A DUI conviction in Georgia is a serious matter, and its accompanying penalties and consequences can alter your life dramatically. In addition to license suspensions or revocations and harsh penalties, such as jail/prison time or probation, a Georgia DUI conviction can never be erased from your criminal record, and you could lose your right to vote, own a firearm, or get rejected by potential employers that do background checks.

Do NOT try to get yourself out of this legal mess without speaking with an experienced Georgia DUI lawyer first. Our Atlanta criminal defense attorneys at Slater & King, Attorneys at Law have over 75 years combined experience providing DUI clients with the defense they need to achieve the best outcome possible for their cases. Just because you were arrested for a DUI does not mean that you will be found guilty. Georgia DUI attorneys Randy Slater and Scott King will take a good look at your case and determine whether there are legal grounds to get the charges and/or penalties dropped or reduced.

Driving Under the Influence in Georgia
There are two ways that you can be found guilty for DUI/DWI in the state of Georgia. The prosecution must either prove that you are a “less safe” driver due to the consumption of alcohol or drugs (including prescription drugs) or toxic vapors (glue, lacquer, etc.), or you have test results showing that the amount of alcohol in your body at the time you were apprehended was above the legal limit.

In Georgia, an adult that is 21 years of age or older with a BAC of .08% or greater has committed a “per se” violation of driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level. Drivers under age 21 are in violation of the state’s drunk driving laws if their BAC is .02% or higher. Commercial drivers commit a “per se” violation when their BAC is .04% or more.

When you get a Georgia driver’s license, you are agreeing to Georgia’s implied consent law. This means that you are consenting to submit to chemical testing if a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that you were driving under the influence and asks you to take a test. Refusal to take a blood or urine test can be grounds for license suspension and other penalties.

Keep in mind, however, that the prosecution has to prove that your test results are accurate—and this may not always be the case. Our Atlanta DUI lawyers can determine whether field sobriety tests (FSTs) were administered properly or the Breathalyzer was working correctly. We can also figure out whether or not Georgia police followed proper procedures when making the arrest. There may be evidence against you that can be suppressed or thrown out.

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Whether this is your first arrest or you have a prior DUI or another kind of criminal conviction, you deserve a fair hearing. Our Atlanta DUI attorneys will provide you with an aggressive defense while protecting your rights. We can also help you with the DMV administrative matters that arise as a result of your case.

Slater & King, Attorneys at Law represents clients in counties throughout Georgia and Florida, including men, women, and teenagers apprehended for DUI.

Contact us online or Call Slater & King, Attorneys at Law at (404) 888-0500 or—toll-free—(877) 9-SLATER to schedule for your consultation with Atlanta, Georgia DUI Lawyers Randy Slater and Scott King.