The Fierce Defense You Need Against Drunk Driving Charges

Seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror can be one of the most unsettling experiences you’ll ever face. Suddenly, there’s a flurry of intrusive questions and pressure to blow into a portable breath test. Then, you find yourself trying to balance on one foot by the roadside. This whirlwind can quickly escalate, and before you know it, you’re in the back of a squad car facing a night in jail. It’s a serious situation that can lead to serious charges.

I’m DUI defense attorney Robert Christian Rutledge in Rome, Georgia. I understand the gravity of what you’re going through. This isn’t just a case; it’s your life, your freedom, your driving privileges. I take that to heart.

I founded Robert Christian Rutledge, PC, on the principle that everyone deserves personal and zealous legal representation during their toughest moments. When you work with me, you’re getting a solo practitioner who sees you as a person first. You’ll get direct access to me whenever you need it.

Understanding The Stakes: Penalties For Drunk Driving In Georgia

When it comes to drunk driving, the consequences can be severe. Depending on the specifics of your case, you could be facing anything from hefty fines and probation to significant time behind bars. You’ll also face automatic suspension of your driver’s license unless you take swift action.

DUI laws in Georgia categorize drunk driving charges as either misdemeanors or felonies. Not surprisingly, felonies come with more serious implications. The exact penalties you could face depends on several factors, including:

• Prior offenses
• Your blood alcohol content
• Whether anyone was injured or killed
• Other aggravating factors like a minor in the vehicle

Even a first-time misdemeanor DUI can impact your life dramatically. The right lawyer can make all the difference.

Honing In On The Strongest Defense Strategy Against Drunk Driving Charges

There are many avenues for fighting DUI charges. I will weed through every detail to hone the strongest defense possible. That might involve strategies such as:

• Questioning the accuracy of breathalyzer tests: Breathalyzers aren’t foolproof, especially portable Breathalyzers (preliminary breath tests), which carry no weight in court. Calibration errors and improper use can lead to false results. I know how to explore this highly technical angle.
• Evaluating the traffic stop: Far too often, police overstep with unlawful traffic stops. If that were the case, the evidence against you might be inadmissible, which means the prosecution will typically drop the charges.
• Scrutinizing field sobriety tests: These tests are subjective and influenced by many factors unrelated to alcohol consumption. If the prosecution is trying to leverage field sobriety results against you, I can undermine their arguments.
• Analyzing the evidence: Every piece of evidence can be critical. I’ll examine everything from the police report to video footage, digging deep to find grounds for challenging the evidence and its admissibility in court.

It takes skill and experience to develop the right defense. As a DUI defense lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience defending clients from overzealous prosecutors, I know what to look for. I will target the holes in their case and try to reduce or entirely eliminate the charges you are facing.

Get The Powerful DUI Defense You Deserve

When you work with me, you’ll find a fierce ally with an unwavering commitment to your rights. You’ll also benefit from my nearly 20 years of experience handling criminal cases for people in your shoes.

Take the first step toward the defense you deserve. Send me an email or call 706-510-0133 to start a confidential conversation about your situation.