If you have taken every precaution to avoid a Georgia DUI, but still find yourself facing charges, it is important for you to protect your rights and fight to avoid conviction. After all, the consequences of a DUI conviction can be devastating. You may be facing:
- Jail time
- Loss of driving privileges for up to one year
- Fees totaling up to $1000
- Mandatory DUI classes and/or community service
- Increased insurance costs
- A permanent misdemeanor on your record, or even a felony if you have been arrested for DUI multiple times
- Probation
As an Alpharetta DUI lawyer, Scott Miller knows just how important it is for you to get legal help as soon as you can. Your rights are clearly defined by law and an attorney can be certain they are upheld.
What Are Your Rights When Charged with a Georgia DUI?
- You are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. No matter how threatening the police are, how hopeless your situation may seem, keep this basic fact in mind.
- You are not required to take field sobriety tests or subject yourself to a breath test at the scene of a traffic stop. Georgia law clearly states this fact and protects you from punishment when you refuse. However, once at the police station, you must submit to a breath, blood, and/or urine test. Refusing will result in arrest and complicate your case.
- You are not required to answer questions unless you have an attorney present. The officer may ask if you have been drinking and how much. You should never answer these questions. Politely request that you have a lawyer present when questioned.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a Georgia DUI, contact the Law Office of Scott Miller to protect your rights and fight the charges. Never try to go it alone—experienced legal representation can make all the difference in the world. Just dial 770-408-1001 or fill out the confidential contact form on this page.
