Georgia DUI Penalties

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in all fifty states, and Georgia is no exception. In fact, as the thousands of motorists who are arrested for drunk driving each year can attest, the Georgia DUI penalties grant little leniency to those convicted of the offense.

Although most drivers are well-aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, many do not realize just how easy it is to be in violation of the state’s DUI laws. Unlike most criminal offenses, there are a number of ways a person can be charged with driving under the influence—and even if you are unaware that you are violating the laws in your jurisdiction, you can still be arrested and charged with criminal DUI.

For example, most drivers assume that a person must actually be impaired in order to be charged with drunk driving. Unfortunately, due to the nationally enforced blood alcohol content (BAC) limit, this is often not the case. And, keep in mind that drivers under the age of 21 and those who operate commercial vehicles are subjected to even lower BAC limits (0.02% and 0.04% respectively).

Under these BAC limits, any person operating a vehicle with an illegal amount of alcohol in his or her system is considered impaired in the eyes of the law—regardless of whether his or her driving abilities are affected. On the other hand, drivers who actually show signs of impairment can still be charged with DUI if their BAC results are well below the legal limit—this is known as a “less safe” DUI offense.

Due to the state’s Implied Consent Law, you can also be charged with DUI if you refuse to allow an officer to administer a breathalyzer, blood, or urine test in order to determine your BAC. In fact, you’ll face the same penalties for refusing this test as you would for failing it.

Regardless of the type of DUI charge you are facing, you can expect to face severe criminal penalties for your offense. Georgia state law imposes some of toughest DUI sentencing guidelines in the nation, requiring judges to sentence convicted offenders to mandatory minimum sentences, which often include fines, probation, community service, and even jail time.

Fortunately, with the right defense, many Georgia drivers are able to avoid the penalties associated with a DUI conviction. As one of the state’s most experienced DUI attorneys, Greg Willis is well-versed in the most successful defense tactics for any type of DUI charge—and he has the track record to prove it. Since earning his law degree in 1996, the Law Offices of Greg Willis has successfully represented thousands of motorists just like you, helping them get their charges reduced to a lesser offense or even dismissed entirely.

To put one of Georgia’s most experienced DUI attorneys to work for you, contact Greg Willis today. You’ll not only receive a free evaluation of your case but, should you choose to retain Mr. Willis as your legal representative, he and his team of DUI experts will also prepare a free license appeal letter to help you avoid losing your license. Call now to discuss your case.

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