One of the most frequent questions I hear from clients has to do with plea bargains vs. trials.  If there is a fundamental flaw with the evidence to be used against you, or if the State's witnesses are weak, the State may not be able to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt and you should consider taking your case to trial.

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Guy – I am well known in Cobb County and it would be very embarassing for me if word of my DUI got out. I'm not convinced that I was really guilty, but I would rather just pay the fine and be done with this mess. Is there any way to take care of my Cobb County DUI without having to appear in Court. If not, is there any way to schedule my hearing first thing in the morning or in a Judge's office?

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How long does a DUI stay on my driving record? Does it count as a second DUI if I got my first one 10 years ago?

Answer:  DUI is a criminal offense and will stay on your criminal record forever.  Every DUI you receive throughout your lifetime will be on your record.  I recently represented a gentlemen on his 7th DUI, and all prior 6 offenses were in the 1960's, forty years ago.  For the purposes of sentencing, the law goes back for 5 years.  In other words, if you receive 2 DUI's in the past 5 years, then the sentence will be greater, as required by law.

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I am 19 years old and was arrested for DUI. They didn't take a blood test but I had been drinking some at a friend's house. Should I plead guilty? What's the worst that can happen to me? Would you recommend that I ask for a trial?

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I got arrested for DUI and I am guilty. I was drinking at a bar for several hours. What is going to happen to me? Is there anything you can do for me?

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This is the first post for Guy Sharpe's Georgia DUI defense blog. Your questions and comments are welcomed.

–Guy

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