Alpharetta DUI Attorney 

Protecting Your Rights After a DUI Arrest in Fulton County, Forsyth County, and Beyond

Drunk driving is a serious crime that leaves the accused subject to serious consequences if convicted. Our Alpharetta DUI attorney at Miles Hansford Law Firm, knows that people who have never even had so much as a brush with the law in Georgia can find themselves facing DUI (driving under the influence) criminal charges.

It is not advisable to face DUI accusations or criminal charges alone. That’s why our criminal defense attorney, Brian Hansford, will work closely with you to analyze your situation and challenge your DUI case in Alpharetta, Georgia, to give you the best chance at a positive result.

Why Should You Act Within 30 Days?

You only have thirty days from the date of your DUI arrest in Alpharetta GA, or anywhere in Forsyth County, to keep your Georgia license from being suspended. For an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing request or an ignition interlock device request, you or your DUI attorney serving Alpharetta, Georgia, will need to pay $150. If you do not request this hearing or device, you can expect your Georgia driver's license to be automatically suspended.

Your Georgia driver's license will be suspended for one full year if you refuse the state's breath, blood, or urine chemical test, no exceptions, no limited permit, and no early reinstatement. Get in touch with one of our GA DUI Lawyers in Alpharetta right away. DUI charges in Georgia, are serious, and you have a great deal at stake.

To discuss your options following a DUI arrest, call our law firm serving Alpharetta at (770) 574-6688 or use our 24/7 criminal defense line at (678) 831-5855. 

DUI Penalties in Georgia

In Georgia, punishment for DUI convictions, even if it’s your first, can be severe. You could face fines, jail time, loss of your driving privileges and even a permanent criminal record. That’s why it’s important to consult with a GA DUI lawyer, such as Brian Hansford, who knows DUI laws and how to use them to a client’s advantage.

The penalties are both civil and criminal in a DUI case in Fulton County, Georgia. The consequences from a DUI that affect your driver’s license (either a suspension or revocation) are handled as civil matters, while the monetary fines and potential jail time are part of a criminal case against you. Since Mr. Hansford is highly experienced in DUI cases in Fulton County, Georgia, our GA DUI attorney can provide you with comprehensive advice and guidance in both aspects of your DUI case.

Want to know more about DUI issues In Alpharetta, Georgia? Please see our frequently asked questions or get in touch with our law firm in Alpharetta, GA.