Fulton County DUI Attorney

Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the most terrifying ordeals a driver can experience—particularly if the arrest takes places in Fulton County, Georgia. Indeed, due to the state’s tough DUI laws, even if you are a first-time offender, you will face a number of criminal penalties, including a license suspension and jail sentence, if you are convicted of drunk driving. The good news, however, is that with help from an experienced Fulton County DUI attorney, you can often keep that from happening.

Contrary to what you may have heard, there are numerous ways to challenge a drunk driving arrest. For example, if the officer who arrested you did not have probable cause (in layman’s terms, a valid reason) for initially stopping you, your case could be dismissed. Likewise, if he or she cannot provide evidence to show why he or she suspected you of driving under the influence, the charges against you could also be dropped.

So what exactly constitutes “probable cause” for pulling a person over? In simple terms, you must violate the law in some way—such as speeding or running a red light. If you are simply driving late at night or in a “bad” neighborhood, the officer is not legally authorized to stop you.

Moreover, assuming the stop is warranted, the officer must then witness something that leads him or her to believe you may be under the influence of alcohol before administering a breathalyzer or other chemical test. For instance, if your speech is slurred or you have alcohol on your breath, the officer has every right to request chemical testing in order to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). On the other hand, if you did nothing to indicate you may be under the influence of alcohol, the officer has no legal basis for asking you to perform a chemical test.

After representing thousands of Fulton County drivers like you, our attorneys are well-versed in the most successful defense strategies for winning a Georgia DUI case. From getting your charges reduced to a lesser offense to proving they should be dismissed entirely, count on our lawyers to help you attain the best possible outcome in court.

For your free, no-obligation consultation, call the Law Offices of Head, Thomas, Webb & Willis immediately after your arrest. We offer round-the-clock availability and flexible payment options for your convenience, so there’s no reason to put it off any longer.

Call today to put one a Fulton County DUI attorney with a proven record of success to work for you.

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