Traffic Stops

Will a Sudden Turn Near a Roadblock Justify a Traffic Stop?

Criminal Defense, DUI Checkpoints, DUI Roadblocks, Traffic Stops  

By Pierce Blitch A group of police officers are standing at a DUI roadblock in a common area of travel after First Friday in downtown Augusta, Georgia. As a result, traffic is backed up as the officers ensure that each driver that passes through is not under the influence.   One driver, who is in […]

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Do Passengers Have to Show ID During a Traffic Stop?

Criminal Defense, Passenger Rights, Traffic Stops  

By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher   Understanding ID Requests During Traffic Stops Many people believe that passengers in a car don’t have to show identification when stopped by the police. In Georgia and most states, this isn’t true. Let’s clarify the law.   The Law: What Courts Say There’s no constitutional rule stopping an

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