Charged with DUI in Georgia? What the Next 30 Days Mean for Your License
By Michael Barber
Charged with DUI in Georgia? Here’s What You Need to Know
A DUI arrest in Georgia starts two separate clocks — and missing either one can seriously hurt your case.
The 30-Day Deadline Most People Miss
The moment you’re arrested, you have just 30 days to request an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing with the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Miss that window and your license is automatically suspended — no matter what happens with your criminal case.
What Georgia Law Says About Penalties
Even a first offense carries serious consequences:
Up to 12 months in jail
Fines up to $1,000
Mandatory community service
Required DUI school
A second offense within ten years raises the stakes significantly — mandatory minimum jail time and a three-year license suspension.
A Charge Is Not a Conviction
This is what most people don’t realize. A DUI charge can be fought.
Breathalyzer results can be challenged
Traffic stops can be scrutinized
Evidence can be suppressed
The sooner you speak with a DUI defense attorney, the more options you have.
Our office has 24 hour response lines and can answer your questions and help you. Give our team of lawyers a call at 404-445-8494. We can help you mount a proper defense for your situation.
