Greenville GA DUI Lawyer

GREENVILLE GA DUI LAWYER - GREENVILLE GA DUI ATTORNEY

If you have been charged with DUI in Greenville, GA, or anywhere else in Meriwether County, you need an experienced DUI lawyer to assist with your case. Our Greenville DUI Attorneys understand the subtle nuances in the criminal justice system that can be the difference between success and failure. We offer representation for DUI, drug possession cases, and other related crimes.  Contact us now for a free case evaluation.

30-Day Warning

A skilled Greenville GA DUI Attorney can help you avoid the license suspension associated with a DUI.  If you do nothing, your license will automatically be suspended for up to 12 months.  If you refused to take the blood, breath or urine test the officer in your case directed you to choose, your license suspension will be 12 months with no hope of a restricted license allowing you to drive to and from work or school. Your Greenville GA DUI lawyer will request an Administrative License Suspension hearing (ALS Hearing) or assist you in installing the ignition interlock device, increasing the chances that you will not suffer a license suspension at all!

How to Choose a Greenville GA DUI Lawyer

DUI cases are complex matters that require specialized knowledge of the most current DUI laws. When deciding who to hire for your case, it is a good idea to bring a list of questions you want to ask. Your future is on the line, and you need to make sure your attorney cares as much about your case as you do and has the skill necessary to achieve a favorable outcome in your case.

Some questions we recommend include the following:

  1. Do you specialize in DUI law, or are you a general practitioner?
  2. How many years have you practiced DUI law?
  3. How many DUI cases have you defended?
  4. How often do you take your DUI cases to trial?
  5. How do you think you can help me?
  6. Who will be handling my case?
  7. How often do you appear at the courthouse where my case will be heard?
  8. Have you worked with the prosecutor in my case before?
  9. What can I expect at the different stages of the process, including arraignment, filing of motions, disposition, and trial?
  10. How quickly can I expect a response when I call with questions?
  11. Will I receive regular status updates?
  12. Do you bill by the hour or with a flat fee?
  13. What is included in your price? Is there anything not included?
  14. What other legal expenses will I have to pay?
  15. Do you have someone where I can read reviews from former clients?

After meeting with attorneys and asking these questions, it is time to decide who you trust with your case. We suggest that you choose the Greenville GA Attorney that you feel will fight hard for you!

Types of DUI Charges in Georgia

After exclusively practicing DUI for over 25 years, we know that there are many different ways a person can be charged with a DUI. Most people only think a DUI occurs when a driver consumes alcohol and their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the state limit of .08. While this is one way to be charged with DUI in Greenville GA, it is not the only way. Some additional ways a person could be charged include:

1. DUI Less Safe Alcohol

A driver can be guilty of a DUI less safe when they drive a vehicle under the influence of alcohol to the extent that the consumption makes it less safe for them to operate a motor vehicle. Furthermore, a person can be charged with DUI less safe if their BAC is less than .08.

2. DUI Per Se Alcohol

A person commits DUI per se when they operate a vehicle with a BAC over .08 or more, within three hours of driving. It is also DUI per se when someone under 21 years of age operates a vehicle with a BAC of .02 or more. For a commercial driver, the BAC is .04.

3. DUI Less Safe Drugs

DUI less safe for drugs means that a driver was under the influence of a drug to the extent that it was less safe for them to drive. Drugs include both prescription drugs and illegal drugs. A person convicted of DUI drugs will be unable to get a permit to drive and will suffer a hard suspension of their license.

4. DUI for Glue, Aerosols, or Toxic Vapors

A person can be charged with DUI while under the influence of glue, aerosols, or toxic vapors. This type is not as common but still comes with severe consequences. Similarly to DUI drugs, a conviction will include a hard suspension of their driver's license.

5. DUI for Marijuana or a Controlled Substance

Even though there is a statute for DUI drugs, Georgia has a separate law when the drug is marijuana or another controlled substance. The prosecution has the burden of proving that the marijuana or controlled substance caused you to be an unsafe driver.

6. DUI for a Combination of Two or More Drugs

A driver can be charged with DUI when they are under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol. The drug could be marijuana, a controlled substance, glue, toxic vapors, aerosols, or a prescription drug. Even if the driver's BAC is under .08, evidence of drugs in their system will be sufficient for a DUI charge.

Greenville GA Municipal Court

If you have been charged with DUI in Greenville, GA, your case will proceed to Greenville Municipal Court. Judge Robert Morton presides over the Court and Shantress Thrash is the Municipal Court Clerk. Court is held at 202 N. Depot Street, Greenville, GA 30222. For more information, call (706) 672-1216. 

Map to Greenville GA Municipal Court 

Contact Us Today

Contact Lawson and Berry today if you have been arrested for a DUI or a related offense in Greenville GA. Our seasoned DUI lawyers in Greenville GA are waiting to take your call and explain the options for your case. Call today and speak with an attorney who truly cares about your future! We will make sure your rights, future, and freedom are protected!

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Recent Case Results

  • This case was in Helen Municipal Court.  The client was charged with a DUI and four counts of DUI Child Endangerment.  In Georgia, for every child under the age of 14 in a vehicle it is considered a separate DUI offense.  The client would have been declared an habitual violator from one arrest an... Read On

  • Client was charged with a suspended license because he did not reinstate his privilege to drive after the expiration of his restricted license.  Per my advice, the client properly reinstated his license the day after he was charged.  Case Dismissed in Cobb County State Court.  Read On

  • Client was a resident of New York who was arrested while he was visiting Georgia for pleasure. He was charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Speeding 37 MPH over the speed limit. We were able to get the client an unbelievable outcome in Hampton, Georgia. His DUI dismissed, his speeding ticket wa... Read On

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  • DUI WITH HIGH BAC (.112) LOWERED TO RECKLESS DRIVING!

    Richard was not the first lawyer I spoke with after my DUI charge, but he was the last when searching for representation. This was my very first time encountering any sort of legal dispute so I had no idea what I was doing and I was very scared. Richard was very friendly, down to earth and consol... Read On

  • Miracle Worker!

    Not only did Richard Lawson and his very capable associate get my DUI reduced to reckless driving with parole, but he did something that I didn't think was possible. I was stopped for a moving violation recently. The police arrested me because they showed my driver's license had been suspended. H... Read On

  • Ideal attorney for anyone

    Mr. Lawson is outstanding. He was professional, attentive to any requests, and got the outcome I wanted but thought was unachievable. I had been arrested for a DUI. The case was very difficult, intricate, and was seemingly without hope, but Mr. Lawson was able to get the charges drastically reduc... Read On

Choosing the Best DUI Lawyer

When you are arrested for DUI in Georgia, finding the right Lawyer is Job #1. At the Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson we will investigate your case and find the best possible legal defense to your DUI in Georgia. You are in good hands with Richard Lawson and his associates. We will work tirelessly to help you while compassionately holding your hand throughout the entire DUI Defense Process.

Georgia DUI Defense Attorneys

At the Law Office of Richard S. Lawson, we have offices conveniently located throughout metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia. If we do not have a convenient office, we will come to you. We practice throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. If your case is in an area we do not serve, we will find you an attorney in your area free of charge. Our office is part of a State-wide network of Georgia DUI Lawyers. Contact us 24/7 for immediate legal help. Our attorneys are standing by. Your DUI Case will not defend itself. Your Best Georgia DUI Defense Begins Here!

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