What does a Child Endangerment charge mean?
• What happens if I am charged with Child Endangerment along with DUI? Child Endangerment is a separate crime punishable by up to a $1000 fine and 12 months in jail! The endangerment charge cannot be “merged” into the DUI: meaning it cannot be dismissed just because you plead guilty to the DUI. It is also considered a separate DUI offense by the Department of Driver’s Services, so if you are convicted of DUI while transporting 2 children under 14, you would automatically be declared a Habitual Violator because you would have 3 DUI convictions! Georgia DUI Convictions and Commercial Driver’s License • How does a DUI affect my CDL? If you are arrested for a DUI, whether driving a commercial vehicle or a private vehicle, a DUI can affect your commercial license in various ways. If you refuse to submit to a state chemical test to determine your alcohol level, your CDL is disqualified for at least 1 year. • How does a DUI affect my CDL if I am driving a commercial vehicle? Your CDL is disqu
