Union Point DUI GA Lawyer

When facing DUI charges, the entire process can be complicated and confusing. Factoring in the time it takes to study Georgia law and the weight of the penalties you face, the toll it takes on a person can be devastating. For that reason, we have dedicated our lives to defending those charged with DUI. We understand the consequences you are facing and how they can impact the rest of your life. We are dedicated to protecting you from these repercussions and want to get you back to living your best life! Contact our DUI Attorneys in Union Point GA today for a free consultation.

Can A DUI Conviction Affect My Job?

A DUI conviction has legal consequences, but it can also significantly impact your job or future career. Missing work for court appearances, mandatory alcohol treatment, or serving time can all make the reality of losing your job very likely due to excessive absenteeism and, in some cases, mandatory dismissal due to the DUI itself. 

In addition, if you are a nurse, dentist, doctor, or lawyer, you may have immediate disclosure requirements. For bartenders and servers, a DUI conviction can affect your ability to renew a pouring permit. Even stockbrokers are required to report DUI convictions. Furthermore, if you are trying to become a nurse, doctor, lawyer, or other licensed professional, having a DUI on your record can prevent you from ever getting licensed to practice.

If you face DUI charges in Union Point, it's essential to speak with a lawyer experienced in DUI defense law. Not every attorney understands the complexities of DUI defense law, and contacting an experienced Union Point GA DUI attorney can make all of the difference in your case.  At The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson, all of our lawyers possess the skills, resources, and knowledge required to personally fight your case and defend you against DUI charges.

What Should I Do When Pulled Over By the Police?

The best thing to do when the officer starts asking questions, such as “Have you been drinking this afternoon?”,  is to decline to answer in a respectful tone and invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and that you want to speak to an attorney. It may seem awkward to refuse a police officer, but you have the right not to incriminate yourself, and the officer knows it. In stopping the questioning, you begin your defense because anything said becomes evidence against you.

The Constitution's Fifth Amendment right provides protections for individuals, including that a person cannot “be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.” Police officers know all about the Fifth Amendment and a person's right to remain silent, and they must respect that, or the case can be thrown out of court.

The key to this is to be polite! In addition to declining answering questions about whether you have been drinking, you also have the right to refuse to participate in field sobriety testing. This includes the walk and turn test, the one-leg stand test, and the horizontal nystagmus test.

Union Point GA Municipal Court

If you were arrested for DUI within Union Point city limits, your case will proceed to Union Point Municipal Court. Court is held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Four-Room School Building located at 211 Veazey Street, Union Point, GA 30669. The Honorable David Kopp is the Judge of Union Point Municipal Court. Ms. Yolanda Callaway is the Clerk of Municipal Court and can be reached at 706-486-4102.

Call Now and Speak to Our Union Point DUI Attorneys

If you have questions regarding your DUI case, contact our office now. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your call. We understand that you may feel overwhelmed and that there is no hope for your case, but that is far from reality! There are always defenses our Union Point GA DUI Lawyers can use to defend your case. Call now.