Atlanta Area Repeat DUI Defense Lawyer
While defending repeat offenders accused of driving drunk is generally the same as for a first-time offender, the consequences of another DUI get progressively more severe. If you face a second, third or more DUI within five years, contact Jeffrey S. Williams for help avoiding even harsher punishments such as:
- Second DUI – minimum 90 days in jail up to one year, plus 12 months probation (less time served), up to $1000 in fines, and a license suspension for three years with no reinstatement for the first 18 months
- Third DUI – 120 days to 1 year in jail plus 12 months probation, up to $5000 in fines, habitual violator status and a revoked license for five years; a probationary license after two years is only allowed after attending DUI school, alcohol counseling and an ignition interlock device on your vehicle for six months
A third drunk driving arrest for a repeat offender can be charged as a felony, with additional consequences, from the loss of a professional license or the right to own a gun, to the loss of financial aid and denied admission to, or expulsion from colleges and universities for a year; some schools for life. Mr. Williams knows the law, the courts, and ways to help his clients keep from destroying their lives further.
Protecting All Drivers Against Mounting DUI Trouble
Escalating penalties also apply for those under 21 years old charged with underage drinking. Other criminal charges can apply when there are injuries (vehicular assault), a death (vehicular homicide), even for having a child under the age of 14 in the vehicle (child endangerment).
The impact of DUI charges on your freedom, driving privileges and reputation are simply too costly to ignore or handle alone. Representation by a skilled criminal defense lawyer like Jeffrey S. Williams can result in a sound defense in court, and help repeat offenders get the help they need to turn their lives around.
Don't Let Alcohol Ruin Your Life, Call 770-645-0990 Now
If you are a repeat offender facing drunk driving charges, an experienced DUI defense attorney can help minimize the progressively stiffer consequences of another potential conviction. Contact the firm in Alpharetta, Georgia, for a consultation at The Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Williams.
