Georgia DUI Third Offense

Georgia lawmakers take driving under the influence (DUI) very seriously. As a result, the penalties for repeat offenders are some of the toughest in the nation—especially when it comes to a Georgia DUI third offense.

If you were recently arrested for drunk driving and have two prior convictions on your record, you can expect little sympathy from the court. What’s more, under state law, judges are required to impose mandatory minimum sentence guidelines for repeat DUI offenders. Depending on the facts of your case, the judge can order you to serve anywhere from 90 days to one year in jail. Although much of this sentence can be suspended, the law requires you to spend at least 15 days behind bars.

Once you have completed your jail sentence, you may then have to perform up to 240 hours of community service and pay fines of $5,000 or more. Your driver’s license will also be suspended for at least five years. Moreover, while you may have been granted limited driving privileges in the past—allowing you to travel to and from court-approved activities, such as work, school, and medical appointments—you will be unable to obtain a limited permit for at least two years. 

After you driver’s license is reinstated, you may also be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle, which means you will have to perform a breath test each time you get behind the wheel. Your license plate will most likely be replaced with a special tag designed for repeat DUI offenders—letting other drivers know that you were convicted of drinking and driving.

As one final act of humiliation, your name and photograph could also be published in a local newspaper. This is not only embarrassing to you and your family members, but it also means your neighbors, friends, and work colleagues are likely to learn of your conviction.

As far as the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction go, you can expect additional problems in the future. It will be difficult to find affordable auto insurance, as companies tend to charge repeat drunk driving offenders far more than other drivers. Some companies may even refuse to insure you altogether. And, your flawed criminal record may also make you ineligible for many jobs, housing opportunities, and educational programs.

Fortunately, the Law Offices of Webb and Willis are here to help you avoid many of these life-altering consequences. As one of the state's most successful DUI defense firms, we have the skill and knowledge to challenge your DUI arrest and ensure you obtain the best possible outcome in court.

Remember, with all the penalties you are facing, the question isn’t whether you should have an attorney, but whether you can afford to do without one. The Law Offices of Webb and Willis have helped countless Georgia drivers reduce or eliminate their DUI charges and we can help you do the same.

Contact us today for a free case evaluation—we’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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