by Team West | Apr 15, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Probable cause is an important legal principle. It means a police officer or other law enforcement official can only stop and question you on a reasonable suspicion you have done something wrong. Police must have probable cause for a DUI stop in Georgia. In other... by Team West | Apr 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense
People who fail a breath test in Georgia often believe the Breathalyzer never lies. Nothing could be further from the truth. Breath tests are notoriously inaccurate. Blood tests have a higher degree of accuracy in gauging blood/alcohol concentration (BAC) but they are... by Team West | Mar 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense
For years, drivers who refused to take breath tests during DUI stops suffered serious consequences in Georgia. They faced the suspension of their license and their refusal was used as evidence against them at their trial. The refusal often created a presumption that... by Team West | Jan 30, 2018 | Criminal Defense
The terms DWI and DUI can be confusing and can mean different things in different states. DUI stands for driving under the influence. DWI stands for driving while intoxicated. While some states differentiate, there is not a difference between DWI and DUI in Georgia.... by Team West | Dec 4, 2017 | Auto Accident
Police and highway patrol officers face dangers on a daily basis on the highways of Georgia. They investigated a possible DUI crash involving a deputy’s car in Dundee in September. The two-vehicle crash occurred on U.S. Highway 27 and Dundee Road in Dundee, reported...