Whether or not a person convicted of a first offense DUI goes back to jail depends on the judge and the court. Georgia law requires that all convicted first time DUI offenders spend 24 hours in jail. However, depending on the specifics of the case and the preference of the judge, not every fist time conviction ends in jail time. Some judges may count the time served at the time of the arrest before the defendant bonded out towards the 24 hours and may not require any additional time behind bars. Other judges may hold fast to the letter of the law and require an additional 24-hour stay. Some jurisdictions may require more than 24 hours, depending on the details of the case. One jurisdiction in Georgia sentences first time offenders who submitted to a breath test to three days in jail. In that same jurisdiction, first time offenders who refused the test will be sentenced to up to seven days behind bars. Knowing the jurisdiction, the judge and his or her sentencing style and preferences in the courtroom in regard to how cases are handled is key. It is important to note that no two cases are the same. Having a skilled DUI defense attorney on your side who is familiar with the judges in your jurisdiction will be a powerful ally in reducing any penalties you may be facing. To learn more about first time DUI sentencing in Georgia and how an experienced attorney can help, visit [ Ссылка ]
Law Offices of J. Lee Webb
1055 Prince Ave Suite #2
(706) 202-9778
Athens, GA 30606
