GET THE FACTS ABOUT DUI'S

Even A FIRST DUI REQUIRES a)jail, b)license suspension, c)probation, d)community service, d)permanent criminal and traffic history, and e)huge insurance increases (maybe over $10,000 over 5 years).

If you, or someone you know, has recently been arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Georgia, you must take immediate action to protect your legal rights and your right to keep your license and drive while your case is pending. Can you really afford to lose your driver’s license and not be able to get to and from work?

WARNING – You Must Send a Letter To the State Within 10 Days of Your Arrest to Stop the Suspension of Your License!!!

Do not allow the State to administratively suspend your license to drive without a fight. Call us now! Take advantage of our free, no obligation consultation. We will even write your 10 Day Letter to the State to save your license for FREE.

DUI is a serious offense that takes immediate legal action to fight and it is important to have a proven Georgia DUI attorney providing you with an effective criminal defense when facing any type of DUI charge.

Charges of driving under the influence (DUI) should not be taken lightly.

Georgia DUI convictions lead to criminal, civil, and administrative penalties that can affect you for an extended period of time. Not only can a DUI conviction cost you thousands of dollars in higher automobile insurance costs, but it could cost you thousands more in the loss of a job. Today, many employers will not hire you if you have a DUI conviction and some employers will even fire you if you get a DUI conviction. You may be able to avoid or lessen some of the criminal and financial consequences if you act immediately.

First Time DUI Arrests Require,

• A minimum 24 hours in jail and can be up to a 12 month maximum
• 12 months probation which you will be subjected to random alcohol and drug tests
• 40 hours community service
• Mandatory fine from $300 to $1,000
• Completion of a DUI program, a clinical evaluation
•  12 month license suspension
• Photo published in newspaper

DUI Laws in Georgia require penalties that are progressively more punitive for a 2nd or 3rd DUI within 10 years, and a 4th DUI arrest is a FELONY CRIME and carries very stiff penalties. DUI laws also apply to recreational vehicles, such as ATVs, boats, snowmobiles and airplanes.

26,982 Georgia drivers arrested for DUI

The most recent Century Council statistics reveal that 10,839 people were killed in drunk driving crashes.  Arrest data shows that 26,982 Georgia drivers were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Fatality Analysis]:

• 372 fatal accidents in Georgia where at least one driver had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.08% or above
• 416 people were killed in Georgia in accidents where at least one driver had a BAC of 0.08% or above
• 73 people were killed in Georgia in accidents where at least one driver had a BAC between 0.01% and 0.07%
• 489 total deaths caused in Georgia where at least one driver had a BAC of 0.01% or above

If you have been charged with DUI, fill out our online form or call us at 678-CHAPMAN (678-242-7626) to start your case review today at absolutely no cost to you.