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Marietta DUI Attorneys
Have you or someone you know been arrested for
driving under the influence in Marietta
?
This is a confusing time, and you should not try to deal with things on your own.
The first thing you need to do is connect with one of our attorneys at the Law Offices of Webb, Willis, and Kohn who is knowledgeable in
DUI (driving under the influence) laws in Georgia
. We offer the best defense and can help you keep your license.
After you are arrested, you need to get out of jail. The judge sets the price for bail, taking into consideration your criminal history and the seriousness of the offense. Your friends and family can then bail you out, or you can contact a bail agency or bondsman to help you.
Whether your BAC (blood alcohol content) level was over the legal limit, or you declined to take a chemical test, you have ten days to request an administrative hearing to prevent your license from being suspended or revoked. If you fail to request this hearing in the short time span, you automatically lose your license on the 31st day after your arrest. This suspension lasts from one to five years, depending on your driving record.
Next you will attend the arraignment. You have to go before a judge to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. If you plead guilty during this stage, the judge may immediately sentence you. If you plead not guilty, the judge will set a date for your future trial.
The preliminary hearing comes next. It is during this time that the judge decides whether there is sufficient evidence to go to trial or not. The judge makes this decision by listening to arguments by the prosecutor and your defense lawyer. They also look at evidence. If the prosecutor’s evidence is not sufficient, the case may be thrown out. This is another reason why it is so important to have an experienced DUI defense lawyer.
If the case is not dropped by this time, you will go to trial. Our attorneys can protect your rights by offering the best defense for your situation.
Does this all seem daunting? Then make the smart decision and hire one of our Marietta DUI attorneys at the Law Offices of Webb, Willis, and Kohn.
For more details and a free case evaluation, fill out our online contact form today.