DUI / DWI Penalties
If you have been charged with DUI in Georgia, do not take your charges lightly. Over the past decade, the state of Georgia has adopted stiffer penalties for drunk driving. Drunk-driving charges are serious criminal charges and should be handled by an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
To contact an experienced Georgia DUI / DWI attorney, call Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier in Marietta, Georgia. To contact our Cobb County office in Marietta, call 770-771-5097 or contact us by e-mail.
For more information about the potential penalties under Georgia’s minimum mandatory sentencing law, please check our Quick Reference Guide to DUI Sentencing.
Misdemeanor DUI / DWI Charges
In Georgia, drunk driving charges are referred to as driving under the influence (DUI), although many people use the terms DUI and DWI (driving while intoxicated) interchangeably. Do not take misdemeanor DUI / DWI charges lightly. A conviction for a misdemeanor DUI / DWI can have a significant impact on your driver's license, employment opportunities, insurance and freedom. If you are a commercial truck driver, a DUI / DWI conviction can jeopardize your commercial driver's license.
DUI / DWI penalties vary depending on the individual facts of your case, e.g. alcohol level, prior driving record or criminal history. A conviction for driving under the influence may result in jail time, probation, loss of driving privileges, monetary fines, alcohol / victim awareness education and alcohol or chemical dependency treatment.
Felony DUI / DWI Charges
If you have multiple drinking and driving convictions and are arrested for a subsequent DUI / DWI, you may face serious felony charges. Additionally, if you have been drinking and driving and caused an accident that results in serious bodily injury to another person, you will likely be charged with a felony DUI, even if you do not have a criminal history.
When handling serious felony DUI / DWI charges, our firm provides an aggressive defense. If the prosecution does not have the evidence to prove their case, we will vigorously defend your case at trial. If the prosecution does have sufficient evidence to prove their case, we will seek the best possible resolution to your case that minimizes any negative consequences, including jail time, probation and fines.
Contact Us
If you have been charged with a DUI in Georgia and need to speak with a criminal defense attorney today, call 770-771-5097 or contact us by e-mail. We understand that criminal charges can be intimidating. Together, we will work toward a resolution to your case that best protects your rights and freedom.
