Experienced Athens DUI Defense Attorneys For Your Representation
While driving under the influence (DUI) may be one of the more common types of Georgia criminal charges in Athens, it should not be taken any less seriously than other charges. At Wiggins Casto Barrow, PA, our Athens lawyers can help you mitigate the consequences of a first or subsequent DUI charge. They have the experience and skill necessary to help you preserve your reputation and leave your charges in the past. Let our team take things from here.
What Are You Up Against?
People may not fully understand how much a DUI conviction can impact their lives. Even one DUI conviction can have a lasting impact on you and your family. Penalties involved in a first offense can include:
- License suspension for up to one year
- Jail time of at least 24 hours and up to one year
- Fines of up to $1,000
- Community service for up to 40 hours
- Completion of a DUI education course
Subsequent arrests and charges for DUI may be felonies and may result in even harsher penalties that can have a much longer-lasting impact on your life. These penalties can include:
- One to five years in jail or even state prison
- Fines of up to $5,000
- Up to five years of license suspension
- Completion of DUI education courses or substance abuse treatment
- Installation of an ignition interlock device on your vehicle
A conviction also stays on your record and can impact your ability to find future employment as well as damage your reputation both professionally and personally. And aggravating factors like being involved in a hit-and-run car accident can greatly increase the punishments against you.
How Can Our Team Help?
Working with an experienced Athens attorney can help you avoid or mitigate some or all of these consequences. One of our experienced DUI lawyers will know the best possible course of action in the face of your charges. They’ve spent years representing people in court for DUI, and they understand how these cases work.
Our criminal defense attorneys will start by listening to your side of the story, and from there, they will determine what your options are. They’ll evaluate all possibilities and help you figure out what to do in order to make your future better.
Find Out More About What We Do
Schedule a free consultation with one of our Athens DUI defense lawyers today. Find out more about how they can help you get through this difficult time. Use our online contact form or call 706-842-6451 to get more information. We offer free consultations.