2023TXXXX

Client was traveling east on GA. 32 and was attempting to make a left turn into a private drive, when suddenly a motorist slammed into the rear of client’s vehicle.  EMS and police appeared a few minutes later.  The officer cited the other driver for Following Too Closely.  Upon speaking with the client, the officer claimed that she appeared intoxicated and was asked whether she consumed any alcohol recently.  The client admitted to drinking two beers several hours earlier.  When asked to submit to a breathalyzer, the client refused.  She also refused to submit to Field Sobriety tests.  Client was arrested and cited with DUI-Refusal.  Following negotiations with the solicitor, the DUI was amended to a non-reportable Too Fast For Conditions with a $500 fine.