Clayton County DUI Lawyers

1. Obtain a Police and Georgia State Patrol Incident Report:

Copies of Police Incident Reports can be purchased for $.10 a page at the Clayton County Police Headquarters from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM.

Clayton County Police Department
Records Unit
7911 N. McDonough Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: (770) 477-3747

Incident Reports from the Georgia State Patrol can be obtained in person or requested via:

Georgia State Patrol
959 E Confederate Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316

Phone: (404) 699-4368

2. Obtain Your Criminal and Driving History:

A seven-year driving history from the Georgia State Patrol and a criminal history record from the Georgia Criminal Information Center (GCIC) is important in deciding on an appropriate defense strategy.

For further information regarding GCIC, contact:

Georgia Crime Information Center
CCH/Identification Services
P.O. Box 370808
Decatur, Georgia 30037-0808

Fax: 404-270-8417

Email: [email protected] for questions regarding criminal history updates/modifications. Or [email protected] for questions regarding employment, licensing visa (travel), or any other non-criminal justice purpose.

Telephone Helpline:

• Option 1: Criminal History Inquiries regarding Expungement or Updates.
• Option 2: Applicant Background Information
• Option 3: Attorney or Public Defender
• Option 4: Livescan or Identification Inquiries
• Option 5: Internet Felon Criminal History

You can obtain a Seven Year Driving History from the Georgia Department of Driver Services online, in person, or by mail. A seven-year driving history costs $8.00.

Proper identification is required. If obtaining a motor vehicle record other than your own, the following is required:

• A signed authorization from the licensee naming the person authorized to receive the record. Form DDS-18(Request for Motor Vehicle Record [MVR]) is available for this purpose but is not required.
• The authorization form or letter must be original. Faxes or copies are not acceptable.
• The full name, date of birth, and Georgia driver’s license number of the licensee.
• The person receiving the report for another individual must show proper identification.

By Mail: You can obtain a copy of your Driving History (MVR) by submitting a letter (or Form DDS-18) requesting a 7-year MVR. The request should include the following:

• Your full name as it appears on your driver’s license
• Driver’s license number
• Date of birth
• Complete mailing address
• Self-addressed, stamped envelope

To obtain a copy of a Driving History (MVR) for someone else, please complete Form DDS-18 with all required signatures and information. Requests may be mailed to:

Georgia Department of Driver Services
MVR Request
Post Office Box 80447
Conyers, Georgia 30013

The fee is $6.00 for a 3-year history and $8.00 for a 7-year history. You may pay by personal or business check, money order, cashier’s check, or credit card. DDS accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express by mail. If paying by credit card and include with your request: Credit Card Authorization Form, Checks, money orders, and cashier’s checks should be made payable to the Department of Driver Services.

3. Attend DUI School

For first-time offenders, it is a good idea to attend DUI school. A DUI school certificate can be useful in the circumstances of an administrative license suspension. For repeat offenders, immediately attend and document Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation from a qualified psychologist. Information concerning Georgia DUI alcohol and drug evaluations and how to set up an appointment for an evaluation can be found here: http://www.atlantapsych.com/article/georgia-dui-law. Our firm Recommends Darrell Grizzle, Ed. S. He provides all the required drug and alcohol evaluations at reasonable rates.

4. Revisit the Scene of Arrest.

Photograph the scene of the arrest in order to discover discrepancies in the police report regarding the initial stop and the reasonableness of the field evaluations like the one-leg stand and walk and turn.

5. Request a hearing with the Department of Driver Services:

Requesting a hearing with the Department of Driver Services within ten business days of the arrest may prevent an administrative license suspension. We will prepare and send a license letter to the Department of Driver Services free of charge ($150 DDS processing fee not included) even if you do not retain our firm.

6. Hire a DUI Lawyer:

Hire an experienced Georgia DUI lawyer. Never attempt self-representation in a DUI case. Georgia DUI law is very complicated, and to ensure a positive case result, is best left to experienced, professional lawyers.