DUI Defense

A DUI conviction in Georgia in most cases will result in the loss of your right to drive, mandatory jail time, steep fines and mandatory community service.

Smith, Welch & Brittain has extensive experience in the representation of clients charged with DUI and has helped clients successfully navigate the process from administrative license suspension appeals through criminal trials and appeals.

Common questions we can help you answer:

What should I do if I have been drinking and I am pulled over by the police?
What is the 10 day rule in Georgia for DUI?
What happens if I refuse to take a breath test?
Should I take the eye test or the one leg test if I have been drinking?

See our articles listed below.

Attorneys assigned to this practice area
	John P. Webb Partner (Team Leader)		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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