Houston County, Georgia DUI Lawyer

If you are facing charges of driving under the influence in Houston County, you probably have many questions. Will I be sent to jail? What about my job? What should I do next?

Houston County, Georgia DUI Lawyer Ann Parman will not only answer your questions, she will provide useful information and professional legal advice. Attorney Ann Parman is an experienced impaired and drunk driving defense lawyer offering highly competent criminal defense. She will guide you through the entire legal process, including fighting against the suspension of your driver's license and preparing the most appropriate defense strategy. Perry, GA DUI Attorney Ann Parman can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

Houston County DUI Lawyer Ann Parman offers a free initial consultation. She will take the time to sit down with you, listen to your needs and then outline some legal options. There is no further obligation and Attorney Parman will even discuss her fee before you agree to hire her.

To schedule a free meeting, call (478) 742-4054 or complete the secure, online consultation request form to the left. Your inquiry will receive a prompt response.

After an arrest for suspicion of drunk driving in Georgia, your license will be in jeopardy. This is true whether you submitted to a breath, blood or urine test of blood alcohol content or refused. A law enforcement officer needs only to reasonably suspect impairment to initiate an arrest for DUI in GA.

You can petition the Department of Driver Services for an administrative review hearing to contest the license suspension. You must however, submit the correct paper work and the required fee within 10 days of the date of your arrest. Failure to act in time will lead to the automatic suspension of all driving privileges, and any right to appeal.

While separate from the criminal DUI proceedings held in a courtroom, the hearing is still complicated. Houston County DUI Attorney Ann Parman has experience with the DDS hearing and can both petition the agency on your behalf and represent you at the hearing. Having her assistance will improve the opportunity to retain your driving privileges.

To learn more about saving your license, contact Georgia DUI Lawyer Ann Parman and request a free consultation.

There are several DUI related offenses that can be charged against a motorist. A 'DUI' applies to those in control of a vehicle who are deemed to be impaired by alcohol or drugs to the point of driving in a less safe manner. No physical evidence is required for this type of charge. A 'DUI Drugs' applies to those under the influence of drugs, such as marijuana, metabolites or controlled substances. A 'Per Se DUI' is when you register a BAC at or above 0.08% within three hours of operating a vehicle. 'DUI Child Endangerment' pertains to a DUI violation where a minor under the age of 14 years of age is in the vehicle at the time of arrest. 'Commercial License DUI' is the same as a 'Per Se DUI' though the threshold for impairment is a BAC of 0.04% or higher.

The type of GA DUI you are charged with and your BAC at time of arrest will influence the severity of the criminal penalties. Typically a first offense will result in fines of between $300 and $1000; a jail sentence of between 10 days and 1 year; loss of driver's license for 6 months to a year; and 20 to 40 hours of community service.

Other penalties can include mandatory enrollment in an abuse risk reduction program, a clinical evaluation and monitored probation.

On a second or subsequent arrest for driving under the influence in Houston County within a 10 year period the penalties increase, including the amount of the fines, the length of the jail sentence and length of license suspension. In addition new restrictions will be imposed, like the requirement of installing an ignition interlock device, the announcement of the arrest in your local newspaper and the seizure of your license plates.

Not all law firms have the experience required to successfully challenge a charge of Georgia criminal DUI. Worse, some attorneys will take a quick fee and then just accept the prosecutor's plea agreement. Do not risk your future or your freedom.

Houston County Georgia DUI Attorney Ann Parman wants to see your case dismissed or reduced. She has the knowledge of Georgia DUI laws, the courtroom experience and the dedication to fight until everything possible has been done.

Houston County Criminal Defense Lawyer Ann E. Parman understands that the case is about you, and getting the best result for you. She will protect your rights and your interests in the courtroom. She will treat you with respect, answer your questions, inform you of developments and remain accessible throughout the disposition of your case. She will be your personal defense advocate.

Attorney Ann Parman has been recognized her professional legal representation and her dedication to her clients. She has been awarded the Hugh Q. Wallace Award by the Macon Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Judy B. Davenport Award by the Macon Bar Association and Georgia Legal Services.

Perry DUI Lawyer Ann Parman has successfully handled hundreds of DUI cases and won many license suspension hearings for her clients. She has developed excellent working relationships with area judges, court personnel and prosecutors, and her knowledge of the local court procedures and customs will work to your advantage.

Attorney Ann Parman continues to develop her legal skills by attending extensive continuing legal education that focus on DUI defense, scientific issues of a DUI arrest and emerging defense strategies.

Time is very important during the defense of a DUI in Houston County, Georgia. You could be days away from losing your license and the police and prosecutor are already building their case against you. Level the playing field by contacting DUI criminal defense lawyer Ann Parman. Call (478) 742-4054 or fill out the form to the left.