Georgia DUI Conviction on Your Record
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If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia, you face many potential consequences: jail time, community service, probation, fines, increased insurance premiums, and a suspended driver’s license. Unfortunately, you will also end up with a Georgia DUI conviction on your record. The only way to avoid a criminal record is to work with a qualified Georgia DUI defense lawyer to fight your drunk-driving charge.
Many people wonder how long a DUI conviction will stay on their record. This depends on the type of record. When you are convicted of drunk driving, it will be reported on both your driving record and criminal record. While your driving record will be cleared within a certain period of time (typically three years), a DUI will stay on your criminal record for the rest of your life.
William Head, an welll-known Atlanta DUI lawyer, says "Unfortunately, getting a Georgia DUI erased from your criminal record is almost impossible, so fighting your charges is highly recommended."
While your Georgia DUI appears on your driving record, you will face increased insurance costs. Depending on your past driving history, there is a chance that your insurer could drop your coverage altogether. However, once your DUI is erased, your rates should go back to normal.
Having a Georgia DUI on your criminal record can cause serious problems. The criminal database can be accessed by the public, which means you could face difficulties if a potential employer runs a background check. If you are convicted of a felony DUI, you could be denied jobs in certain sectors (such as education and government), as well as loans and housing.
The Georgia DUI defense lawyers at Head, Thomas, Webb and Willis understand what is at stake if you are charged with drunk driving. Having a DUI on your record could affect your livelihood and your ability to provide for your family. That is why we are dedicated to providing aggressive defense for our clients accused of this serious crime.
Our law firm offers affordable rates for DUI defense, and can set up a payment plan upon request. We also accept major credit cards. For your convenience, our attorneys are available any time, day or night, to offer advice.
Submit your case online today to receive a FREE Georgia DUI case evaluation. If you retain our law firm, you will receive a FREE copy of The DUI Book, which explains every aspect of the DUI legal process, as well as a FREE administrative driver’s license appeal letter to fight your pending suspension.