Decatur 30-Day Letter DUI Lawyer
Decatur 30-Day Letter DUI Attorney
In the state of Georgia, drivers who are charged with a DUI receive a warning that they have to act within 30 days or risk having their driving privileges revoked. If you’ve been charged with a DUI, a Decatur, GA, 30-day letter DUI lawyer from The Fleming Firm can help you get the situation resolved as quickly as possible and reduce the negative impact on your life.
Administrative Hearings
The first step in resolving a DUI in Georgia is normally initiating an administrative license hearing within 30 days. The person charged with a DUI offense must initiate the hearing. If they fail to do so, their driver’s license can be automatically suspended for up to a year, which can be difficult to reverse.
The deadlines and process to keep your driver’s license are very strict, and it is very important to meet the deadlines and make sure all your paperwork is accurate. An experienced DUI lawyer can help you meet all deadlines, ensure all legal procedures are followed, and help you fight other DUI-related penalties, including in the following cases:
- First DUI offense – jail time up to one year, a fine of $300-$1000, 40 hours of community service, and a $210 license reinstatement fee.
- Second offense in five years – mandatory minimum of 48 hours in jail up to a year, a fine of $600-$1,000, 30 days of community service, $210 license reinstatement fee, and mandatory clinical evaluation and substance abuse treatment.
- Third offense in five years – mandatory minimum of 15 days in jail, a fine between $1,000 and $5,000, 30 days of community service, having your license plate seized, and mandatory clinical evaluation and substance abuse treatment program.
DUIs in Decatur, GA
According to the DeKalb County Police Department, 2024 saw a huge jump in DUI arrests, with 229 arrests compared to 76 the year before, an increase of 223%. That same year, the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) reported that DeKalb County also saw:
- 125 license suspensions
- 199 refusals of testing
- 515 first DUI convictions
- 51 second DUI convictions
- 4 third DUI conviction
Georgia’s DUI Court Program
Georgia has a program called the DUI Court Program, which is a collaborative effort to support people with multiple DUI convictions to help them get and stay sober and prevent further violations of DUI laws. In DeKalb County, the treatment facility is on Camp Circle and provides drug screening, individual appointments, and group treatment.
Entering the DUI Court Program is a good choice in many cases, but an experienced DUI lawyer can help you determine if contesting the charges is a better option for you and your particular case.
Experienced Decatur, GA, 30-Day Letter DUI Lawyer
The Fleming Firm has more than 30 years of experience representing people around Decatur and fighting against DUI-related charges. Your trusted attorney can review the details of your case, determine which legal options are right for you, and build a strong legal defense strategy. We can make sure your rights and freedom are protected, whether that means negotiating a plea bargain or fighting for you at trial. Contact our office today to discuss your case.
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