Ball Ground GA DUI Lawyer

Ball Ground DUI Lawyer – Ball Ground DUI Attorney

The Law Office of Richard Lawson is a law firm exclusively devoted to defending persons arrested and charged with DUI. Richard Lawson is a former DUI Prosecutor and has over 25 years' experience in Georgia DUI law. Please see our reviews on Avvo and contact our office for a free case evaluation.

30 Day Warning!

If you have been arrested for DUI in Ball Ground Georgia or elsewhere in Cherokee County, you only have thirty days to file an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing request or request an ignition interlock device to save your driver's license from suspension. If an ALS hearing is not requested, your Georgia driver's license will automatically be suspended. The cost to file for an ALS hearing is $150. Choose a Ball Ground GA DUI Lawyer with the Law Office of Richard Lawson and they will handle everything for you, including your ALS hearing.

If you refused the State's chemical test of your breath, blood, or urine, you should know that your Georgia driver's license will be suspended for one full year with no chance for a restricted permit or an early reinstatement. To have your case handled correctly right from the start, choose a skilled Ball Ground Georgia DUI Lawyer as soon as possible after your Ball Ground DUI arrest.

Uncertainty After an Arrest for DUI

If you have been arrested and charged with DUI in Ball Ground GA, you already know the anxiety and uncertainty an arrest can bring. You are probably worried about the penalties you could face if you are convicted. You may also feel embarrassed for your family, friends, and work colleagues to know and how those relationships could be affected.

The financial, personal, and professional toll of a DUI conviction can be devastating. Getting your life back on track after an arrest for DUI can take years, with some effects never completely going away.

With so much at stake, it is imperative that you protect your rights and take the necessary legal steps after your arrest. High on the list of measures to take is obtaining information on Georgia DUI laws and court processes that relate to DUI offenses, whether it be alcohol, drugs, or both.

DUI Convictions and Potential Penalties

Georgia law contains provisions detailing the legal process and possible penalties for DUI. There is some variation among particular charges and their punishments; however, make no mistake, the State of Georgia takes DUI convictions very seriously and hand down harsh punishments against offenders.

Some of the consequences that may be brought against persons who are found to be guilty of DUI include:

Fines – The amount varies, but it is not uncommon for fines and fees to be thousands of dollars.
Time in jail – In addition to any time you spent in jail when you were first arrested for DUI, people are commonly jailed after a DUI conviction. Community service and probation are also common.
Loss of driving privilege – The State of Georgia will suspend the driver's license of any driver convicted of a DUI.
Installation of Ignition Interlock Device – To get their license back after a driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, drivers may have to install such a device to prevent their vehicle from starting if they have consumed alcohol.
Substance abuse counseling/treatment – Convicted persons may have to attend classes or programs directed toward preventing abuse of alcohol or other drugs.

The harshness of DUI punishments is widely gauged by whether a person has prior offenses or convictions. For example, an individual who is just above the “legal limit” who is arrested for the very first time is likely to be charged with a misdemeanor crime and avoid any significant time in jail. However, a serious or repeat offender may face felony charges and sentenced to time in prison.

Aggravating circumstances can come into play with the punishments given by the court. For example, a person is charged with separate counts of DUI for each child in the car under the age of 14 while intoxicated. Our Ball Ground DUI Lawyers have handled many cases of multiple DUI charges of child endangerment and can give you expert legal advice.

The Impact of a DUI Case

The possible consequences of a DUI go far beyond what the State of Georgia can impose. Depending on a person's job, it is possible for their employment to be terminated. Those with Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) almost always lose their jobs due to the nature of their profession. People working in professions such as doctors, nurses, airline pilots, or other organizations that value a workforce with high character are also at risk of losing employment. Contact the Law Office of Richard Lawson today to speak with a Ball Ground Georgia DUI Lawyer if you hold a CDL and are in danger of losing your job.

Losing your driving privilege can have a significant impact on your life, making it difficult to meet household obligations. Even when your driver's license is finally reinstated, auto insurance premiums can skyrocket in the aftermath of a DUI conviction.

A DUI conviction stays on your record forever, and unfortunately, it can feel like the personal, financial, and professional consequences of a DUI conviction lasts just as long. Choosing an experienced Ball Ground GA DUI Attorney can help lessen the effects of a DUI conviction, but you won't know until you make that call!

Trust Us With Your Ball Ground DUI Case

For over 25 years, Lawson and Berry has exclusively handled DUI cases. Our DUI lawyers in Ball Ground have successfully argued the reduction of a DUI to reckless driving, negotiated the return of driving privileges, amended DUI charges to lesser charges, and have obtained dismissals of such charges for a number of clients.

Our proven DUI defense strategy is based on a thorough review of:

Police reports
Videos
Breathalyzer maintenance records
Officer arrest history records
Interviews with witnesses
Medical records, including consulting with experts

A DUI conviction will cause substantial damage to a person's ability to obtain a job, can put a significant strain on family relations, and increase financial burdens. The penalties are severe in DUI cases, and it is imperative that you hire a Ball Ground DUI Attorney to assist with your case. Our attorneys have a winning record and have the patience to answer all of your important questions along the way. Your Ball Ground DUI Lawyer will answer every question you have and will walk you through every step of the process. We are here to protect your rights, freedom, and future!

Ball Ground GA Municipal Court

The Municipal Court of Ball Ground GA is responsible for handling city ordinance and traffic violations that occur within the City of Ball Ground. Municipal Court is held at 6:00 PM on the third Monday of each month in the Ball Ground City Hall building at 215 Valley Street, Ball Ground, GA 30107. The Honorable Gary Markwell is the Municipal Court Judge, Whit Frost is the City Solicitor, Karen Jordan is the Chief Court Clerk, and Kim Forman is the Deputy Court Clerk. When you need a DUI Lawyer in Ball Ground, look no further than the Law Office of Richard Lawson.

You will be able to discuss your case with the City Solicitor on your court date beginning at 5:00 PM. Please call (770) 735-2123 for more information.

Map to Ball Ground Municipal Court

Call Us When You Need Expert Legal Advice

A charge of DUI is serious business and should never be taken lightly. Going it alone is never advised, and choosing just any lawyer from the Internet or phone book is not much better. When you have so much at stake, you need real experts with real experience. You need a DUI specialist who knows all there is to know about Georgia DUI law and Georgia's complex legal system, including Ball Ground Municipal Court and Cherokee County courts. Contact the Law Office of Richard Lawson when you need a DUI Attorney in Ball Ground. Your best defense begins with us!

Recent Case Results

This case was in Helen Municipal Court. The client was charged with a DUI and four counts of DUI Child Endangerment. In Georgia, for every child under the age of 14 in a vehicle it is considered a separate DUI offense. The client would have been declared an habitual violator from one arrest an... Read On
Client was charged with a suspended license because he did not reinstate his privilege to drive after the expiration of his restricted license. Per my advice, the client properly reinstated his license the day after he was charged. Case Dismissed in Cobb County State Court. Read On
Client was a resident of New York who was arrested while he was visiting Georgia for pleasure. He was charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Speeding 37 MPH over the speed limit. We were able to get the client an unbelievable outcome in Hampton, Georgia. His DUI dismissed, his speeding ticket wa... Read On

Recommendations

DUI WITH HIGH BAC (.112) LOWERED TO RECKLESS DRIVING!

Richard was not the first lawyer I spoke with after my DUI charge, but he was the last when searching for representation. This was my very first time encountering any sort of legal dispute so I had no idea what I was doing and I was very scared. Richard was very friendly, down to earth and consol... Read On
Miracle Worker!

Not only did Richard Lawson and his very capable associate get my DUI reduced to reckless driving with parole, but he did something that I didn't think was possible. I was stopped for a moving violation recently. The police arrested me because they showed my driver's license had been suspended. H... Read On
Ideal attorney for anyone

Mr. Lawson is outstanding. He was professional, attentive to any requests, and got the outcome I wanted but thought was unachievable. I had been arrested for a DUI. The case was very difficult, intricate, and was seemingly without hope, but Mr. Lawson was able to get the charges drastically reduc... Read On