Multiple DUI Offenses

When a person accumulates two or more DUI arrests within a five year period, they are considered to be a multiple DUI offender.  Multiple DUI offenses are extremely serious because the driver’s disregard for the law not once, but twice or possibly three or more times makes police and judges believe the driver is a risk to others.  If you have been charged with DUI or DWI in Atlanta, and you have one, two, three, or more DUI charges on your record already, you are going to need the help of a criminal defense lawyer at our firm.  Atlanta DUI defense attorney Kenneth Muhammad has experience representing individuals facing multiple DUI offenses and will know what to do to improve your situation.    

Atlanta drivers with multiple DUI offenses on their records must successfully complete a DHR approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and must also undergo a clinical evaluation.  After completing this evaluation, some individuals are also required to complete a substance abuse treatment program.  The clinical evaluation is an assessment conducted by a DHR approved licensed or certified professional who is certified in the field of addiction. You must select a Clinical Evaluator from the DHR approved list. Based on their professional findings, the clinical evaluator may recommend treatment. Treatment means attendance and participation in the type of program recommended by the Evaluator. The minimum amount of Treatment is seventeen (17) weeks. The maximum amount of Treatment is fifty-two (52) weeks.

Multiple DUI Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

In addition to having to complete an alcohol program, multiple DUI offenders can face other penalties.  If convicted of a second, third, or subsequent offense within a five year time period, a person can have their license suspended for up to five years, may have to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicle, must complete 240 hours of community service, and could even be sentenced to jail for twelve months to five years depending upon the severity of their situation. 

For help with multiple DUI offenses, contact Atlanta DUI Defense Lawyer Kenneth Muhammad today!