If a DUI stands for driving under the influence then logically you would have to be driving to be arrested for a DUI, right?
However, that is not the case in Georgia when it comes to DUIs related to hard drugs. If you are found in your vehicle with hard drugs such as heroin or cocaine, your driver’s license will be suspended on a charge of DUI in Georgia.
This may seem counterintuitive, but that’s the way the law works in Georgia. Having the drugs in the car can result in a DUI charge and a drug possession charge.
Plead guilty only if you want to ruin your life
Entering a guilty plea to both offenses and losing your license can be detrimental to your daily life. You will spend time in prison. Once you are released, you will not be able to drive yourself to work or the grocery store. You will face legal limitations that will always mark you as something other than a normal adult citizen.
Some people take away a pretty weak moral from this: “If you are using hard drugs, do not do so in your car because the consequences become more severe when you add the DUI charge to your conviction.” We’d like to think you can learn more.
Remember, being accused is not the same as being convicted
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Fulton County, you should contact defense attorney Scott Miller. An experienced attorney like Scott Miller can make a big difference if your case and could be the difference between a guilty and not guilty verdict.
If you need a defense attorney in Fulton County, Scott Miller is the attorney you should hire. His experience as both a DUI and drug charge defense attorney in Georgia can help you immensely during your trial. Contact the Law Offices of Scott Miller today at 770-408-1001 so we can start planning your defense.
