Also serving: Rabun, Cherokee, Fanin, Towns, Gilmer, and Pickens Counties
Also serving: Rabun, Cherokee, Fanin, Towns, Gilmer, and Pickens Counties
If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you know has recently been arrested for a DUI. Our experienced DUI attorneys are here to guide you through this difficult time and ensure that your rights are protected every step of the way.
The term DUI is short for “driving under the influence.” In Georgia, it can refer to driving under the influence of:
There are two main types of DUI charges, a per se DUI and a less safe DUI.
A per se DUI means that the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is greater than 0.08%. This also applies to drugs, but with a different threshold. Any amount of a controlled substance or marijuana found in a blood or urine test could lead to a per se DUI.
A less safe DUI, meanwhile, does not require a specific BAC level. The only requirement is that the driver must be impaired to the point that driving is risky.
In Georgia, even prescription drugs can lead to a DUI charge. As long as driving is less safe under the drug, then the driver’s valid prescription doesn’t matter. This is also true if the driver has a combination of substances, such as prescription drugs and alcohol, that make driving less safe.
If you’ve been charged with a DUI in North Georgia, you might start to panic. Follow these steps to successfully navigate your DUI charge:
Before you do anything else, it’s important to take a breath and relax. While the situation is scary, taking a breath will allow you to look at the situation rationally. Then, you’ll be able to take the needed steps before your court date.
Call us and let us help walk you through the many things that you need to know, including:
If you need a lawyer to handle your DUI case, we’re here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation.