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14+ Years
Georgia Criminal and Traffic Defense
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30 Days
To request an ALS hearing after a DUI arrest in Georgia
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12 months
License suspension on first DUI conviction in Georgia
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Certified
Cross-examining police officers in DUI cases (AAPDA)
What's at Risk
A DUI Conviction in Georgia Follows You
Georgia DUI law is strict and the consequences stack up fast. A first conviction means a minimum 12-month license suspension, mandatory DUI school, possible ignition interlock device requirements, fines, and a permanent criminal record. There is no expungement for DUI convictions in Georgia. What happens in court stays with you -- on your driving record, your criminal record, and your insurance rates -- for years.
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Your License
A first conviction triggers a minimum 12-month suspension. You have 30 days from arrest to request an ALS hearing to contest it.
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Your Insurance
A DUI conviction typically triggers an SR-22 requirement and significant insurance rate increases that can last for years after the conviction.
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Your Record
DUI convictions cannot be expunged in Georgia. They appear on criminal background checks, employment screenings, and professional license reviews.
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Your CDL
If you hold a CDL, a DUI conviction means a minimum one-year commercial driving disqualification even if the arrest was in your personal vehicle.
Specialized Practice
How SFS Law Defends DUI Cases
DUI cases are built on evidence. The traffic stop, the field sobriety tests, and the chemical test results. Sturla is certified in cross-examining police officers on DUI procedures and knows exactly how that evidence needs to be challenged. He looks at every step from the initial stop to the test results for procedural errors, constitutional violations, and scientific weaknesses.
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ALS Hearing Request
The 30-day window to contest your license suspension starts at arrest. Sturla files the ALS hearing request immediately to preserve your driving privileges while the case proceeds.
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Challenging the Stop
If the officer lacked reasonable suspicion to pull you over, the entire case may be suppressible. Every DUI defense starts here.
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Field Sobriety Tests
Sturla is certified in cross-examining officers on how these tests were administered. Improper administration can invalidate the results entirely.
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Chemical Test Protocols
Breathalyzer calibration, blood draw procedures, and chain of custody all affect the admissibility of test results. Sturla knows where these challenges succeed.
The SFS Advantage
About Sturla Stefansson
Sturla has practiced criminal defense and traffic law in Georgia since 2012. He does not take personal injury, family law, or civil cases. Every case on his desk is a criminal defense or traffic matter, including CDL cases that most attorneys are not equipped to handle.
Sturla Stefansson Esq.
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Serving Metro Atlanta and the Surrounding Counties
If you've been charged in any of these Georgia counties, SFS Law can represent you. Call today to discuss your case.
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DeKalb County
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Fulton County
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Gwinnett County
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Cobb County
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Douglas County
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Forsyth County
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Hall County
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