DUI DEFENSE LAWYERS IN GEORGIA
Driving Under the Influence or a DUI is a criminal offense in the state of Georgia and requires a solid understanding of the law, sentencing, and alternative punishments from your representative.
Scroll down to learn more about DUI charges in Georgia and how you can best protect yourself.
DUI Laws in Georgia
If you get pulled over by a police officer and test for a Blood Alcohol (BAC) Level of .08% or greater when driving a car, that qualifies as driving under the influence. You can get the same charge if your BAC is .04% while driving a commercial vehicle. Any driver under 21 years old who’s BAC is .02% or more can also get a DUI.
Any driver who takes a drug and tests positive from a urine sample will face a DUI charge.
DUI Laws in Georgia
- The punishment for driving while drunk or high starts with a suspended license. If this is your first offense, you can accept a 12-month suspension or pay a $200 reinstatement fee and complete a DUI education program to get that down to 120 days.
- The minimum jail sentence for a first-time offender is between ten days and 12 months. You’ll also have to pay a fine between $300 and $1,000 as part of your sentence.
- On your second offense, you may get a three-year suspension on your license, but that time gets cut down to 18 months if you pay the fee and take the class.
- You can be sentenced to a minimum of 90 days to a maximum of 12 months for your second DUI. You’ll also have to pay the court between $600 and $1,000.
- On your third offense, your license is taken from you permanently. You can apply for a probationary license after three years. You may be sentenced to a minimum of 120 days to a maximum of 12 months and you’ll be fined between $1,000 and $5,000.
- All of these sentences will require you to complete anywhere from forty hours to thirty days of community service. No matter how many DUIs are on your record, once you complete your jail sentence, education, and pay your fees, you will be on probation for 12 months.
- A fourth DUI on your record is considered a felony and can result in at least one year in prison and more severe penalties and fees. If you evaded an officer or caused severe injury or the death of another person while driving drunk, you may be charged with a felony.
- If you caused an injury or killed someone as a result of your DUI, even if it’s your first offense, you’ll face a three-year suspension and will be considered ineligible for an alternative solution.
- Other sentences may include the forfeiture of your vehicle either temporarily or permanently or a child-endangerment charge if you had a minor in the car with you at the time.
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If you’re facing a DUI charge, call us at the first opportunity so that we can start strategizing your defense. With TT Attorney, you have a chance to appeal to the judge for alternative punishments and keep yourself safe.
We know that you want to get back to your life and your family. That’s why we work hard to create the best defense for you.
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