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Accused of DUI hit & run in Marietta, GA?

Citations of DUI hit and run can seem overwhelming at the outset. If you have been accused of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you could be facing a wide array of different penalties. The severity of your potential consequences depends on several factors.

If you have been accused of DUI hit and run, you may be wondering what your options are. Do not be afraid of your circumstances or unduly alarmed of the potential penalties. Instead, seek out the help of a DUI lawyer in Marietta who has your best interests in mind and who is ready to fight aggressively for you!

Charges of DUI or hit and run have varying penalties across the different states. In Georgia, DUI penalties are extremely serious. Common consequences include monetary fines, ranging from $300 to $1,000 for a first offense to $1,000 to $5,000 for a third offense. Offenders may also be required to serve anywhere from one day to one year in jail for a first offense and anywhere from 15 days to one year in prison.

Fourth DUI is considered a felony offense, and prison time can be up to five years. Hit and run charges incur varying penalties, depending on the state in which the incident occurs. The consequences for such charges include jail sentences, monetary fines, and penalties associated with the driver's license.

Fight your charges!

In light of the weightiness of DUI charges and hit and run charges—not to mention the combination of the two—you need trustworthy and aggressive defense immediately! Look no further than The Merchant Law Firm, where you can have the confidence you need at this pivotal juncture in your life.

The husband and wife team at this office has earned their respected reputation. They have received a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating and were rated Clients' Choice by Avvo in 2012. When you come to this firm, you can have confidence that your case can receive the attention it requires—not from a paralegal or clerk, but from a lawyer who cares about the outcome of your future. It's your future at stake, so take action!

Contact The Merchant Law Firm without any further delay and speak to an attorney about your case.

Why You Should Entrust Our Firm:

  • Respected Legal Commentator

    Ashleigh Merchant is frequently featured on local and national news media, where she is asked to share her commentary on major cases.

  • Super Lawyers Rising Star, Ashleigh Merchant

    Included in the 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ edition. This list is compiled after thorough peer reviews and nominations.

  • Repeat Rising Star Winner, John B. Merchant

    Named among the Georgia Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ for 2009 through 2011. The list includes 2.5% of attorneys in the state.

  • Earned "Superb" Ratings on Avvo - 10.0

    Both our attorneys have earned the prestigious 10.0 Superb score on Avvo, which is the highest rating an attorney can receive.

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