Georgia DUI Charges

If you’ve never been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Georgia, consider yourself lucky. Under state law, DUI is one of the most serious crimes a driver can face—with penalties often including a hefty fine, license suspension, and jail sentence. What’s more, due to the number of alcohol-related laws on the books, drivers could also face a number of different Georgia DUI charges based on the circumstances of their case.

For example, did you know there are two ways a person can be charged with drunk driving? Indeed, depending on your blood alcohol content (BAC), you may be charged with either “per se” DUI or “less safe” DUI. 

Because it is against the law to operate a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher, a person caught driving with a BAC above this limit is considered drunk in the eyes of the law. As a result, even if your ability to drive is not affected, you can still be arrested and charged with DUI—this is what’s known as a “per se” offense.

On the other hand, if your BAC is well below the legal 0.08% limit, you could still be charged with “less safe” DUI if you show signs of impairment—such as slurred speech or bloodshot eyes, for instance.

To prevent underage drinking and driving, Georgia has passed strict Zero Tolerance laws limiting the amount of alcohol these drivers can have in their system. As a result, individuals under 21 must abide by a much lower 0.02% BAC limit. Likewise, the legal alcohol limit for drivers who are licensed to operate a commercial vehicle is only 0.04%—even when driving a standard size vehicle.

Regardless of age or license type, all Georgia motorists are expected to comply with the state’s Implied Consent law. If you’re not familiar with this requirement, you’re not alone. Nevertheless, as a licensed driver, you agreed to follow two very important guidelines that, when combined, form one very important legal provision.

First, you promised to follow the state’s BAC limitations. Second, should a member of law enforcement ever ask you to perform a chemical test in order to determine your BAC, you also agreed to submit a breath, blood, and/or urine sample. As a result, you may face Georgia DUI charges if you fail or refuse to take a breathalyzer or other chemical test.

Fortunately, there is a good defense for practically every DUI charge. From proving the officer did not have probable cause to arrest you to challenging your chemical test results, attorney Greg Willis is well-versed in the most successful DUI defense tactics—and after winning thousands of cases across the state, you can count on him to determine the best approach for your case.

For a free consultation on your case, contact the Law Offices of Greg Willis immediately after your arrest. For one affordable flat fee, Mr. Willis will help you fight your criminal DUI charges as well as your administrative license suspension. In fact, should you retain Mr. Willis as your attorney, he will prepare your license appeal letter for free. Call now to learn more.

Call Us Today: (678) 802-8659

Receive a Free Case Evaluation Today!