Edison v. State

McFadden, Judge.

After a bench trial, Lisa Edison was convicted of driving under the influence of drugs to the extent she was a less safe driver (DUI). She appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in failing to suppress evidence concerning a drug recognition examination because the arresting officer offered her a “hope of benefit,” in violation of former OCGA § 24-3-50, by telling her that she would not be taken to jail if she submitted to the examination. However, the officer’s statement was not an improper hope of benefit under the statute, and therefore we affirm.

The evidence shows that…