Criminal Defense

Smith, Welch & Brittain offers a full range of criminal defense services for all categories of misdemeanor cases such as DUI defense and more serious felony cases.

Several attorneys on staff have obtained extensive courtroom experience as formal prosecutors and public defenders as well as practice in the private sector.

Attorneys assigned to this practice area
	John P. Webb Partner (Team Leader)		Byrd Garland Partner
	Pandora E. Palmer Partner		Andrew J. Gebhardt Associate
	William M. Roberts Associate		R. Brian Strickland Associate

Articles for this practice area

DUI in Georgia - What is the 10 Day Rule?
What happens if I refuse to take a breath test? What is the 10 day rule in Georgia for DUI? What is the legal limit in Georgia? If I am caught driving drunk, is there an appeal process? Read more »

By: Andrew J. Gebhardt | Added on: 11/15/2008 8:35:58 PM |

What should I do if I have been drinking and I’m pulled over by the police?
In Georgia, do I have the right to an attorney if I am pulled over for a dui? Do I have to take a breathalyzer? Should I admit to drinking? Should I take the eye test or the one leg test if I have been drinking? Read more »

By: Andrew J. Gebhardt | Added on: 7/26/2008 12:00:00 AM |

What Are The Legal Limits Regarding Alcohol In Georgia?
What is the blood alcohol concentration for Georgia? Can the state of Georgia attempt to convict a driver who may be drinking, but does not have a BAC on .08? What are the two ways for you to be convicted for DUI in Georgia? Read more »

By: Andrew J. Gebhardt | Added on: 7/15/2008 1:26:09 PM |

Georgia DUI Sentencing Requirements (Effective July 1, 2001)
Does Georgia DUI laws provide for a first offenders treatment? How much of a fine is my 2nd DUI in Georgia going to cost? How much jail time am I looking at for a DUI? Will I have to do community service? Read more »

By: Andrew J. Gebhardt | Added on: 7/1/2008 1:18:19 PM |

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense