When a police officer in Georgia pulls you over due to suspected impairment, they will immediately start gathering evidence against you. They will ask you questions that will force you to either lie or implicate yourself. They will then potentially have you perform...
DUI/DWI Charges
What is the implied consent law in Georgia?
One of the most effective ways for police officers to prove that a driver was impaired while driving is through a chemical test, typically a breath test. Other tests, such as urine or blood tests, are also possible. Two lawsuits challenging certain aspects of the...
What is involved in standardized field sobriety testing?
If you get pulled over by a police officer looking to arrest you on drunk driving charges, it could help you to know what to expect. That includes what will happen if the officer orders you to get out of your vehicle and perform a series of exercises called field...
Do I have to submit to the chemical test?
Drivers pulled over for suspected drunk driving in Georgia should understand their rights and obligations regarding chemical tests that measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) via breath, blood or urine. Do you have to submit to these tests? No, but refusing to do...