A DUI arrest has a way of turning one bad night into months of stress — court dates, license worries, insurance spikes, and a knot in your stomach every time your phone rings. Here’s the good news: a DUI charge is not a DUI conviction.
Georgia DUI cases are far more defensible than most people realize. We know where these cases tend to fall apart for the State — and we know how to use it.
What a DUI Charge Means in Georgia
Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391, it’s illegal to drive in Georgia while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point it’s ‘less safe’ to drive, or with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher (lower for commercial drivers and anyone under 21). A first DUI is a misdemeanor — but one with real teeth: fines, possible jail, license suspension, and a permanent mark on your record.
How We’ll Fight Your DUI
A DUI case is built on a chain of moments — and a single weak link can change everything:
- The stop: Did the officer actually have a legal reason to pull you over? No valid reason can mean the whole case is in question.
- The field sobriety tests: These are notoriously subjective and easy to fail stone-cold sober. We scrutinize every step.
- The breath and blood tests: Machines need proper calibration, and blood draws need a clean chain of custody. We check all of it.
- Your license: You typically have a tight window — often just 30 days — to act to save your license, so the clock starts the day of your arrest. Call us fast.
Why MM for Your DUI
You get two experienced attorneys who actually answer the phone, take your case seriously, and walk you through every option — no scare tactics, no judgment.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Call us at 770-693-4357 for a free, judgment-free consultation — we’ll talk through your situation and your options, no pressure.
Common Questions
Will I lose my license?
Not necessarily — but you have to act quickly. There’s a short deadline after your arrest to protect your driving privileges, which is reason number one to call right away.
Is my case hopeless if I failed the breath test?
No. Breath results can be challenged on everything from machine calibration to how the test was administered. A number is not a conviction.