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DUI Defense

Cherokee County DUI Help

The first step in building a successful defense against charges of drunk driving is to find a criminal defense lawyer with experience in DUI cases. The law firm of Jeff M. Heller, located in Canton, GA can defend your drunk driving charges in Georgia. He will first assess the facts of the situation, so honesty is important. Questions you can expect to be asked to help with your DUI defense are:

  • Did you submit to a breathalyzer test?
  • What was your blood alcohol content?
  • Is this your first, second or third offense?

An effective defense against charges of drunk driving means that an attorney needs to review all the details with care in order to create an effective strategy. Obviously in any drunk driving case, it must be proven that indeed you were under the influence of alcohol at the time. Therefore, the accuracy of breathalyzer tests will be under scrutiny.

Georgia Police Action at DUI Stops

Additionally, a skilled DUI attorney in Cherokee County will consider the behavior of the police, specific to the DUI charges. Did they have sufficient cause to detain a person and test their blood alcohol content? Did the police inform you of the consequences of charges for drunk driving before getting your consent for a breathalyzer test? Do you have other medical conditions that would have interfered with the results of a breathalyzer defense?

Your Rights if Accused of DUI in Georgia

As a criminal defendant, you have constitutional rights. You also have are innocent until proven guilty. An effective DUI defense in Cherokee County will build these rights into your defense.
Your rights include:

  • Miranda Rights
  • Right Against Unwarranted Search and Seizure
  • Right Against Self-Incrimination
  • Right to Counsel
  • Right to Speedy Jury Trial
  • “Double Jeopardy” Protections
  • Right to Counsel – 1st Appeal
  • No Cruel & Unusual Punishment
  • Prisoners’ Rights (Civil Rights Center)

The Cherokee County DUI law firm of Jeff Heller represents Georgia residents needing a drunk driving defense. Contact Jeff, email us at his Canton law firm.