Vigorously Defending You Against Drunk Driving Charges
The consequences of a DUI are long-lasting and severe. Challenging such charges can prove difficult, and the legal process is complex. For this reason, it is essential to have experienced legal counsel on your side.
Attorney Katherine A. Gonos has been defending Georgia residents against drunk driving charges for over a decade. She understands how the courts try such cases and develops a strategy that best fits your situation. When representing you, she can challenge evidence presented by prosecutors and cross-examine witnesses on the stand.
When drivers in south Georgia seek advice for DUI offenses and traffic tickets, they contact Katherine A. Gonos, Attorney at Law, for knowledgeable counsel. Drawing on more than a decade of legal experience in the area of criminal law, Ms. Gonos can evaluate the circumstances leading to the violation, locate weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and tailor an effective strategy.
Contesting Drunk Driving Charges
It is necessary to take drinking and driving charges seriously. A drunk driving arrest can result in fines, loss of driving privileges and jail time. It can result in permanent damage to your personal and professional reputation. When officers pull someone over for a suspected DUI, a refusal to submit to a breath or field sobriety test could result in the suspension of your driver’s license.
Ms. Gonos will closely examine the circumstances of your arrest. She will take immediate action to ensure you receive protection of your rights. As a seasoned litigator, she will fight any drinking-related charges in court and do what she can to reduce or eliminate any consequences. As a seasoned litigator, she will always take the course of action that best represents your interests.
Katherine frequently defends young people and college students facing drinking-related offenses. Her representation can help the young person understand the severity of the charges against them. She will do what she can to prevent such charges from derailing their future.
What Are The Penalties For A DUI In Georgia?
In Georgia, driving under the influence (DUI) carries escalating penalties with each subsequent offense.
- First offenders: A first DUI conviction may result in a fine ranging from $300 to $1,000, a jail sentence of 10 days to 12 months (often with most of the time suspended), a suspended driver’s license, and mandatory DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program attendance.
- Second offense: A second DUI offense within ten years leads to harsher penalties, including a fine of $600 to $1,000, a jail sentence of 90 days to 12 months, a longer license suspension, and mandatory clinical evaluation and treatment.
- Repeat offenses: A third DUI offense within ten years is a felony, with penalties including a fine of $1,000 to $5,000, a prison sentence of one to five years, and a five-year license revocation.
Repeat offenders may be required to complete additional DUI education programs and perform community service.
When Facing A Repeat Offense
A repeat offense can lead to enhanced penalties. It could mean increased jail time, steep fines, and permanent revocation of your driver’s license.
Regardless of what charges you face, Katherine A. Gonos will be there for you to explore every legal option. She will speak frankly about the likely outcome and fight for you at every step of the legal process.
Ms. Gonos has established a strong record of DUI dismissals, acquittals and reduced sentences. Retaining her economic services is a wise investment for you.
Learn How Katherine A. Gonos Can Limit The Impact Of Drinking And Driving Charges
To schedule an initial consultation in her Valdosta office, reach Ms. Gonos’s firm by dialing 229-269-4923 or by completing her brief online questionnaire. Hablamos espanol.