Legal Question in DUI Law in Georgia

Second Offense Within a Five Year Period

Fine

$600-$1000 plus any statutory surcharges (those can be several hundred dollars).

Jail

90 days to 12 months, all except three days of which may be suspended, stayed, or probated. As with a first DUI within a five year period, for any case made on or after May 1, 1999, you must do twelve months probation less any jail time.

Community Service

For cases made on or after July 1, 2001, the minimum community service is thirty days.

License Suspension

For cases made on or after July 1, 2001, the driver's license of anyone convicted of a second DUI within a five year period will be suspended for three years. However, unlike prior law, you will not be able to have your driver's license reinstated for a period of 18 months. The first twelve months is a hard suspension with no limited permit or hardship license. After that, an ignition interlock limited permit is required for 6 months.

Under the current law, for a second or subsequent conviction within a five year period, an ignition interlock device must be installed on all vehicles registered to the offender unless the court notifies the Department of Public Safety of exemptions for multiple vehicles due to hardship.

License Plates

For cases made on or after July 1, 2001, upon conviction, the license plates of all vehicles registered to the offender will be confiscated. No new plates will be issued to the offender until such time as he/she obtains a limited permit or full reinstatement of driving privileges. Under certain conditions, a hardship license plate is available to a co-owner of the vehicle or to family members.

Photo Published

On cases made on or after May 1, 1999, your photograph, name and address, as well as the date, time, place of arrest will be published in your local newspaper. You will be charged $25.00 for this notice.