Cobb County DUI First Offense
Cobb County takes drunk driving very seriously, and this is reflected in the harsh penalties imposed upon conviction. Even if this is your first DUI offense within the past ten years, you could be sentenced to incarceration, loss of driving privileges, and expensive fines.Judges must abide by the “minimum mandatory” sentence when ruling on a case; however, he or she may elect to increase the penalties. For a DUI first offense, you could be sentenced to 10 days to 12 months in jail, with a minimum of 24 hours of actual jail time. Probation may be ordered for 12 months, with the time being reduced if any actual incarceration is served, in addition to 40 hours of community service. You may also be required to attend mandatory drug and alcohol classes (“DUI School”).
If this is your first DUI offense within the past five years, you may be eligible for license reinstatement after 120 days upon completion of a DUI and Drug Risk Reduction program and paying the reinstatement fee to the Department of Driver Services. You may also obtain a limited driving permit during the suspension period. This limited permit allows you to drive to work, school, the doctor, and alcohol treatment programs. If you violate the terms of your limited permit, or are found guilty of any moving violation, your driving privileges will be revoked for six months.
CDL license holders are prohibited from operating a commercial vehicle for one year, even if is a first DUI offense.
The legal drinking age in Georgia is 21. Drivers under the age of 21 face different consequences from drivers who are of legal drinking age. If the driver has a blood alcohol content (BAC) under .08%, he or she could be sentenced to a minimum of 20 hours of community service and a six-month driver’s license suspension. Minors with a BAC of .08% or higher may be sentenced to a 12-month driver’s license suspension.
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