DUI Defense

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If you are charged with DUI, the risks of trying to handle the case yourself are just too high.  These cases require up to date knowledge of Georgia DUI laws, protocols, and administrative rules that frequently change, as well as the science behind DUI testing processes and equipment.  No matter what the circumstances of your case, the Doepke Law Firm, LLC has extensive training and experience in the most effective DUI defense to get you the best possible outcome.

The science behind a successful DUI defense

A strong DUI defense involves analyzing all the evidence in your case, including the initial traffic stop, field sobriety testing, the arrest, the implied consent warning, and the results of any chemical testing.  Your driving record, especially if you have previous DUI’s, is also an important factor. We will challenge deficiencies in any of these areas through motions to suppress and/or a trial. Because convictions for DUI carry jail time, probation, and license suspensions, it’s imperative to have an expert attorney who will pursue every possible defense to protect your rights.

Avoid Administrative License Suspensions

If you refused the State chemical test or had a blood alcohol level over the legal limit (.08 BAC if 21 years of age or older/.04 for commercial drivers/.02 BAC if under 21 years of age), then you may also be facing a lengthy administrative suspension of your license through the Department of Driver Services. These administrative proceedings have strict timelines that must be followed to challenge the license suspension while you also fight the actual DUI charge. We will act quickly to file an appeal and help you avoid your license being suspended whenever possible.

Charges
Reduced

DUI and Administrative License Suspension in Newton County

Client was facing a DUI charge in the court system, and a corresponding administrative license…

Violation
Dismissed

Probation violation alleged new DUI offense in Newton County

This client was on probation for DUI and then was charged with a new DUI offense…

Suspension Withdrawn

Administrative suspension proceeding withdrawn in Newton County

Client was charged with DUI and also had an administrative license suspension proceeding…

Charges
Reduced

DUI cases pending at the same time in Rockdale and Newton Counties

After a traumatic event, this client received back to back DUI cases in two counties…

What Our Clients Say...

DUI and Administrative License Suspension in Newton County

Client was facing a DUI charge in the court system, and a corresponding administrative license suspension proceeding through the Department of Driver Services that could have fully suspended his license for a full year.  The Doepke Law Firm, LLC was able to get the DUI charge reduced to allow the client to keep his license on the court case, and also got the administrative proceeding completely dismissed. This client never lost his driving privileges.

Violation alleged new DUI offense in Newton County

This client was on probation for DUI when he was charged with a new DUI offense.  The probation office wanted to revoke the rest of this client’s probation to be served in jail, which was nearly a year. By pursuing a hearing to defend this client’s rights, a full dismissal of the probation violation was achieved and our client was quickly released from the jail.

Administrative suspension proceeding withdrawn for DUI in Newton County

Client was charged with DUI and also had an administrative license suspension proceeding through the Department of Driver Services that could have fully suspended his license for a full year.  Through Teri L.Doepke’s expert and responsive handling of the case, the administrative suspension proceeding was withdrawn by the officer, and the client was able to continue driving and keep his job.

DUI cases pending at the same time in Rockdale and Newton Counties

After a traumatic event, this client received back to back DUI cases in two counties.  The Doepke Law Firm was able to get one case reduced down to a lesser traffic offense, and to resolve the other case preventing the client from going to jail, and providing her with an immediate limited permit and a quick reinstatement of her full license.

Our Covid-19 Plan

Doepke Law Firm is continuing to serve clients and manage cases as efficiently as possible. However, all businesses must continue to adapt in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and governments are increasingly requiring people entering courthouses to wear face masks. In alignment with other businesses and Newton County requirements to wear face covering while occupying public spaces, we currently request that everyone coming to our office to wear a “face mask”.