Lavonia DUI Lawyer

The Law Office of Richard Lawson is a legal firm that exclusively specializes in DUI Defense. Attorney Richard Lawson is a former Georgia DUI prosecutor with over twenty five years' experience in DUI law. Contact us for a free no-obligation case evaluation and see how our DUI Attorneys in Lavonia will achieve a great outcome for your case.

Being Arrested for DUI Does Not Mean You Will Be Convicted of DUI

The Law Office of Richard Lawson is different from many other law firms you may have come across in your search for a Lavonia DUI Lawyer to represent you in your DUI case. All of the cases handled by our firm are in the area of DUI Law. Our firm is only one of a few firms in the state of Georgia that specializes in DUI defense.

Our Lavonia DUI Attorneys with the Law Office of Richard Lawson are committed to defending those accused of committing a crime. If you do not stand up for your rights, no one will; especially the government. A DUI conviction can be devastating to you financially, emotionally, and even socially. However, as we just said, an arrest is not a conviction. If you fight your case, it may not ever turn into conviction, either.

A Georgia DUI case is different from any other crime; as it involves complex and ever-changing Georgia DUI laws, scientific testing of breath and blood, and standard field sobriety testing. There are no DUI lawyers in the state of Georgia that had the unique set of skills and training that is possessed by the Lavonia DUI Lawyers at our office. These skills are crucial for your DUI Attorney in Lavonia to be able to defend your DUI case effectively.

If Charged with DUI in Lavonia, You Have Two Cases To Resolve

In Georgia, there are two separate cases in a driving under the influence (DUI) case. There is an administrative proceeding in which the Department of Drivers Services (DDS) attempts to suspend your license or your privileges to drive in Georgia. The second case is the criminal case where you face the possibility of jail time, a fine, and other penalties.

The DDS proceeding is started once you are arrested. In Georgia, you must request an Administrative License Suspension hearing within 30 days of your arrest. This hearing is separate and distinct from your criminal case! Therefore, even if your criminal case is dismissed, if you failed to request an ALS hearing, your license will still be suspended. The hearing must be requested in writing with the $150 fee. Your Lavonia DUI attorney will explain this process to you and make sure your driving privileges are protected!

The other side of your case is the criminal case. In Georgia, DUI cases can be shared as a misdemeanor or a felony. This depends on whether one has any prior DUI convictions and whether there was an accident or an injury to another person. If a person has a prior DUI conviction, there are significant jail sentences that a judge can impose.

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Our DUI Lawyers in Lavonia are prepared to handle both cases for you. We have decades of experience with ALS hearings and defending the DUI charge. We are skilled in negotiating plea bargains outside of court but also proficient in achieving an excellent outcome by taking a case to trial. No matter what your case needs, we are ready to assist.