DUI Defense
What do I do if I am stopped for a DUI?
http://www.motorists.org/dui/home/what-to-do-dui-dwi-roadblock/
What do I do if I am detained at a DUI roadblock?
http://www.motorists.org/dui/home/how-to-deal-with-dui-dwi-stop/
"Ga DUI Penalties"
For a first time offense, a driver must spend 24 hours in jail, but could serve up to 12 months. The driver will pay fines ranging from $600 to $1,000 and will be required to perform at least 40 hours of community service. DUI School and mandatory alcohol evaluation may be ordered and the driver’s license suspension will last for 12 months.
For a second DUI conviction in 10 years, the driver must spend between 72 hours and 12 months in jail. The fines range from $600 to $1,000, and the driver must also complete at least 240 hours of community service. DUI school and alcohol evaluations are mandatory, and the driver’s license suspension will last for 3 years. In addition to this, once the 3 years are up, an ignition interlock device must be installed on every vehicle owned by the convicted drunk driver – these devices will remain on the vehicle for 6 months or longer.
If the driver is under the age of 21, the driver’s license will be revoked for 6 months any trace of alcohol is found in his or her system. If the driver’s BAC was more than 0.08%, his or her license can be suspended for one year.
In addition to the DUI charge, a driver who had a child under the age of 14 in the vehicle may be charged with Child Endangerment.
Conviction on a drunk driving charge can cause you significant problems that may involve significant fines, license suspension and possible jail time. The effect on your future auto insurance premiums, license, and exposure to a more serious punishment on a future conviction should also factor into your decision of whether to plead guilty or fight the charge. You must act quickly, because the legal consequences of drunk driving charges start as quickly as 10 days after the traffic stop. We represent adult, juvenile, and college student clients on a wide range of alcohol related charges, including the following:
- First offense or repeat offense DWI/DUI, including with evidence of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) greater than .08 percent.
- Implied consent cases involving refusal to provide a breath or blood sample to an arresting officer.
- DUI cases involving persons under 21 and Minor in possession of alcohol charges.
- Felony DWI/DUI cases such as Prior Offender and Habitual Offender.
We can also help you resolve DUI problems relating to the suspension and reinstatement of your driver's license and obtaining restricted driving privileges. For additional information about our ability to protect your against any drunk driving charge, contact us at (770) 396-7286 or email us at newclient@rayasamfirm.com.