Under Georgia law, drivers can get a DUI for driving under the following circumstances:

While under the influence of drugs or alcohol

With a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) higher than .08% if they are over the age of 21 and above .02% if they are under the age of 21

With any amount of illegal drugs in their system

The consequences and penalties of DUI in Georgia vary based on a few factors, including the driver’s age, criminal record, BAC, and how much — if any — damage or injuries were caused by their driving.

Under Georgia law, you can be charged with a felony or misdemeanor DUI. Although most DUIs in Georgia are charged as misdemeanors, you can be charged with a felony if:

You have three or more previous DUI convictions within the past decade.

You tried to flee the scene.

You caused death or serious injury to someone else or an unborn fetus.

When someone is arrested for DUI in Georgia, they face the possibility of an administrative suspension of their license. This process is insisted by the Department of Driver Services and can impact your ability to drive before you are convicted of a DUI.

Your criminal hearing is separate from your administrative hearing and will often take place in a different location with a different judge entirely. During this hearing, your criminal penalties will be decided. It’s important to make sure you are represented by a skilled attorney during these proceedings to help you reduce your fines and punishments.