Georgia DUI Child Endangerment

Transporting a child under the age of 14 while under the influence of alcohol could result in a child endangerment charge as well as a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. If several children were in the vehicle, the officer could file a separate charge for every child, resulting in several criminal charges from one traffic stop.  These offenses carry harsh penalties, so hiring an attorney to defend you against your Georgia DUI child endangerment charge is strongly recommended.

While the penalties for DUI child endangerment vary based on the age of the child and your prior criminal record, you could be sentenced to serve jail time, pay up to $5000 in fines, and perform community service. Your driver’s license may be suspended and you may be ordered to undergo substance abuse treatment as well as complete DUI School.

If you are convicted of all of the charges against you, even though it stems from one event, you will be labeled a habitual offender and sentenced accordingly. In addition, you may face issues with the Department of Family and Children’s Services if you were transporting your own children at the time of your arrest.

Several defense strategies could be used to contest your arrest and reduce the charges you are facing. For example, if the child’s parent displayed negligence by allowing you to drive his or her child with the knowledge that you were impaired, or you did not realize the child was in the vehicle, you may be able to prove that you are not guilty of child endangerment.

Atlanta Attorney Greg Willis has helped thousands of clients obtain a favorable outcome for their DUI cases. He has received extensive training on the breathalyzer and field sobriety tests that are used by the prosecution as evidence against you. By launching an investigation into the results of these tests, he can challenge this evidence if it is inaccurate or contains errors.

Invest in your future by contacting the Law Offices of Greg Willis today to fight your DUI child endangerment charges. The initial consultation is always complimentary.

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