The DUI Lawyers

01/19/2012

01/19/2012

The DUI Lawyers are uniquely dedicated to fighting and winning DUI cases. You'll find many lawyers advertise themselves as DUI lawyers; however, our firm specializes in this area of the law... It's all we do... Period! All of our lawyers are specially trained in DUI defense, and devote all of their time and energies to this area. Our clients are the true recipients of our dedication to DUI Defense.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal representation and service to our clients while lessening the stress and anxiety of a DUI charge. Because of our combined legal experience and expertise in the field we are recognized as one of leaders in DUI Defense. We've helped others and we can help you!

In this website you will find information about Georgia DUI laws and some quick answers, but for an in-depth discussion of how the laws apply to your case, contact us for a free consultation with one of our qualified lawyers. We look forward to meeting you and to helping you through this difficult time.

Our team concept means all the lawyers at our firm get together to formulate the best strategy for your successful defense. One of our DUI defense lawyers will serves as the lead lawyer, and is primarily responsible for your case. But the added advantage is that every lawyer at the firm reviews your file to identify legal issues that can be argued, and defenses to be raised. As a team, we make sure no stone is unturned!

01/19/2012

Our Results

The DUI Lawyers have defended many thousands of DUI cases over the years. We've had over 6000 clients avoid a DUI conviction, one way or another. Here are just a very few examples of those success stories we'd like to share with you:

DEKALB COUNTY REFUSAL FAILURE TO YIELD
State v. A.J.
Defendant struck parked patrol car while officer was directing traffic. Officer smelled strong odor of alcohol and defendant admitted to drinking several beers.

CITY OF AUSTELL - .099 BREATH TEST - STRIKING FIXED OBJECT
State v. K.S.
Defendant was stopped by Austell Police for striking fixed object. After performing field sobriety evaluations, defendant was taken into custody and read implied consent warning. During an inventory search of the vehicle, the officer discovered a bottle of open Sky Vodka. Defendant blew a .099 on the Intoxilyzer 5000. City of Austell Municipal Court dismissed the DUI in exchange for a guilty plea to reckless driving.

COBB COUNTY - .084 BREATH TEST - FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE
State v. L.F.

Defendant was stopped by Cobb Police for failure to maintain lane. Defendant failed all field sobriety evaluations and was taken into custody and read implied consent warning. Defendant agreed to breathe test and blew a .084. After motion to suppress hearing, the DUI was dismissed and defendant entered a no contest plea to reckless driving.

GWINNETT COUNTY - REFUSAL - SPEEDING 69/55
State v. R.P.

Defendant was stopped by Gwinnett Police for driving 69 in a 55 mph zone. Defendant exhibited a strong odor of alcohol and was unable to successfully complete the field sobriety evaluations. Defendant agreed to take the State breath test. Unfortunately, there was not a state certified intoxilyzer operator on duty, so the defendant was only charged with DUI - less safe. After the motion to suppress, State agreed to dismiss the DUI.

ROCKDALE COUNTY - .104 BREATH TEST - TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS
State v. B.W.

Defendant was stopped by City of Conyers Police for driving too fast for conditions. Defendant was unable to complete the field sobriety evaluations successfully and was arrested and read the implied consent warning. Defendant agreed to the State's breath test and blew a .104 and .111. After extensive negotiations with the State, the case was dismissed immediately prior to trial.

CITY OF ATLANTA - .090 BLOOD TEST - FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE
State v. M.D.

Defendant was stopped by City of Atlanta Police for failing to maintain lane, driving on the wrong side of the road and hit and run. Defendant had a strong odor of alcohol and performed the field sobriety evaluations poorly. The officer suspected drug use and requested a blood test instead of a breath test. The results did show alcohol in his system but no drugs were discovered. Solicitor agreed to dismiss the DUI in exchange for a no contest plea to hit and run.

DEKALB COUNTY - .154 BREATH TEST - FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE
State v. B.F.

Defendant was stopped by Dekalb County Police for failure to maintain lane. Defendant performed poorly on the field sobriety evaluations and was placed under arrest. Defendant was read the implied consent warning and agreed to take the breath test. Defendant blew a .154 on the Intoxilyzer 5000. All of the motions were granted and the case was dismissed.

FULTON COUNTY - .091 BREATH TEST - RUNNING A RED LIGHT
State v. L.W.

Defendant was stopped by City of Atlanta Police for running a red light. Officer smelled strong odor of alcohol and defendant admitted to drinking. After performing poorly on the field sobriety evaluations, defendant was taken into custody and read the implied consent warning. Defendant blew a .091 on the Intoxilyzer 5000. After the motion to suppress hearing, the entire case was dismissed.

CITY OF PINE LAKE - REFUSAL
State v. L.M.

Defendant was stopped for repeatedly blowing his horn at another vehicle. Fearing that an altercation was about to occur, the officer initiated a traffic stop. Officer smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle and observed an open container of alcohol in the passenger seat. After failing the field sobriety evaluations, defendant was taken into custody. Defendant refused the breath test. Pine Lake Municipal Court agreed to dismiss the DUI in exchange for a plea to violating the open container law.

DEKALB COUNTY - .097 BREATH TEST - FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE
State v. K.H.

Defendant was stopped by Dekalb County Police for failing to maintain his lane and was arrested for DUI. Defendant blew a .097 on the Intoxilyzer 5000 and requested an independent test. After the motion to suppress hearing, the breath test was suppressed due to the officer not reasonably accommodating the independent test request and the State could only proceed on the DUI - less safe charge. As the jury was walking in to begin voir dire, the State offered a no contest plea to reckless driving and agreed to dismiss the DUI.

DEKALB COUNTY - .198 BREATH TEST - HIT AND RUN
State v. L.K.

Defendant was stopped by Dekalb County Police for being involved in a hit and run accident and for failure to yield. Defendant performed very poorly on the field sobriety evaluations and consented to the State breath test where he blew a .198. After a lengthy motion to suppress hearing, the breath test and field sobriety evaluations were suppressed. Defendant entered a no contest plea to hit and run and failure to yield and paid a $ 600 fine.

DEKALB COUNTY - REFUSAL - FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE
State v. L.L.

Defendant was stopped for failure to maintain lane. Defendant performed poorly on the field sobriety evaluations and refused the State's breath test. After a jury trial in front of Judge Wong, defendant was acquitted of all charges.

GWINNETT COUNTY - BLOOD (MA*****NA) - FAILURE TO YIELD
State v. J.L.

Defendant was stopped for failure to yield. After performing poorly on the field sobriety tests, defendant was taken into custody and agreed to take a blood test. During an inventory search of the vehicle, the officer found a bag of ma*****na and a gun underneath the front seat. The blood test showed positive for ma*****na. Prior to trial, DUI and possession of ma*****na were dismissed and defendant entered a no contest plea to carrying a concealed weapon and reckless driving.