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Serving clients throughout Gwinnett County, Forsyth County, Hall County, Barrow County, Jackson County, and Dawson County.

Your DUI Arrest Won’t Wait. Neither Should Your Attorney

Some things can’t wait. If you have been pulled over at 2:00 a.m. while driving home from a party and arrested on charges of DUI, you need legal advice right now. Waiting until the next day to reach an attorney may prove to be a serious mistake.

When it comes to getting bailed out of jail on a DUI charge, you need legal counsel immediately to keep you from unwittingly saying something self-incriminating, to answer your questions about processing, and to reassure you about possible pathways to avoiding serious penalties.

The Law Office of Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP, located in Suwanee, Georgia, prides itself on being ready to receive your call at any hour of the day or night in order to answer all of your questions and concerns. Not only will we be able to instruct you and calm your fears, but we will also be able to get a head start on preparing your defense.

DUI Penalties in Georgia

The DUI laws in Georgia are harsh, whether you are impaired by alcohol, drugs, or both. This is why it is so important to contact the experienced, knowledgeable DUI defense attorneys at Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP before you dig yourself into a deeper hole.

Penalties for DUI offenses in Georgia may, depending on the specific details of your case, include heavy fines, incarceration, license suspension or revocation, community service, mandatory drug or alcohol educational programs (for which you must pay), and/or the mandatory use of an ignition interlock device on your car.

Circumstances that Complicate DUI Arrests

One of the reasons it’s so important to be in contact with your defense attorney as quickly as possible after your arrest is so that he/she can find out all the particulars of your case. In some instances, you may be in a more vulnerable position than you are aware of. Your lawyer, once aware of the circumstances, will be able to begin mounting a more focused defense. Actions you may have taken that may complicate your case include:

Much depends on how many DUI offenses you have been arrested for. While a first offense is usually categorized as a misdemeanor, a 4th offense, or a DUI that has resulted in “serious injury by vehicle” or “homicide by vehicle” is considered a felony. Your conduct may also have worsened your case if you were driving with a minor child (under the age of 14 years) in the vehicle. In some cases, the presence of the child may even result in charges of child endangerment in addition to DUI charges.

DUI Defenses in Georgia

Fortunately, in spite of the seriousness with which Georgia law approaches DUI charges, our DUI attorneys are accomplished defenders of your rights, as well as excellent tacticians. They are capable of thoroughly investigating all of the evidence against you, interviewing any witnesses, checking any and all pertinent data, and working out the best strategy to protect you from prosecution. Even when awakened by your call, they are alert enough to ask:

The Importance of Knowing that Help Is Constantly Available

There are many reasons that Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP is highly regarded for DUI defense throughout Georgia. First of all, our attorneys have outstanding reputations and a superior track record of positive outcomes. In addition, word has spread that our skilled attorneys are on call around-the-clock. Their constant availability demonstrates our steadfast support of our clients and our enduring dedication to their needs.

Aggressive DUI Defense

Phil Pilgrim, of Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP, was the Senior Assistant Solicitor-General in a courtroom that prosecuted over 4000 DUI and BUI cases a year. Prosecuting cases for the State of Georgia afforded him the ability to learn the other team’s playbook and try more cases in 4 years than most attorneys in an entire career.

When working for the State, Phil would help train law enforcement officers and court personnel at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in all aspects of DUI Detection and Enforcement. Since becoming involved in the Court System, he has been instrumental in the establishment of two DUI and Drug Treatment Courts in the State. Finally, during his time as a “teacher” and practitioner, he has developed and fostered relationships with renowned experts in the field of DUI Detection and often uses them to assist his clients through investigations and expert testimony.

Hundreds of clients have given him the privilege of utilizing this experience to assist them in confronting their own legal issues involving driving under the influence of alcohol, illicit drugs or prescription drugs. He has used his proven trial record and legal knowledge to help his clients avoid trial while obtaining the most favorable outcome possible but is well-equipped and tenacious when all options have been explored and his client prefers to have their case tried by a jury. Phil has tried cases in a majority of the counties in North Georgia and is ready to give you the representation you not only expect but deserve.

24 Hour DUI Attorney

Call our office today if you have been charged with a DUI. Often, time is of the essence. Officers are required to file paperwork with the Department of Driver’s Services to suspend your license once you are charged. If you fail to file an appeal with the DDS within 30 days of your arrest, the State of Georgia can suspend your privilege to drive even before you have gone to court.

The sooner you reach our office, the sooner we will be able to prepare your defense. From our convenient location in Suwanee, we serve a great many surrounding areas of Georgia, including Gwinnett County, Forsyth County, Hall County, Jackson County, Barrow County, Dawson County, Cumming, Buford, Lawrenceville, Braselton, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Duluth, Norcross, Hoschton, Jefferson, Commerce, Dawsonville, and Gainesville. If you are arrested for DUI, don’t wait. Ask for our help as soon as you can. Whenever you call Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP, it’s the right time.

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Our Service Area

We are located in Suwanee Georgia, but we defend clients throughout Gwinnett County, Forsyth County, Hall County, Barrow County, Jackson County, and Dawson County. Contact our Suwanee law firm as soon as possible to learn how we advocate for your best interests.