Field Sobriety Test

Were You Given A Field Sobriety Test And Charged With DUI?

Drivers suspected of intoxication are often given a field sobriety test by law enforcement officers.  Such tests can be a mixture of mental and physical tests that a driver is subjected to if he is required to pull over due to dangerous or reckless driving such as speedy or other actions normally categorized with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.   These tests are used to verify whether there is probably cause to make an arrest for DUI or driving under the influence of drugs, or alcohol or due to some other impairment of ability.  

More rigorous tests will likely be required, including blood and breath tests should you be arrested in order to verify the level of alcohol or drugs in your body at the time of the arrest.  An experienced and skilled Northern Virginia DUI lawyer at Law Offices of Michael A. Pignone is aware of the potential issues related to field sobriety tests and can use them to energetically defend you.

Field Sobriety Tests in Fairfax, Fauquier & Prince William 

Some form of field sobriety test is used by most law enforcement or policing agencies when they perceive some indication that a driver is intoxicated.  In fact the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHSTA) created the majority of these tests.  They include various actions such as standing on one leg, counting backwards, walking a line, counting fingers or reciting the alphabet. The tests are used to evaluate the ability of the driver to carry out the rested actions. 

For example, if you cannot complete the tests, cannot keep your balance, or perform too slowly or too fast the law enforcement officer will most likely assume that you are under the influence or alcohol or drugs.