Drunk Driving

Lawrenceville Attorney: DUI Defense

A conviction for DUI, also commonly referred to as DWI, could result in jail time, heavy fines, the suspension of your license, and mandatory driving school. If your employer finds out about your DUI, you could lose your job, especially if you drive a truck or a company vehicle. Insurance companies receive information from the courts regarding DUI arrests and convictions. As a result, you could see your insurance premiums increases substantially.

If you are a repeat DUI offender or someone was injured or killed in an accident you caused while drunk, you will be charged with felony DUI. A felony DUI typically involves prison time and the revocation of your license. If a repeat offender, you will likely be required to install an ignition interlock device on your car in order to qualify for a temporary license that allows you to drive to and from work or school. At our law firm, we understand how serious these matters are. We bring more than 30 years of criminal law experience to every case we handle. That experience can make a difference for you.

For a free initial consultation about DUI/DWI with a criminal defense lawyer, e-mail us or call us at 678-430-3026.

The law firm of Michael M. Sheffield is available to provide DUI defense for people in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and the North Atlanta area.

The punishment for a person's first conviction of drunk driving charges is severe and generally includes driver's license suspension for half a year, community service, a day in jail and more. From there, the penalties get more severe with each offense.

Arrested for DUI - Considering the Options available to You

We start every DUI defense by weighing the case that the opposition has against you. We look carefully at the breath test results, witness statements and other pieces of the puzzle. By examining this critical evidence with trained eyes, we can build a defense strategy to defeat or downgrade the charges.

We will also explain strategies for minimizing or eliminating the consequences by seeking conditional driving privileges if driver's license suspension is unavoidable. You can be assured that we will put forth every effort to get you through this with as little impact as possible.

Our lead attorney Michael M. Sheffield understands the opposition. He served as a criminal prosecutor prior to becoming a defense lawyer. His knowledge of the way the other side works is a major asset when providing DUI defense for clients.

E-mail us or call us at 678-430-3026 to schedule a free consultation about DUI defense.