Decatur DUI Drug Attorney
Decatur DUI Drug Lawyer
A DUI in Georgia is often, but not always, related to alcohol; it can also be related to drugs, including street drugs, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications, if they impair your ability to drive safely. If you’re facing DUI drug charges, a Decatur, GA, DUI drug attorney at The Fleming Firm can help you minimize the consequences and may be able to negotiate alternative solutions that focus on rehabilitation, not punishment.
DUI in Georgia
In Georgia, it is illegal to drive under the influence (DUI) of any substance that impairs your ability to safely operate a vehicle. Some of the substances that can impair driving include:
- Alcohol
- Illicit drugs like marijuana, methamphetamines, and others. In fact, any amount of illegal substances in your blood can lead to a DUI charge.
- Prescription medications like sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, opioid painkillers, and others
- Some over-the-counter medications, like Benadryl or NyQuil that can make users drowsy
DUI Drug Penalties
Like most states, Georgia has increasingly harsh penalties for subsequent offenses. A first DUI offense can lead to possible jail time of up to one year, a fine of $300-$1000, license suspension of up to one year, 40 hours of community service, and a $210 license reinstatement fee.
A second offense within five years can mean a mandatory minimum of 48 hours in jail up to a year, a fine of $600-$1,000, license suspension of 3 years, 30 days of community service, a $210 license reinstatement fee, a mandatory clinical evaluation, and court-ordered substance abuse treatment.
A third offense in five years can mean a mandatory minimum of 15 days in jail, a fine between $1,000 and $5,000, your license being revoked for 5 years, 30 days of community service, having your license plate seized, and a mandatory clinical evaluation and substance abuse treatment program.
The most recent report from the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) shows that, in 2024, Georgia had a total of:
- 23,463 DUI conviction
- 2627 DUI license suspensions
- 12,293 refusals of testing
- 17,013 first DUI offenses
- 2,185 second DUI offenses
- 299 third DUI offenses
DeKalb County alone had:
- 125 DUI license suspensions
- 199 refusals of testing
- 515 first DUI offenses
- 51 second DUI offenses
- 4 third DUI offenses
DUI Court Program
The DeKalb County DUI Court Program seeks to support people who have multiple DUI convictions, with the goal of helping them achieve sobriety and stopping further violations of state DUI laws. The collaborative program is at a treatment facility on Camp Circle and provides group treatment, drug screening, and individual appointments. In some cases, entering the DUI Court Program may be the right choice, but in other cases, contesting the charges may be better.
Trusted Decatur DUI Drug Attorney
For more than 30 years, The Fleming Firm has been helping residents around Decatur and the Atlanta area fight DUI drug charges. Our skilled and compassionate legal team can evaluate your case, determine your legal options, and develop a strong legal defense. Whether it means negotiating to have charges dismissed or representing you at trial, we can make sure your rights are protected. Contact our office today to schedule an initial consultation.
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