Field Sobriety Tests
The prosecution in any DUI case typically includes the results of field sobriety tests as evidence against the defendant. An experienced Fresno DUI attorney however, will be able to explain to the judge and/or jury just how these physical tests are designed for suspect failure.
Legally, you do not have to submit to field sobriety tests. These tests include:
- One-Leg Stand Test
- Walk & Turn Test
- Nystagmus (Making you watch a pencil with your eye.)
- Touching your nose with your finger.
- Reciting the alphabet backward.
The prosecution in any DUI case typically includes the results of field sobriety tests as evidence against the defendant. An experienced Fresno DUI attorney however, will be able to explain to the judge and/or jury just how these physical tests are designed for suspect failure.
Our Fresno Field Sobriety Test Lawyer Can Advise You
Legally, you do not have to submit to field sobriety tests. These tests include:
- One-Leg Stand Test
- Walk & Turn Test
- Nystagmus (Making you watch a pencil with your eye.)
- Touching your nose with your finger.
- Reciting the alphabet backward.
The list could go on and on. Despite how ridiculous any of these tests may seem, prosecutors can and will use your failure to stand on one leg or recite the alphabet backwards to send you to jail and tarnish your record for the rest of your life. Don’t let this happen to you by calling a skilled Fresno DUI attorney to prove to the court that your field sobriety test results were inconclusive or just plain wrong.
In the case of the Walk & Turn Test for instance, the accuracy of the results depends heavily on the driver’s physical fitness, weather conditions, road conditions, as well as other external factors. Failing the Walk & Turn Test does not prove your level of intoxication above the legal limit. Failing this test could merely mean that you were tired or just out of shape. If you failed a field sobriety test, you will need an experienced attorney to prove your innocence on your behalf.
Contact our firm of leading Fresno DUI attorneys today for an immediate consultation regarding your case.