Griffin GA DUI Attorney

Timing is critical if you have been arrested and charged with DUI in Griffin GA. It is of the utmost importance that you contact an experienced Griffin Georgia DUI Lawyer as soon as possible. Our office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your call. Our DUI Attorneys in Griffin GA have been exclusively defending DUI cases for more than 25 years. Call now to find out how they will make all the difference in your case.

Reckless Driving and DUI Cases

Reckless driving is a common charge in Griffin and throughout GA. It is considered a serious traffic offense and can result in 4 points being added to your license upon conviction. Examples of reckless driving include driving well over the speed limit, weaving through cars, aggressive driving, and other driving that can lead to accidents.

Under Georgia law O.C.G.A. § 40-6-390,

Any person who drives any vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property commits the offense of reckless driving.

Our Griffin Georgia DUI Lawyers have been defending people charged with DUI for over 25 years. One of the first things we get asked is “whether my case can be dismissed.” Unfortunately, prosecutors rarely dismiss DUI cases. Therefore, the next best thing is a reduction to a charge that carries fewer penalties and less stigma than DUI. In Georgia, that charge is reckless driving.

There are many reasons why a reckless driving conviction is better than a DUI conviction. Some of those reasons include:

1. Social Stigma: A DUI charge on your record can make it difficult to obtain employment, get into college, or receive financial aid. However, a reckless driving conviction is much easier to explain.
2. Driver's License: Most DUI charges come with a license suspension that makes it challenging to have a normal life. Meanwhile, a reckless driving offense does not automatically suspend your license, unless you are under 21 years of age.
3. Car Insurance: Many car insurance companies will cancel your policy if you are convicted of DUI. A reckless driving conviction will not cancel your policy but may cause your premiums to increase.
4. Probation: Even a first DUI conviction normally comes with jail time, and then probation and can last up to one year. However, reckless driving does not come with a mandatory jail term. Suppose the judge does assess probation for reckless driving. In that case, it is generally much shorter than 1 year, and many judges consider allowing probation to terminate once the driver completes the conditions, such as community service and payment of the fine.

Our Griffin DUI Lawyers frequently get DUI charges reduced to reckless driving and while it is a serious traffic offense, it lacks the social stigma that coincides with a DUI charge and reduces the penalties. If you have been charged with DUI, it is critical to discuss your case with an experienced DUI Attorney in Griffin GA to ensure you understand all your options. We urge you not to plead guilty to a DUI without understanding the consequences you will be facing and all the defenses at your disposal. While we cannot guarantee a reduction to reckless driving, our Griffin GA DUI Attorneys will aggressively fight to protect your rights, freedom, and future.

Griffin GA Municipal Court

Griffin Municipal Court has jurisdiction over city ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and other misdemeanors, such as DUI and shoplifting, that occur within Griffin city limits. The Municipal Court is in Griffin City Hall located at 100 South Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30223. The Court phone number is 770-233-4124, ext 270. Chief Judge Griffin E. Howell, III presides over the Court.

Contact Our DUI Attorneys in Griffin Georgia

The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson has extensive experience defending DUI charges throughout Georgia. We only take DUI cases, and that gives us the upper hand over most attorneys. From the moment you reach out to us, you can be confident our Griffin GA DUI Lawyers will put in the time and energy needed to understand your DUI case and build the strongest legal defense.