What are the penalties for a first DUI in Georgia?
The maximum penalty for a per se DUI in Georgia is 12 months in a county jail. However, that is rarely what people actually receive. Generally, a person is sentenced to serve 12 months under supervised probation with a minimum of 24 hours in jail. The fine can range from $300-$1,000 plus court costs and fees. There is also a monthly probation supervision fee that varies by county but typically is around $40/month. In addition to fines and probation, a person convicted of a 1st DUI will be ordered to complete an alcohol assessment and a DUI Risk Reduction class. The 3 day class is offered by private companies throughout Georgia and costs around $350. Finally, you must also perform at least 40 hours of community service at an approved organization.
The amount of time that your driver’s license will be suspended depends on several factors, including whether or not you submitted to the State Intoxilyzer test, the numerical results of that test, your age, and other factors. You may be able to get a limited driving permit that allows you to still drive to work or school if you meet certain criteria and fulfill other requirements by the Department of Driver Services.
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What are the penalties for a second DUI in Georgia?
For a second DUI in Georgia, within 10 years of a prior DUI conviction, the maximum penalty is up to 12 months in a county jail. Generally, a person is sentenced to serve 12 months under supervised probation with a minimum of 72 hours in jail. The fine can range from $600-$1,000 plus court costs and fees. There is also a monthly probation supervision fee that varies by county but typically is around $40/month. In addition to fines and probation, a person convicted of a 2nd DUI will be ordered to complete an alcohol assessment, a clinical evaluation and a DUI Risk Reduction class. The 3 day DUI class is offered by private companies throughout Georgia and costs around $350.
You must also perform at least 240 hours of community service at an approved organization. You may be ordered to maintain an Ignition Interlock device on your vehicle for a period of time. Finally, you must pay a $25 publication fee for your photo to be published in the local newspaper where your DUI occurred.
For a second DUI conviction within 5 years, your driver’s license will be suspended for 18 months. However, after 120 days you may petition the court for a limited driving permit with an ignition interlock device.
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What are the penalties for a third DUI in Georgia?
For a third DUI in Georgia, within 10 years of a prior DUI conviction, the maximum penalty is up to 12 months in a county jail. Generally, a person is sentenced to serve 12 months under supervised probation with a minimum of 15 days in jail. The fine can range from $1,000-$5,000 plus court costs and fees. There is also a monthly probation supervision fee that varies by county but typically is around $40/month. In addition to fines and probation, a person convicted of a 3rd DUI will be ordered to complete an alcohol assessment, a clinical evaluation and a DUI Risk Reduction class. The 3 day DUI class is offered by private companies throughout Georgia and costs around $350.
You must also perform at least 240 hours of community service at an approved organization. You may be ordered to maintain an Ignition Interlock device on your vehicle for a period of time. Finally, you must pay a $25 publication fee for your photo to be published in the local newspaper where your DUI occurred.
For a third DUI conviction within 5 years, your driver’s license will be suspended for 5 years. However, after 2 years you may petition the court for a limited driving permit with an ignition interlock device. You will also be declared a Habitual Violator (HV). Further violations can result in felony charges brought against you.
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If you have been charged with a DUI in the middle Georgia area, contact Michael Fulcher Law for a free consultation and case assessment. If you wait until your court date, you may have already forfeited some of your rights and driving priviledges in the State of Georgia. Don’t wait, call today.
