DUI Process Georgia

The driving under the influence (DUI) process in Georgia has many steps. From the arrest to the trial, you need an attorney on your side who has the experience and training necessary to handle every stage of the Georgia DUI process. The right attorney may mean the difference between winning and losing your drunk-driving case.

The DUI process begins during your initial traffic stop. In order to pull you over legally, the officer must have probable cause that you were committing a crime while driving. If the officer sees signs of intoxication during the stop, such as slurred speech, smell of alcohol, or bloodshot eyes, he or she may ask you to perform a series of field sobriety tests. If the officer believes that you are under the influence, you will be brought to the police station for the official breathalyzer test, booked, photographed, and fingerprinted.

After your arrest, you will go to arraignment, where you can plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. If you plead guilty or no contest, the DUI process ends at this time. However, if you plead not guilty, a date for your preliminary hearing will be set.

At your preliminary hearing, the judge will decide if the evidence is enough to proceed with the case. If it isn’t, your charges will be thrown out. If it is, your lawyer can begin preparing pre-trial motions to have certain types of evidence suppressed.

The next stage of the DUI process in Georgia is the trial. Both the prosecution and your defense lawyer will present opening arguments, introduce witnesses and evidence, and then present closing statements. A judge or jury will decide your verdict. If you are found guilty, the judge will issue a sentence.

At Head, Thomas, Webb and Willis, our attorneys have experienced paralegals to help with the DUI process. They will provide you with regular updates and communicate with the prosecutors and officers on your behalf. Each of our paralegals has undergone extensive training on the court system as well as how we handle our trials.

As a client, you will receive a FREE copy of The DUI Book, written by William C. Head, a partner in our firm. This book explains the DUI process in Georgia in detail, so understand exactly how your case will proceed.

All of our clients also receive a FREE license appeal letter and a FREE DUI case evaluation. For more details, please call our 24-hour phone number or submit your case online today.

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