3rd DUI Charges in Cobb County: Penalties

The Georgia legislature has increased the penalties for 2nd DUI and 3rd DUI offenses in order to deter drivers from committing repeat offenses. According to statistics, the number of alcohol related DUI offenses are trending down. Between the increase in illegal drug traffic and a greater number of pharmaceuticals being prescribed than ever before, law enforcement officers have to be more informed and alert to symptoms of impairment from drugs. Since it has always been left to the individual officer's judgment whether a driver could safely drive or not, there is a greater opportunity in this situation for errors and also injustice. If you have prior DUI convictions and have been arrested and charged with DUI, it is crucial that you protect your driving record by consulting a Cobb County DUI attorney to help you fight the charges.

3rd Time DUI in Cobb County

Prosecutors take a very serious view of suspected DUI offenders and work hard to obtain convictions with full penalties. Whether your DUI charge is alcohol related or involves drugs & DUI you will need an experienced 3rd DUI defense lawyer who is committed to guiding you through the DUI process with a successful end result. Richard S. Lawson focuses solely on DUI defense and over the last 20+ years has developed considerable expertise in resolving DUI cases of all kinds including GA DUI by out of state driver. Some of the consequences of being convicted of a 3rd DUI include:

• Mandatory jail time
• Up to 1 year in jail
• 12 months probation less time served
• Up to $5,000 in fines plus court costs and other fees
• Minimum 30 days of community service
• DUI school
• Substance abuse evaluation and any necessary treatment
• Suspended license for five years
• Possible forfeiture of vehicle
• Ignition interlock device

When your future is on the line, you want to work with a law firm with the extensive resources it takes to investigate a case thoroughly especially when an accident has resulted in serious injury or vehicular homicide. Find out what your options are by talking to a dedicated DUI defense lawyer at our firm.

Contact a Cobb County DUI defense attorney at our firm if you are facing a 3rd DUI charge.