Step 1 — Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent
The moment you are pulled over under suspicion of DUI, you have the right to remain silent. You must provide your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. You do not have to answer questions about where you have been, how much you have had to drink, or where you are going.
Politely decline to answer. Say: “I am choosing to exercise my right to remain silent. I would like to speak with an attorney.” Say this clearly and do not change your answer. Anything you say will be used against you — this is not a figure of speech. It will be in the police report and potentially played for a jury.
Step 2 — Understand the Breathalyzer Decision
Georgia’s implied consent law means that by driving on Georgia roads, you have already consented to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if lawfully arrested for DUI. If you refuse, your license can be suspended for one year on a first refusal — even if you are ultimately not convicted of DUI.
If you take the test and blow over 0.08%, that result creates a presumption of intoxication — but it is not automatically a conviction. Breathalyzer results are frequently challenged based on machine calibration records, officer training, medical conditions, and the timing of the test.
This decision is fact-specific and time-pressured. Call GA Defense Criminal Lawyers immediately if you are in this situation — we can provide guidance before you make the choice.
🚨 Critical — The 30-Day ALS Deadline
You have exactly 30 days from the date of your DUI arrest to request an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing. This is the most time-sensitive step in any Georgia DUI case. If you miss it, your license is automatically suspended. Call (478) 000-0000 today.
Step 3 — The 30-Day ALS Deadline
When you are arrested for DUI in Georgia, the officer takes your driver’s license and issues a Form DS-1205 — a 30-day temporary driving permit. This document is critical. It starts a 30-day clock during which you must request an ALS hearing with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) to keep your license.
GA Defense Criminal Lawyers files the ALS hearing request for all DUI clients immediately upon being retained. This filing preserves your driving privileges while your case is pending and creates an additional avenue to challenge the stop and arrest.
Step 4 — Do Not Discuss Your Case
- Do not discuss what happened with friends or family in detail
- Do not post anything about your arrest on social media
- Do not discuss your case with other inmates if you are in custody
- Do not contact the other party if there was an accident
- Do not speak to the arresting officer’s department or any investigator without counsel
Everything you say can and will be used against you. The time to talk is with your attorney — in confidence.
Step 5 — Call GA Defense Criminal Lawyers Immediately
The single most important thing you can do after a DUI arrest in Macon is call an experienced DUI defense attorney. Early involvement gives us the opportunity to preserve evidence, secure witness information, file the ALS hearing request, and challenge the stop and arrest before the prosecution has built its case.
GA Defense Criminal Lawyers answers calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or a loved one was just arrested for DUI in Macon or Bibb County, call now: (478) 000-0000
What Happens After a DUI Arrest in Bibb County
- Arrest and booking at Bibb County Detention Center
- Bond hearing — typically within 24–48 hours
- 30-day ALS deadline — must act immediately
- Arraignment in Bibb County State Court — typically within 30 days
- Discovery — we obtain all evidence: dashcam, bodycam, breathalyzer records
- Pretrial motions — challenges to the stop, arrest, and test results
- Resolution — dismissal, reduction, plea, or trial
Arrested for DUI in Macon?
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