Additionally, you may lose certain rights by inaction. For example, you can lose your Georgia driving privileges as a result of a DUI arrest if you do not send a letter appealing a potential DUI suspension within ten business days of the arrest. Georgia law does mandate time in jail even for a first life-time DUI offense. Sometimes it is difficult for the state to establish time of driving, e.g. an accident case when the other party to the accident does not come to court to testify. This is a decision that can be made by the officer who is evaluating your behavior.
Most people believe that they are guaranteed the right to call an attorney for advice.
Most people believe that they can talk the officer into letting them go. Many people believe that by submitting to roadside sobriety evaluations they will be able to convince the police not to arrest them. If you wish to be fairly treated, you must obtain a competent attorney that will vigorously defend you and your legal rights. The criminal penalties for a DUI conviction are severe. If this is your third DUI in 5 years, you loose your license for 5 years, and you cannot get a limited permit for at least 2 years.