DUI Defense Attorney in Macon, Georgia

DUI Charges in Georgia — What You’re Facing

A DUI arrest in Macon is serious. Georgia DUI law is among the strictest in the nation. Even a first-offense DUI conviction carries mandatory jail time, heavy fines, license suspension, and a permanent criminal record that follows you for life. If you are convicted of a second or third DUI, the consequences become dramatically more severe.

GA Defense Criminal Lawyers handles DUI cases exclusively in the criminal defense context — from your initial arrest through bond hearings, ALS hearings at the Georgia Department of Driver Services, pretrial motions, plea negotiations, and trial.

The 30-Day ALS Deadline — Act Immediately

When you are arrested for DUI in Georgia, the officer confiscates your driver’s license and issues a 30-day temporary driving permit. You have 30 days from the date of your arrest to request an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing with the Georgia Department of Driver Services.

If you miss this deadline, your license is automatically suspended. This is one of the most critical and time-sensitive steps in any Georgia DUI case. Call GA Defense Criminal Lawyers immediately after your arrest — we handle the ALS hearing request and protect your driving privileges.

How We Defend DUI Cases in Bibb County

Every DUI case has potential weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence. Our defense approach begins with a thorough review of every piece of evidence in your case:

• Was the traffic stop legally justified? Unlawful stops lead to suppression of all evidence.
• Were field sobriety tests administered correctly? Officers must follow standardized protocols precisely.
• Was the breathalyzer properly calibrated and maintained? Intoxilyzer 9000 records are subpoenaable in Georgia.
• Was blood drawn by a qualified technician following proper chain of custody?
• Did the officer read your implied consent notice correctly and at the right time?
• Are there medical or physical conditions that explain field sobriety test performance?
• Were there witnesses or dashcam footage that contradicts the officer’s account?

DUI Cases We Handle in Macon

• First offense DUI in Bibb County State Court
• Repeat DUI — second, third, and fourth offense
• DUI per se (BAC at or above 0.08%)
• DUI less safe (impaired driving below legal limit)
• DUI with serious injury or death
• Underage DUI (under 21, BAC at or above 0.02%)
• Commercial driver DUI (CDL — BAC at or above 0.04%)
• Drug DUI (marijuana, prescription, controlled substances)
• DUI roadblock and checkpoint cases
• DUI license suspension hearings

What to Do After a DUI Arrest in Macon

The hours immediately after a DUI arrest are critical. Here is what you should and should not do:

• Do: Exercise your right to remain silent. You are not required to answer questions beyond identifying yourself.
• Do: Call an attorney immediately — before speaking to anyone else.
• Do: Note the time of your arrest and keep your temporary driving permit safe.
• Do not: Post anything about your arrest on social media.
• Do not: Discuss your case with friends, family, or other inmates.
• Do not: Miss your 30-day ALS deadline — call us today.

Serving DUI Clients Across Bibb County and Middle Georgia

GA Defense Criminal Lawyers handles DUI cases throughout Bibb County Superior Court and State Court, as well as municipal courts across middle Georgia. Our office at 737 Walnut Street is steps from the Bibb County Courthouse — one of the most convenient criminal defense locations in Macon.

We also serve DUI clients in Houston County (Warner Robins), Monroe County (Forsyth), Jones County (Gray), Twiggs County, and throughout the I-75 and I-16 corridor.