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DUI Penalties for Minors

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Georgia, like most states, has a strict a zero tolerance policy when minors are caught driving while under the influence of alcohol. Due the overwhelming amount of deaths that occur as a result of minors crashing while driving under the influence, penalties for minors can result in fines, license suspension, and court-ordered clinical therapy. If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI as a minor, it is imperative you contact one of our skilled Paulding County DUI attorneys as soon as possible.

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In Georgia, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcohol unless the following are true:

  • You are on a non-alcohol selling, private property with the consent of a legal guardian. For example, if you were at a wedding and your parent or guardian gave permission.
  • For medical purposes
  • For religious purposes – for example drinking wine as part of religious ceremony

Penalties

In Georgia, DUI penalties for minors are broken out into two different age groups.

Drivers Age 15 and Younger

  • First Offense
    • Driver’s license suspended until 17
    • $210 fine
    • DUI alcohol and drug risk reduction program
  • Second Offense
    • License suspended until 18
    • $310 fine
    • DUI alcohol and drug risk reduction program
  • Third Offense
    • License suspended until 18
    • $410 fine
    • DUI alcohol and drug risk reduction program

Drivers Age 16 to 20

  • First Offense
    • If BAC is under .08%: license suspension for up to 6 months and 20 hours community service
    • If BAC over .08%: license suspension for up to 12 months and 75 hours community service
    • $210 fine
    • DUI alcohol and drug risk reduction program
  • Second Offense (within 5 years)
    • 18-month license suspension
    • $310 fine
    • DUI alcohol and drug risk reduction program
    • Clinical evaluation and treatment
    • Ignition interlock device and permit with court permission
  • Third DUI Offense (within 5 years)
    • 5 years suspension of license
    • $410 fine
    • DUI alcohol and drug risk prevention program
    • Clinical evaluation and treatment
    • IID installed with court permission

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