Out-of-state drivers who are charged with a DUI while driving in Georgia can face unique complications due to consequences in both Georgia and their home state. In addition to responding to criminal charges in Georgia, you may also face administrative proceedings in your home state for your driver’s license, or even court proceedings there. Understanding these legal obligations is an important part of fully considering a DUI charge.
DUI Charges in Georgia Even if You Don’t Live Here
Out-of-state drivers are not immune from the possibility of getting a DUI for drinking and driving in Georgia. Whether you are visiting relatives in Atlanta or dropping a child off at UGA, if you are caught driving a vehicle while impaired or with a blood alcohol concentration over the threshold, you can be held responsible in Georgia’s criminal courts. Georgia authorities may also report some convictions to the licensing agency in your home state, which can affect your license where you live.
Being out of state also does not exempt you from required court appearances, and you may need to file paperwork and attend court proceedings from wherever you live. At Village Counsel Law Firm, we help individuals facing DUI charges in Georgia to navigate this process from out of state. We represent your interests in Georgia and guide you through responding to DUI charges. For more information, contact us today.