Georgia DUI Less Safe

You may already know that driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or more is against the law in Georgia, but did you know you that you could also be charged with drunk driving if you have a BAC below this limit? It’s true—under state law, if a driver shows signs of impairment, he or she can be arrested and charged with a Georgia DUI less safe offense.

As its name implies, a “less safe” DUI charge is used in cases where a person’s ability to drive is so affected by alcohol that he or she poses a threat to other motorists. This means that, while you may have a BAC well below the legal 0.08% limit, you could still be legally intoxicated.

But how can an officer determine whether a person’s ability to drive is impaired or not? In most cases, that decision is based primarily on the driver’s appearance and behavior at the time of the arrest, as well as his or her ability to perform one or more field sobriety exercises—such as balancing on one foot and/or walking an imaginary straight line.

When judging a person’s ability to drive, there are several common signs that law enforcement officers look for, including slurred speech, the smell of alcohol on the person’s breath, and argumentative behavior. However, there are many conditions other than drunkenness that can cause these symptoms, including certain medical conditions and fatigue.

Fortunately, due to the subjectivity of the evidence used to prove less safe DUI, many cases are dismissed in criminal court. If the officer who arrested you cannot prove he or she had probable cause to suspect you of driving under the influence, for example, the charges against you may be dropped. And, even if the prosecution can meet its probable cause requirement, an experienced DUI defense attorney can often create a strong defense strategy for your case.

As one of the top defense attorneys in the state, Greg Willis has successfully handled thousands of DUI less safe cases, helping many drivers get their charges reduced to a lesser offense or even get their case dismissed entirely.

To learn more about Mr. Willis’s impressive track record, check out what some of his former clients have to say on sites like Kudzu.com. His high AVVO rating and online reviews speak for themselves.

Put one of the state’s most successful law firms to work for you. Contact the Law Offices of Greg Willis for a free, no obligation evaluation of your case. For one flat fee, Mr. Willis will handle both your criminal and license appeal cases—in fact, if you choose to retain his services, Mr. Willis will even prepare your license appeal letter for no additional cost.

Call attorney Greg Willis immediately after your arrest to start planning the right defense strategy for your case.

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