If you or a loved one has been arrested for Driving under the Influence (DUI), you need to retain an experienced DUI Lawyer. Lawrence Lewis, P.C. provides a full-service approach to your DUI defense from the ALS hearing to protect your driving privileges, to the motions hearings and trial. Hiring an experienced attorney early in your case is crucial to protecting your privilege to drive and increasing your chances of avoiding a DUI conviction.
In Georgia there are a number of ways to get arrested for DUI. By statute, any person in physical control of any moving vehicle, can be arrested for being under the influence of: (1) alcohol, whether the person’s alcohol concentration is .08 grams or the person is just less safe; (2) controlled substances, like cocaine and marijuana; (3) prescription medication; (4) glue, aerosol or other toxic vapor; or (5) any combination of two or more of these substances.
After any DUI or DWI (driving while intoxicated) arrest in Georgia, there are actually two different types of cases pending against the driver:
■ The Criminal Case.
First, you will answer the misdemeanor criminal charge of DUI in the Georgia State Court System. The clerk of court will mail you notice of your first court date (i.e. arraignment, where you will plead guilty or not guilty) around five months after your arrest. In order to preserve your rights, your DUI attorney will file pre-trial motions. Many times your attorney can waive your appearance at many of these court dates saving you additional stress, aggravation and embarrassment, while your attorney methodically fights each part of the case.
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