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If you have been charged with a Georgia DUI there are two things that
you need to consider:
1) Take the charge seriously.
A conviction for a Georgia DUI will have long lasting consequences. A
criminal record can affect your employment, your future and your
personal freedom.
2) Hire an experienced Georgia DUI Lawyer.
Understanding the Georgia DUI laws and courtroom proceedings can be a
challenge. Hiring a qualified Georgia DUI Lawyer from DUILaws.com who
focuses on DUI defense can make a difference in the outcome of your
case.
The Georgia DUI Defense Lawyers at DUILaws.com offer an initial review of your case. Your inquiry is both free and confidential.
To begin fighting your Georgia DUI, use the drop-down menu above to locate a Georgia Attorney in your county. But do it now, as time is very critical in a Georgia DUI case.
Georgia DUI Laws and Drunk Driving Information
The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in the state of Georgia is
.08. If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol content higher than
.08 you are considered legally drunk. To be charged with a DUI,
you must either have an unlawful blood alcohol level or any amount
of contraband drugs. Most people believe that you have to have a blood
alcohol content of .08 in order to be convicted of a Georgia DUI,
this is not true. If an arresting officer deems that you are driving
erratically or otherwise unsafe you can still be taken to jail for DUI
regardless of your BAC.
If you are under 21 years of age and your breath test reads .02
or higher it is considered a "per se" violation of the Georgia DUI
laws.
If you were operating a commercial vehicle when you were stopped for
DUI and your blood alcohol level is .04 or higher, then you were also
in violation of the Georgia DUI laws.
O.C.G.A. 40-5-55: Implied consent to chemical tests.
O.C.G.A. 40-5-57.1: Revocation of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses; issuance of new license following revocation.
O.C.G.A. 40-5-67: Seizure and disposition of driver's license of persons charged with driving under the influence; issuance of temporary driving permit; disposition of cases.
O.C.G.A. 40-5-67.1: Chemical tests; implied consent notices; rights of motorists; testresults; refusal to submit; suspension or denial; hearing and review.
O.C.G.A. 40-5-67.2: Terms and conditions for suspension of license under subsection © of Code Section 67.1.
O.C.G.A. 40-5-75: Suspension of licenses by operation of law for conviction of possession, distribution, manufacture, cultivation, sale or transfer of controlled substances or marijuana; or driving under the influence of the substance.
O.C.G.A. 40-6-391: Addresses driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other intoxicating substances; penalties for first, second and subsequent convictions; child endangerment.
O.C.G.A. 40-6-391.1: Nolo contendere please; requirement to attend an alcohol and drug course.
O.C.G.A. 40-6-391.2: Seizure and forfeiture of a motor vehicle operated by habitual offender.
O.C.G.A. 40-6-391.3: Penalty for conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs while driving a school bus.
O.C.G.A. 40-6-392: Chemical tests for alcohol or drugs in blood.
O.C.G.A. 40-6-393: Homicide by vehicle.
O.C.G.A. 40-6-393.1: Feticide by vehicle.
O.C.G.A. 40-6-394: Serious injury by vehicle