Ellijay Third DUI Offense Lawyer

Ellijay Third DUI Offense Attorney

Punishment: 3rd DUI in 10 years

If you are convicted of a DUI in Georgia the punishment, penalties, and consequences you face will depend on the number of DUI convictions on your record within a specified time period. The number of convictions are measured by the date of arrest – not the date of conviction. The criminal penalties are measured by the number of convictions within 10 years.

A 3rd conviction of DUI within 10 years may subject a driver to the following:

• Maximum fine of $5,000.00
• Up to 12 months in jail (15 days minimum are required to be served)
• Up to 36 months of probation
• 240 hours (30 days) of community service
• 5-year driver’s license suspension
• DUI Court programs (not available or required in all jurisdictions)
• Mandatory drug or alcohol treatment program
• Publication of photo in the local newspaper – upon 3rd conviction in 5 years ($25 publication fee)
• Being declared a habitual violator – upon 3rd conviction in 5 years.
• License plate surrender – upon 3rd conviction in 5 years.

The DUI Attorneys at Teague Law are intimately familiar with the punishments, penalties, and consequences that follow a conviction of DUI and are ready to guide you through the process of defending yourself against these charges. Contact one of the experienced DUI Attorneys at Teague Law in Ellijay, GA today and let us begin fighting for you today.