D.U.I.

Drinking and driving violations in Georgia currently are governed by O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. The penalties for a DUI are numerous and may include a fine, jail, community service, risk reduction program, probation, and license suspension. A second conviction mandates publication of the defendant's name and photograph and requires that the judge order an ignition interlock device (''IID'') to be installed on the defendant's vehicle.

A conviction can result in far reaching consequences not discussed in the statute, such as increased insurance premiums and denial of employment. An attorney may find weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and get the charges reduced or dismissed

Contact the Berelc Law Office if you have been charged with a DUI for a free initial consultation.