Paulding County Georgia DUI defense

Representing those in Bartow, Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, Paulding, and Douglas Counties.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI in Paulding County Georgia, contact our office at Frye Law Group today to begin your defense.
As a former prosecutor and lifelong advocate for justice, Kim Frye knows that the State does not always fight fair. Finding an aggressive and experienced DUI lawyer can be one of the biggest challenges after a person has been accused of driving under the influence.

That’s why she has dedicated her practice to defending her clients and their rights to the fullest degree.

Paulding County Georgia DUI defense

If you’re pulled over in Paulding County Georgia for a DUI and an officer asks you to take a breathalyzer test, there’s not much use in saying no. Georgia is an implied consent state, which means that by driving on Georgia’s roads, you consent to a blood alcohol test.

A DUI in Paulding County Georgia is a serious criminal offense and has significant consequences for those convicted. It could affect how much you pay for car insurance, and that conviction will stay on your criminal record forever.

It’s also important to note that this includes 1st time offenders – Georgia does not have an exception for DUI first offenders. That means that, if convicted, even your first-time DUI can’t be expunged (cleared from your record).

The blood alcohol levels that can lead to a DUI are like those in most states in the US:

• If you are over the age of 21, driving a passenger vehicle: 0.08 or higher
• If you are driving a commercial vehicle: 0.04 or higher
• If you are under 21: 0.02 or higher

The 30-day warning for DUI arrest in Paulding County Georgia

Anyone arrested in Paulding County Georgia for a DUI has to appear in two separate courts. First, you’ll appear in criminal court (the State of Georgia v. you). But after that, you’ll also have to appear in a civil court to determine whether your driver’s license will be suspended – also known as an administrative license suspension hearing.

When you are arrested in Paulding County Georgia, the police officer will fill out a form called DDS (Georgia Department of Driver’s Services) Form 1205. When DDS views your form, they’ll send you what’s commonly known as the 30-Day Letter. That’s because you only have 30 days to request a hearing after you receive the letter. If you don’t request a hearing, your license will automatically be suspended.

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