If you have been arrested for DUI in Roswell, GA it is critical that you consult with an experienced DUI attorney immediately. James Yeargan can review your case, devise a defense strategy and represent you against charges of DUI. His vast experience includes representing clients with prior DUI convictions; furthermore he is certified with the American Bar Association Board Certification in DUI Defense which is considered the highest achievement a DUI attorney can receive.
An arrest for DUI can have serious repercussions in your life and career. A conviction will remain on your record permanently and could prevent job opportunities, college admissions, housing options and more from opening up to you. Furthermore, DUI convictions often come with steep fines and jail time that is very hard to expunge from criminal records.
Roswell police department is known for its rigorous DUI enforcement, particularly during outdoor events during warmer months. Officers will frequently make DUI stops based on indicators such as an odor of alcohol in or on your car, slurred speech or any other telltale signs that indicate intoxication. If officers believe you may be drunk they will request either a breath or blood test to measure your BAC levels; otherwise they will contact a State Judge who may issue a search warrant in order to get blood from you for analysis; only blood tests provide accurate readings of your BAC levels.
Georgia DUI laws forbid driving while under the influence of any amount of alcohol, prescription medications, illegal substances or toxic vapors. In order to secure a DUI conviction in Georgia, prosecution must prove each element beyond any reasonable doubt; otherwise they will be found not guilty and the accused will receive an acquittal verdict.
If convicted of DUI in Roswell, your sentence will consist of at minimum 48 hours and at most 12 months in jail. An ignition interlock device will also need to be installed in your vehicle and the judge may grant reduced jail days if this is your first DUI offense with no previous convictions.
Alongside your criminal case in Municipal Court, an administrative license suspension action will also take place with Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Within thirty days from your date of arrest, if you test over Georgia’s “per se” legal limit of 0.08% or refuse a State-administered chemical test on breath, blood, or urine from Roswell DUI officer you can request a DDS hearing against his decision to suspend your driver’s license administratively for exceeding Georgia “per se” limit of 0.08% your license could be administratively suspended administratively by DDS as part of this hearing process.
Jim your Roswel DUI lawyer possess extensive experience defending drivers against all forms of DUI charges, from low BAC cases to those involving high BAC levels. He recognizes the human element in labs and police stations can result in unreliable blood test results which could make or break your DUI case.
