DUI Hearing Georgia

Did you know that if you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in the state of Georgia, you have just ten days to avoid a license suspension? In fact, if you were recently charged with the offense, the Department of Drivers Services (DDS) is most likely processing your suspension at this very moment. But wait—your case hasn’t even gone to trial yet! So how can your license already be suspended? The reason is simple: under state law, simply being arrested for drunk driving will trigger an automatic license suspension. What’s more, the only way you can avoid this penalty is by requesting an administrative DUI hearing with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).

Challenging a license suspension is not easy. First, you will need to complete a DS-1205 form (this is the form you should have been given at the time of your arrest) and return it to the DDS location listed on the document. The DDS must receive this form within ten business days after your arrest; if you miss this deadline, you risk lose your driving privileges for a year or more.

Along with the DS-1205 form, you must also provide the names and addresses for any witnesses who may testify on your behalf, as well as a brief statement outlining the reasons you are appealing your suspension. If you do not have valid legal grounds for challenging your suspension, the DDS will deny your request for a hearing and you will lose your driving privileges.    

Determining the legal basis for your request is one of the most difficult aspects of your case. There are a number of factors that must be considered in order to convince the DDS to grant you an administrative DUI hearing, such as the events that led to your arrest, the type of DUI you were charged with, and your blood alcohol content (BAC).

It is absolutely crucial to select the most appropriate reason for requesting our appeal—otherwise, your hearing will almost certainly be denied. Given this requirement, you may want to obtain legal representation instead of attempting to prepare the DS-1205 form on your own. In fact, drivers who have legal counsel experience far greater rates of success than those who do not have attorneys.

As one of the top DUI defense firms in the state, the Law Offices of Head, Thomas, Webb, and Willis has helped countless Georgia drivers avoid a license suspension, and we can do the same for you. After preparing thousands of administrative DUI hearing requests, we are more than familiar with the process and can ensure your DS-1205 form is completed properly and submitted to the DDS within the necessary timeframe.

To discuss your case with one of our attorneys, contact Head, Thomas, Webb, and Willis today for a free, no-obligation consultation. If you decide to retain our services, we’ll prepare a free license suspension appeal letter for you immediately—and for one flat fee, handle both your administrative and criminal DUI charges. Call now to get started.

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