Marietta Implied Consent Law

If you live or work in the Marietta area, you most likely rely on a vehicle for transportation. Unfortunately, if you were recently arrested for violating the Marietta implied consent law, you may soon be making alternate transportation plans, as the penalties for the offense often include a lengthy license suspension.

Never heard of implied consent? You’re not alone. Unbeknownst to most, this law requires drivers to submit to chemical testing if a police officer should suspect you of driving under the influence (DUI).

Chemical tests are designed to calculate the amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream—a figure commonly known as blood alcohol content, or BAC—by analyzing his or her breath, blood, or urine. Under Georgia law, anyone with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is legally considered drunk. Therefore, if a chemical test reveals your BAC is above the legal limit, you can expect to be arrested for DUI. What’s more, if you refuse to perform the test, you can also be charged with violating Georgia’s implied consent law.

Fortunately, there are a number of defense strategies that can be used to challenge a DUI or implied consent violation. If, for example, the officer who arrested you did not inform you of your rights or failed to warn you about the consequences of refusing to submit to chemical testing, your case may be dismissed by the court.

To determine the best course of action for your case, it is important to obtain legal representation immediately after your arrest. In most cases, your driver’s license may be suspended automatically as a result of the charges against you. Furthermore, you have only a few days to appeal this suspension—which means your driving privileges could be at risk long before your case is brought before a court.

As an exclusive DUI defense firm, the Law Offices of Webb and Willis knows the ins and outs of Marietta implied consent law, and attorneys Gregory A. Willis and Lee Webb have what it takes to fight the charges against you. Check out our Kudzu and AVVO ratings online to see what former clients have to say and let the reviews speak for themselves.

Put one of Georgia’s most successful DUI defense firms to work for you. Contact the Law Offices of Webb and Willis today to start planning your defense. With a variety of flexible payment options available, you can finally get highly skilled legal counsel at a price that fits your budget.  Just call, email, text, or message us on Facebook to obtain free legal advice for your DUI case—we’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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