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The Georgia DUI law details the penalties that must be imposed by a court when the accused is convicted of or pleads guilty to driving under the influence. The Georgia DUI law, effective July 1, 2008, requires a 10 day look-back period in which an individual’s penalties will be based on their prior 10 year record. While Georgia courts must impose certain penalties, the impact of a Georgia DUI extends beyond the court imposed penalties. Below outlines penalties for a Georgia DUI conviction. 1st DUI Mandatory Min. Jail Time: 24 hours Mandatory Min. Community Service: 40 hours Min. Fines: $300 Max. Fines: $1,000 Clinical Treatment & Evaluation Required: Yes, but may be waived 2nd DUI in 10 years Mandatory Min. Jail Time: 72 hours Mandatory Min. Community Service: 240 hours Min. Fines: $600 Max. Fines: $1,000 Clinical Treatment & Evaluation Required: Yes 3rd DUI in 10 years Mandatory Min. Jail Time: 15 days Mandatory Min. Community Service: 240 hours Min. Fines: $1,000 Max. Fines: $1,000 Clinical Treatment & Evaluation Required: Yes 4th DUI in 10 years Mandatory Min. Jail Time: 15 days Mandatory Min. Community Service: 480 hours Min. Fines: $1,000 Max. Fines: $5,000 Clinical Treatment & Evaluation Required: Yes If you are convicted or plead guilty, the Georgia DUI conviction will remain on your criminal history record for the rest of your life. Expungement of a Georgia DUI conviction is prohibited in the state of Georgia. A Georgia DUI is a misdemeanor criminal offense at the very minimum and is punishable by up to 12 months in jail. In some situations, Georgia DUI felony charges can be punishable by up to 5 years in jail. Due to the stringent Georgia DUI laws, make sure you contact a specific Georgia DUI lawyer to fight your case. Lawyers that are not familiar with the strict Georgia DUI laws may recommend pleading guilty to a Georgia DUI charge, which will result in unfavorable results. Our experienced Georgia DUI lawyers will investigate the evidence and fight for your case. The goal of our Georgia DUI lawyers is to defend your case to ultimately obtaining an acquittal for your Georgia DUI charge. In addition to the DUI penalties required by law, a Georgia DUI conviction affects your Georgia’s driver’s license, which is controlled by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). You Georgia DUI charge could cause the DDS to suspend or revoke your Georgia’s driver’s license. Also if you receive a DUI conviction outside the state of Georgia, your Georgia driving privileges will most likely be affected as well. In any case, our Georgia DUI lawyers can act quickly to retain your Georgia driving privileges. Contact our office today for a free consultation with a trained and skilled Georgia DUI attorney. Act fast. Call us now for a free consultation 678.314.9443
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