Atlanta Felony DUI Lawyer

A felony charge can put your freedom, driving privileges, and future at risk. Understanding what you are facing and how to respond starts with having the right legal representation. Owens Law handles felony DUI defense in Atlanta and throughout Georgia, helping clients evaluate the evidence, understand the charges, and make informed decisions about their cases.

Call today at (678) 470-7638. You can also use our online contact form to request a free consultation.

Building a Defense Strategy

The details of your arrest and your prior record matter. A focused defense begins with examining those details rather than assuming the prosecution's version of events tells the whole story. Understanding how Georgia law applies to your circumstances, where your case may proceed, and what evidence supports the allegations can help us make important decisions about your defense.

What Makes a DUI a Felony in Georgia?

Under Georgia law, a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction within a ten-year period can be classified as a felony. A third DUI within the applicable period is generally classified as a high and aggravated misdemeanor, not automatically a felony. Separate allegations, such as serious injury resulting from a collision, can also lead to felony charges. 

If you are unsure how your prior record affects your current case, Attorney Timothy Owens can assess the charges and relevant history. As a former DUI prosecutor, he brings insight into how law enforcement investigates these cases and how prosecutors build their arguments. That perspective can help identify questions about the evidence and potential avenues for a defense.

How Felony DUI Cases Proceed in Fulton County

Felony cases involve different procedures and stakes from ordinary misdemeanor DUI matters. The Superior Court of Fulton County handles felony criminal cases. Depending on the charges and procedural posture, your case may involve different court stages before reaching a resolution. The county also operates accountability programs, including Recovery Treatment Court for eligible participants. 

Knowing where your case stands and what deadlines or court appearances are approaching matters. Our office focuses exclusively on DUI-related offenses, giving us an in-depth knowledge of the nuances of both the law and legal procedure. 

Examining DUI Arrests on Atlanta's Highways

A DUI stop on the Downtown Connector, I-20, or another metro Atlanta roadway can raise important questions about why the officer initiated the stop, what happened during field sobriety testing, and how chemical-test evidence was collected and documented. Georgia State Patrol's Nighthawks DUI Task Force operates in Fulton County and other metro Atlanta counties, with troopers specially trained in impaired-driving enforcement.

Specialized training does not eliminate the need to examine how an investigation was conducted. Dashcam or body-camera footage, the officer's observations, testing procedures, and the sequence of events may all deserve careful review.