Mr. Head outlines the MANY problems, penalties and disqualifications for jobs that follow a DUI-DWi Conviction. This list varies slightly, from state to state, but MOST of these apply in ALL states. Some have origins in federal "interstate compact" laws.
This will stop you from pleading guilty.
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89 Consequences of a DUI Conviction - Part 1 [Court-related Consquences] Copyright 2009 William C. Head
Court-related Consequences
1. DUI Convictions in Georgia are FOREVER – no expunction law in GA (can’t be removed from record and a conviction will NOT “age” off). You take it to the GRAVE.
2. Mandatory probation which will be for one year minus any days in jail for misdemeanor offenses; five years of probation required for felony 4th (or more) offense in 10 years (minus any prison time served).
3. Jail – up to 12 months on misdemeanor offenses; up to 5 years for felony offenses.
4. Fine – Misdemeanors – up to $ 1,000 + surcharges (+/- $ 1,650) for first or second DUI; up to $5,000 + surcharges (+/- $ 7,000) for third or fourth DUI.
5. Major rental car companies will not rent vehicles to anyone with DUI conviction (length of time varies from 3 to 6 years).
6. Mandatory DUI School – 20 hour course must be taken
7. Ignition Interlock device installation will be required on virtually all repeat offenses and (with some judges) even for a “first” offense under GA law.
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89 Consequences of a DUI Conviction - Part 2 [More Court-related consequences] Copyright 2009 William C. Head
8. Creates a prior offense to be used to future sentencing offenses. Georgia has “mandatory minimum” sentencing. See www.DUI.tv/galaws.pdf
9. Eligible family member must apply with Commissioner of Revenue for “special” license plate for any cars allowed to be driven by family members, if repeat offender lost all tags of vehicles titled in his or her name as a result of conviction and assuming family member (who has no other transport) can prove “hardship”.
10. DUI is the only motor vehicle offense that shows up on NCIC database (national crime information center, Quantico, VA). This is kept by the FBI.
11. Community service hours – 40 to 480 hours required, depending on first or multiple DUI offenses.
12. “DUI Court” program – in many courts are imposing a long and costly “DUI Court” programs that require weekly court visits and mandates regular attendance and proof of treatment and couseling sessions. Random Drug Screening may also be required.
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89 Consequences of a DUI Conviction - Part 3 [Driver's License consequences] Copyright 2009 William C. Head
13. License suspension (length varies, depending on prior DUI convictions and dates of those convictions).
14. SR-22 (assigned risk insurance, at higher rates) for 3 years to maintain driving privileges once they are reinstated.
15. Commercial driver’s license will be suspended for 1 year (first offender) or (for any second lifetime DUI conviction or ALS action) CDL license is revoked for life.
16. If caught driving on a suspended license, car is impounded and you will face new criminal case with mandatory jail time if convicted.
17. If driving on “work permit” (issued for DUI convictions in most cases) outside the approved hours and locations permit revoked and new misdemeanor offense with mandatory jail time, if convicted.
18. Administrative License Suspension (ALS - ALR) law, your plastic driver’s license is confiscated at time of arrest and a temporary permit is issued, so you may be deprived of the physical “license” until your case issued, so you may not be able to drive.
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89 Consequences of a DUI Conviction - Part 4 [Insurance consequences] Copyright 2009 William C. Head
19. Increased insurance costs on auto, life, and possibly health insurance.
20. SR-22 (assigned risk) required for 3 years (or only eligible for substandard rate policy).
21. Life Insurance companies will typically deny policy issuance or raise rates (you won’t qualify for best “preferred risk” rates).
22. Health insurance (individual policy) rates can be increased or policy denied.
23. If lose all driving privileges, car may remain uninsured for over 6 months. This will boost your rates upon reinstatement.
24. If in accident that would be covered by worker’s compensation law, claim could be denied if proof of DUI (an illegal act) causing your injuries is proven such that your benefits can be denied.
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89 Consequences of a DUI Conviction - Part 5 [Immigration & Travel consequences] Copyright 2009 William C. Head
25. Total denial of ability to immigrate to some countries (e.g., Canada).
26. Business or personal trips to some foreign countries, such as Canada, blocked or extremely difficult to obtain.
27. Denial of naturalization (not allowed to become U.S. citizen) for 5 years after DUI case is closed out.
28. Possible deportation from U.S. to country of origin, if not a U.S. citizen.
29. “Green” card renewal or work visa renewal can be denied or delayed.
30. If no proper proof of legal residency in U.S.A., you may be detained by a county sheriff or municipal detention office for I.N.S. (federal immigration) pickup.
31. Travel from U.S.A. and back to the U.S.A. can be delayed at customs, or even prohibited altogether.
32. Restriction on being able to ship a hunting rifle to some countries for sporting or recreational purposes, if DUI conviction on record.
33. Second LIFETIME DUI triggers provisions of “The Interstate Compact” – see www.interstatecompact.org, sections 2.105 and after.
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