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As soon as you are charged with DUI, the consequences can be harsh. Alongside jail time and suspension of driver’s licenses, fines could have serious repercussions for your life and finances. Furthermore, having a criminal record could restrict job prospects, admission into colleges/universities/schools/profession licenses etc. A trusted Atlanta, GA criminal defense lawyer will assist in this process and make sure that you receive optimal representation for your case.
Plea bargains can often help resolve this issue between prosecution and your attorney, by agreeing on a lesser charge in exchange for reduced sentence or probation term. Depending on the details of your case, this may be an excellent solution; they save both you and the state money while providing peace of mind to both.
To be eligible, individuals must not have any outstanding warrants or recent felony convictions that preclude their eligibility for this option. Prosecutors will take into consideration your driving record and any flight risks, along with whether you attended a substance abuse program and provided they can demonstrate they had valid reasons for missing meetings while not becoming a flight risk.
DUI offenses are misdemeanor offenses. Punishments for such misdemeanors may include up to 12 months in county jail and/or a fine of $1,000; alcohol treatment programs, probationary periods or community service could also be prescribed; your judge will decide what’s appropriate based on the specifics of your case.
Nolo contendere (meaning no contest) pleas can be an option in criminal court proceedings; however, it should still be treated as an admission of guilt by a judge who will determine your punishment depending on factors like your prior record and nature of crime.
Probable cause in a DUI case requires that an officer possess knowledge or reasonably reliable information indicating that a suspect was driving while under the influence of alcohol at such an extent that their driving was impaired as to be less safe than normal. Simply calling someone “drunk” won’t suffice – instead, evidence must exist proving your driving was impaired due to your blood alcohol level.
Immediately upon being charged with DUI, it’s imperative that you seek legal advice. A knowledgeable Alpharetta DUI Attorney can assist in exploring all of your options and building an effective defense strategy. Contact our firm now to arrange for a complimentary case evaluation! We offer our services day, night and weekends; your case matters greatly to us – call anytime, day or night, weekend included – we understand its significance; plus we’re there whenever you need us! Additionally, we can help fight license suspension with DDS so that court appearances won’t keep getting in the way.
