Officers have the tool
of field sobriety tests to determine alcohol intoxication.
The DUI attorney must intimately know the science of blood and breath testing, the art
of field sobriety tests, how to effectively cross-examine the prosecution's expert witnesses and how to persuasively present their own expert witnesses.
The Fabbrini Law Group has successfully challenged the results
of field sobriety tests and Breathalyzer tests, and proved that our clients were stopped illegally or were not read their rights.
The Officer testified that he noticed Giacomini had watery, blood - shot eyes and smelled of alcohol so he conducted a series
of Field Sobriety Tests which indicated impairment.
From DUIs, drugs, and other grievous felony cases, attorney O'Meara has conducted independent investigations that uncovered new evidence and has successfully challenged the validity
of field sobriety test, chemical reports, police body - cam footage, and found weaknesses in previously accepted witness testimony.
Our unmatched qualifications give our office an in - depth understanding of exactly how these machines operate and what exactly the police officers are looking for during the administration
of the Field Sobriety Testing.
Not exact matches
Troopers conducted a
field sobriety test on the man and then took him to the trooper station at the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany, where a breath
test revealed he had a blood - alcohol content
of 0.28 percent.
DUI lawyers have successfully challenged
field sobriety tests on the basis
of bad weather, language barriers, officer prejudice, medical conditions, lack
of certification to perform the
tests, and other arguments.
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).
The police may conduct
field sobriety tests (physical and psychological
tests) at the scene
of the accident for evidence
of impairment.
These charges are usually documented by means
of standardized
field sobriety tests taken at the roadside under the observation
of a police officer, who is usually a drug recognition expert.
In fact, we may just be the only firm in the state that boasts 3 attorneys who are certified in operation and maintenance
of the breath
test machine by its manufacturer and also certified by the National Transportation Safety Administration in Standardized
Field Sobriety Tests.
Our judge pointed out during my cross examination
of the police officer that the judge saw
field sobriety tests just as observations not cloaked with any special reliability.
While it is essential for a Virginia DUI defendant to obtain a qualified lawyer, before ever being arrested the Virginia DUI suspect needs to know the importance
of his or her right to remain silent with the police, to refuse the handheld preliminary breath
test (distinguished from the mandatory breath
test at the jail or police station), and to refuse
field sobriety tests (while the police officer may testify at trial that the
tests were refused).
We also may be the only firm in NJ where 3 lawyers are certified in both proper maintenance and operation
of the Alcotest breath
test machine, and Standardized
Field Sobriety Testing.
Moreover, our former prosecutors and veteran DWI Defense Attorneys possess over 100 years
of experience and hold certifications from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Standard
Field Sobriety Testing and Draeger, Inc on the proper maintenance and operation
of the Alcotest machine (breathalyzer).
Answer: «DUI - super extreme» is the charge when a person does all
of the following: hits «numerous curbs» and drives on the sidewalk; says «I don't have to walk f*cking anywhere» when approached by a cop; shoves an officer after declining to take
field sobriety tests; scuffles with a cop and gets taken to the ground; knees a second officer in the crotch while being handcuffed; repeatedly curses at police; kicks the inside
of a squad car; has a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit; and poses for a mug shot like this:
(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.)
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.
Moreover, all
of our lawyers have received certification in the proper procedures for the NHTSA's standardized
field sobriety testing.
Second, certain details
of your arrest, such as
field sobriety testing, may help me to formulate a more effective defense strategy in your case.
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.
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.
Also, all
of our lawyers are well versed in the procedures found in the standardized
field sobriety testing, as employed by law enforcement officers to establish whether an individual is impaired due to intoxication.
Furthermore, our former prosecutors and veteran DWI defense attorneys possess a combined 100 years
of experience and have received specialized certifications from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Standard
Field Sobriety Testing and are certified operators
of the Alcotest Breath Machine.
Baley was sure
of it.10 He welcomed the prospect
of never again conducting a
field sobriety test, and he really did appreciate safer roads.
We are probably the only law firm in NJ that can say that three
of its lawyers are certified by both the National Transportation Safety Administration in proper performance
of Standardized
Field Sobriety Tests and the manufacturer
of the Alcotest Breath
Test device.
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.
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.
If you were charged with DUI because
of the results
of the OLS or other
field sobriety tests, please call 615.412.1121, or fill out our contact form.
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.
There may be no other New Jersey law firm that can say all
of their attorneys are fully qualified in both the standardized
field sobriety testing and the Alcotest machine, which is one
of the reasons we believe our firm is a good choice for your DWI or refusal defense.
Accused
of causing an accident, knocking down a light pole, having children in the car, failing all
Field Sobriety Tests and Blowing More than Twice the Limit -LRB-.176).
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.
We have three
of the approximately five lawyers in the state who are dual certified on the Alcotest and as instructors in Standardized
Field Sobriety Testing.
At The Law Offices
of Jonathan F. Marshall, you will find aggressive attorneys with training in breath
tests and
field sobriety tests.
We are the largest DUI defense firm in the state, possess 3
of the less than 10 in the state who are dual certified on the Alcotest and in
Field Sobriety Testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and employ several former drunk driving prosecutors, including Nicholas Moschella, Esq., who has previously served in this capacity in Holmdel Municipal Court.
All
of our lawyers are also qualified in the procedures specified in the standardized
field sobriety tests, as established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The next thing you know, the officer orders you out
of your car and asks you to perform roadside
field sobriety tests.
The conduct
of the officer, the legality
of your arrest,
field sobriety tests, proper functioning
test equipment, and correct handling
of your evidence are just a few
of the issues that can be raised during your DUI defense by your San Diego criminal attorney.
Each
of the impaired driving lawyers in our firm are certified to perform Standardized
Field Sobriety Tests for alcohol impairment.
We are the only firm in the state with this level
of qualification: three (3) lawyers who are certified on the Alcotest Breath
Test Machine (there are perhaps 50 total statewide); three (3) attorneys who are instructors in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (approximately 5 have this credential in the entire state), which is the only way to prove a DWI once the breath test readings are eliminated; former municipal prosecutors in several municipalities; over 100 years of collective experience defending DWI, DUI and refusal cases; and one of the only firms in the entire state with a New Jersey version of the Draeger Alcotest 7110 for us to experiment w
Test Machine (there are perhaps 50 total statewide); three (3) attorneys who are instructors in Standardized
Field Sobriety Testing (approximately 5 have this credential in the entire state), which is the only way to prove a DWI once the breath
test readings are eliminated; former municipal prosecutors in several municipalities; over 100 years of collective experience defending DWI, DUI and refusal cases; and one of the only firms in the entire state with a New Jersey version of the Draeger Alcotest 7110 for us to experiment w
test readings are eliminated; former municipal prosecutors in several municipalities; over 100 years
of collective experience defending DWI, DUI and refusal cases; and one
of the only firms in the entire state with a New Jersey version
of the Draeger Alcotest 7110 for us to experiment with.
We employ several former DWI prosecutors, 3
of the approximately 10 attorneys in the state who are dual certified on Alcotest and in Standardized
Field Sobriety Testing by the NHTSA, and are one
of a handful
of firms with its own breathalyzer to assist in preparation
of your defense.
If you are looking for an attorney for a DWI, Refusal or even a DUI, you should know that we may be the only law firm with 3 attorneys who are certified by both the manufacturer
of the Alcotest Breath
Test Machine and the National Transportation Safety Administration in conducting Standardized
Field Sobriety Tests.
We may be the only firm in the state where every lawyer holds certifications in both proper operation
of the Alcotest Breath
Test machine (only approximately 50 lawyers hold this certification) and proper administration
of Standardized
Field Sobriety Tests by the National Transportation Safety Administration.
Maybe even more important is that Nafiz has been qualified as an Instructor for the administration
of the Standardized
Field Sobriety Tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a division
of the Federal Department
of Transportation.
Mr. Moschella is a member
of the defense team at Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver, which is the largest in Monmouth County, includes several other former prosecutors and possesses 3
of less than 10 attorneys in New Jersey who possess dual certification on the Alcotest and as instructors in
Field Sobriety Testing by the NHTSA.
We may be the only firm in the state where all 3 defense attorneys are certified in both proper administration
of Standardized
Field Sobriety Tests by the National Transportation Safety Administration and also certified in proper operation
of the Alcotest Breath
Test device by its manufacturer (only approximately 50 lawyers hold this certification).
We possess over 100 years
of experience between us, include several former DUI prosecutors, and employ three
of the less than ten lawyers statewide who are dual certified on the Alcotest and as instructors in Standardized
Field Sobriety Testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.