Pulled Over In Georgia. Officer Took My Phone To Stop Me Recording And Threatened To Arrest Me If I Read The Citation Before Signing. What Are My Options?

I was pulled over recently on an interstate in Georgia for speeding. During the stop, the officer (from Georgia State Patrol) claimed I looked “lethargic” and said he thought I was under the influence. He used some odd reasons (wearing shorts with a sweater, not noticing a piece of paper on my windshield, etc.) as justification. That's when I started recording - it seemed like he was trying to frame me.

When he asked me to get out of the car, I said I wanted to bring my phone to record the interaction. The officer told me I couldn’t record him. When I repeated that I would like to record, he reached into my vehicle and grabbed the phone, turning off the footage. I retained the phone in my hand and said "this is my personal property". After that he did not persist. I actually have partial video showing him telling me I couldn’t record, followed by him grabbing at my phone.

He then gave me field sobriety tests, all of which I eagerly consented to and passed (to include a breathalyzer). Despite that, he told me that if it were “up to him,” he would still “lock me up.”

After that, he issued me a citation and demanded that I sign it immediately. When I said I wanted to read it before signing, he took me out of the car again and threatened to arrest me if I didn’t sign it right away. He insisted I should “take his word” that signing wasn’t an admission of guilt and wouldn’t let me read it first.

I signed because I felt I had no choice.

I’ve already submitted a request for the bodycam/dashcam footage and plan to file a formal complaint, but I would like general guidance on:

1. Whether the officer preventing me from recording and taking my phone could be a rights violation.
2. Whether threatening arrest for wanting to read the citation is normal or lawful.
3. What type of attorney I should speak with.

I'm not trying to rescind my speeding ticket, rather I'd like to ensure a police officer is held accountable for what I perceive as an abuse of power. I just want to know the best next steps and what rights I actually have in situations like this.

Any guidance would be appreciated!

Location: Georgia Interstate