This document outlines 20 critical errors people make when confronted by a police investigation for driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia. It provides tips such as being prepared with contact numbers, money for independent testing, and ensuring one's vehicle is clean of contraband. It advises asserting legal rights like remaining silent, not submitting to sobriety tests without an attorney, and requesting independent blood tests. The document stresses gathering evidence, names of officials, and getting out of jail quickly. It warns that any criminal conviction in Georgia can impact jobs, travel and credit permanently.

1. Copyright 2016, William C. Head,
Atlanta, GA
20 Critical Errors the
Average Citizen Makes
when Confronted by a Police
Investigation
William C. (Bubba) Head
Attorney at Law
5 Concourse Pkwy, STE 2340 (QUEEN Tower)
Atlanta, GA 30328
1-888-DUI-HEAD [1-888-384-4323]

2. Copyright 2016, William C. Head,
Atlanta, GA
Not Being Prepared
1. Car not checked for defects and non-
working lights, signal bulbs
2. Lack critical phone numbers for
Essential Contacts
3. Lack of money or credit card for
independent testing of blood, etc.
4. Vehicle not Cleaned Out of Any
Incriminatory or Contraband Items

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Atlanta, GA
Not Asserting Legal Rights
5. Right to Remain Silent. Name & address is
all that is required.
6. Right to Politely NOT Submit to Roadside
Sobriety Evaluations – PBT is NOT required
7. Ask to Speak with an Attorney First
8. Ask to Leave the Scene, even if towed
9. Arrested? Have Another Person Drive Your
Vehicle Away to Prevent Towing

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Atlanta, GA
Utilizing Favorable Georgia’s
Implied Consent Case Law
10. Silently submitting to the Requested
Police Tests of Blood, Breath or Urine
(or all 3) Alcohol/Drug Tests
Requested
11. Once Police Tests Completed,
FIRST Request Blood Test and Tell
Which Hospital to be Taken to For
YOUR Test
12. NEXT, Once Blood Drawn, Politely
Request to NOW be Taken to the
Closest Police Station NOT
AFFILIATED with the Arresting

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Atlanta, GA
More Favorable Case Law in
Georgia
13. If Officer Permits Breath Test to be
Obtained, then Name a Different
Hospital to Go and Get an
Independent Urine Test – Again, you
Name the Hospital to do it.
NOTE: Georgia law allows you to do
this, and any LACK of
ACCOMMODATION by Police of
Request Gets their Tests Thrown Out
and they Can’t Use Their Breath Test
Results Against You

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Atlanta, GA
Gather Evidence and Names
14. While in Custody, Get all Names of
Jail and Police Transport Personnel, if
possible, in Case we Need them as
Witnesses.
15. Remember that You are LIKELY
Being Video and Audio Recorded the
Entire Time on Roadside and at Police
Station, Hospital and at Jail – Be Polite
& QUIET

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Atlanta, GA
Get Out of Jail ASAP
16. Immediately Seek to Post Bond and
Get Out of Jail. Most Facilities Have
Credit or Debit Card Technology, but
Make Sure Your Limits are at Least
$3000 to Do it Yourself. Bonding
Company in GA Gets a 12-15% Fee, if
They Post the Bond. Cash is Best
Here.

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Atlanta, GA
Immediately Write Out Details
17. Write Out Chronological Events from
Waking Up the Previous Morning until
Release from Custody. All FOOD, all
MEDICATIONS & Pills Taken of Any
Type, Every Alcoholic Beverage by
Name, Size and Time Consumed
18. Contact a DUI Attorney to Assist You
in Protecting Your Driving Privileges

9. Copyright 2016, William C. Head,
Atlanta, GA
A Criminal Conviction is
FOREVER in Georgia
 19. Never Assume that ANY Traffic or
Criminal Offense is a MINOR Problem.
Georgia has NO EXPUNGEMENT
LAW. Restricts Jobs, Travel & Credit
Decisions
 20. Our lawyers ALL want to only
handle criminal cases that are being
FOUGHT. Treat it Like LEGAL Cancer.

10. Copyright 2016, William C. Head,
Atlanta, GA
A Criminal Conviction is
FOREVER in Georgia
 19. Never Assume that ANY Traffic or
Criminal Offense is a MINOR Problem.
Georgia has NO EXPUNGEMENT
LAW. Restricts Jobs, Travel & Credit
Decisions
 20. Our lawyers ALL want to only
handle criminal cases that are being
FOUGHT. Treat it Like LEGAL Cancer.