Georgia DUI Penalties | Consequences of Drunk Driving in Georgia : Jail Time, Fines, License Suspension

 

First Georgia DUI:

  • Imprisonment: Not fewer than 10 days or more than 12 months. The entire prison sentence can be suspended at the judge's discretion. If an individual's BAC is over .08%, all but 24 hours of the sentence can be suspended.
  • Fines: $300 - $1000
  • Community Service: 20 - 40 hours
  • Driver's License Suspension: Up to 1 year

Second Georgia DUI: 

  • Imprisonment: Not fewer than 90 days or more than 12 months. The sentence can be probated, however 72 hours mandatory incarceration for a second offense within 10 years.
  • Fines: $600 - $1,000
  • Community Service: Not fewer than 30 days
  • Driver's License Suspension: 3 years
  • Ignition Interlock Device: 6 month minimum before driver's license reinstatement
  • Alcohol and/or Drug Treatment and Evaluation Program: Required
  • DUI School: Required
  • Photograph: Photograph of defendant must be published in local newspaper

Third Georgia DUI (Aggravated Misdemeanor):

  • Imprisonment: 120 days to 12 months. The sentence can be probated, however 15 days mandatory minimum incarceration for a third conviction within 10 years.
  • Fines: $1,000 - $5,000
  • Community Service: Not fewer than 30 days
  • Ignition Interlock Device: 6 month minimum before driver's license reinstatement
  • Driver's License Suspension: 5 years
  • Photograph: Photograph of defendant must be published in local newspaper
  • DUI School: Required

Fourth Georgia DUI (Felony):

  • Imprisonment: 1 - 5 years. The sentence can be probated to 90 days mandatory minimum.
  • Fines: $1,000 - $5,000
  • Community Service: 60 days minimum community service, which can be suspended if 3 years of jail time is served
  • Ignition Interlock Device: 6 months minimum before driver's license reinstatement.

Georgia DUI Laws - Relevant Statutes

Code of Georgia Title 40 Motor Vehicles and Traffic

 

 

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