DUI DEFENSE LAWYER

Have you recently been accused of DUI?

Suppose you are arrested and charged with DUI in Dunwoody, Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Georgia, or anywhere in North Fulton County. In that case, you must act quickly and contact a DUI attorney that can defend your charges.

At Diwan Law, a dedicated and experienced DUI attorney will represent you.

As a former DUI prosecutor, Christopher J. Diwan has the background experience and has a wealth of experience with jury trials and motions in Atlanta, Fulton, and surrounding areas.

The Consequences of a DUI Conviction in GA

Though the actual penalties can differ depending on the specifics of your case, the most common DUI penalties for first offenses and subsequent ones include:

First Offense DUI – Up to 12-months in prison with a minimum of 24 hours. Fines up to 1,000 dollars, a 12-month license suspension, a minimum of 40 hours of community service, and probation. License suspension of up to one year. DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Reduction Program, including all costs.

Second Offense DUI – Up twelve months prison with a minimum sentence of 72 hours; fines up to $1000; a minimum of 30 days of community service; probation; DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Reduction Program; including all costs. Ignition interlock device (IID) for your car, including all fees.

Third offense DUI: Up to 12 years in prison with a minimum sentence that is 15 days. Fines as high as $5,000. You can also face permanent suspension of your driver’s license minimum of 30 days of community service, as well as probation. Driver’s license suspension up to 5 years. DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Reduction Program, including all costs.

Aggravating Circumstances

If a minor was inside the vehicle at the time of your DUI stop, you could face child endangerment charges. If convicted, it could result in a longer prison sentence and additional fines.

Additionally, suppose your DUI causes death or an injury. In that case, you may be charged with serious injury by vehicle, which can result in a lengthy prison sentence if not handled correctly.

The Reasons to Hire a Lawyer to defend a DUI Charge

Reason #1: Georgia’s DUI laws are complex

From the definition of “driving under the influence” to the varying penalties for the different DUI-related offenses under Georgia law, there are many complex issues involved in a DUI case.

To successfully defend yourself, you will have to have a commanding grasp of DUI law and Georgia criminal procedure, and you need to know how to use it to your benefit.

Reason #2: A DUI arrest can have an immediate impact

There are direct consequences when you get arrested for DUI in Georgia.

For example, your driving privilege will automatically be suspended, and you only have 30 days to appeal the suspension.

A first DUI conviction will result in a driver’s license suspension of 12 months, but it can be reinstated after a period of 120 days under certain conditions, including the successful completion of an educational DUI program and the payment of minimal fees.

A second DUI conviction may result in an extended suspension of three years, but they may be eligible to be reinstated after 18 months.

Reason #3: A DUI Conviction Can Lead to Substantial Penalties

If you are found guilty of the crime of DUI, then you are in danger of facing severe penalties. These could include fines as well as jail time. The penalties are much higher for repeat offenders, which is enough reason to fight to maintain your clean criminal history.

Reason #4: There are Experienced Lawyers on the Other Side of Your Case

When you are charged with DUI in Fulton, your case is managed by the solicitor’s office. This means that qualified lawyers will fight to convict you on the other side. If you do not have an experienced DUI lawyer to level the playing field, you will be at a distinct disadvantage.

Reason #5: There are many potential defenses in an Atlanta DUI case

While there are several risky aspects of facing a DUI charge, possible defenses are also available. However, to determine what defenses you can assert, you will need to work closely with a knowledgeable DUI attorney who can apply the law to the facts of your case.

DUI charges may be reduced or entirely dismissed due to the lack of evidence, breach of protocol, or a civil rights violation.

A skilled DUI lawyer can aid you in determining whether any of these defenses are available in your case.

Contact Diwan Law Today

Let us defend your DUI charge. Our highly skilled DUI defense lawyer understands how to negotiate with prosecutors to reduce or altogether drop their DUI charges.