A first-time DUI in Georgia is serious — and expensive. Beyond steep fines and higher insurance rates, you could face license suspension, probation, or even jail time. This post explains the steps that follow a first DUI arrest, including bail, ALS hearings, and hardship licenses, and how an experienced Marietta criminal defense attorney can help drivers in Cobb County, Bartow County, and Paulding County protect their rights and get back on the road.