04/21/2026
What Are The Penalties For A First-Time Offender Under Georgia DUI Law?
A first-time DUI offender faces 12 months in jail, 40 hours of community service, and license suspension. You could also spend a mandatory 24 hours or more in jail. However, judges will often give credit for time served the first evening you’re arrested, requiring no more jail time after that.
Learn more here: https://www.theduilawyer.com/how-dui-charges-in-georgia-differ-between-first-time-and-repeat-offenders/