Woodbury GA DUI Lawyer

When you are charged with DUI, immediate action is required to get you the best possible result.  At the Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson, our legal team has decades of experience in dealing with DUI arrests. We will take immediate action to ensure your rights, freedom, and future are protected. Call our DUI Attorneys in Woodbury GA now.

First DUI Penalties in Woodbury GA

If you are convicted of a first offense DUI, this is considered a misdemeanor. You will face 24 hours - 12 months in jail, fines of $300-$1,000, 20 - 40 hours of community service, a clinical evaluation (and treatment if deemed necessary), completion of a Risk Reduction Program/DUI School, and suspension of your driver's license for up to 12 months.

Second DUI Conviction Within Ten Years in Woodbury GA

If you are convicted of a second offense DUI within ten years of your first offense, this is considered a misdemeanor. You will face 72 hours - 12 months in jail, fines of $600-$1,000, 240 hours of community service, a clinical evaluation (and treatment if deemed necessary), completion of a Risk Reduction Program/DUI School, and suspension of your driver's license for up to 18 months. You will also be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle (which can decrease the amount of time your driver's license is suspended). Your name, photograph, zip code, and the details of your DUI conviction will be published in your local newspaper.

Third DUI Conviction Within Ten Years

If you are convicted of a third offense DUI within ten years of your second offense, this is considered a high and aggravated misdemeanor. You will face 15 days - 12 months in jail, fines of $1,00-$5,000, 240 hours of community service, a clinical evaluation (and treatment if deemed necessary), completion of a Risk Reduction Program/DUI School, and suspension of your driver's license for up to 5 years. You will also be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle (which can decrease the amount of time your driver's license is suspended). Your name, photograph, zip code, and the details of your DUI conviction will be published in your local newspaper.

Fourth DUI Conviction Within Ten Years in Woodbury GA

If you are convicted of a third offense DUI within ten years of your second offense, this is considered a felony. You will face 90 days - 12 months in jail, fines of $1,00-$5,000, 240 hours of community service, a clinical evaluation (and treatment if deemed necessary), completion of a Risk Reduction Program/DUI School, and suspension of your driver's license for up to 5 years. You will also be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle (which can decrease the amount of time your driver's license is suspended). Your name, photograph, zip code, and the details of your DUI conviction will be published in your local newspaper.

If you or a loved one is charged with a first or fourth DUI, experienced representation from our Woodbury GA DUI Lawyers can save you from facing the maximum punishment. Please give our DUI Attorneys in Woodbury GA a call so that we can discuss the circumstances of your case and develop the best plan to move forward and diminish the overall negative effect this arrest can have on your life.

Woodbury GA Municipal Court

If arrested in Woodbury GA for DUI, your case will proceed to Woodbury Municipal Court. The Honorable Judge Robert Morton presides over the Court. Court is held at 30 Durand Street, Woodbury GA 30293. For more information, call 706.553.5480.

Contact Our DUI Attorneys in Woodbury GA Today

When facing DUI charges, there is no one better than our Woodbury GA DUI Lawyers. With over 25 years of experience and thousands of cases resolved, our lawyers know how to get results! Call today for a free case evaluation.