You think you know the consequences that you face after a DUI conviction in Georgia: maybe a fine, maybe jail time. It will be inconvenient, but you can handle it.
You’re wrong.
When you are arrested for a DUI and found guilty you will receive punishments. The obvious and most well known punishments consist of loss of license, jail time, and a probation period. What you may not know is that there are other punishments that aren’t as well known.
When you are arrested for drunk driving in Fulton County, you are at risk of many more limitations on your future than you may be aware of. A Georgia DUI conviction can keep you from getting hired at a job you want, and it can get you fired from a current job that you may love. It may limit your ability to travel, and impose stern financial penalties too.
Employment problems
In Georgia, if you are convicted of a DUI you can be fired immediately. Don’t risk losing the job you love with a guilty conviction for your DUI. Also, if are looking to get a job, a DUI conviction could keep you from getting hired. Employers can do background checks as far back as ten years to see if you have been convicted of a DUI. If you lie on your job application and deny that you were convicted, that can be cause for dismissal.
Travel restrictions
Some countries—including Canada—will not allow you to travel there if you have been convicted on any offence. If you are planning on taking any trips, a DUI conviction could be detrimental. Likewise, a DUI conviction may make it impossible for you to renew a student visa or green card if you are a foreign-born person residing in the United States.
Financial penalties
Expect to pay more—much, much more—for car insurance after your Georgia DUI conviction; you may even be unable to buy insurance at any price. A conviction on your record may also alter your ability to get good terms for a personal or commercial loan.
You can’t afford the consequences from a DUI guilty plea
Do not risk losing your job, the freedom to travel, or financial security. A DUI arrest does NOT mean you will be found guilty. Call the Law Offices of Scott Miller today at 770-408-1001. An experienced Alpharetta DUI lawyer may be able to help you avoid conviction and preserve your life intact.
