Fulton County DUI Lawyers

Just like every other county in the United States, it is illegal in Fulton County to operate a motor vehicle or boat while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. While this is considered a serious crime with lasting consequences, there is something you can do to avoid conviction: hire an experienced Fulton County DUI lawyer. The lawyers of HTW&W have the experience you need to have your charge reduced or dismissed.

As your lawyer will tell you, there are many possible defenses to a DUI. This is true even if you failed a blood, breath or urine test. For instance, if you were given a breath test, did you know that the machine needs to be calibrated and properly maintained in order to ensure your test results are accurate? Secondly, if you suffer from dental problems like gum disease or have acid reflux, these medical conditions could have caused your blood alcohol content to appear to have been higher. Even gum or mouthwash, which contains alcohol, can affect your breath test results. This is why it’s so important to contact a Fulton County DUI lawyer and not throw in the towel after a DUI arrest.

If you refused to take a chemical test, you should still seek representation. This is known as a violation of Georgia’s implied consent law and you may lose your driver’s license for at least one year on the 30th day after your arrest. All drivers who hold a Georgia license agreed to take a chemical test during a DUI investigation. To avoid having your driver’s license automatically suspended, contact your lawyer right after your arrest. Your lawyer can set up a hearing (which must be done within 10 days) with the Department of Motor Vehicles to contest this suspension.

Once your case makes it to criminal court, your lawyer will expose any flaws in the prosecution’s case against you. For instance, if your lawyer determines that the police officer did not have probable cause to stop you or begin a DUI investigation, any evidence collected about your case may be suppressed. Without this evidence, the prosecution cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were driving under the influence.

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