DUI Law Savannah GA

If you are a first-time offender, you may end up with a fine, possible jail time or community service with a suspension of your license under the DUI Law. You may be asked to attend, compulsorily an alcohol education program to avoid further such occurrences. In the event that you are a repeat offender, hefty fines and jail time is ensured. Your participation in the alcohol abuse program will also be longer and mandatory; moreover your license will be suspended or revoked and vehicle impounded.

If you stopped by a police officer and he asks if you've been drinking, here’s what you should do. First of all, remember, you are not required to answer potentially incriminating questions. A polite "I would like to speak with an attorney before I answer any questions" is normally a very good reply. On the other hand, saying that you had one or two beers is not incriminating: it is not sufficient to cause intoxication - and it may explain the odor of alcohol on the breath. So based on your circumstances either of those answers will suffice.

As a general rule, however, there is no right to an attorney until you have submitted to (or refused) blood, breath or urine testing. In some states, there is a right to consult with counsel upon being arrested or before deciding whether to submit to chemical testing. Of course, this does not mean that you cannot ask for one. Bottom line is that you can ask but you may not be allowed that right until after you are arrested. At the very least you can ask the officer to include your request in his police report.

Our Savannah GA (Georgia) DUI and Criminal Defense lawyers help clients charged with DUI in Savannah GA (Georgia), Richmond Hill, Coastal Empire, Hinesville, Port Wentworth, Pooler, Garden City, Tybee Island, Bloomingdale, Isle of Hope, Pembroke, Darien, Augusta, Brunswick, Statesboro, Rincon, Springfield, Lyons Vidalia, Claxton, Metter, Swainsboro, Baxley, Jesup, McCrae, Valdosta, Waynesboro, Wrightsville, Chatham County, Bryan County, Glynn County, McIntosh County, Liberty County, Long County, Evans County, Bulloch County, Effingham County and Toombs County, and in Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.

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