DUI and Criminal Defense

There is a big difference between being arrested and being convicted of a crime.

People get arrested every day in Georgia for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) of drugs or alcohol and other criminal charges. But being charged with a crime does NOT make you guilty of that crime!

The phrase “Nobody is Perfect” applies to the police as much as it does to anyone else, and mistakes and procedural errors are common in DUI and criminal cases.

A DUI charge is not something to be taken lightly. If you have been arrested for DUI, then you are facing a SERIOUS AND LIFE ALTERING EVENT!

This is why:

• A DUI in Georgia is a criminal conviction that can affect the rest of your life!
• A DUI conviction means that the DUI record can never be erased, sealed or expunged from your criminal record. A DUI doesn’t go away. It can affect your present and future employment, admission to graduate schools, military options, and insurance rates.
• A DUI conviction in Georgia will cause your insurance rates to skyrocket as much as $3,000 to $5,000 and higher per year for the next 3 to 5 years.
• College students may face loss of grants and student loans as well as not being able to major in fields, such as nursing, pharmacy and education that require a criminal background check.
• Your driving privileges could be completely revoked.

There are only a FEW of the many reasons that a DUI charge should be fought vigorously.

Once you get arrested, there truly is no time to lose in starting your defense. A DUI conviction in Georgia carries with it a mandatory license suspension, and you only have ten days to request an administrative license hearing or your license will be automatically suspended. Can you imagine trying to get to school, doctors appointment(s), work, shop for groceries or pick your kids up from school when you have no driving privileges at all?

If you have been arrested for a DUI in Georgia, there are 2 immediate steps that you should take:

1. Hire the best, the most qualified and the most experienced DUI legal team to represent you.
2. Do it ASAP! Don’t wait to get help; it will only hurt your case.

A successful DUI defense is one where either the charges are dropped, you win a trial, or the charges are reduced, so they won’t have a disastrous and long lasting effect on your future.

DUI cases are often won by examining the tiniest details of each case. This requires being up to date on the latest DUI technology such as the CMI Intoxilyzer 9000, knowing and employing cutting edge defense strategies including questioning the validity of the Field Sobriety Testing, and having the experience, expertise, time and knowledge to identify and implement a successful defense strategy.

Experience and Training are the two most important criteria for selecting a DUI Defense Lawyer. It is critical to hire your defense attorney based on their experience and training. Having many years of experience in DUI Defense is an important criterion for selecting your DUI Defense lawyer. A lawyer becomes experienced at DUI Defense by continual and continued advanced training and the number of DUI cases defended over a long period of time. The second most important criterion is the attorney’s knowledge and specific training in DUI Defense and includes specific training in all forms of scientific testing (breath, blood, urine etc.), officer procedures, standardized field sobriety tests (practitioner and instructor), preliminary breath testing machine and GA’s new breath test machine, the Intoxilyzer 9000.

As a trial lawyer: George McCranie is dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients! DUI cases are more complex and complicated to defend than many felonies. DUI defense is a specialized category of criminal defense and not all criminal defense attorneys handle DUI cases. George McCranie has made DUI defense a concentration of his practice.

Why George McCranie for Your DUI Defense?

Here are 10 reasons George is uniquely qualified to defend his clients:

1. Co-Author of the National Best Selling Book—Protect and Defend and author of the upcoming DUI Defense Book—Down and Dirty DUI Defense.
2. NHTSA trained as an Instructor in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
   1. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus
   2. Walk and Turn
   3. One Leg Stand
3. One of the first attorney’s in GA to receive instruction on the Intoxilyzer 9000
4. Member of National College of DUI Defense (NCDD)—a nationwide network of DUI attorneys credited to DUI that share information and tactics.
5. Experienced in DUI and criminal defense cases all over South Georgia.
6. Takes pride in his work – in winning!
7. Is often referred cases from other lawyers throughout the state for DUI defense.
8. Is aware of the latest and most up to date defense strategies.
9. Has regularly taught DUI defense strategies.
10. Has had outstanding DUI Defense results!

With 16 years of DUI defense experience, George routinely accepts referrals from attorneys all over Georgia. These referrals are mostly based on his experience, training and outstanding reputation in the legal community. If you or a loved one has been arrested for DUI, or any criminal charge contact our office for a free consultation today @ 912-383-7581.

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Robin Franzer Clark President, State Bar of Georgia

On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I am writing to congratulate Douglas attorney George F. McCranie IV on receiving the Golden Quill Award recently during the Best Sellers Summit and Awards ceremony in Hollywood, Calif., for the book Protect & Defend, which he co-authored.

The compilation book, a top 10 best seller, provides valuable information to citizens on their constitutional rights when faced with a variety of legal issues, including criminal changes and prosecution. All Geogia lawers can be proud of Mr. McCranie for this national recognition, as well as his ongoing committed efforts to promote the cause of justice, uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of all citizens.

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McCranie Lawfirm
301 E. Jackson St.
Douglas, GA 31533
Toll Free: 1-888-994-9588
Local: 912-383-7581
Fax:912-383-7583
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Testimonials:

May 2012 - I would recommend everyone to hire Mr. George for any legal problem; he is a very professional and respected lawyer. I am very satisfied with his work and would recommend George to everyone. –D.S.

December 2011 – I am a college student at Valdosta State University.  I had several traffic citations and a few criminal charges that would have ruined my future if I had been found guilty.  Mr. McCranie was able to achieve a more than successful outcome in my case. – B. M.

January 2012 – My experience was great.  All my questions were answered promptly and the process was explained to me in detail.  Jennifer in the office was always wonderful.  George is very knowledgeable and does an excellent job.  I would recommend this firm to everybody.  Thanks for everything. – J. M.

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