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Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus and DUI in Evans GA
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) is an eye test. Nystagmus is means an involuntary jerking of the eyes as the eyes move from the center position off to the side. In order to get an accurate result, HGN should be performed correctly. In order to remove the chances that HGN has been caused by a medical condition, the eyes of the person should be observed in a resting position. The officer should be facing the subject, with both officer and subject standing. The eyes must first be checked for equal pupil size, resting nystagmus, and equal tracking. Equal tracking is the ability of the eyes to follow an object together. If the pupils are visibly unequal in size, or if the eyes do not track together, there is a chance that the nystagmus is the result of injury or a medical condition.
Officers will check the physical appearance of the alleged intoxicated driver minutely. This is done to establish symptoms of intoxication so as to form the basis of arrest (probable cause). The symptoms should be included in the arrest report for the use of the prosecuting lawyer in the prosecution of the driver for drunk driving. DUI allegations have far-reaching consequences. Those guilty of drunk driving can not only lose their job, but also end up with a jail sentence. A DUI allegation remains on ones criminal record permanently and will always have an effect on his or her life, maybe even inhibiting future job aspirations.
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Augusta GA DUI Lawyer – Evans GA Criminal Defense Attorney – Richmond County GA DUI
The Augusta Legal Center of Hawk and Detchemendy – DUI and Criminal Defense Attorneys – (706) 722-3500 – www.augusta-ga-dui.com
Attorneys Vic Hawk, Melissa Detchemendy, and Reid Sanders defend DUI cases and criminal cases in Georgia.
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