He is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to administer the Standarized
Field Sobriety Test used in most jurisdictions to screen drivers suspected of drinking - and - driving.
One of our partners, Juan L. Guerra Jr., has an extensive background in criminal defense, with certification in
the field sobriety tests used in driving while intoxicated (DWI) investigations and admission to practice in both state and federal courts.
Not exact matches
Also important, every one of the lawyers on our defense team has an in - depth knowledge and certification in standardized
field sobriety testing (as
used by law enforcement officers throughout New Jersey).
(We
use the term «science» loosely, as there is very little scientific evidence establishing the accuracy of the breath
test machine or the
field sobriety tests that are
used in Texas.)
During a DWI stop, an officer will typically
use the standardized
field sobriety testing procedures established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which may be followed by a Alcotest breath
test to determine blood alcohol level (BAC).
If there were problems with
field sobriety testing, or with the breath, urine or blood
test used to measure your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), there is a better chance of having evidence suppressed and your case dismissed or charges reduced.
The Ocean County DWI attorneys at the Law Offices of The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall are trained and certified in the
use of the Alcotest breath
test device, as well as standardized
field sobriety tests.
Most DWI traffic stops involve an evaluation by the arresting officer
using standard
field sobriety testing procedures as established by the NHTSA.
Very few New Jersey law firms can state that all of their attorneys are certified in the
use of the Alcotest machine and the standardized
field sobriety tests.
In addition, our lawyers hold certification in standardized
field sobriety testing procedures, as established by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and which is
used almost exclusively by law enforcement officers when determining a driver's overall level of
sobriety.
Our qualifications speak for themselves with former DWI prosecutors and veteran Union County DWI defense lawyers who possess 100 years of combined experience and who are certified by the National Transportation Safety Administration for
Field Sobriety Testing and certified to operate the Alcotest machine
used by the police.
If we are successful in suppressing the reading from your breath
test, the prosecutor may still attempt to prove your case
using field sobriety tests.
Using weaknesses in
field sobriety, blood and Breathalyzer
test procedures to beat DUI charges
Field sobriety tests, eye witness observations, and other «probable cause» evidence will therefore have to be
used to prove intoxication and this evidence can be inaccurate — our attorneys will challenge them as insufficient evidence for a DUI / DWI conviction.
Our team includes attorneys that have been former prosecutors in over 25 municipalities, five attorneys certified in the operation and maintenance of the Alcotest 7110, the
test used by the state to determine BAC at the time of arrest, and attorneys certified as instructors in
Field Sobriety Testing.
In terms of training, our lawyers have certifications in both the Alcotest 7110, the
test used by the state of New Jersey to determine BAC, and in
Field Sobriety Testing by the NHTSA.
Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.Inspected squad vehicle and weapons daily and arranged for routine and special maintenance.Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.Assisted in conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas.Directed and controlled crowds at parades, funeral processions and sporting events.Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations.Instructed suspects on
field sobriety tests and
used portable equipment to perform
tests.Analyzed traffic accidents and general traffic surveys.