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Harrison & Medlin, P.C. | Attorneys At Law
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The DUI/DWI Defense Lawyers You Need On Your Side

At Harrison & Medlin, P.C., we tenaciously defend people accused of DUI in Georgia. Our attorneys are experienced and knowledgeable in DUI defense strategies and tactics. We will work tirelessly to protect your rights and preserve your freedom.

Consider this important fact: a DUI arrest does not necessarily have to result in a conviction. If the means of a successful criminal defense exist, Harrison & Medlin, P.C. will find it.

Vigorous Defense Of DUI Charges

Attorney Chad Medlin is a former prosecutor. We use our knowledge to find creative, effective strategies to help you avoid the consequences of a drunk driving conviction. Despite what you may believe, it is possible to successfully defend a DUI charge. When you retain our firm, we will examine every aspect of your case, looking for a way to obtain a dismissal or reduction to a non-alcohol driving offense.

Possible defense strategies include:

  • Lack of probable cause for the police to stop you
  • Improperly conducted field sobriety tests
  • Faulty and inadmissible breath test results
  • Medications or medical conditions that affect your test results

There are many more. Our attorneys will look at everything, challenging the prosecution whenever possible and seeking positive results for you.

Protecting Your Driving Privileges

When you are arrested for DUI, you will automatically lose your driver’s license unless you take action.

You have only 30 business days from the date of your DUI arrest to apply for an Administrative License Suspension hearing regarding the suspension of your driver’s license. Harrison & Medlin, P.C. can represent you in this hearing and the criminal phase of your case. We will work diligently to protect your driving privileges and keep you on the road until your case is resolved.

If you have been arrested, you should consider the effect that a DUI conviction can have on your career. Call us today at 706-250-7653 to protect your rights and your future.

From our offices in Evans and Lincolnton, Georgia, our attorneys provide legal representation for clients with legal matters in superior courts, state and magistrate courts, municipal courts and probate courts statewide.

Augusta Circuit

  • Columbia County
  • Richmond County
  • Burke County

Toombs Circuit

  • McDuffie County
  • Lincoln County
  • Wilkes County
  • Warren County
  • Glascock County
  • Taliaferro County

Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia DUI Charges

Navigating a drunk driving charge in Georgia state or municipal courts often creates immediate confusion, strict procedural deadlines and severe legal uncertainty. Below, our criminal defense attorneys address some of the most common legal questions clients ask when facing DUI allegations in local jurisdictions. Understanding evidentiary rules, law enforcement protocols and driver’s license suspension proceedings can help you make informed decisions about your defense options.

Are portable roadside breathalyzer tests mandatory in Richmond County?

No, preliminary breath tests (PBTs) conducted at the roadside are completely voluntary under Georgia law. An officer uses this portable handheld device primarily as an investigative tool to establish probable cause for an arrest, and numerical results are inadmissible at trial to prove your exact blood alcohol content (BAC). Politely refusing the roadside PBT does not violate Georgia’s implied consent law or trigger an automatic license suspension. However, this preliminary field test is legally distinct from the official, state-administered chemical test requested after a formal arrest occurs.

Will pleading “Nolo Contendere” (no contest) protect my driver’s license?

No, pleading nolo contendere will not shield your driving privileges from an administrative or criminal DUI license suspension. The Georgia Department of Driver Services treats a nolo plea to a DUI charge identically to a guilty plea or criminal conviction. While a nolo plea may occasionally avoid license points for standard traffic infractions, it provides no special protection against statutory license revocation for drunk driving offenses. You will still face mandatory driver’s license suspensions, reinstatement fees, probation and statutory requirements such as DUI alcohol risk reduction programs.

What is the difference between a “DUI Per Se” and a “DUI Less Safe” charge in Georgia?

A DUI Per Se charge is based entirely on chemical test results demonstrating a BAC of .08% or higher while operating a vehicle. In contrast, a DUI Less Safe charge allows prosecutors to seek a conviction without proving a specific BAC or when state-administered chemical testing was refused. To secure a Less Safe conviction, the state must prove that alcohol or drug consumption rendered you less safe to drive at that specific moment. Prosecutors rely heavily on physical manifestations, officer observation, field sobriety evaluations and driving behavior.

Contact An Augusta DUI/DWI Defense Attorney

For a consultation with one of our lawyers to discuss your criminal, family law or civil litigation matters in our Evans or Lincolnton office, contact Harrison & Medlin, P.C. today by calling 706-250-7653.