LAUGH IT OFF
You’re driving along in Atlanta when, all of a sudden, you see those dreaded flashing red and blue lights in your rearview. Just like that, you’re pulled over under suspicion of DUI, and the police officer is asking you to take a field sobriety and breathalyzer test. What should you do? Did you know that in the state of Georgia, you are not required to submit to these tests? In fact, by taking a field sobriety test, you have nothing to gain and a lot to lose. Simply put, if the test reveals that you may be under the influence, you’ll be arrested for a DUI and taken to jail. But, by refusing to take the test, you aren’t incriminating yourself either — it can’t be used against you in court. If you are charged with suspicion of DUI, your driver’s license may be seized, but it will be returned once your criminal defense attorney wins your case in court. Upon refusal, the police may try to obtain a search warrant for a blood or urine test, but that takes time — time for the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to fall dramatically. The Romberg Test, which began as a method of diagnosing medical conditions based on balance, is a common field sobriety check. But it is not one of the three standardized field sobriety tests of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and officers have modified it and use it to check the balance of the person suspected of DUI. Legally prescribed medication, age, and medical condition, however, can produce failing results, essentially skewing the test. But yet, if you fail, you could be taken to jail — even more reason to skip the field sobriety test! Ultimately, we advise you to not provide police officers with “evidence” that could cause you a lot of grief and money. Instead of submitting to their tests, we advise TO SUBMIT OR NOT TO SUBMIT? FIELD SOBRIETY AND BREATHALYZER TEST ADVICE
PUMPKIN PIE PARFAITS
These parfaits are an easy fall dessert everyone can make!
INGREDIENTS
• 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix • 2 cups cold milk • 15-oz can pumpkin purée • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves • 1 cup vanilla sandwich cookies • 8 oz whipped topping
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. 2. In a blender or food processor, crush vanilla sandwich cookies into crumbs. 3. In small jars or glasses, place cookie crumbs on bottom, then pumpkin mixture, then whipped topping. Repeat these layers twice and end with cookie crumbs. 4. Chill until ready to serve!
you to refuse and contact a trusted and experienced DUI attorney so we can get to work right away on your
defense! We’ve got your back!
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