Clayton County GA DWI Lawyers

The offense of drunk driving in Georgia is referred to as driving under the influence. Parts of the country call the offense driving while intoxicated or DWI. The offenses are similar and are usually charged when a motorist's blood alcohol level measures .08% or higher. In Georgia, however, it is possible to be charged with drunk driving with a BAC below the legal limit if a law enforcement officer feels you are impaired or 'Less Safe'. Because both a DUI and DWI are considered criminal acts that can result in severe penalties and long-term consequences, the charges should be resolved with the help of a qualified criminal defense lawyer.

The Clayton County GA DWI Lawyers at The Sherman Law Group practice criminal law with a focus on drunk driving defense. They realize an arrest for driving while intoxicated in Georgia can be emotionally challenging and potentially confusing so they offer compassionate personal attention in addition to excellent legal services. The Sherman Law Group will help you throughout your case, answering your questions, keeping you informed of your legal options and detailing decisions made in your defense.

Regardless of how difficult things may seem, you still have rights and The Sherman Law Group will use their years of legal experience and their knowledge of Georgia DWI laws to protect them. The Sherman Law Group is dedicated to getting you the best possible result from your case.

The Sherman Law Group will review the specifics of your Georgia DWI for free, and then outline your rights, describe defense options and provide information on the law firm and its fees. There is no further obligation and the initial consultation is free. To schedule a meeting with the Jonesboro DWI Attorneys with The Sherman Law Group, call (678) 215-4106 or fill out the form to the left.

Following an arrest for driving while intoxicated in Clayton County Georgia, two separate and distinct cases will be filed against you. One is a criminal charge that is resolved in the courts and the second is a civil case involving the Department of Driver's Services. The DSS will file for an Administrative Driver's License Suspension seeking to suspend or revoke your license.

You can request a hearing with the DDS and challenge the suspension or revocation, however, you must file for such a hearing within 10 days of your arrest or you will automatically lose your driving privileges. There are virtually no options for appeal

The length of the suspension is influenced by several factors, including any prior DWI convictions and your BAC at the time of your arrest, though you can lose your license for one year or longer.

Because of the nature and complexity of the DSS hearing, having professional legal guidance could increase the chances of keeping your driving privileges. The Clayton County DWI Attorneys at The Sherman Law Group offer a complete drunk driving defense, including help scheduling a DSS hearing and representing you. Time is very short and the impact of the loss of your license is huge, so don't delay in contacting The Sherman Law Group for immediate help.

Under Georgia DWI laws, any law enforcement agency can initiate an arrest for drunk driving. This includes the Georgia State Patrol, county sheriff's departments and local police departments. What is unique is that in certain situations your GA DWI may need to be resolved in municipal court rather than county court.

Courts known to have issued DWI citations in Clayton County that must be resolved on a municipal level include, the City of Auburn DWI Municipal Court, the City of Braselton DWI Municipal Court, the City of Statham DWI Municipal Court and the City of Jonesboro DWI Municipal Court.

The Jonesboro Georgia DWI Lawyers with The Sherman Law Group is permitted to defend clients in all court venues. To confirm the correct court for your DWI, contact The Sherman Law Group now.

An offense of drunk driving in Clayton County GA can result in fines and court costs, jail, community service, probation, loss of auto insurance and suspension of driver's license. Being found guilty of GA DWI would result in a criminal record, which could lead to loss of current job, limited future employment options and an inability to rent a vehicle or open a credit account.

The Jonesboro DWI Lawyers with The Sherman Law Group will work to keep your record clean by challenging evidence, questioning the reason for the initial traffic stop, interviewing witnesses, analyzing the arrest report for errors in policy and procedure, filing motions on your behalf and reviewing equipment maintenance records. The point is to force the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a doubt. If it cannot, there is a chance your charges could be reduced to a lesser offense or your case dismissed.

The Clayton County Georgia DWI Lawyers at The Sherman Law Group care about the outcome of your case and will provide an aggressive and complete criminal defense. The principals of the law firm are both former Assistant County Attorneys, which helps them anticipate the tactics of the prosecution and gives you an edge in the courtroom.

Valerie Sherman graduated from the University of Iowa and received a law degree from the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. Her legal experience includes serving as an Assistant County Attorney in New York and as a New York State Child Support Magistrate Judge. Valerie Sherman is a certified mediator in the State of Georgia and is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Georgia and the State Bar of New York.

Bill Sherman received an undergraduate degree from Skidmore College in New York, a Master's Degree from the Washington University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in St. Louis and a law degree from the Washington University School of Law. He served as an Assistant County Attorney and as an Assistant State Attorney General in New York. Attorney Bill Sherman is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the State Bar of New York.

For a free, confidential review of your GA DWI, contact the Clayton County DWI Attorneys at The Sherman Law Group by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (678) 215-4106. Time is very critical, so for the best result, call now.