URGENT: Georgia ALS Hearing - 30 Day Deadline
You have 30 days from arrest to request an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing with Georgia DDS. Missing this deadline results in automatic license suspension.
Georgia DUI Administrative License Suspension (ALS) Hearing
Complete guide to requesting and winning your Georgia DDS administrative hearing to keep your license after a DUI arrest.
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Request ALS Hearing Immediately
Contact Georgia DDS within 30 days of your arrest:
Georgia DDS Administrative Hearings
Required Information
- Full name and date of birth
- Georgia driver license number
- Date of arrest
- Arresting agency and officer
- Payment: $150 hearing fee
Georgia DUI Timeline
Arrest & Notice
DUI arrest, Form 1205 issued (temporary permit), breath/blood test
Request Hearing Window
Must request ALS hearing within 30 days
Automatic Suspension
If no hearing requested, suspension begins (120 days-1 year)
Hearing Process
Hearing scheduled, evidence review, decision issued
Georgia Implied Consent Law
O.C.G.A. § 40-5-67.1 requires chemical testing when arrested for DUI. The consequences vary by BAC level and refusal.
- •Refusal (1st): 12-month suspension
- •BAC 0.08+: 120-day suspension
- •BAC 0.15+: Ignition interlock required
- •Under 21: 6-month suspension (any BAC)
ALS Hearing Issues
Georgia DDS must prove these elements:
- You were lawfully arrested
- Arresting officer had probable cause
- You were driving or in physical control
- You refused testing OR tested 0.08% or higher
- Proper implied consent notice was given
Georgia License Suspension Periods
Administrative Suspension
Limited Driving Permit Options
Note: BAC 0.15% or higher requires ignition interlock for any driving permit.
Georgia ALS Hearing Process
Hearing Details
- Location: Usually telephonic hearing
- Duration: 15-30 minutes typically
- Officer: Administrative hearing officer
- Evidence: Form 1205, breath/blood results, police report
- Standard: Preponderance of evidence
Your Rights
- Right to legal representation
- Right to cross-examine witnesses
- Right to present evidence and testimony
- Right to subpoena documents
- Right to interpreter services
Georgia ALS Hearing Defenses
Common Technical Defenses
- •Intoxilyzer issues: Maintenance, calibration problems
- •Blood test errors: Chain of custody, contamination
- •Form 1205 defects: Improper notice or completion
- •Medical conditions: GERD, diabetes, ketosis
- •Rising BAC defense: BAC below 0.08 while driving
Procedural Defenses
- •Lack of probable cause: Improper arrest
- •No reasonable suspicion: Invalid traffic stop
- •Improper implied consent: Notice not properly given
- •No driving/physical control: Not operating vehicle
- •Officer not qualified: Lack of certification
Georgia DDS Contacts
Fee: $150 (non-refundable)
Understanding Form DDS 1205
What is Form 1205?
Form 1205 is the official notice given when you're arrested for DUI. It serves as:
- Temporary driving permit (45 days)
- Notice of license suspension
- Information about ALS hearing rights
- Evidence in your ALS hearing
Common Form 1205 Defects
- Incomplete or incorrect information
- Officer signature missing or invalid
- Wrong suspension dates
- Improper boxes checked
- Not given to driver at time of arrest
Your Next Steps in Georgia
Immediate Actions (Days 1-30):
- 1Request ALS hearing online or call (678) 413-8400
- 2Pay $150 hearing fee
- 3Contact Georgia DUI attorney
- 4Review Form 1205 for defects
Pre-Hearing Preparation:
- Obtain complete police report
- Request Intoxilyzer maintenance records
- Gather medical records if applicable
- Document timeline of events
- Identify potential witnesses
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