Got DUI within 2 years in GA and got in an accident. How will I be convicted?
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Got DUI within 2 years in GA and got in an accident. How will I be convicted?
Asked on June 17, 2009 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Georgia is very strict on a second DUI. You are facing jail (mandatory 72 hour minimum), probation, a fine, community service, alcohol/drug treatment, license suspension, and use of an ignition interlock device. Additionally, for a second DUI in Georgia your photo is published in the paper along with your name and address.
The particulars of each penalty are rather lengthy so I have provided you with a link that explains in further detail: http://www.1800duilaws.com/georgia-dui-attorney/georgia_dui_conviction_dui_second_offense.asp
You really need to have legal representation on this. An experienced DUI attorney will be able to best minimize the penalties. Possibly they can have the charges thrown out on a technicality or at least reduced.
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