Fighting Your Drunk Driving Arrest
Skilled DUI Defense in the Savannah Area
No matter what the breathalyzer says, a DUI conviction is not automatic. There are many legitimate challenges to a charge of drunk driving. Even if you are convicted or plead guilty, an attorney can help protect your driving privileges and often help reduce the punishments.
The law firm of Smart & Harris in Savannah has helped many people arrested for driving under the influence beat the charges and escape the worst consequences. We provide DUI defense in Chatham County and surrounding counties of Georgia, including military personnel of Fort Stewart or out-of-state drivers pulled over for DUI.
Act Quickly to Protect Your License and Your Rights
Georgia's Department of Administrative Services will automatically revoke your drivers license unless you file an appeal within 10 days of your DUI arrest. At a minimum, we can usually secure a restricted permit so you can still drive to work. And the sooner you contact us, the better we can protect you on the criminal charges. Call us now at 912-201-2332 for a free initial consultation.
DUI Defense — How Strong Is The Prosecution's Case?
The DUI laws get tougher and tougher. Jail is more likely, especially for repeat offenses. Fines and court costs are steep. There are many other punishments and collateral consequences of conviction, such as probation, mandatory alcohol assessment and classes, the black mark on background checks, and higher insurance rates.
Criminal defense lawyer Barbara Foster previously spent 16 years working with the district attorneys office and brings over 20 years of legal experience to our firm. She will exhaust every DUI defense and make the state prove its case:
- Did the officer have reasonable cause to pull you over?
- Were the field sobriety tests conducted properly?
- Do passengers, witnesses or the squad car video tell a different story?
- Are the blood or breath test results reliable?
By aggressively challenging the evidence, Ms. Foster can raise reasonable doubt at trial or find leverage to plead down to a lesser DUI or non-DUI charge such as reckless driving.
Free Case Evaluation
Our goal is to avoid a conviction and license suspension if it all possible and minimize the impact on your freedom, your family, your finances and your future. Call our Savannah law office at 912-201-2332 or contact Barbara Foster online.