Fulton County DUI Lawyer
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As a Georgia driver’s license holder, you know that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher. This is known as driving under the influence and it is a serious crime with severe penalties. That’s why if you have been charged with DUI in Fulton County, you need to contact an experienced DUI attorney. The attorneys of HTW&W are ready to discuss your case with you.
Even if you failed a breath test or field sobriety tests, there are many defenses that may be applied to your case. Both the breath test and field sobriety tests are administered by Fulton County police officers and they can make mistakes.
Let’s say for instance that the breathalyzer indicated your blood alcohol content was .08%. If the machine was not calibrated properly or maintained, this could have affected your breath test results. Also, if the police officer did not administer the test correctly, your reading may have appeared to have been higher. This can often happen when a person is asked to blow into the tube for too long.
In addition, sometimes forces that are beyond your control can cause a false breath test reading. Acid reflux disease and dental problems are known to cause higher breath test scores. Gum and mouthwash, which contains alcohol, can also lead to an inflated breath test result.
If you did not submit to a breath, blood or urine test, it’s important to understand that you have violated Georgia’s implied consent law. Every licensed driver agrees to this law when they receive their driver’s license. This law simply states that you must submit to a chemical test during a DUI investigation. This is so the prosecution can gather evidence against you. For refusing a chemical test, you’ll face an automatic license suspension 30 days after you were arrested. The only way to avoid this is to have your Fulton County DUI attorney request a hearing within 10 days of your arrest.
The attorneys of HTW&W can help you set up this hearing and represent you just as they would in criminal court.
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