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DUI Arrest Decision Phases: DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer in Georgia Explains

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When a law enforcement officer encounters a citizen driver there is a three phase process the officer should go through in order to arrest the driver for a DUI in Georgia.

The first phase is Vehicle in Motion. The decision to be made in phase one is “should the vehicle be stopped”.

The second phase is Personal Contact. Once the vehicle is pulled over, the decision to be made by the officer is “should the driver exit the vehicle”.

The third, and final, stage is Pre-Arrest Screening. Once the driver is out of the car and has performed, or has been asked to perform, the Standard Field Sobriety Tests, the decision to be made by the officer is “should the driver be arrested for DUI”.

In any defense pertaining to DUI in Georgia, it is important to review the facts and circumstances that resulted in the arrest of the citizen accused of  the DUI in Georgia.

Experienced DUI Attorney John Breakfield, openly welcomes anyone with any arrest or criminal defense questions to Call or Email him. Please remember that all criminal defense initial consultations are free of charge.

About the author: John Breakfield is an experienced Gainesville Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer with Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys in Gainesville, Georgia and handles matters regarding sentencing and criminal defense. Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys GA DUI Attorneys can assist clients throughout Georgia including: Hall County (Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch), White County (Cleveland), Barrow County (Auburn, Bethlehem, Braselton, Carl, Statham, Winder), Lumpkin County (Dahlonega), Gwinnett County (Buford, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Lawrenceville), Jackson County (Braselton, Commerce, Hoschton, Jefferson, Pendergrass), Dawson County (Dawsonville), Habersham County (Demorest, Cornelia), Clarke County (Athens) and all of Northeast Georgia.

This video blog  on the arrest decision phases for a DUI in Georgia should not be considered nor relied upon as legal advice since it is only intended for general overview and informational purposes. Please consult with a GA DUI attorney on your specific situation regarding a DUI in Georgia in order to determine an appropriate legal course of action.

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