Not exact matches
The plaintiff's lawyer will also try to prove that the drunk
driver failed the
field sobriety test due to inebriation.
The
driver was given a
field sobriety test but would not take a chemical test.
With an experienced attorney representing you, it is possible to successfully challenge
field sobriety and chemical test results, challenge police procedures and prevent the loss of your
driver's license.
Once the
driver is stopped, the officer must suspect that the individual is intoxicated before administering a
field sobriety test, otherwise any test administered is considered unjustified.
If you were involved in a traffic accident, police may conduct
field sobriety tests if they believe that alcohol or drugs may have influenced one or more of the
drivers.
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.
Other than in cases where a vehicle
driver is clearly inebriated, shown by weaving in between lanes or negligent habits, the very best method a police authorities can verify deserving cause for an arrest is through administering a
Field Sobriety Test (FST).
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.