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North Georgia DUI Defense

DUI Attorney
in Stephens County, Georgia

A DUI in Stephens County can put your license, your freedom, and your future at risk.
You have only 10 days to fight suspension. North Georgia Legal defends clients in Toccoa, Eastanollee, Martin, and throughout Stephens County.
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DUI Charges in Stephens County Carry Lasting Consequences

A DUI conviction in Stephens County is not just a traffic offense. Georgia law requires jail time, fines, community service, probation, and license suspension. These penalties can follow you for years, making it harder to keep a job, hold a professional license, or afford insurance.

Repeat DUI arrests in Stephens County bring even tougher consequences. Multiple convictions can mean multi-year suspensions, ignition interlock devices, and even felony charges.

Attorney Sam Sliger has defended DUI cases in Stephens County State Court and Superior Court for years. He knows the Toccoa courtroom and understands how prosecutors handle DUI cases locally. That local knowledge helps build stronger defenses.
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Penalties for DUI in Stephens County

Stephens County prosecutors take DUI cases seriously, whether in Toccoa or Eastanollee.
North Georgia Legal reviews every detail of your case to fight for dismissals, reductions, or sentencing alternatives.

First DUI Offense

  • Jail: 24 hours to 12 months
  • Fines: $300 to $1,000 plus surcharges
  • License Suspension: Up to 12 months
  • Community Service: Minimum 40 hours
  • DUI School (Risk Reduction Program)

Second DUI Offense (within 10 years)

  • Jail: 90 days to 12 months
  • Fines: $600 to $1,000 plus surcharges
  • License Suspension: 3 years
  • Community Service: Minimum 240 hours
  • Ignition Interlock Device possible

Third DUI Offense (within 10 years)

  • Jail: 120 days to 12 months
  • Fines: $1,000 to $5,000 plus surcharges
  • License Suspension: 5 years
  • Habitual Violator status
  • Community Service: 240+ hours

Fourth DUI Offense (within 10 years)

  • Felony DUI
  • Jail: 1 to 5 years
  • Fines: $1,000 to $5,000 plus surcharges
  • Long-term license revocation

How We Defend DUI Cases in Stephens County

Review the
Stop

We determine whether officers had a legal reason for pulling you over in Toccoa, Eastanollee, or Martin.

Challenge the Evidence

Breath tests, blood draws, and field sobriety exams can be flawed. We challenge mistakes and expose weaknesses.

Fight for Your Future

We work for reduced charges, dismissals, or outcomes that protect your license, your record, and your future opportunities.

Why Local Courtroom Experience Matters in Stephens County

Every court system in Georgia is different.
Stephens County State Court and Superior Court each have their own judges, prosecutors, and rules.
Attorney Sam Sliger has handled DUI cases in these courts for years and is respected locally.
That credibility matters when your license and your freedom are at stake.
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Stephens County DUI Lawyer:
Frequently Asked Questions

You have 10 days from the arrest to request an ALS hearing.
Yes. Most first DUIs include at least 24 hours in jail, though probation or reduced penalties may be possible.
Yes, depending on the evidence and your defense. Some cases can be reduced with negotiation.
Yes, many first DUI offenders can apply for a limited driving permit. Repeat offenders face longer suspensions.
Yes. A DUI conviction in Georgia is permanent.
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Arrested for DUI
in Stephens County?
Call North Georgia Legal Today.

You have only 10 days to protect your license. We represent drivers in Toccoa, Eastanollee, Martin, and throughout Stephens County.

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