Georgia Per Se DUI

Being arrested for drunk driving in the state of Georgia is no laughing matter. Drivers who fail a breathalyzer face some especially severe penalties. What’s more, under state law, you can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) even if you are not impaired—all thanks to a little-known legal provision known as Georgia per se DUI law.

A Latin phrase meaning “in itself,” the term “per se,” when applied to DUI law, means that driving with an illegal amount of alcohol in your system is enough to warrant an arrest on its own. In Georgia and across the United States, it is against the law to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.

To determine the amount of alcohol in a person’s system, law enforcement officers rely on chemical testing methods—usually a breathalyzer, but in some cases, a blood and/or urine test. The test, in turn, calculates BAC based on the person’s blood to alcohol ratio. If the results reveal he or she has a BAC of 0.08% or higher, an arrest will be made.

However, because alcohol affects everyone differently, it is possible to have an illegal BAC without actually being impaired. Unfortunately, a person’s ability to drive is irrelevant when it comes to per se DUI—simply having a BAC above the legal limit is against the law.

The good news is that, if you are charged with Georgia per se DUI, you may be able to avoid many of the penalties associated with a drunk driving conviction. But doing this takes more than simply denying the charge; it also requires a strong defense strategy. Fortunately, an experienced legal professional can help you determine the best tactics for your situation—and attorney Greg Willis is just that.

As one of the most successful DUI defense attorneys in the state, Greg Willis has the skill and knowledge to handle your case. In addition to representing your criminal DUI case, Mr. Willis will also help you avoid an administrative license suspension. In fact, if you choose to hire Mr. Willis as your legal representative, he and his team will prepare your license suspension appeal letter for free—one flat fee covers both your criminal and administrative cases.

To learn more about Mr. Willis’s credentials, take a look at his superb ratings on websites like Kudzu and AVVO. After you see how he has helped other Georgia drivers, you’ll see why the Law Offices of Greg Willis is known as one the top DUI defense firms in the state. Call now for your free case evaluation.

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