DUI Lawyer in Macon, GA

When you are arrested for DUI in Macon or anywhere in Middle Georgia, you are fighting two distinct cases simultaneously. Our DUI defense attorneys aggressively handle both on your behalf:

1. The Administrative License Suspension (ALS)

This is handled by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). If you refused the state breath/blood test, or if you took the test and blew over the legal limit, the arresting officer likely confiscated your physical license and handed you a yellow form (DDS Form 1205). This form acts as a temporary 30-day driving permit. To stop the automatic suspension of your license, your attorney must file a formal appeal within 30 days of your arrest and pay the required state fee, OR you must install an ignition interlock device.

2. The Criminal Case

This case is handled in Municipal, State, or Superior Court. It determines whether you are guilty of the crime of Driving Under the Influence. The penalties for a conviction are severe and mandatory under Georgia law. If you want to learn more about the legal team protecting you in these courts, you can meet our attorneys.

Many people assume that if they "failed" a breathalyzer or performed poorly on field sobriety tests, they are automatically guilty. This is simply not true. At Childress & Justice, we dissect every element of your arrest.

Georgia enforces strict "Zero Tolerance" laws for drivers under the age of 21. If you are under 21 and operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02 grams or higher, you will be charged with DUI.

The consequences for young drivers are incredibly harsh. A conviction for underage DUI carries a mandatory 6-month hard license suspension for a first offense, with no limited driving permit available to get to school or work. Protecting a young driver's record and license requires immediate intervention from experienced juvenile defense attorneys.