PATTERSON MOORE BUTLER
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DUI Lawyer in Dawsonville & Dawson County

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence in Dawsonville, please call our lead DUI lawyer – E. Logan Butler so he can begin preparing your defense immediately. DUI convictions have serious consequences including the loss of driving privileges, jailtime, fines and much higher auto insurance premiums.

Additionally, a DUI conviction will be considered if you have a pending family law matter such as a child custody case as well as by current and future employers.

Legal Limits for BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) in Dawson County

The legal limits for blood alcohol content in Dawson County are the same as the state of Georgia which are:

  • 0.08% - Standard BAC limit for drivers over the age of 21
  • 0.04% - BAC limit for drivers of commercial vehicles
  • 0.02% - BAC limit for drivers under the age of 21

What happens when you are pulled over for DUI in Dawsonville?

If you are pulled over for suspicion of DUI by a Dawson County or City of Dawsonville police officer, they may ask you to conduct a field sobriety test or blow into a portable breathalyzer. Both tests may be refused. If you feel you will fail these tests, it’s best to refuse them.