Georgia DUI Less Safe
DUI Less Safe Charge
In Georgia, the offense of DUI Less Safe refers to a driver operating a motor vehicleunder the influence. A DUI Less Safe charge can be made even if the blood alcohol concentration measures below the Georgia legal limit of 0.08%, and the arresting officer believes a driver was impaired, thereby not safe to drive.
DUI Less Safe Penalties
The penalties for a DUI Less Safe conviction are similar to those of a standard first-time DUI. Penalties include:
- Jail time up to one year + probation.
- Possible one year suspension of driver's license.
- Fines up to $1,000 + community service.
- DUI school, undergo drug and alcohol evaluations.
DUI Less Safe Lawyers
Arrange a consultation to get answers to your questions and learn how we can help you. Here are a few ways we can help you:
- Fact gathering and investigations.
- Direct discussions with DUI prosecutors.
- Help with hearings, bond amounts, etc.
- Plea deals and DUI trial representation.
What should I do now?
Contact a DUI Less Safe lawyer in Cherokee County immediately if you have been charged with DUI Less Safe. Firstly, it is your right to have a defense attorney fight for you. If you are not represented by a DUI lawyer, the police and prosection have a huge advantage. From the moment of the traffic stop they started acquiring evidence to build a DUI case against you.
What results can I expect?
There are no guarantees for results in DUI cases. During your consultation we can provide you with a reasonable range of potential outcomes. Every case has it's own unique circumstances. If you're reading this you already know you need a lawyer. Call or contact us online for a consultation to get a legal opinion on the severity of your case.
What if I don't hire a lawyer?
For a court appearance your options are represent yourself or hire a lawyer. (To get a public defender you are required to prove you're indigent). People who represent themselves rarely like the outcome. If you don't hire a lawyer you are almost certainly going to receive whatever the prosecutor asks of the judge.