Georgia DUI Second Offense

Did you know that if you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Lawrenceville and you have already been convicted of the offense within the past five years, you may be sentenced more severely than before? It’s true—under Georgia DUI second offense laws, repeat DUI offenders face far tougher penalties than first-time offenders.



If you thought the fines you received for your first DUI conviction were expensive, consider this: the minimum fine for a second DUI conviction is $600, and depending on the circumstances of your case, that amount could be as much as $1,000.

As far as your driver’s license goes, you can expect to lose your driving privileges for at least three years if you are convicted of a second drunk driving offense. What’s more, while you may have been able to get your license reinstated after only 120 days before, you will be stuck without a license for no less than 18 months this time around—and under no circumstances will a work permit or restricted license be granted.

The judge may also order you to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle, which means you will have to perform a breath test each time you attempt to start your car. If this option is included in your sentence, you will also be responsible for any expenses associated with the device—such as installation and monthly maintenance fees.

Your license plate will also be revoked after a second DUI conviction, and you will not be allowed to register your vehicle until your driving privileges have been reinstated (or in other words, until at least 18 months have passed). And, as if all this wasn’t bad enough, you should also know that your picture, name, and address will be published in a local newspaper—which means your neighbors and entire community will see that you were found guilty of drunk driving.

Fortunately, despite all the penalties that often accompany a second DUI offense, you may be able to reduce many of these consequences and avoid a conviction. In fact, with the right defense strategy, many Georgia drivers are able to successfully challenge their arrest and reduce or eliminate their DUI charges.

To learn more about how you can fight your DUI charges, contact the Law Offices of Webb and Willis today. As one of the state’s most successful DUI defense firms, we can review the facts of your case to determine the best defense tactics for your situation.

Put two of the most experienced attorneys to work for you. Contact attorneys Lee Webb and Greg Willis today for a free consultation on your case. For your convenience, we’re available 24/7 by phone, text, email, or Facebook, so there’s no better time than now to reach us.

Remember, with all the penalties a second DUI conviction can lead to, you can’t leave the outcome of your case to chance. Contact the Law Offices of Webb and Willis to start planning your defense.

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