In Georgia, law enforcement agencies aggressively pursue impaired driving offenses and often seek the maximum penalties whenever possible. At the law office of Stephen G. Adkins, Attorney at Law, it is my goal to provide a strong, effective defense uniquely tailored to the situation my clients are facing.
Depending on your driving history and criminal record, I will work with the prosecutor’s office to find a compromise if possible. It might be possible to get your charges reduced or dismissed altogether depending on certain factors.
Different DUI Penalties For Different Charges
In Georgia, DUI offenses can carry significant penalty increases upon subsequent charges. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.
- First offense
- Potentially up to one year in jail
- Fines of up to $1,000
- License suspension of up to one year
- Minimum mandatory 40 hours of community service
- Second offense within five years of first offense
- Minimum mandatory 48 hours in jail, up to one year
- Fines of up to $1,000
- License suspension of three years
- Minimum 30 days of community service
- Mandatory clinical evaluation and possible substance abuse treatment program
- Third offense within five years of second offense
- Minimum mandatory 15 days in jail
- Fines of up to $5,000
- License revocation for five years
- Minimum mandatory 30 days of community service
- Declared as a habitual violator and license plate is seized
- Mandatory clinical evaluation and possible substance abuse treatment program
Call Or Email Me Now
Whether you are facing a felony or misdemeanor drunk driving charges in southern Georgia, you will need a skilled defense attorney on your side. Schedule a free consultation at Stephen G. Adkins, Attorney at Law, to discuss your case and learn more about the significant penalties you face. Call 229-469-9578 or send me an email.
