Cordele, GA DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

Georgia law indicates that you can be convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol if the State can prove that you were in physical control of a moving vehicle within three (3) hours after having consumed alcoholic beverages. For example, if you are in a parked vehicle with the key in the ignition. An officer approaches and is able to determine (1) that you are under the influence of alcohol, (2) that you consumed alcohol prior to operating the vehicle, and (3) that it has been less than three hours since you operated the vehicle, you can be charged with the offense of DUI. Of course, the State would have to prove either that you were operating the vehicle to the extent it was less safe to do so, or that your State Administered Chemical Test was 0.08 or greater.

Sure you can let it go, then fill out the FL application and let them know that your license was suspended in GA, and have them deny your FL license. Shortcuts and indecision, the staples of knuckleheads.

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.