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Were You Arrested for DUI With a Prior Conviction?
Georgia laws impose severe penalties for multiple drunk driving offenses. If you have prior DUI convictions, another arrest could mean facing felony charges. Your best move is to contact an experienced Augusta multiple DUI attorney from The Blitch Law Firm right away. We can help you avoid a damaging conviction or work to reduce your sentence to a lesser charge.
Contact us online or call us at (706) 434-8770 today.
Avoid the Harsh Consequences of Multiple DUIs
In recent years, Georgia has tightened the laws and increased the penalties for DUIs. If you’re facing your second, third, or fourth DUI arrest, have a prior DUI conviction, or have caused injury while driving drunk, you can expect harsher penalties.
For a first-time DUI offender, penalties include:
- A fine of $300 to $1,000
- 10 days to 12 months in jail
- 40 hours of community service
- Completion of the Risk Reduction Program
- Clinical evaluation and treatment, if recommended
- Up to 12 months probation
- A 12-month license suspension
Penalties increase with subsequent offenses:
- Second offense: $600-$1,000 fine, 90 days to 12 months in jail, a minimum of 30 days of community service, 12 months probation, clinical evaluation and treatment, if recommended and a 3-year license suspension
- Third offense: $1,000-$5,000 fine, mandatory 4-12 months in jail, a minimum of 30 days of community service, 12 months probation, clinical evaluation and treatment, if recommended and a 5-year license suspension
- Fourth offense: $1,000-$5,000 fine, 12 months in jail to 5 years in prison, a minimum of 60 days of community service, clinical evaluation and treatment, if recommended and completion of an alcohol or drug treatment program
Ignition Interlock Devices (IID)
If you are convicted of multiple DUIs, the court may require you to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. This device prevents anyone with a high BAC level from starting the car. Additionally, there are significant monthly fees associated with maintaining an IID, which can exceed $100 per month.
Ensure the Stability of Your Future
If you have prior DUI convictions and are facing new charges, experienced legal representation is crucial. The criminal justice system is unforgiving, and without immediate action, a conviction can have lifelong consequences. The Augusta DUI attorneys at The Blitch Law Firm have decades of collective experience have been as former Assistant District Attorneys and Assistant Solicitors General both prosecuting DUI cases and defending the rights of Georgians charged with DUI, providing unique insights into their defense strategies.
CALL THE Blitch Law Firm ATTORNEYS AT LAW TODAY TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE.
If you, a family member, or a close friend faces criminal charges, contact The Blitch Law Firm today at 706-434-8770 or visit us at 7004 Evans Town Center Blvd., Third Floor, Evans, Georgia 30809 to discuss your particular case and our creative defense strategies with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys. Nearly all the attorneys at The Blitch Law Firm are former Assistant District Attorneys, so our unique insight on how the prosecution approaches cases equips us with the ability to We fight for you, and we don’t back down. Every criminal charge holds potentially life-altering consequences. We don’t hold back on providing our clients the best possible criminal defense available.
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