DUI in Georgia

Diving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Georgia is not only one of the most dangerous acts a driver can commit on the road, but also one of the most serious offenses in terms of criminal penalties. In fact, a DUI conviction can lead to serious sentencing possibilities, including license suspension, fines, and jail time—not to mention many additional long-term challenges.

Georgia has some of the strictest DUI laws in the nation. As a result, even a first offense can put you behind bars if you are found guilty of DUI. You can also expect to lose your driving privileges if your blood alcohol content (BAC) was above the legal limit of .08% at the time of your arrest, regardless of whether your ability to drive was impaired or not.  However, you can still be arrested for driving under the influence if your BAC is well below the 0.08% limit and you did show signs of impairment.  

Regardless of your BAC, a drunk driving conviction means you may not be eligible for a restricted license for 120 days or longer—leaving you without a way to get to work, school, and other important obligations. The court may also sentence you to probation, community service, mandatory alcohol education, or even confiscate your vehicle. In some cases, you may even be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle, which requires you to successfully pass a breath test anytime you want to use your automobile.

If all this isn’t enough to convince you of the serious nature of a DUI conviction, think about this: once you have been convicted of driving under the influence, you will also have to face the humiliation of being labeled a drunk driver. Your conviction will show up on your criminal record for years to come, and may even remain there for the rest of your life in some cases.

A DUI conviction can also jeopardize many employment, housing, and educational opportunities, and  you can expect your insurance rates to skyrocket as a result of your conviction. In fact, it’s not uncommon for convicted drunk drivers to pay two to three times more for coverage.

If you have been arrested for DUI in Georgia, make sure you get the experienced legal representation you deserve. As exclusive DUI defense attorneys, Mr. Lee Webb and Mr. Greg Willis represent drivers all over the state, aggressively defending them in an effort to reduce their DUI charges to a lesser offense or even them dismissed altogether.

From challenging your breath test results to proving that the officer who arrested you did not have probable cause to suspect you were driving under the influence, count on us to find the best strategy for your defense. To learn more about our firm’s history of success, just take a look at our ratings on the AVVO website and you’ll see the proof for yourself.

Contact the Law Offices of Webb and Willis today for a free consultation on your case. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so contact us immediately after your arrest to put us to work for you.

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