Georgia Teenage DUI

As you probably know, Georgia state law prohibits anyone from operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. However, because this limit applies only to individuals who have reached the legal drinking age, drivers under 21 are given less leniency when it comes to BAC. As a result, thousands of Lawrenceville drivers are arrested and charged with driving under the influence—a crime known as Georgia teenage DUI—each year. 



In the state of Georgia, a minor can be charged with DUI if he or she has a BAC above 0.02%. This means you can be arrested for drunk driving if you have only a small amount of alcohol in your system—even if your driving abilities are not impaired.

The exact penalties for teenage DUI depend on your BAC results. For a BAC above 0.02%, but below 0.08%, you will most likely be charged with teenage DUI. On the other hand, if your BAC was 0.08% or more at the time of your arrest, you can be charged with teenage DUI as well as a regular DUI offense—which means you will face separate penalties for each charge.

The penalties for underage DUI include a six-month license suspension and mandatory community service (up to 20 hours). If your BAC was 0.08% or higher, you can expect to lose your driving privileges for at least a year. You will also have to wait 120 days before you are eligible for a restricted license.

In addition to these legal penalties, you could face long-term consequences if you are found guilty of teenage DUI. Once your insurance company learns you have been found guilty of drunk driving, your rates—which are probably already pricey—are sure to increase.  In fact, it’s not uncommon for insurers to charge underage DUI offenders two to three times more for coverage, and some even refuse to insure such drivers altogether.

Your DUI conviction will also remain on your criminal record indefinitely. This can make it difficult to obtain employment, as most employers are reluctant to hire someone with a flawed criminal background. You may even be ineligible for many educational and housing opportunities as well.

With so much at stake, it is more important than ever to have a skilled legal representative by your side when your day in court arrives—and attorneys Lee Webb and Greg Willis are two of the best in the state. After successfully representing thousands of teen drivers, we are familiar with the best defense strategies for underage DUI, and we can use this knowledge to help you avoid many of the consequences of a DUI conviction.

For a free consultation on your case, contact the Law Offices of Webb and Willis today. With round-the-clock availability via phone, text message, email, and Facebook, we’re literally just a call or click away.

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