On April 23, 2025, Officer Cornell of the Clark County Police Department in Georgia stopped a vehicle for erratic driving. During the stop, he learned the same vehicle had struck a pedestrian downtown and fled the scene. This video analyzes the complete DUI and hit-and-run investigation, including field sobriety testing, implied consent procedures, Miranda rights, and the legal outcome. ⚖️ LEGAL ISSUES COVERED: • DUI investigation and "less safe" standard in Georgia • Hit-and-run felony offense (Georgia Code § 40-6-270) • Field sobriety testing (NHTSA standardized protocols) • Implied consent law and consequences of refusal • Miranda warnings timing and requirements • Pennsylvania v. Mimms vehicle exit authority • Berkemer v. McCarty and roadside questioning 📊 CASE OUTCOME: The driver was charged with two counts of DUI, felony hit-and-run for leaving scene of injury accident, and multiple traffic violations. In June 2025, she entered guilty pleas to both DUI counts and Nolo Contendere pleas to remaining charges. 🎓 GRADES: • Officer Cornell: A- • Driver: D • Clark County PD: B+ 📹 Footage obtained through Georgia Open Records Act request. ⚠️ This video discusses an incident involving injury to a pedestrian struck by an impaired driver. 🔔 Subscribe for more police interaction analysis and legal education content. 💬 What legal topic should we cover next? Comment below!

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