Georgia DUI Charge

A Georgia driving under the influence (DUI) charge can result in serious penalties if you do not have a skilled defense attorney on your side. If convicted, you could be ordered to pay expensive fines, perform community service, attend DUI School, and even serve jail time. By fighting your Georgia DUI charge, you can improve your chances of avoiding a criminal conviction.

In Georgia, you could face a DUI charge if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is over the legal limit (.08% for drivers over 21, .02% for underage drivers, and .04% for commercial vehicle operators) or if the prosecution can prove that your driving abilities were compromised due to the consumption of alcohol and/or drugs. Fortunately, you can beat a Georgia DUI charge if your defense lawyer can establish reasonable doubt that you committed the crime of drunk driving.

Several defenses can be used to fight a DUI. For example, did the officer have probable cause to pull you over or place you under arrest? If not, any evidence obtained can be dismissed. The breathalyzer results can also be challenged if the test was not administered properly or the machine was not maintained according to manufacturer specifications.

If you are convicted of a Georgia DUI charge, you will be sentenced according to the mandatory minimum guidelines, which means you could serve time behind bars, even if this is a first offense. Your sentence could be increased if you have prior DUIs on your record, caused an accident resulting in serious bodily injury or death, or were transporting a child at the time of arrest.

A DUI charge will also result in a lifetime criminal report, limiting your future employment options. And if you are a commercial vehicle driver, your CDL can be permanently revoked after a second offense.

Being charged with drunk-driving can take a toll on your life and future if not handled properly. If you find yourself facing a Georgia DUI charge, contact Attorney Cory Yager today. As an accomplished DUI defense attorney and former law enforcement agent, Mr. Yager has the skill and training necessary to tackle even the most complicated drunk-driving charge.

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