Dismissing a DUI Charge in Georgia
You may be wondering whether winning an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing means your DUI charge gets dismissed. The short answer is no — they are two separate proceedings.
In Georgia, a DUI case involves two distinct matters:
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The criminal case, which is handled in criminal court and determines whether you are convicted of DUI.
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The Administrative License Suspension (ALS) proceeding, which is a civil matter that focuses solely on your driving privileges.
The ALS hearing addresses whether the State can suspend your driver’s license based on either a refusal to submit to chemical testing or a test result of 0.08% or higher. It does not determine guilt or innocence in the criminal case.
Because the ALS process typically happens first and moves quickly, resolving it successfully can be extremely important. If we are able to prevent the suspension of your license, it relieves a significant amount of pressure. You’re no longer forced to make rushed decisions about the criminal case simply to regain your driving privileges.
In other words, handling the ALS effectively puts you in a stronger position to fully defend the DUI charge and pursue the best possible outcome.
If you have questions about how the Administrative License Suspension process affects your case, we encourage you to contact our office to discuss your specific situation in detail.
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