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Underage DUI & Multiple Offense DUI

Athens DUI Defense Attorney

Drunk driving and underage drinking are offenses that are taken seriously by law enforcement in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Home of the University of Georgia, Athens police and law enforcement aggresively pursue enforcement of DUI and underage drinking laws. Regardless of the circumstances of your case, it is critical that you have experienced and aggressive criminal defense counsel on your side. The Athens law office of Thomas A. Camp, P.C. can help.

Contact Tom Camp to discuss your rights and your defense strategy.

Underage DUI - Aggressive Defense for UGA Students

Your first years at college can be an exciting, yet overwhelming period in your life. You have many new freedoms and responsibilities. It can be easy to slip down the wrong path, attend the wrong party or make the wrong decision about driving after having one drink too many. Now, you are faced with criminal penalties for drunk driving (DUI) and for underage possession of alcohol (UPA) or minor in possession (MIP). These offenses come with criminal penalties - such as fines, jail time and automatic license suspension - as well as potential sanctions from your school.

Don't let a lapse in judgment ruin your professional development or jeopardize your college scholarships or housing. Ensure that your rights are protected by consulting with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. DUI defense attorney Tom Camp has the experience and determination to protect your rights. His experience in both municipal and state courts has enabled him to negotiate favorable options for clients, such as pre-trial diversion and conditional discharge resolutions, which have the potential to prevent you from being saddled with a criminal conviction. Contact the Athens, Georgia law firm to discuss your case.

Multiple DUI Offense - When So Much is at Stake, Experience Counts

As with many other criminal offenses, the number of times an individual repeats a DUI offense correlates directly with the severity of the punishment. In Georgia, there are minimum mandatory penalties for repeat DUI offenders:

  • Second offense DUI: minimum sentence 90 days (72 hours must be served in jail); minimum $600 fine; mandatory community service; 3 year license suspension; other penalties*
  • Third offense DUI: minimum sentence 120 days (15 days must be served in jail); minimum $1000 fine; mandatory community service; 5 year license suspension; other penalties*
  • Fourth offense DUI (felony DUI): minimum sentence 1 year (90 days must be served in jail); minimum $1000 fine; mandatory community service; 5 year license suspension; other penalties*

*(penalties listed applicable to repeat convictions within 10 years; additional penalties if repeat conviction is within 5 years)

If you are facing charges for underage drinking, second offense DUI or other drunk driving offense, trust in the experience, diligence, and commitment of Tom Camp. Call today to schedule an initial consultation.