| We all know that driving drunk is a bad idea. Not only | | | | or doctor appointments. This permit lasts for 30 days, |
| are you putting the lives of those on the road around | | | | and during that time the offender can complete a Risk |
| you in danger when you drive drunk, but you are also | | | | Reduction Course and pay $200. This allows the |
| risking your right to drive. If you are arrested for DUI in | | | | regular license to be reinstated after just 30 days. |
| the state of Georgia, you will face strict penalties. | | | | Besides the driver's license suspension, a first time DUI |
| Understanding these is important as you proceed | | | | offender in Georgia will pay between $300 and $1,000 |
| through your drunk driving case. | | | | in fines, on top of other fees and court costs. At least |
| First offenders, which are those who have not had a | | | | one day of jail time is required, but a typical sentence is |
| DUI arrest in the past five years in Georgia, will lose | | | | 10 days to 12 months. If the jail sentence is less than 12 |
| their license for one year after a DUI arrest. Of course, | | | | months, the offender will have to serve a 12-month |
| this would make getting to work or school difficult, so | | | | probation period. Offenders must perform 40 hours of |
| the state allows first time offenders to apply for a | | | | community service after a Georgia DUI conviction. |
| work permit that allows them to drive to work, school, | | | | |