Unexpected Atlanta DUI Defenses

Unexpected Atlanta DUI Defenses

As is well-known, Georgia’s DUI laws dictate that drivers cannot operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. To successfully arrest for DUI in Georgia, police officers must establish probable cause that you were operating your vehicle while impaired; such probable cause could come from observations made at the time of arrest as well as interactions between yourself and an officer at this point in time.

At times, this includes taking a breath test; however, not always. Your Atlanta DUI attorney may be able to demonstrate that a medical condition altered the accuracy of breath or blood test results – a complex argument but potentially beneficial in certain instances.

As part of a DUI defense strategy, one common strategy is claiming that your test results were inaccurate due to improper administration. Police officers must follow specific procedures when administering chemical tests. If they violate those protocols and give inaccurate test results, you may have grounds to contest those results and get them suppressed.

Breathalyzers provide an easy and accurate method for measuring your blood alcohol content (BAC) at traffic stops. Unfortunately, however, breathalyzers can sometimes be inaccurate; numerous high-profile cases have demonstrated their limitations. It is thus important that individuals be mindful of any risks associated with breathalyzers as well as what legal protections exist should they be charged with DUI based on test results from breath tests administered during traffic stops.

Your right is to refuse a breathalyzer test, but doing so could result in your driver’s license being suspended for one year. Therefore, it is advisable that you consult with an Atlanta DUI attorney regarding your rights and strategies for challenging breathalyzer results in your specific case.

Unconventionally, Georgia has enacted the DUI Less Safe Law which states that any individual whose BAC exceeds 0.08% can be prosecuted for DUI if their state can prove they were impaired enough to render driving less safe. This may come as an unexpected blow; but one should know they could still face arrest for driving under the influence even if their blood alcohol concentration falls under legal limits.

Some individuals are accused of DUI-drugs due to taking prescription sleep aids such as Ambien. Although excessive doses can be hazardous and impair driving ability while in a “dream state”, you could argue that your medication was taken exactly as directed by your physician and did not exceed its dosage limit.

Other effective defenses against Georgia DUI charges may include challenging field sobriety tests or asserting that police did not have probable cause to stop your vehicle. If you have been charged with DUI in Atlanta, consult an experienced Atlanta DUI attorney immediately so they can build the strongest case to defend both your freedom and record.