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Georgia law does not state that driving with any alcohol in your system is illegal, only that the state must prove you are an impaired driver because of alcohol or that your per se blood alcohol concentration is .08 or higher (.02 if you are under the age of 21, .04 if you are a commercial driver). 

The penalties associated with a DUI arrest vary by the number of previous offenses one may have on their record. See the bulleted list below for further details on possible penalties: 

1st Offense – 24 hours to 1 year in jail, a fine between $300-$1,000, and license suspension up to 1 year 

2nd Offense – 3 days to 1 year in jail, a fine between $600-$1,000, license suspension for 3 years, and an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) may be required 

3rd Offense – 15 days to 1 year in jail, a fine between $1,000-$5,000, license suspension for 5 years, and an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) may be required 

4th Offense – 1 to 5 years in jail, a fine between $1,000-$5,000, indefinite license suspension 

Whether you have mandatory community service hours or face jail time and license suspension could depend on your support through the consequential legal processes. An experienced lawyer can help you build a strong defense and fight for reduced sentencing.