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DUI Defense Criminal Lawyer in Woodstock Georgia

By: Woodstock defense criminal attorneys Cory Yager, Larry Kohn, and William C. Head will aggressively fight your DUI charges in City of Woodstock Municipal Court, Cherokee County Courts.

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Have you recently been arrested for a DUI in Woodstock, GA.? Would you like to keep your driving privileges and avoid jail time? Criminal Defense Matters is a defense law firm with the best DUI attorneys in Woodstock Georgia. Do not dismiss the thought of retaining a lawyer that specializes in Driving Under the Influence because of the cost. There are many variables that influence the outcome of your case, including your legal counsel. The truth is, you cannot afford to NOT have an attorney fight your charge(s) on your behalf.

A traffic stop is the most common predicament that results in an individual being charged with Driving Under the Influence. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is when a law enforcement officer suspects the driver to be impaired while operating a motor vehicle. DUI alcohol/ DUI drug charges are not to be taken lightly. The state of Georgia does NOT expunge DUI convictions. Once convicted of a DUI, it will be on your criminal record FOREVER. Criminal Defense Matters has the three most knowledgeable and aggressive drunk driving attorneys in Georgia, our criminal lawyers collectively have 140 years of experience. Our goal for each client is to have their charges dismissed or reduced. It is crucial that you retain a DUI criminal attorney in order to win your case, after all, it is your legal right.

Do I Need to Hire an Attorney for a DUI?

Following your arrest, the first court appearance is called your Arraignment. The Arraignment is when your attorney will enter your plea in front of a judge, either guilty or not guilty. Depending on the location of your arrest, Arraignments for misdemeanor DUI charges will either be held in the City of Woodstock Municipal Court, Cherokee County Drug/DUI Court, or Cherokee County State Court. If the charge is classified as a felony, DUI arraignments will be held in the Superior Court. Circumstances that impact the severity of punishment and type of charge(s) you are facing: if this is your 2nd or 3rd DUI charge, the punishment will be significantly worse. Also, if your case involves an accident and the accident resulted in another person(s) being injured, they could press charges against you. If there is a  fatality as a result of the accident, you could face felony charges, first-degree homicide charges. 

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 The State’s case against you will include evidence the arresting police officer inferred during the stop. Commonly used types of evidence are having alcohol on your breath, slurred speech, field sobriety test results or conclusions from the roadside, blood test results, and footage from dash cameras or body cameras. 

The best DUI attorneys in Woodstock GA know how to dismantle the State’s case and challenge the methods the officer used to conclude such evidence at the time of your arrest. Our DUI lawyers in Woodstock Georgia prepare each case for trial, carefully and methodically dissecting the evidence and looking for legal missteps that might have been taken throughout the process. To have the best chance of having your case dismissed or reduced, your DUI arrest demands an experienced DUI attorney. Our criminal attorneys will help navigate you through this complicated court process. A charge is not a conviction.

Is a Cherokee County Criminal Defense Lawyer Worth the Cost?

All criminal cases are time-sensitive and DUI charges are no exception. If the arresting officer took your license, you have thirty days from the date you were arrested to request an administrative hearing or apply for an ignition interlock device. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE BEING SUSPENDED FOR 12 MONTHS. Your attorney can do this on your behalf. Our drunk driving attorneys in Woodstock, GA understand the magnitude of the situation you and your family are facing and even if you do not retain legal counsel from our law office. We strongly recommend you research attorneys in Cherokee County or your area prior to retaining one for your DUI case. Many individuals will search online “DUI attorneys near me” and will retain the first defense attorney that he/she speaks to without legitimately evaluating his/her options. 

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Use all of your resources throughout the process of determining which criminal lawyer is right for you and your future. Visit different law firm’s websites and read the content on their site including practice areas, what the firm specializes in. Also, read client reviews and see if they offer free consultations. Prepare for your consultation by writing a list of questions you might have regarding your GA DUI.  Remember, in Georgia once convicted of a DUI, this charge stays on your record. Possibly affecting your current job or future employment opportunities and threaten or limit your ability to drive amongst other consequences. You can not put a price on your freedom.

Choose a Woodstock Georgia Law Firm With the Highest Level of Professionalism

After you research the attorneys’ experience and client reviews, the best course of action is to speak with many criminal defense lawyers about your drunk driving/drugged driving charges. Our defense lawyers represent clients throughout the state of Georgia, including Alpharetta, Atlanta, Cobb County, Gwinnett County, Marietta, Peachtree Corners, Smyrna, Tucker, and other Metro- Atlanta areas. Our Super Lawyers have over 570 5-star AVVO Lawyer Ratings and Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent Peer Rated Highest Level of Professional Excellence awards. Read about our DUI attorneys Larry Kohn, Cory Yager, and William C. Head. Our attorneys provide FREE consultations and they will work with you to come up with a payment plan suitable for your needs. Our office is open 24/7,  call Criminal Defense Matters now at (404)567-5515 to discuss your DUI charges.

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