Decatur DUI Attorneys

Decatur has a great vibe, and is a fun place to party. However, what happens if you party a little too much and get pulled over for driving under the influence? Can you afford to lose your money, your license, and your freedom as a result of one night’s indiscretion?
If you answered “no” to that last question, you should look for the best attorney to represent you. DUI law is a very complex field, and you should not try to go it alone. Because the lawyers at the Law Offices of Webb, Willis, and Kohn only practice DUI law, we know how to protect our client’s and take care of their rights.

There are some lawyers who practice different types of law. But just as you wouldn’t go to a general practitioner for heart surgery, you shouldn’t go to an attorney who does not specialize in DUI law during this time.

The first thing a DUI attorney does is help you keep your license. Even if you have not been convicted of driving under the influence, your license can be suspended. In Georgia, you have ten days from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing. If you do not request a hearing within this time, your license will automatically be suspended on the 31st day after your arrest. The suspension lasts anywhere from one to five years, depending on your record.

The next step in the process is attending the arraignment. This is where you would plead “guilty,” “not guilty,” or “no contest.” Some courts do not require you to attend the arraignment, if you are pleading “not guilty.” For more information on this, you should contact an attorney.

After this comes the preliminary hearing. If you have a skilled attorney, this may be the last time you appear in court. It is during this time that the defense and prosecution present their arguments and evidence. After hearing both sides, the judge decides if the prosecution has a strong enough case and sufficient evidence to move on to the trial. In the event that the evidence is insufficient, the case will be dropped.

In the event that you must go to trial, one of our attorneys will work on the best defense for your case. This can include examining why you were stopped and if your blood alcohol content (BAC) was tested improperly.

If you are ready to take charge of your future, you can fill out the form on this page for a free DUI case evaluation with one of our attorneys at the Law Offices of Webb, Willis, and Kohn.