Savannah Multiple DUI Lawyers
A DUI charge is always serious. Even a first offense can result in jail time, fines, and spin-off consequences that include spiraling insurance costs. With each ensuing offense, however, the penalties escalate. Defendants dealing with multiple DUIs may need an experienced lawyer to help them fight the charges—or at least mitigate the consequences.
Based in Savannah, we serve clients throughout Chatham, Bulloch, Liberty, and Effingham Counties. Call (912) 416-9243 or contact us online today.
Penalties for a 2nd DUI Conviction
The mandatory minimum jail time is 72 hours, and a one-year jail sentence is at least possible. Fines range from $600 to $1,000, and court fees and surcharges can increase them further.
Additional consequences include:
- Probation for 12 months and at least 240 hours of community service.
- A driver’s license suspension could be for up to 18 months.
- Mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device, which requires drivers to pass a breathalyzer test before their vehicle starts. This installation is done at the driver’s expense.
- Participation in a substance abuse treatment program.
- An offender photo in the local newspaper.
Penalties for a 3rd DUI Conviction
A third DUI conviction within ten years pushes penalties to the high end of the misdemeanor scale and can result in aggravated charges. Convicted individuals face a minimum of 15 days in jail, with a full year again possible. Fines escalate sharply, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
Additional consequences include:
- Probation can last as long as 36 months, with 240 hours of community service still required.
- A five-year driver’s license suspension. Limited permits are not available for the first two years of this period.
- Ignition interlock devices may be required after limited permits are obtained.
- Probation of 12 to 36 months and a mandatory 240 hours (30 days) of community service.
- Mandatory drug or alcohol treatment counseling for at least 17 weeks.
- Offenders must again publish a public notice with personal details. They are officially labeled “habitual violators.” While not a formal legal charge, it can have a lasting impact on one’s career and credit opportunities.
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Penalties for a 4th (or More) DUI Conviction
A fourth DUI within ten years is a felony charge in Georgia. Convicted defendants face a prison term ranging from 1 to 5 years. Judges may suspend some imprisonment but must still require at least 90 days in custody. Work release or house arrest alternatives may be allowed. Fines again range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000.
Additional consequences include:
- 480 hours of community service.
- Five years of probation, supervised by a felony probation officer after incarceration.
- Other sanctions discussed above—from public notice to mandatory treatment—and more.
Experienced Lawyers You Can Trust
There are a lot of ways to contest DUI charges, even when dealing with multiple offenses. Our attorneys know where mistakes get made by law enforcement, and we know that authorities—from the police to the prosecutors—are far from perfect. We never sit in judgment of our clients. What we do is give straightforward, honest assessments of your case. It’s not always easy for people to hear, but everyone we work with can believe in this—if we take a case, it’s because we think we can deliver positive results.
Let’s sit down in our Savannah office and discuss your situation. Call (912) 416-9243 for a free consultation.