Georgia Per Se DUI

Did you know that, even if your driving abilities are not impaired, you can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia? Indeed, under Georgia Per Se DUI laws, simply driving with an illegal amount of alcohol in your system is enough to warrant a drunk driving charge.

So what exactly is an “illegal amount of alcohol?” In the United States, drivers are prohibited from operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher. BAC is measured by determining the amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream—usually via a breathalyzer or breath test, or in some cases, a blood and/or urine sample.

It is important to know, however, that the 0.08% BAC limit applies only to drivers who are legally allowed to purchase alcohol. In other words, if you are under 21, you are subjected to an even lower BAC limitation—in Georgia, 0.02%. Likewise, commercial vehicle operators must also abide by a lower BAC limit of just 0.04%, even when driving a regular-sized automobile.

In many cases, the officer who pulled you over may have asked you to complete a series of field sobriety tests before administering a blood, urine, or breath test. Although these so-called tests consist of seemingly simple exercises, such as balancing on one foot or walking an imaginary straight line, they are highly subjective. Therefore, it is in your best interest to politely decline to perform such tests, as your results could be used to prove that the officer had probable cause to arrest you for DUI.

While field sobriety tests are entirely voluntary, due to Georgia’s Implied Consent Law, you are legally required to submit to chemical testing if an officer decides to test your BAC. As a result, if you refuse, you can expect to be arrested and charged with Per Se DUI—and, in some cases, you may even face harsher penalties than a person who failed the test.

If you were recently charged with Georgia Per Se DUI, it is important to have skilled legal representation on your side. As one of the state’s most successful DUI defense attorneys, Greg Willis brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. After successfully representing thousands of drivers across the state, Mr. Willis knows just what it takes to challenge your arrest and help you reduce or eliminate the charges against you.

To learn how Mr. Willis and his team of legal experts can help you, contact the Law Offices of Greg Willis today for a free consultation on your case. If you decide to let Mr. Willis represent you, you’ll also receive a free administrative license appeal letter and a complimentary copy of The DUI Book, a thorough and easy-to-understand guide of Georgia’s DUI law, written by senior partner William C. Head.

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