Charged with DUI? Get Help from a Georgia DUI Lawyer!
If you're facing DUI charges in Georgia, you need to prepare to defend yourself in court. If you're not familiar with Georgia's DUI laws, the legal protections available to you, courtroom procedure or potential defenses to your DUI charges, you should consider seeking help from a Georgia DUI lawyer. If you're convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you stand to lose a lot. Take a look at the penalties you could face.
Georgia DUI Penalties
First Offense
- $300 – $1,000 fine
- 10 days – 1 year in prison
- 1-year probation (including jail time)
- 1-year driver's license suspension
- 40+ hours of community service
- Completion of alcohol/drugs & driving class
Second Offense (within 5 years)
- $600 – $1,000 fine
- 90 days – 1 year in prison
- 1-year probation (including jail time)
- 3-year driver's license suspension
- 30+ days of community service
- Completion of alcohol/drug use risk reduction program
Can you refuse a breath test?
- NO
Penalties for Refusal
- 1-year license suspension
Georgia DUI Resources
- You can find the full text of Georgia DUI law on Total DUI's state laws page.
- For news about DUI legislation in Georgia, check out our DUI legislation & news articles.
- Learn the meanings and uses of DUI terms with our DUI Glossary.
Learn More from a Georgia DUI Lawyer!
DUI laws are updated regularly, so speaking with a DUI lawyer is useful for determining where you stand in the eyes of the law. Plus, your DUI attorney can dispel any myths you may have heard about DUI charges, like that DUI cases are impossible to win or that all first-time DUI offenders get the same treatment, regardless of extenuating circumstances.
Your DUI lawyer can help you decide which common challenges to DUI charges (such as challenging the breath test or questioning the arresting officer's testimony) will help your case. To start fighting your DUI charges now, just call us at 1 (877) 349-1311 or fill out our free online case evaluation form. We'll connect you with a DUI lawyer in your area right away.
Note: DUI laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on these DUI laws, speak to a DUI lawyer in the state.