DUI

Driving Under the Influence is a serious, life-changing charge. The current trend is towards steeper punishment, even for first time offenders. Your fine will be from $300 to $1000, but that is only the start. There is a minimum of 24 hours in jail, but this can go as high as 12 months.

Furthermore, you'll be required to perform community service, complete the Risk Reduction Program (about $280) and have your license suspended for 1 year. You'll have up to 12 months of probation, and that's for a first time offense!

If you feel there is doubt about your guilt, or even if you do not want to fight the charges, an knowledgeable attorney is vital in making sure the punishment for this serious offence is fair and just.

Traffic Offenses

Did you know that one governor actually placed a warning sign outside one Georgia town because he considered it a speed trap? These days, law enforcement officers are better trained and highly professional, but mistakes still happen.

If you have been charged with a serious violation, you may be subjected to costly fines, increased insurance premiums or worse. Don't try to handle your case by yourself. Many do-it-yourself "lawyers" think they can use gimmicks and tricks found on numerous websites only to discover that judges and magistrates don't like to have their valuable court time tied up by some amateur who thinks he can beat the system.

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Decatur, GA 30030
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