Cobb County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Criminal Lawyer Cobb County

If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, it’s important to contact a Cobb County criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights. Whether you’re arrested for a crime against a person, a crime against property, or any other criminal offense, a criminal defense attorney in Cobb County can help. An experienced attorney can help with DUI and DWI matters, and if you have questions, can discuss your unique case.

Terms to Know

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated – in Georgia, it’s illegal for someone to drive or have control of a moving vehicle while they are under the influence of substances that make it unsafe for them to drive, including drugs, alcohol, marijuana, glue, and/or toxic vapors.

• Breathalyzer – This is a portable device used by Cobb County law enforcement to measure your blood alcohol concentration.
• Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) – This is a unit of measurement that describes the exact amount of alcohol in someone’s breath, blood, or urine.
• Field sobriety test : This test typically helps a Cobb County law enforcement officer determine whether someone in control of a vehicle is, in fact, impaired.

What If I’m Not Driving My Vehicle, But I May Have Been Impaired?

Today, DUI and DWI incidents are on the rise, and fatalities are becoming more common. Unfortunately, some people have even been charged with DUI while parked. It’s no longer an option to sit in your vehicle to make the good choice of ‘sleeping it off.’ Even if your vehicle is not in motion, if an officer sees you asleep inside the vehicle, they won’t hesitate to decide that you could have had the intent to drive.

If you have been charged with DUI, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the charges you face and your rights in that particular situation. So, before things escalate and you find yourself fighting a back-breaking battle, it’s important to contact a Cobb County defense attorney who can explain the extent of the charges and any possible consequences you might face and who can help build a strong defense case on your behalf.

What Defenses Might My Cobb County Attorney Use?

An attorney familiar with DUI matters can help mount a strong defense to the charges you may face. They might argue:

• To challenge the accuracy of any field sobriety tests you were subjected to and assert the tests were not given correctly.
• Against the lawfulness of the underlying traffic stop.
• To address the known issues with many breathalyzer results.
• That the responding officer didn’t have probable cause for the arrest and didn’t have a reasonable suspicion you were impaired or unsafe to drive.
• That Miranda’s rights were potentially violated during your arrest questioning.

After hearing your explanation of your arrest, a knowledgeable attorney might challenge that the police conducted an unlawful search and seizure of you or your vehicle. They might also be able to argue that a medical condition or prescription medications explain your behavior. Sometimes, law enforcement isn’t trained to make a DUI arrest, and an attorney can help explore this defense.

Many legal defenses can help to poke holes in the prosecution’s case against you. While you can choose to represent yourself, criminal matters can quickly become overwhelming and complicated, and it can be important to have an attorney by your side. A trusted Cobb County defense attorney can fully investigate your case and help you decide whether any specific defense is available for your case.

Why Choose Marc A. Watkins for Your Criminal Case?

Generally, an attorney can provide invaluable assistance to help you negotiate a plea bargain or to help present a strong defense case in court if needed. Over the years, Marc A. Watkins has successfully helped clients in almost all areas of criminal defense. Whether it’s a drug crime, DUI, or theft crime, Marc A. Watkins pays one-on-one attention every time you visit us.

Though you might find many attorneys licensed in Cobb County, it’s important to consult an attorney with experience handling cases just like yours. It’s critical to contact a competent defense attorney right away so they can immediately start investigating the charges you face and begin working on your defense case.

Marc A. Watkins can help walk you through the entire legal process and is ready to help you anytime you need assistance, including days, nights, and holidays. Contact the Law Offices of Marc A. Watkins, P.C. right away to schedule a confidential initial consultation. Let us help you or a loved one with your defense case. Our team puts forth the effort to fight for the most optimal possible outcome for each and every case that we take on!