Atlanta DUI Lawyer

Felony DUIs are more serious, which is why the fines and penalties are harsher.  The biggest difference between a felony and misdemeanor DUI is that a misdemeanor can only be sentenced up to one year in jail.  However, a felony conviction is punishable by one year in jail or more in a state penitentiary. If you are convicted of a felony, you are not allowed to vote, own a gun, or hold certain jobs such as government or education.

Georgia Felony DUI

You may be charged with a felony DUI if you have three prior DUI convictions in the past ten years, cause a death, cause bodily injury, flee the scene of an accident, evade the police, cause property damage, or have three prior Endangering Child by DUI convictions.

Georgia Felony DUI Penalties

If you are convicted of a felony DUI, you could face serious jail time and large fines, community service work, probation, alcohol and abuse treatment, and probation.  The Department of Driver Services can also suspend or revoke your license for a long period of time and you might be required to install an ignition interlock device in all of your vehicles and attend DUI school.

Having a felony conviction can negatively impact your life.  Since a felony conviction is permanently on your record, it can make it harder for you to apply for jobs, loans, and even housing.