Georgia DUI AttorneyIf you have been charged with a DUI you need an aggressive DUI attorney to defend you. At the offices of Scott A. Pryor we work for justice for each of our clients. We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your arrest and the details of your charge and make all relevant challenges in your case. Our focus will be on collecting the evidence necessary to defeat your DUI charge. From our experience, we know that many DUI defenses can be successful if evidence shows that the arresting officers lacked probable cause to pull you over or if any sobriety tests, such as the Intoxilyzer, were not administered properly. It is our priority to see that justice is served and that your rights are protected. Do not wait to contact an experienced DUI attorney if you have been charged. You may be waiving important claims and rights. STAY OUT OF JAIL • PROTECT YOUR RECORD • PRESERVE YOUR FUTURE • PROTECT YOUR JOB • KEEP YOUR LICENSE • MINIMIZE FINES • REDUCE YOUR CHARGE • PEACE OF MIND To speak with an effective DUI attorney contact Scott A. Pryor. We provide a free consultation to all of our criminal defense clients. Overview of the Crime of Drunk DrivingEach US state has its own set of drunk-driving laws, but there are certain concepts and features common to most states' drunk-driving jurisprudence. Basically, as we all know, it is illegal and a crime for a person to operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs to a degree that impairs his or her safe driving ability and judgment. Both criminal and civil penalties for drunk driving can be harsh and often include:
In addition, the social stigma and effect on your career may have lifelong negative consequences. The Role of Probation in Drunk-Driving SentencingProbation is by far the most common sentence for people convicted of drunk driving, especially for first-time offenders. Probation is a criminal sentence served in the community, rather than in jail or prison. Most states limit terms of probation to a maximum of five years. If you are facing a drunk-driving charge, an experienced lawyer can assist you with your defense and, if necessary, advocate for a fair sentence. The Prosecutor's Role in a Drunk-Driving CaseProsecution refers to the government's role in the criminal-justice system. When criminal activity is suspected, it is up to the government to investigate, arrest, charge and bring the alleged offender to trial. A prosecutor is a lawyer who works for the government and who is responsible for developing and presenting the government's case against a criminal defendant. Prosecutors may be called county attorneys, city attorneys, district attorneys or states' attorneys. Some jurisdictions may even have experienced police officers act as prosecutors in drunk-driving cases. The prosecutor is the opponent or "adversary" of the criminal defendant and his or her attorney; the two sides go head-to-head against each other in court. Reliability of Breath-Test Results in a Drunk-Driving CaseIn every state in the US, a driver with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher is presumed to be legally intoxicated for drunk-driving purposes. Each state has also enacted an implied-consent law. Implied-consent laws provide that every licensed driver within the state is considered to have given his or her consent to chemical testing to determine his or her BAC whenever a law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion of intoxication. In most states, refusal to submit to such a test results in license suspension or revocation. The Impact of a Drunk-Driving Conviction on Your Auto InsuranceAn alcohol-related car accident and subsequent drunk-driving conviction can bring many negative consequences into your life, possibly including jail or prison time, a criminal record, car repair or replacement, restitution, guilt and grief over harm to others, higher insurance premiums, a civil lawsuit, fines, court and administrative fees, community service, alcohol education, substance-abuse treatment, social stigma, restrictions on or revocation of your drivers license, attorneys fees, restrictive probation and others. If you are arrested for or charged with drunk driving, a criminal-defense lawyer can advise you about your legal rights and help you fight the charges.
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