Gainesville DUI Lawyer

If you've been arrested for a DUI offense in Gainesville, GA, you may have questions about your future. An experienced Gainesville DUI attorney can walk you through the process and help you understand your options. A DUI lawyer will be able to tell you how much jail time, probation, community service, fines and other consequences you may face depending on your DUI offense.

As you may already know, a DUI charge can be very complex and you should contact a qualified lawyer immediately following you arrest to improve the chances of a positive resolution to your case. Facing a charge such as this on your own can be very confusing and you may unknowingly make your situation worse with out good legal representation. If, during the incident where you were arrested for DUI, any one was injured or died your case can become immediately more complex and it becomes even more vital that you recruit a knowledgeable lawyer immediately to fight for your freedom.

Our Gainesville DUI Attorneys Are Here To Help

Prior to founding the Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson, Richard Lawson served as an assistant district attorney in North Georgia. During his time, he handled DUI cases. As a former prosecutor, he understands exactly how the prosecution builds their case against you — and how to identify and use the holes in that case to your advantage. His skill as a Gainesville DUI lawyer is recognized throughout the state and he is regularly called upon as a leader and resource in this area of law.

From the first moment you reach out to us for help, you are treated with respect.  We have extensive experience with DUI cases, and we are rarely shocked by anything we hear. We do not judge you or your loved ones based on your situation, and we work hard to keep you up to date regarding your case. We are always ready to answer your questions and discuss any concerns you may have.

The value of a good DUI lawyer cannot be overstated. Our DUI Attorneys in Gainesville understand that you have a lot at stake, so when we take your case, our primary goal is protecting you and your best interests. Whether you or a loved one has been charged with DUI in Gainesville or another criminal offense, we stand ready to fight on your behalf. 

ALS Hearings

If you have been arrested on a DUI offense, you have up to thirty days to schedule a hearing to avoid having your license suspended. To request a hearing, you have to submit a letter within this thirty day window. This is known as the 30 day letter and is separate from the criminal case against you. Often, individuals do not know about this window and miss the opportunity to retain their license. The amount of time that your license is suspended depends on several factors, such as prior DUI convictions. If this is your first DUI arrest, then you have the option to choose between an ALS hearing or installing an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. Before making a decisions, we urge you to contact an experienced Gainesville DUI lawyer to assist you with this choice. 

UNDERSTANDING CRIMINAL CHARGES OF DUI

Our Gainesville DUI Lawyers have over 25 years of experience defending DUI cases exclusively at the Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson and we will bring that expertise to your case. Since we only work on DUI cases we are uniquely qualified to handle your case, and we have incredible resources available that will allow us to build the best defense for you. We will review the details of your case and advise you on what your next steps should be. We are familiar with and able to assist with a variety of issues, including the following:

• DUI Process
• ALS Hearings
• Refusals / Alleged Refusals
• Plea Bargain vs. Trial
• Prior DUI Convictions
• GA DUI By Out Of State Driver
• Field Sobriety Tests
• Roadside Checkpoints
• Blood & Breath Tests
• Drugs & DUI
• Marijuana Cases
• Suspended License
• DUI Under 21
• Violation of Probation
• Minor in Possession of Alcohol
• Vehicular Homicide
• Child Endangerment
• Accidents and Serious Injury by Vehicle
• Do I Need a Lawyer?

If you are ever arrested for DUI, you must act quickly in order to improve your outcome. Contacting a skilled Gainesville DUI attorney is the first step to build the best defense for your case. When you are arrested, you are only required to provide your name, address, driver's license and other pertinent documents. Once you are arrest, you are read your rights and from that point on you do not have to say anything else. We strongly suggest that you remain silent from his point on. Often the arrestee continues to speak after they are formally arrested and may inadvertently incriminate themselves even if they are not impaired.

Law enforcement officers are trained to ask you questions that make you appear impaired so it is critical that you contact an experienced attorney immediately following your arrest and to remain silent until you speak with a lawyer. Don't be fooled by an officer who appears to be nice, understand his or her main goal is to support their claim that you are under the influence, so do not provide the officer with any additional evidence that may support his or her claim.

Contact a Gainesville DUI Attorney at our firm as soon as possible if you are currently struggling with criminal charges of drunken driving.