In Georgia, if an officer suspects you are driving under the influence, they can pull you over and ask you to do specific tests on the roadside. These tests help officers look for possible signs of impairment and decide whether to continue the investigation or make an...
Few people ever expect to be arrested for a DUI, and even fewer are prepared for what comes immediately afterward. The stop may have seemed ordinary, and you may have believed you were being careful, yet suddenly you find yourself facing paperwork, court dates and...
When police stop a car for a suspected DUI, most people focus on the driver. Passengers also hold rights that play an important role during the stop. Knowing these rights can shape what happens if questions later arise about the stop or how officers gathered evidence....
Getting pulled over for DUI causes most people anxiety, even if they have not been drinking any alcohol. Encounters with police generally make us nervous and this causes us to make statements and take actions that we shouldn’t. When you are pulled over for DUI, what...
Being pulled over for a DUI is a stressful and potentially frightening experience. Even if you have not had anything to drink or had a few drinks but believe you are under the legal limit, you may still be scared or unsure of how to act. Police officers in Georgia...
If you’re reading this blog post, you know the heart pounding stress that you feel when you look in your rearview mirror to see the flashing blue and red lights of a police cruiser. But that oppressive feeling that you got at that time can pale in comparison to...