Gwinnett County DUI Lawyer
Each year, Georgia arrests thousands of people for DUI. Seeing the blue lights come on in your rearview mirror is a heart-stopping moment. You might fear that you can lose your job or have your reputation destroyed for what was a terrible mistake. Call The Spizman Firm today to speak with one of our lawyers. Each DUI case rests on its own evidence, and the best defense for your case might not work for someone else. A Gwinnett County DUI lawyer can explain more in a private consultation.
Serious Defense to Serious Charges
Anyone in Georgia can face drunk driving charges if they are in possession of a vehicle and:
- Are under the influence of drugs or alcohol to the extent that it is less safe to drive; or
- Are an adult with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, or
- Are under 21 and have an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or higher; or
- Have a CDL and have a blood concentration of 0.04 or higher.
Georgia law does not require that you blow any specific number to face DUI. You can be charged if you have any amount of drugs or alcohol in your system which reduces your ability to drive safely.
As a first-time offender, you are facing:
- Up to one year in jail
- Fines ranging from $300-1,000
- Court surcharges
- Probation
- Maximum 1-year license suspension
- Mandatory community service (40 hours minimum)
- Alcohol or drug evaluation and treatment
First time offenders will watch as their insurance premiums jump, and you will now have a criminal record which shows up in standard background checks. Those consequences make it harder for people to maintain a job.
If you have previous DUI convictions within the past 10 years, then penalties only increase as a repeat offender. You should reach out to an experienced DUI lawyer in Gwinnett County to begin building your defense.
You Have Legal Options Available
DUI cases are not always open and shut, regardless of your breath test results. Some weaknesses in the state’s case may include:
- No justifiable reason to stop you or arrest you;
- Questionable field sobriety tests;
- Lack of supporting witnesses or other evidence, especially if you declined a breath test;
- Faulty breathalyzers used in the field, often because of improper officer training or device defects.
For some defendants, negotiating to reduce or dismiss charges is the most effective way to dispose of a DUI. For example, you might get a DUI reduced to a reckless driving charge and be done with the case. This type of resolution is much harder if you have a prior DUI in your background.
Call Our Firm at Any Time
DUI is a serious criminal offense, and anyone facing charges must hire a lawyer with the right mix of experience and skill. Do not leave your future to an inexperienced lawyer who doesn’t understand the law like we do. Call The Spizman Firm today to schedule a consultation. We can go over the details of the charge and identify possible ways to defend you.
