Repeat DUI Offenses & Georgia's New DUI Laws

Georgia Felony DUI Defense Lawyer

Georgia DUI laws have gotten increasingly restrictive for repeat DUI offenders, especially for those who have been convicted for drunk driving four times in a period of ten years. The advice of an experienced DUI lawyer is critical to your case.

An Experienced DUI Lawyer Who Will Work for You

At the Law Offices of Howard J. Weintraub, P.C., we represent people in the Atlanta metro area and throughout Georgia who are facing repeat DUI charges. As a former federal prosecutor and former Assistant United States Attorney, attorney Howard J. Weintraub has more than 30 years of trial experience handling both sides of DUI cases. He knows the law, the legal system and defense tactics inside and out — therefore, enabling our law firm to provide the most effective defense representation to clients facing such serious DUI charges. Contact us to put our experience to work for you.

New Georgia DUI Laws

On July 1, 2008, DUI laws became much harsher for habitual DUI offenders. While Georgia DUI laws have always placed higher DUI penalties on individuals convicted for repeat DUI offenses, this new DUI statute places greater emphasis on penalty and reform for those who continue to get convicted for drunk driving.

The "Look-Back" Period

In recent years, drivers were charged with repeat DUI if they had been convicted for drunk driving in the previous five years. Under the new DUI statute, effective for arrests made after July 1, 2008, the look-back period is increased to ten years. Essentially, this means that it is more difficult to be treated as a first-offender. Additionally, for individuals who have had three prior DUI convictions and are now facing a fourth offense DUI, will face felony charges and felony DUI penalties, if convicted.

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