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Alpharetta DUI Lawyer

If you were recently arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Alpharetta, you may now be facing serious legal consequences, such as license suspension, expensive legal fees, and even jail time. With such penalties looming above you, it’s only natural to be concerned about your future—how will you get to work if you lose your license? Will your DUI conviction show up on a background check? These are just a few examples things you may be asking yourself in the days after your arrest. Fortunately, with help from a skilled Alpharetta DUI lawyer, you may never have to learn the answers to such questions.

Many drivers accused of DUI mistakenly believe that, since they were arrested for DUI—most likely for failing a breath test or field sobriety exercise—there is no way to fight the charge. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, there are a range of defense strategies that can be used to challenge a DUI arrest.

First and foremost, before you can be convicted of DUI, the state must meet the probable cause requirement. In layman’s terms, this means that the officer who arrested you must not only prove he or she not only had a reason to suspect you were intoxicated, but also a reason for pulling you over in the first place—such as speeding, running a red light, or other traffic offense. If there is no evidence to support the officer’s actions, the charges against you will most likely be dropped.  

Even if the officer proves he or she had probable cause for your arrest, your DUI charge can still be challenged. Breath test results, for example, can be questioned if the officer was not appropriately trained to administer such tests, or if the testing device was not properly maintained. Certain medical conditions, as well as prescription and over-the-counter drugs can also lead to inaccurate breath test results.

A partner at the renowned Head, Thomas, Webb & Willis law firm, attorney Gregory A. Willis has more than a decade of trial experience and is nationally recognized for his expertise in DUI defense. After handling hundreds of cases like yours, Mr. Willis is well-versed in the many defense tactics that can be used to fight your DUI arrest.

To determine the best strategy for your case, contact Mr. Willis—there’s never any obligation or fee for your initial consultation. What have you got to lose? Call today to put one of Georgia’s top DUI lawyers to work for you.