Before I get too far, if you are reading this before you've had any problems with
the cops, DO NOT TAKE FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS. Roadside tests are completely
voluntary, and assuming you get a decent
Seattle DUI attorney, should not be able to be used against you if you are
prosecuted for DUI.
You should not take roadside tests for two simple reasons. First, these tests do
not provide any scientific proof that you are too drunk to drive. They do a great
job of proving that you can't walk heel to toe or balance on one leg, but they don't
do much for driving. Second, the only thing roadside tests do is give the cops more
evidence to use against you later.
If you did take roadside tests and are here, don't worry. You are like 99% of the
population, who believe they can help. In all likelihood you were asked to do three
tests - horizontal gaze nystagmus (the pen test); the walk and turn; and the one
leg stand.
The bad thing about these tests is they can be used against you. The good thing
is a good Seattle DUI lawyer can often turn these tests on their heads so they end
up at least not hurting you. For example, if the tests aren't administered in strict
adherence with the rules, they lose all credibility and shouldn't be used as evidence
of intoxication.
I am certified to administer field sobriety tests. This means I have taken the same
class as the cops. This means I know the weaknesses in field sobriety test administration
and can exploit those weaknesses if necessary. And this is just another example
of the dedication I have to my clients.
If you are charged with DUI and took roadside tests, contact us today at 206-651-4245
for a free consultation. As Seattle DUI attorneys, we know how to help you minimize
the impact of a DUI charge and move on with your life. We serve the King County
area, including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline, Redmond, Renton, Mercer
Island, Medina, Burien, and Issaquah.