Felony DUI

Felony DUI Lawyer in Athens, GA 

Strategic Defenses in Clarke County, Madison County & Northeast Georgia

Facing a Georgia felony DUI charge is a serious matter, one that can negatively impact your driving privileges, freedom, and future. Slider Law provides steadfast and experienced representation for individuals charged with felony DUI offenses in Athens and throughout Northeast Georgia. 

Attorney Jason Slider understands the high stakes involved in these cases. Any felony charge needs swift and committed criminal defense representation. Clients we represent benefit from Jason’s over two decades of experience, which includes time spent as a prosecutor. That means our firm understands how the state pursues convictions and how to counteract their tactics with effective strategy and legal skill. 

Schedule a free case review with our Athens felony DUI attorney by contacting us online or at (706) 208-1514. Your initial consultation can be held virtually for convenience. We are available 24/7. 

What Are You Up Against in a Felony DUI Charge?

A felony DUI conviction can have life-altering consequences. 

Drivers face:

  • Lengthy prison sentences
  • Significant fines and court costs
  • Extended driver’s license suspension or loss of driving privileges
  • Permanent impacts on employment, housing, and civil rights
  • Possible probation and mandatory treatment programs

Felony DUI charges are typically triggered in Georgia under one of the following circumstances:

  • Fourth DUI within 10 years of the date of your first arrest
  • Serious bodily injury by motor vehicle caused while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Vehicular homicide caused while driving under the influence

These charges carry severe penalties and require immediate, strategic legal action to protect your rights.

How Slider Law Can Help

Jason Slider has extensive experience representing clients charged with felony DUI, serious injury by motor vehicle, and vehicular homicide. 

Our firm provides:

  • Assistance in obtaining a bond following an arrest
  • Thorough review and challenge of breath or blood tests, medical records, and law enforcement evidence
  • Strategic defense planning tailored to the circumstances of your case
  • Representation in court trials, negotiations, or plea discussions when appropriate

We understand the sensitive nature of cases involving serious injury or death and the high level of scrutiny from law enforcement. Our goal is to provide a trusted and knowledgeable legal partner who fights to protect your freedom, driving privileges, and future opportunities.

What Felony DUI Involves & Its Penalties

Felony DUI cases are more complex than standard DUI charges. 

They may involve:

  • DUI alcohol, DUI drugs, or DUI prescription medications
  • Investigations following serious accidents involving injury or death
  • Multiple law enforcement agencies, including local police, Georgia State Patrol, and specialized accident investigation teams
  • Extensive evidence, including breath and blood tests, medical records, and accident reports

Penalties for a felony DUI in Georgia may include:

  • Imprisonment in a state prison for multiple years, depending on the severity and circumstances
  • Heavy fines and restitution for victims in accident-related cases
  • Loss of civil rights, including firearm possession and voting, in some instances
  • Mandatory probation, community service, and treatment programs

Given the severity and complexity of these charges, an aggressive and knowledgeable defense is crucial to minimizing the consequences.

Consult our Athens Felony DUI Attorney to Discuss Your Case

If you face a felony DUI charge in Athens or elsewhere in Clarke or Madison Counties, the sooner you contact us, the better. Attorney Jason Slider can thoroughly investigate all aspects of your arrest to determine the best way to defend you.

Just because you have been arrested does not mean you will automatically be convicted. Our firm knows what to look for and review, how to find weaknesses in the prosecutor’s case, and how to build strategies that can optimally defend you. 

Call (706) 208-1514 or complete our online contact form for your free initial consultation today. 

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Have Questions?

  • When Do DUI Charges Come Off My Record?
    A DUI conviction stays on your record, which is the reason why it is so important to get a lawyer that is experienced in DUI law to have the best opportunity to avoid a DUI conviction. DUI lawyers look for all possible legal and factual defenses to avoid a DUI conviction.
  • Will I Go to Jail if Convicted on A First DUI Charge?
    A first DUI conviction for a person over 0.08 grams of blood alcohol concentration requires a person to serve 24 hours in jail with other statutory minimum sentence requirements. Some courts are willing to waive the remainder of that time, especially in a DUI less safe case. As the number of DUI convictions for a person increases, generally, that comes with an increase in expected jail time. However, the expected jail time for a first or subsequent DUI oftentimes varies significantly depending on the county in which the person is convicted.
  • Is There Any Way to Avoid a Suspended License?
    A conviction for a DUI requires a minimum period of license suspension. During that period of suspension, people are oftentimes able to obtain a limited driving permit that allows them to drive to work, school, medical appointments, and other specified activities. The only way to completely avoid a suspended license is to avoid the DUI conviction, with either a reduction or dismissal of the DUI charge.
  • Can the Police Charge Me with A DUI Even if They Do Not See Me Driving the Car?
    Yes, a police officer can charge somebody with a DUI even if they do not see them driving. The prosecutor needs to be able to prove that a person was in physical control of a motor vehicle while they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol, which does not require the officer to see the person actually drive the car. An accident is an example of a case where a police officer could arrive after the driving was over and still be able to charge a person with a DUI.

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