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In Georgia, if you are stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence, you will likely be legally required to take a blood test to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Under Georgia’s DUI policy of implied consent, when you get behind the wheel and operate a motor vehicle, you consent to take a chemical test for alcohol and drugs if requested by a law enforcement officer. Depending on the test results, you could be charged with a DUI, which could mean license suspension, jail time, or fines if found guilty of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The results of your blood test will make a monumental impact on the outcome of your case and whether or not the prosecution finds you to be guilty. When police officers stop someone because they believe they may be driving under the influence, they have three testing options: a breath test, a blood test, or a urine test. Sometimes, law enforcement also conduct field sobriety tests, but the blood test is considered the most accurate. Because blood tests cannot be conducted on the side of the road where the traffic stop occurred, the police will escort you to a medical lab for testing. In Georgia, you can request an independent blood test in addition to the state-administered one. If you request this, police officers must provide you with internet access to locate a testing facility, drive you up to 50 miles to the facility, and stop at an ATM to allow you to withdraw cash to pay for the test. If the blood test results indicate your BAC is over the legal limit, this doesn’t always mean a conviction is the next inevitable step. With the assistance of experienced attorneys here at Yeargan & Kert, LLC, you can challenge the test results. We are here to assist you in navigating the blood testing process and the confusing aftermath. We have been providing legal advice and guidance to the local community for years and would love to do the same for you. Just give us a call to schedule your free consultation! A PEEK INTO THE DUI BLOOD TEST PROCESS
SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD
If you can’t get to the beach this summer, bring the ocean to you with this refreshing seafood pasta salad.
INGREDIENTS
• 4 cups fusilli noodles • 2 cups crab meat or shrimp • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 2 cups ranch dressing • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed • 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
• 1/2 cup chopped red peppers • 1/2 cup diced onions • 1/2 cup shredded carrots • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large pot, bring the fusilli noodles to a boil and cook until al dente, then drain. 2. In a large bowl, combine noodles, crab or shrimp, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, peas, green and red peppers, onions, and carrots, then mix together gently. 3. Refrigerate the pasta salad for 3–4 hours. If salad is dry upon removing from refrigerator, add more ranch dressing. 4. Once you’re ready to eat, top salad with tomatoes and Parmesan cheese if desired.
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