Georgia DUI Penalties

In Georgia, if you are caught driving over the legal limit, you will be criminally prosecuted. In most cases, a first, second and third DUI conviction is categorized as a misdemeanor offense. However, fourth DUI convictions are felonies, and, under Georgia state law, any out of state convictions for DUI will be counted as prior offenses. If you have been arrested for DUI in Georgia, you should speak to a drunk driving defense attorney who can explain the penalties that you will be at risk of facing.

First DUI Conviction: Fines from $300 to $1,000, jail: from 10 days to 12 months, license suspension: up to 1 full year, community service: no less than 40 hours, mandatory completion of DUI program, clinical evaluation and treatment, possible attendance at a substance abuse program, probation: 12 months and Georgia SR22 insurance required.

Second DUI Conviction: Fines: $600 to $1,000, Jail: 90 days to 12 months, License suspension: 3 years, Ignition Interlock Device: minimum 6 months, Community Service: minimum 30 days, Clinical evaluation/treatment, and possible attendance of a substance abuse program, probation: 12 months and Georgia SR22 insurance required.

For a third DUI conviction, you are facing increased penalties which include up to $5,000 dollars in fines, up to 12 months in jail, a 5 years driver's license revocation, an ignition interlock device, a minimum of 30 days community service, clinical evaluation/treatment, a declaration of a habitual offender (this is not a good thing), 12 months probation and Georgia SR22 insurance requirement.

For a fourth DUI conviction, you face additional penalties including a minimum of 60 days community service, and 5 years probation. In addition, a fourth DUI offense is a felony.

Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer in Atlanta

If you have been arrested for DUI in Atlanta or the surrounding areas, an Atlanta DUI lawyer from the Law Office of Matthew T. McNally can help. There are a number of defenses to DUI accusations that may apply to your unique situation. Having an attorney by your side can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.

Contact a DUI defense lawyer from our firm today for a free case evaluation.