Defending Against DUI Charges

A DUI charge can be very scary - especially if you do not have qualified legal representation by your side. Will you lose your license? Will you go to jail? Will you have to pay fines or perform community service? There is a great deal of uncertainty when you first are charged. This uncertainty can be lessened if you contact an experience Mountain Park DUI lawyer at the Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson. Contacting our firm is a critical step to building the best defense possible.

If you decide to not contact qualified legal representation, you face a much higher chance of conviction. A conviction has severe consequences and may lead to serious jail time, fines, community service, and the suspension of your driver's license. If your case involves drug possession, injury or death you case needs the specialized attention that our firm offers. In serious DUI offenses like these, you may be considered the responsible party and be forced to pay restitution or serve a long period of time in jail. Immediate legal representation is needed to help reduce the penalties that you may suffer.

Experienced DUI Attorney in Mountain Park, GA

At our firm, we have over 20 years of experience defending DUI cases exclusively. This concentration on DUI cases allows us to dedicate a great deal of time on staying updated on new scientific and legal developments that may impact your case. We also have access to powerful resources that will help build your defense, such as expert witnesses and independent investigators. We can fight even the most serious charge on your behalf and are devoted to protecting your rights. The expert lawyers at our firm is familiar with and can help with a variety of issues, including:

• 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?

Once you are arrested for a DUI offense, it is vital that you act quickly and contact our firm as soon as possible following your arrest. Fast action on your part will allow us to effectively defend your case from day one. If we are contacted early enough, we can file motions that limit what evidence that can be include in your case and potentially prevent your license from being suspended.

When you are arrested you are read your rights, it is critical that from this point on you do not say anything else until you have spoken with your lawyer. Initially, when you are pulled over you are required to provide your name address, driver's license, and other pertinent information. Once you have been arrested and read your rights you do not have to answer any other questions. At this point you want to contact legal representation and establish what your next steps should be. Often information provided after the arrest is used to incriminate you and can complicate your case unnecessarily. The arresting officer will use information provided after your arrest against you when it is time for your trial.

The legal team at the Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson is ready to assist you from the moment that you contact us. We will work to defend your case and utilize available resources to build the best DUI defense possible for you. Our legal team will guide you through the process and help you understand what your options are. Your best defense begins with our firm. Don't face charges on your own, contact our legal team today to protect your rights.

Have you been arrested for DUI in Mountain Park? Then you need to contact a Mountain Park DUI Lawyer. Call our firm today - your best defense begins here.