Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, illegal and even some prescription drugs is a crime in every state of this country. This offense is typically called DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) when a motor vehicle is involved. BUI is a similar offense when boating under the influence is the case.
It is illegal to drive while “impaired” by drugs or alcohol. The term being “impaired” means that the amounts of alcohol or drugs in your system prevent you from thinking or acting clearly, and from driving safely while out on the road.
What constitutes DUI/DWI
If you have a blood alcohol content of .08% of higher and operating a motor vehicle, you are considered DUI or DWI, and this is a drunken driving offense. If you are under the legal drinking age of 21, you will be considered to be DUI or DWI with blood alcohol content greater than .01% or .02% dependent on the area that you are in.
Methods of determining DUI/DWI
The authorities have three different methods to determine whether or not a driver is operating a motor vehicle under the influence. These are 1) Observing erratic driving, 2) Field Sobriety Tests, and 3) Chemical Blood Alcohol Level Tests
Why hire an Alpharetta DUI/DWI Lawyer?
It is exceedingly difficult to fight a drunken driving charge in Georgia. Use of a DUI/DWI lawyer may help to minimize or avoid the severe penalties and far reaching consequences of a DUI/DWI charge. You may need to strike a plea deal with the prosecutor if the evidence is overwhelming. Your DUI/DWI lawyer, such as J Thomas Salata, will know the current laws, have the specific resources and information needed, and be skilled at challenging medical experts and scientific data during their defense of you.
Drunken driving sentencing
A person convicted of drunk driving may face any of the following: a fine; time in jail; suspension, restriction, or revocation of the defendant’s driver’s license; probation; and completion of a course in drunk driving or alcoholism. In addition the court may place other penalties or requirements that must be fulfilled, such as use of the ignition-interlock device.
Contact an Alpharetta Criminal Defense Attorney
Consult with Alpharetta DUI defense attorney, J Thomas Salata, immediately upon being charged with DUI/DWI for expert representation on your drunken driving charge.
