Georgia DUI Laws
Georgia DUI Laws
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Georgia's DUI Laws and Penalties
Georgia's driving under the influence (DUI) and the consequences you'll face if convicted of a first, second, or third DUI offense.
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Learn about the laws pertaining to impaired drivers under the age of 21.
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Read about the penalties you’ll face for a first DUI conviction in Georgia.
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A second offense DUI will be tried as a misdemeanor offense under Georgia laws. In Georgia, a misdemeanor offense is punishable with imprisonment up to one year.
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Getting a third DUI within 10 years in Georgia is a serious matter resulting in mandatory jail time (at least 120 days), fines, and license suspension.
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What Is a Felony OWI/DUI in Georgia?
In Georgia, a DUI is normally a misdemeanor but can be a felony if certain aggravating circumstances are present.
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In Georgia, as in all states, laws against driving under the influence (“DUI”) aren’t limited just to alcohol. You can also be charged with DUI for operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs—illegal, validly prescribed, and even over-the-counter.
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Georgia’s Implied Consent Laws: Refusing DUI Chemical Testing
If you get pulled over for DUI in Georgia, are you required to comply with an officer’s request for a blood, breath, or urine test? What if you refuse?