Powder Springs DUI Lawyer
If you have come to this website, chances are that you or a loved one is facing a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Powder Springs, GA. You probably have a number of questions regarding the potential penalties, your driver’s license, and what you should do next. Attorneys at HTW&Whave helped countless people, like you, who faced drunk-driving charges. With their years of experience, HTW&W can answer any questions you may have at this time.
The first thing many people worry about after being arrested for a Powder Springs DUI is losing their license. You have ten business days after the date of your arrest to request a hearing in order to avoid an automatic license suspension. This administrative license suspension is imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles—not the criminal courts—if you test over the legal limit or refuse to take a breathalyzer test all together. HTW&W will not only ensure that you request a hearing during this limited timeframe; they will also represent you during the administrative hearing.For a first-time Powder Springs DUI offense, you could be sentenced to jail time, DUI School, community service, fines, and court costs. Repeat offenders may face additional penalties while a fourth drunk-driving offense is classified as a felony, punishable by a prison sentence. Other factors, such as driving with an excessively high blood alcohol content (BAC) or causing an accident will also result in a more stringent punishment.
To be convicted of drunk driving in Powder Springs, the prosecution must either prove that you were unfit to drive due to the consumption of alcohol or that your BAC was .08% or higher. To prove that your driving was unsafe, the prosecution may call on the arresting officer to share his or her observations from the night of your arrest. The officer may describe your driving patterns, appearance, and performance on the field sobriety tests. A skilled Powder Springs DUI lawyer will review any video evidence or police reports in order to refute the officer’s claims of intoxication.
If the prosecution is using your BAC to procure a DUI conviction, they will enter your breathalyzer test results as evidence against you. Fortunately, a skilled defense attorney knows that breath tests are not always accurate, and will investigate the administration of the test, as well as the maintenance and calibration of the machine, to determine if any factors may have produced a skewed test result.
HTW&W are ready to begin fighting your Powder Springs DUI charge. Contact their law office anytime 24/7 to get started. Payment plans are available.
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