Georgia DUI Penalties
If you are convicted of DUI, you could be subject to the following penalties under Georgia law.
FIRST OFFENSE
Jail time: 10 days to one year
Fines
• At least $300, no more than $1,000
• At least $200 for license reinstatement
License suspension - up to one year
Community Service - at least 40 hours
Mandatory Risk Reduction School
Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Evaluation
12-Month Probation
SECOND OFFENSE WITHIN 10 YEARS OF FIRST OFFENSE
Jail Time: 90 days to one year
Fines
• At least $600 and up to $1,000
• License reinstatement fee of $210
License suspension - of one year
Community Service - at least 30 days
Clinical evaluation (mandatory) - possibly completion of a substance abuse treatment program at your expense
Mandatory Risk Reduction School
THIRD OFFENSE WITHIN 10 YEARS OF SECOND OFFENSE
Jail Time - at least 120 days
Fine - of $1,000 minimum, up to $5,000
License revoked - for five years
Community Service - at least 30 days
Embarrassment - Your name, photo, and address published in local newspaper at your expense
You will be declared a habitual violator
Your license plate will be seized and sent to the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety
Mandatory - Risk Reduction School
Clinical evaluation - Plus a possible completion of substance abuse treatment program at your expense.