious Drunk Driving Defense You Need
At Langlois Law, P.C., we have experience vigorously defending clients who have been charged with a wide range of crimes – from speeding tickets to homicide.
When you call our firm, you speak directly with us. Listening with compassion and without judgment, we take our clients’ cases seriously. We dissect the incident to determine whether the arresting officers followed each procedure correctly.
“Thanks for how you resolved my case. At first, I was a little mad because I wanted to get out on that day. But now I realize that this alcohol program that you helped me get into was where I needed to be.” –Michael Wilson
Whether A First Offense Or A Felony DUI, The Penalties Are Significant
If you are convicted of a first-offense DUI in Savannah, Georgia, or elsewhere in Chatham County, you could face:
- Up to 10 days in jail
- Up to 12 months of probation
- $500 to $750 in fines, not including court costs
- Around 40 hours of community service
- Automatic loss of your driver’s license
- License reinstating fees
- Participation in an alcohol assessment program and treatment as needed
- Attending a victim impact panel such as MADD
The consequences only get worse after the second offense, eventually leading to a felony DUI. It is important that you choose a Savannah DUI defense attorney who thoroughly understands the DUI process and will fight aggressively for you in the courtroom. We are passionate about communicating clearly and openly with our clients as regularly as possible. We will clearly answer your questions and explain your options.
Don’t Wait To Set Up A Free Initial Consultation
To learn more about our firm and how we can help defend your rights after a DUI charge, call 912-598-6022. You may also complete our online contact form, and we will respond promptly.