A DUI arrest in Union County can threaten your license, your freedom, and your future. You have only 10 days to fight suspension. North Georgia Legal represents drivers in Blairsville, Suches, and across Union County.
A DUI in Union County is not a minor offense. Georgia law requires jail time, fines, community service, and probation, even for a first DUI conviction. These charges can follow you for years, raising your insurance and damaging your career.
Repeat DUIs in Union County can bring even harsher punishment, including multi-year license suspensions and possible felony charges.
Attorney Sam Sliger has defended DUI cases in Union County State Court and Superior Court for years.
He knows the Blairsville courtroom and understands how local prosecutors handle DUI cases. That local experience is an advantage when the stakes are high.
Union County prosecutors take DUI charges seriously. North Georgia Legal looks for errors in the stop, the arrest, or the testing that can be used to fight for a better outcome.
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 Union County
Review the Stop
We determine whether law enforcement had a legal basis to pull you over in Blairsville, Suches, or anywhere in Union County.
Challenge the Tests
Field sobriety exams and chemical tests are not always reliable. We identify mistakes and fight flawed evidence.
Protect Your Record
We push for dismissals, reductions, or sentencing alternatives that protect your license and your reputation.
Why Local Courtroom Experience Matters in Union County
Union County State Court and Superior Court have their own judges and prosecutors. Attorney Sam Sliger has defended drivers in these courtrooms for years and is respected locally. That credibility helps clients protect their licenses and their futures when charged with DUI.
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