Georgia has strict laws when it comes to driving under the influence (DUI). If you or a loved one has been injured in a Georgia DUI accident in the Greater Atlanta area, call the Law Offices of Jason Schultz P.C. to schedule a no cost consultation – 404-474-0804

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Georgia Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Laws (Part A)

Georgia has strict laws when it comes to driving under the influence (DUI). The penalties for causing a Georgia DUI accident include fines, a driver's license suspension, and the possibility of time in jail. The penalties may become stiffer when a drunken driver injures an innocent victim.

Furthermore, if a victim is injured in a Georgia DUI accident, they may be eligible for damages in a Georgia personal injury claim. To file a claim after a Georgia DUI accident, you should get the professional help of a Clayton personal injury attorney.

Georgia's Legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Limit

In Georgia, if a person operates a motor vehicle with a BAC level of .08 or above, they will be guilty of DUI. However, if a person operates a motor vehicle with a BAC of just .05, and it is shown that they were perilously operating their motor vehicle, they may also be charged with a criminal offense. Furthermore, if an underage motorist is determined to have even a .02 BAC level, they may be convicted of Georgia DUI.

Any of these situations can lead to a serious Georgia DUI accident. Therefore, the consequences for a Georgia DUI are meant to fit the crime.

Consequences After Georgia DUI

Someone who is convicted of their first offense of a Georgia DUI will face consequences such as:

an immediate driver's license suspension for 1 year;
a fine between $300 and $1000, plus any statutory surcharges;
between 10 days and 12 months in jail; and
minimum of 40 hours of community service (unless the driver is under the age of 21, in which case it is a minimum of 20 hours.)

In addition to all of this, the convicted drunk driver will have to attend a mandatory alcohol education program, and may have to go through treatment or assessment. Again, if the convicted has injured an innocent victim in a Georgia DUI accident, they may face claims by the victim in a Georgia personal injury lawsuit.

In a Georgia personal injury lawsuit, a victim may claim damages for their medical expenses, lost wages and other associated accident costs. To make a claim, you can get the help of a Clayton personal injury attorney.

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My firm is dedicated to helping clients recover the maximum amount of financial compensation. We work to protect your rights and pursue your best interests. We relieve you of the burden of dealing with the insurance companies so that you can focus on healing from your injuries. For experienced, effective legal representation, victims of drunk driving accidents in Atlanta and throughout Georgia can rely on Jason R. Schultz, P.C. Please call us today at (866) 455-4709 for a free consultation.