Criminal And Driving Records Georgia

Like other states, Georgia has administrative penalties for DUI offenses. One of the penalties is for a refusal to submit to chemical testing when asked to do so by a law enforcement officer. If you refuse a test, the state will want to suspend your driver’s license for one year.

In Georgia driving with blood alcohol content of .08 or above is considered under driving influence. The permitted level for minor drivers is .02. For commercial drivers, the limit is .04. Anyone with a blood alcohol level of .15 or more may be subject to higher penalties. In Georgia the police generally use the Intoxilyzer 5000. The Intoxilyzer 5000 is generally considered accurate but can be affected by body temperature, electrical currents, breath sprays and other conditions including the condition of the device and the officer’s training in using the device.

A DUI appears on your driving record with the DMV. DUI is a crime and therefore appears on your criminal record. Criminal and driving records are public and can be accessed by others, including potential employers and schools. A DUI charge does not disappear after a certain number of years. It stays on your criminal and driving records indefinitely, unless you have it expunged. Insurance companies will likely raise your insurance rates or drop your coverage if you have a DUI on your driving record.

If have been charged with DUI in Columbus, GA (Georgia), Fort Benning GA (Georgia), Chattahoochee County, Harris County, Marion County, Muscogee County, Lagrange, Atlanta, Albany, Newnan, Peachtree City, Carrollton, Muscogee County, Troup County, Phoenix City AL or Opelika AL, contact us. Our DUI and Criminal Defense attorneys based in Columbus, GA (Georgia) can defend you against a DUI charge.

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