Decatur DUI Lawyer
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Why is it important to hire a DUI defense attorney?
DUI law is an extremely complicated area of criminal law. The laws are constantly changing due to the pressure the public puts on law makers to curb drunk-driving offenses.
You could plead guilty, but that only guarantees that you will face the legal consequences, which include jail time, probation, hefty fines and license suspension.
Should you defend yourself? Would cut your own hair? Perform your own surgery? Some things are better left to the experts, and facing a judge will go better if you have an experienced attorney on your side. It may seem like you are saving money, but in the long wrong you could end up paying more in fees. You may also lose your job or have trouble finding future employment without a clean driving record or clean criminal background.
It is also important to find an attorney who specializes in DUI. While there are many attorneys who practice a wide variety of law, having an attorney who knows Georgia DUI law inside and out will help you far more when it comes time to go to court.
So what kind of penalties can you expect to face if you are convicted of driving under the influence?
If this is your first offense in the past five years, you could potentially spend up to one year in jail. You will also be sentenced to a minimum of 40 hours of community service and ordered to pay fines ranging from $300 to $1,000.
If you have had a prior DUI in the past five years, you will face more mandatory time in jail, fines, and probation. You may also be ordered to have an ignition interlock device installed on your own dime. Before you can start your car, you will have to blow into the device to make sure you don’t have more than the preset blood alcohol content.
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