Cobb County DUI Laws
Understanding Cobb County DUI laws is important if you are ever charged with this serious crime. To win their case, the prosecution must prove that you violated the law. Without this proof, your driving under the influence charges may be dismissed or reduced to a non-DUI offense. By hiring an attorney experienced in this complicated field of law, you can increase your chances of winning your DUI case.There are several elements of a drunk-driving case. It must be shown that you were (1) operating a (2) moving vehicle (3) with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or consumed enough alcohol to make you a less safe driver (4) in the State of Georgia. Drivers under the age of 21 and commercial drivers have a much lower legal BAC limit. If all aspects cannot be proven, a skilled DUI lawyer may argue that you did not violate Cobb County DUI laws.
A DUI-drug charge occurs if a person is under the influence of drugs to such a degree that he or she is a less safe driver. You may also be arrested if there are any controlled substances or metabolites in your system. However, if a person is taking a legally prescribed substance, he or she cannot be convicted unless the substance made it unsafe to drive.
A Cobb County DUI conviction may result in severe penalties, including expensive fines, probation, community services, loss of driving privileges, and even jail. Judges must abide by the mandatory minimum sentences, which means even a first time offender could spend at least 24 hours behind bars. In addition to the criminal penalties, your license may be automatically suspended by the Department of Driver Services following your arrest.
Attorneys at HTW&W know Cobb County DUI laws inside and out. Rated highly on sites such as AVVO and Kudzu, they have a successful track record of winning cases or having them reduced to a non-DUI offense. HTW&W offer affordable rates and are available around the clock if you need them.
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