Atlanta DUI Penalties Attorney

DUI Defense Lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia

The penalties for a DUI conviction in Atlanta Georgia are severe, even for a first-time DUI offense. For this reason, it is important to consult an Atlanta DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible after you have been arrested. At the very least, with an attorney’s help you can avoid maximum penalties and jail time. Ideally, a skilled attorney will be able to secure an acquittal or have your charges dropped or lessened before your case even goes to court.

DUI Penalties in Atlanta

• First DUI Offense:
  • Mandatory minimum jail time of 24 hours
  • 10 days to 12 months imprisonment
  • $300 to $1000 fine
  • 40 hours minimum community service
  • Risk Reduction / DUI School
  • Mandatory alcohol evaluation and/or treatment
  • 12 month driver’s license suspension
  • Probation for 12 months, less any jail time served
• Second DUI Offense:
  • Mandatory minimum jail time of 72 hours
  • 90 days to 12 months imprisonment
  • $600 to $1000 fine
  • 240 hours minimum community service
  • Risk Reduction / DUI School
  • Mandatory alcohol evaluation and/or treatment
  • 3 year driver’s license suspension
  • Probation for 12 months, less any jail time served
  • Ignition Interlock Device installed into vehicle for 6 months after license suspension ends
• Third DUI Offense:
  • Mandatory minimum jail time of 15 days
  • 120 days to 12 months imprisonment
  • $1000 to $5000 fine
  • 240 hours minimum community service
  • Risk Reduction / DUI School
  • Mandatory alcohol evaluation and/or treatment
  • 5 year driver’s license suspension (Habitual Violator)
  • Probation for 12 months, less any jail time served
• Fourth DUI Offense:
  • Felony charge
  • Mandatory minimum imprisonment for 90 days
  • 1 to 5 year state prison sentence
  • Probation for 5 years, less any prison time served
  • Same additional penalties as for a 3rd DUI conviction

Contact DUI lawyer Judy Kim as soon as possible to find out how she can help you avoid the penalties associated with a DUI conviction. We offer a free consultation to discuss your charges and to determine how we can best defend your case.

Arrested for drunk driving in Atlanta, Georgia? Contact an Atlanta multiple DUI offense attorney from the Law Office of Judy Kim today!