You should not go to jail without fighting for your rights first.
Some people think that it is better to simply cooperate with the police and the court and plead guilty to a Georgia DUI charge. The problem with doing this is that Georgia punishes a DUI offense with a fine and jail time. Since you are pleading guilty, a judge has no choice but to include jail time in your sentence. Jail time is anywhere from a few days in jail to in confinement. Also, you will lose your driver’s license for a year. So even if best-case scenario you have a fine of and a few days in jail, you still will not be able to drive a car for a year.
The burden of proof
In the American system of justice, the prosecution is required to do most of the work in a criminal case (and a DUI charge in Georgia is considered under criminal law). If you challenge the accusation against you, there are many things that can happen to prevent the prosecutor from winning. For instance:
- The arresting officer or another witness might not show up.
- Evidence may be excluded from trial because it was obtained improperly.
- Your confession or damaging statements may be excluded because you were not properly advised of your legal rights.
- Your attorney may successfully dispute the results of blood tests or breath tests.
Do not plead guilty to a DUI charge. Your guilty plea means that the prosecutor doesn’t have to prove anything to win. Your surrender means a victory for the government.
The right Alpharetta DUI defense lawyer may be able to keep your driver’s license and keep you out of jail. There are a lot of factors when it comes to a DUI case and you should not be pleading guilty. Do not give up the fight and accept jail time when you may have a case.
If you have been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, we want to help you fight. Call the Law Offices of Scott Miller today at 770-408-1001 so we can start planning your defense. There is never a reason that you should plead guilty to a DUI case when you could have an experienced lawyer helping you fight the charges.
