Georgia DUI Penalties
If you are charged with Driving Under the Influence in the State of Georgia, you face jail, fines, license suspensions, and more, even if you are not convicted of the crime! The potential penalties range depending on your age, class of license, level of impairment, and whether or not this is your first (or 2nd, or 3rd) DUI, but it is advised that you Horlick Law Firm immediately to discuss your particular case and options.
There are a number of “types” of DUI in Georgia. The most commonly charged types of DUI (inc., DUI Per Se, DUI Less Safe, DUI Drugs, DUI Under 21, and DUI Commercial Driver), what the State is required to show to prove these charges, and what the potential penalties of conviction are for each class of driver, are discussed in more detail elsewhere on this site.
There is one penalty that could affect all classes of driver charged with DUI – the administrative license suspension. When you are arrested for DUI, the arresting officer may file a petition (DDS form 1205) to suspend your license administratively (separate from your criminal proceeding). If this petition is filed, you only have 10 DAYS to request a hearing on this matter, or your license will be suspended.
DUI law in Georgia can be very complicated and time-sensitive, so please…
If you have any questions about your particular situation, please contact Atlanta DUI Attorney Robert Horlick of Horlick Law Firm immediately at through the link above or by phone (404-487-8473) or email (info@horlicklawfirm.com) for a free case evaluation and consultation.
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