Georgia DUI Child Endangerment

If you are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Georgia, you may be charged with an additional offense if you were transporting a child under the age of 14 at the time of your arrest. Unfortunately, this means you could face separate charges for violating Georgia DUI child endangerment laws.

As separate crimes, a person who is charged with DUI child endangerment not only faces the penalties for driving under the influence, but also those associated with endangering a child. What’s more, because one event can lead to numerous charges, you can be charged with a separate count for each child in your vehicle. For example, if you have two passengers under 14, you can expect to be charged with two counts of child endangerment in addition to DUI.

Although the exact punishment you face will vary based on your age and prior criminal record, as well as the age of the passenger and the jurisdiction you were arrested in, the penalties for DUI child endangerment often include a jail sentence, up to $5,000 in fines, and a mandatory license suspension. Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, you may also be required to undergo treatment for substance abuse and/or perform community service.

Fortunately, there are many ways to challenge your arrest and reduce or eliminate the charges against you. If you were unaware the child was in your vehicle, or the child’s parent or guardian acted negligently by allowing you to transport his or her child in a vehicle after consuming alcohol, you may be able to prove you are not guilty of the offense—and attorney Greg Willis can help you do just that.

After winning thousands of DUI cases in courtrooms across the state, Mr. Willis and his team of legal experts have the skill and knowledge to represent you in court. For one flat fee, the Law Offices of Greg Willis will handle both your administrative license appeal hearing, as well as your criminal trial. In fact, if you decide to retain Mr. Willis as your attorney, he will even prepare your license suspension appeal form for no additional cost.

You’ll also receive a free copy of William C. Head’s (renowned DUI defense attorney and senior partner at the firm) comprehensive guide to Georgia drunk driving law, The DUI Book—a must-read for any driver facing one or more DUI charges!

Start planning your defense. Contact the Law Offices of Greg Willis immediately after your arrest to put one of Georgia’s most successful attorneys to work for you.

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