Canton, GA DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

By filing an appropriate Petition and Motion and having a noticed court hearing on it. If you have had no further arrests or charges, and since you want to join the military, Id say the chances are reasonably good it will be successful.

If you have completed all the terms of your sentence and paid all the fines, and not had any trouble since then, I think there is a good chance a judge might close your case early so you can go into the military. Most judges know that the military will not take people unless the case is closed. It will help if you have your military recruiter or supervisor write a letter or appear in court with you.

Usually 4 to 6 months, but you may be eligible for a restricted license (to and from school and/or work). If your blood alcohol level is above .20 then there is a 10 month restriction. Fines from $390 to $1,000 plus penalty assessments. Your car may be impounded for up to 6 months. Up to 3 year optional ignition interlock device installed on your car. 96 hours to 6 months jail sentence, at least 48 hours of which must be continuance. If you have had a prior DUI within the preceding 10 years, it could be charged as felony with between 1 year and 3 year jail sentence. Depending on the County where the arrest occurred, generally a 1st time DUI offender will not do any jail time. However, the defendant will need to jump through some hoops and will be on informal probation from 3 to 5 years. The courts usually order that the defendant pay a fine and penalty assessments which amounts to approximately $1,800.00 plus various other court costs and fees, and either community service or community labor. In addition the defendant must enroll and complete a DUI program. Some courts also require that the defendant participate in a HAM (Hospital and Morgue) Program, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Program and have their license suspended. Some courts also require an interlocking device be placed on the Defendant's car, although they can, and sometimes do, defer this to DMV.