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Rincon, Georgia DUI Laws
The criminal justice system is surprisingly harsh on individuals convicted of driving while intoxicated. The basic sentence is considered a misdemeanor but offenders can be convicted of felony DUI. First time DUI is considered a misdemeanor and is punishable by a $300-$1000 fine, jail time of ten days to 12 months, 40 hours of community service, completion of an alcohol dependence program, probation, and one year of license suspension. This can seem daunting to individuals who have never been involved in the criminal justice system. In comparison, the penalty for a misdemeanor theft crime is a fine no more than $1000 and a jail sentence of 12 months or less. According to state law, those that receive a sentence of six months or less may be allowed to serve the sentence during weekend confinement or during the offender’s nonworking hours. DUI penalties are much harsher on offenders than other misdemeanor crimes.
A felony DUI charge is given when the individual has acquired more than three driving while intoxicated charges within a ten year period. Driving under the influence can also be considered a felony when there are injuries or even a death involved. Penalties for a felony DUI range depending on the circumstances of the case but can result in a $1000-$5000 fine, 12 months to five years in prison, a minimum of 60 days of community service and completion of an alcohol or drug treatment program. When charged with DUI, there are several common defense strategies that can be taken. The two most common strategies are: 1) that the officer lacked probable cause for the arrest and 2) that there was an error in the field sobriety testing or the blood and breath testing. There are many other ways to defend against a conviction of driving while intoxicated including officer failure to read you your Miranda rights. All these strategies and more can be worked out with a defense attorney.
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"Thanks to Cris's hard work and dedication, along with his team's support, the charges against me were ultimately dropped. They fought tirelessly on my behalf, and I am so grateful for everything they did for me."Ethan A. -
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"Cris's expertise in criminal defense law was evident in the way they skillfully navigated the legal system, providing strategic guidance and support every step of the way. Thanks to their exceptional work, I was able to avoid the fine and the points being "Byron A. -
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"Being out of state they always kept me informed on everything that was going on with my case and were very quick to respond back if I had any questions or concerns."Kendall T. -
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"They provided expertise and experience to review all evidence and lack thereof which helped me make a sound decision to not accept a plea and take my case to trial. Case dismissed before it even started!"Randy E. -
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"To make a long story short she got a pretty bad DUI completely dropped so all I can say life saver didn’t even lose my job because of my incident. I give this law firm 10 stars even though they only let me give 5."Bryan M.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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Dismissed 16 Counts Including Forgery Charges
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Dismissed DUI
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Reduced to Reckless Driving DUI
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Charges Reduced DUI Refusal
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Dismissed Illegal Gun Possession
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Not Guilty Party to a Crime/ Armed Robbery
Assistance for DUI Charges
Driving on Highway 21 can be treacherous, especially if an individual has had one too many drinks after a dinner with friends. Schneider Lerch, LLC offers representation to those who need it most. A DUI conviction can greatly impact an individual’s life. The repercussions are not only limited to the completion of mandated programs or serving jail time but can follow an individual for the rest of their life. The state considers driving while intoxicated a criminal offense and a conviction will remain on permanent criminal records.
If you have additional questions, or would like to schedule a consultation with an attorney, please do not hesitate to contact the firm.
Resource Links
Rincon Map
City of Rincon, GA
DUI Information Center
Criminal Defense Info Center
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Misdemeanor & Felony ChargesNo matter high how the stakes may be, there is nothing that our DUI defense attorneys cannot handle.
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Former ProsecutorWorking as a prosecutor gave Attorney Schneider valuable insight into how to develop and prosecute cases.
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Trial AttorneysOur seasoned attorneys have handled thousands of trials. Their knowledge and experience have proven to be successful in the courtroom.
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Over 40 Years of Combined ExperienceThanks to their many years of experience as a criminal lawyers, our attorneys know the main concerns many people have when they find themselves in this situation.
At Schneider Lerch, LLC, you have an entire legal team on your side when dealing with serious criminal matters. We are ready to help you obtain the best possible outcome in your case.
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