As soon as you are charged with DUI in Georgia, a complicated web of police investigations, courts, license suspensions and attorneys awaits. A good DUI attorney will help guide you through this maze while fighting to disprove that serious charge against you by the government.
An experienced DUI defense lawyer will strive to find ways to weaken the prosecution’s case against you. They may investigate your arrest’s circumstances, challenge whether officers had probable cause to stop you and question the accuracy and validity of evidence such as field sobriety exercises, statements from you to them and results of breath, blood or urine tests against you.
Experience is only one element of being an excellent DUI lawyer; great DUI lawyers must also remain up-to-date on the latest research into drug and alcohol intoxication, testing procedures, potential test errors and legal matters related to DUI cases. They will have access to resources such as National College for DUI Defense (NCDD). NCDD offers attorneys information to use in their defense against drunk driving charges.
James Yeargan has more than 25 years of experience defending clients charged with DUI in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. For 10 of those years he served as a prosecutor himself; today he has handled over 4,600 DUI cases as an advocate.
Belonging to the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), an organization of criminal defense lawyers who specialize in DUI/DWI cases, and having completed multiple specialized courses on BAC testing technology. He is certified as both breath and blood test instructor and has taken extensive training courses related to Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) testing.
He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts across Georgia, offering him unique insight into local court systems that is invaluable when negotiating the best plea bargain or taking your case to trial. In fact, he has successfully represented over 4,600 DUI cases saving many drivers’ licenses across Georgia – in addition to handling other traffic violations such as reckless driving. Taking time to fully understand your individual circumstances allows him to create the most efficient plan to help get you back behind the wheel safely.
