A DUI arrest can change your life forever, and the event can be even more devastating when you are innocent of the charge.

Individuals with a mental illness face an even scarier situation, as their illness can often be mistaken for signs of an impaired driver.

Always wanting to stay abreast of the most current defenses involving DUI law, Jody L. Sellers recently received advanced level training from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys on how to use Mental Illnesses to Win DUI Alcohol and/or Drug Cases.

Mr. Sellers received training on how, unfortunately, drivers who suffer from mental illness(es) are often misdiagnosed by the arresting officer and wrongfully arrested for DUI. “Officers are specifically trained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that individuals with mental illness may exhibit signs and symptoms very similar to those of an individual impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. Officers are also trained that these individuals may also be experiencing coexisting conditions of mental illness with drug impairment. Because officers rarely ask a driver, during a DUI investigation, if they suffer from mental illness, it is critical for an attorney to ask each and every client this question.”  (AADP article HERE.)

Facing a DUI in Georgia is a serious matter that can have a lasting impact on your life.  At The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, our firm is experienced in fighting DUI cases, handling ALS hearings, and ensuring that our client’s best interests are taken care of in this trying time.

If you are facing a DUI, or if you just want to ask a few questions, give us a call at 770-415-9848 today at The Sellers Law Firm, LLC: where clients become family.

You can also submit a case evaluation request on our website HERE.