Question:
I got stopped on New Year’s Eve and arrested for a DUI in DeKalb County. What could have happened if I am convicted of a DUI in Georgia?
Answer:
If you are stopped and arrested by a law enforcement officer for a DUI in the State of Georgia, you may face several penalties if you are convicted. The maximum penalty for a first (1st) DUI conviction in Georgia is twelve (12) months in custody and a one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) fine. The minimum penalty for a first DUI in Georgia is ten (10) days in jail and three hundred dollars ($300.00) fine.
Additionally, there are a few mandatory requirements for a DUI conviction in Georgia. Some of the requirements are that the Court must order forty (40) hours of community service, completion of a risk reduction course (known as DUI school), and submit to an alcohol/drug evaluation with any recommended treatment. There is also a one (1) year suspension of your state-issued driver’s license. You may be eligible for a temporary limited driving permit with a Affidavit of First (1st) DUI Conviction from the Court.
Last, there are collateral consequences with a DUI conviction such as the loss of automobile insurance coverage or increased insurance premiums. Termination of employment and the loss of driving privileges for use of company vehicles are also potential consequences of a DUI Conviction.
If you or someone that you know have been arrested for a DUI in Georgia, please call The Law Firm of Boddie and Associates, LLC. at (678) 741-5369.
We are experienced in handling and litigating DUI cases throughout North and Middle Georgia.
