Second Offense DUI in Georgia

If you are stopped by a Police Officer, Sheriff’s Deputy , College Police Officer or State Trooper and arrested for DUI and it’s your Second Offense DUI in 10 years, there are mandatory things that will occur if you are found guilty or pled guilty to DUI.

The State of Georgia mandates a minimum of 90 days in jail. The Judge can stay or probate all of the jail time, but 72 hours. You will get a minimum of 12 months of probation, minus any jail time given by the Judge.

A minimum of 30 days…

…or 240 hours of community service. Complete an alcohol and drug evaluation and any recommended treatment. Complete the risk reduction course (also known as DUI school). The fine will be a minimum of $600 and a maximum of $1,000. There will also be a monthly probation fee. The fee depends on each court system, since most are private companies.

If you pled guilty or found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and it’s your first DUI conviction in five years and you are over 21, your driver’s license will be suspended for one year. However, you can ask the Judge for an affidavit of first conviction. In some instances, you may be required to submit regular drug screening tests during your probation period.  You can take the affidavit to the Department of Driver’s Services (DDS) and get a limited driving permit. This limited driving permit is good for 120 days and limits by law where you can drive. At the end of the 120 days, you can get your driver’s license reinstated by paying a restoration fee to DDS and showing you completed the risk reduction course.

2nd Offense DUI Conviction in Five Years

If it is 2nd DUI conviction in five years, you driver’s license will be suspended for three years. After 120 days you can apply for an ignition interlock device.

If you pled guilty to DUI-Drugs, you will be suspended for one year and cannot get a limited driving permit. It’s imperative to reach out to an experienced Atlanta DUI lawyer, such as attorney Richard Blevins right away.

Sandy Springs/Atlanta DUI Lawyer

Richard N. Blevins, Jr.

Former Cobb Assistant District Attorney | Former Cobb Assistant Solicitor General | Former Baldwin Co. Sheriff’s Deputy | Former DeKalb County Police Officer | Former Milledgeville Police Officer | Former U.S. Army M.P.

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