Atlanta, GA DUI Lawyer
Have you been arrested for a DUI? Call a top-rated Atlanta DUI Lawyer at Yeargan & Kert today for a free consultation. We are former DUI prosecutors with over 50 years of combined experience.
We will use the insight we gained as prosecutors to help beat your DUI charges. If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, contact our office today to discuss your case. We offer high-quality and affordable DUI defense and are available 24/7 to assist you.
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You Have 30 Days to Protect Your License After a DUI in Atlanta
It’s important to act quickly. In Georgia, you will lose your license for at least one year if you don’t request a special administrative hearing within 30 days of your arrest.
Don’t risk losing your license. Contact Yeargan & Kert for immediate assistance after your DUI arrest. Our Atlanta DUI attorneys will handle the administrative and criminal aspects of your DUI case.
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State v. R.S
Client was found by police officers passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle at a green light. Client was charged with Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-20 and DUI in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-391. Client failed all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standardized field sobriety tests (SFST’s) including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), 9 Step Walk and Turn (WAT), the One Leg Stand (OLS), and the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) on the Alco Sensor IV. Client refused to submit to the state administered chemical test of his breath on the Intoxilyzer 9000 after being read the Georgia Implied Consent Notice. DUI and all charges dismissed.
State v. G.J.
Client stopped for driving through a construction zone in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-98. Client failed all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standardized field sobriety tests (SFST’s) including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), 9 Step Walk and Turn (WAT), the One Leg Stand (OLS), and the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) on the Alco Sensor IV. Officer also noticed the client had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the client’s person, the client had glassy, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. Client blew high on the state chemical breath test on the Intoxilyzer 9000 after being read the Georgia Implied Consent Notice. DUI and all charges dismissed.
State v. I.M.
This was client's second Driving Under the Influence charge (DUI) in 5 years in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 after being stopped by a DUI Task Force police officer. Client failed all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standardized field sobriety tests (SFST’s) including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), 9 Step Walk and Turn (WAT), the One Leg Stand (OLS), and the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) on the Alco Sensor IV. Officer also noticed the client had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the client’s person, the client had glassy, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. Client blew a .21 on the state chemical breath test (almost 3 times the legal limit of .08 in Georgia) on the Intoxilyzer 9000 after being read the Georgia Implied Consent Notice. DUI and all charges dismissed.
State v. O.C.
Client stopped by a DUI Task Force police officer. Client failed all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standardized field sobriety tests (SFST’s) including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), 9 Step Walk and Turn (WAT), the One Leg Stand (OLS), and the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) on the Alco Sensor IV. Officer also noticed the client had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the client’s person, the client had glassy, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. Client blew high on the state administered breath test on the Intoxilyzer 9000 after being read the Georgia Implied Consent Notice. Client charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-391. DUI and all charges dismissed.
State v. E.O.
Client's second DUI in 5 years in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-391. Client rear ended another vehicle, had friend lie and say friend was driving then client admitted driving. Client failed all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) field tests (SFST’s) including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), 9 Step Walk and Turn (WAT), the One Leg Stand (OLS), and the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) on the Alco Sensor IV. Officer also noticed the client had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the client’s person, the client had glassy, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech.
State v. K.A.
Client stopped by a DUI Task Force police officer. Client failed all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standardized field sobriety tests (SFST’s) including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), 9 Step Walk and Turn (WAT), the One Leg Stand (OLS), and the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) on the Alco Sensor IV. Officer also noticed the client had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the client’s person, the client had glassy, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech.. Client blew more than twice the legal limit in Georgia of 0.08 grams on the Intoxilyzer 9000 after being read the Georgia Implied Consent Notice. DUI and all charges dismissed.
State v. L.Q.
Client stopped by a DUI Task Force police officer for Driving without Headlights in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-8-20. Client failed field all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standardized sobriety tests (SFST’s) including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), 9 Step Walk and Turn (WAT), the One Leg Stand (OLS), and the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) on the Alco Sensor IV. Officer also noticed the client had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the client’s person, the client had glassy, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech.. Client blew more than one and a half times the legal limit on the Intoxilyzer 9000 after being read the Georgia Implied Consent Notice. DUI and all charges dismissed.
State v. J.W
Client stopped by a DUI Task Force police officer after he noticed the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath at a gas station. Client failed all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standardized field sobriety tests (SFST’s) including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), 9 Step Walk and Turn (WAT), the One Leg Stand (OLS), and the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) on the Alco Sensor IV. Officer also noticed the client had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the client’s person, the client had glassy, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. Client blew one and a half times the legal limit on the state administered test of his breath on the Intoxilyzer 9000 after being read the Georgia Implied Consent Notice. DUI and all charges dismissed.
State v. M.W
This was client’s second DUI charge in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-391. Client was stopped for speeding in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-181 by a DUI Task Force police officer. Client failed all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standardized field sobriety tests (SFST’s) including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), 9 Step Walk and Turn (WAT), the One Leg Stand (OLS), and the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) on the Alco Sensor IV. Officer also noticed the client had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the client’s person, the client had glassy, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. DUI and all charges dismissed.
State v. C.U
Client was stopped for not wearing a seat belt in violation of O.C.G.A. 40-6-76.1 by a DUI Task Force police officer. Client failed all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standardized field sobriety tests (SFST’s) including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), 9 Step Walk and Turn (WAT), the One Leg Stand (OLS), and the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) on the Alco Sensor IV. Officer also noticed the client had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the client’s person, the client had glassy, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. Client gave a high breath sample on the state administered breath test on the Intoxilyzer 9000 after being read the Georgia Implied Consent Notice. All charges dismissed after trial.
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Why Should I Hire a DUI Lawyer?
Getting a DUI in Atlanta can affect every aspect of your life. This includes losing your license, your job, and even facing jail time.
The consequences of a DUI charge and conviction can be harsh. You need to put yourself in the best position to beat the charges. You will do this when you trust an Atlanta DUI lawyer at Yeargan & Kert, LLC to handle your case.
The legal team at Yeargan & Kert, led by James “DUI Jim” Yeargan, have decades of experience handling DUI matters across the state of Georgia. Our team includes former DUI prosecutors and Police Academy instructors.
Our experience gives us an edge when defending our clients. We’ve been on the other side prosecuting DUIs and we’ve trained the police officers who are investigating your case. There’s no one better to turn to for help as you fight your DUI. Call Yeargan & Kert, LLC today for your free consultation. We help people throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Our goal is to prevent the state from building a case against you. In Atlanta, DUIs are aggressively prosecuted. We’ll gather evidence that supports your innocence and fight to undermine or toss any evidence that could harm your case.
We know how devastating a DUI can be. Call a criminal defense attorney at Yeargan & Kert, LLC to learn more.