If you are pulled over in Macon or other parts of Georgia under suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) and refuse to take a breath test, don't be surprised if the police force you to take a blood test.
The New "No-Refusal" Practices
Under Georgia law, a DUI suspect has the right to decline a field sobriety test and a urine, breath or blood test. Despite this right of refusal, a suspect can be arrested for DUI, if he or she declines testing. Police may arrest a DUI suspect if there is evidence giving probable cause to arrest. Evidence such as the driver smelling of alcohol, the presence of open containers, slurred speech or other telltale signs of inebriation can constitute probable cause.

