Georgia Underage DUI

A lot is at stake if you are convicted of a Georgia underage driving under the influence (DUI) offense.  Because of Georgia’s Zero Tolerance laws regarding underage drinking, the legal limit for drivers under 21 is much lower than for drivers who are of age (only .02% versus .08%). An underage driver could test over the legal limit after consuming only a couple of beverages.

When DUI is suspected, the arresting officer may ask an underage driver to submit to a blood, breath, or urine test to calculate his or her blood alcohol content (BAC). If the driver’s BAC is .02%, he or she can be charged with an underage DUI; however, possessing a BAC of .08% may result in a standard DUI charge in addition to underage DUI.

When determining the sentence for an underage DUI, the judge must comply with the state’s minimum mandatory guidelines. This means that you could be sentenced to a six-month license suspension in addition to 20 hours of community service. Underage drivers charged with a standard DUI could face a 12-month license suspension, with no chance of a limited driving permit.

A DUI conviction can cause problems with an underage driver’s auto insurance. Many insurers already consider teenagers to be a “high-risk” group and charge them accordingly. If you have a DUI conviction on your driving record, your premiums may skyrocket. And because insurance is required in order to have your license reinstated, you may be unable to drive until you can afford your insurance again.

When you are convicted of underage DUI, your offense will appear on a criminal database, accessible by third parties. This can affect your eligibility when you apply for certain jobs or even educational opportunities. This conviction will stay on your record indefinitely, which makes hiring an experienced DUI lawyer such an important investment in your future.

Don’t let a Georgia underage DUI affect your life. As one of the state’s top defense lawyers, and a former Georgia police officer, Attorney Cory Yager has the skill and training necessary to aggressively defend your case—at a reasonable price.

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