Have you been arrested for a second, third or fourth DUI in Georgia? If so, it is important to understand that you could be facing an array of legal penalties. Even a first-time DUI offender could be fined between $300 and $1,000, sentenced to up to one year in jail, ordered to complete 40 hours of community service and asked to give up their driving privileges for one year, so you should not take a second, third or fourth DUI arrest lightly. With the help of a Savannah DUI lawyer from Schneider Lerch, LLC, you can defend yourself against the consequences of multiple DUI convictions—which may include:
Second DUI Conviction – Misdemeanor
- Fines between $600 and $1,000
- 90 days to 12 months in jail
- Minimum of 30 days of community service
- Driver's license suspension for 3 years
- Completion of the Risk Reduction Program
Third DUI Conviction – Misdemeanor
- Fines between $1,000 and $5,000
- 4 months to 12 months in jail
- Minimum of 30 days of community service
- Driver's license suspension for 5 years
- Completion of the Risk Reduction Program
Fourth DUI Conviction – Automatic Felony
- Fines between $1,000 and $5,000
- 12 months in jail to 5 years in prison
- Minimum of 60 days of community service
- Driver's license revocation for 5 years
- Completion of DUI school and treatment program
Known as Savannah's "DUI Daddy," Attorney Cris Schneider has the experience, skill and tenacity to defend you against the penalties of a second, third or fourth DUI conviction. All you have to do is contact Schneider Lerch, LLC today to schedule your confidential consultation: (912) 385-0854. From there, our Savannah DUI defense attorney can get started on building an effective defense against your criminal charges. He can also represent you at your DMV hearing, if you are interested in contesting the suspension of your driver's license, so there is no reason why you should wait any longer to give him a call.