Field Sobriety Tests in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ DUI Defense Attorney
When an individual is pulled over for suspicion of drinking and driving, the officer will ask the driver to follow several requests. First, the driver will be asked to step out of the vehicle. Next, the officer will have the driver perform several tests, including a field sobriety test. In this test, the individual may have to agree to take any of the following assessments:
- Walk and turn test
- Horizontal gaze nystagmus test
- One leg stand test
Furthermore, the driver may be asked to comply with a breath test or blood test to further determine their blood alcohol content, or BAC. If a driver makes remarks during the test regarding how much they have had to drink or mention that they would not even be able to complete this if they were sober, for example, it will be used against them by the arresting officer.
If the driver cannot remain balanced or exhibits other signs of intoxication during the tests, then the officer will most likely place this individual immediately under arrest. Back at the station or hospital, other tests such as blood tests may be performed to more carefully evaluate the driver's BAC.
Talk to a Phoenix DUI Lawyer Today
If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after failing a field sobriety test, it is not too late to involve a Phoenix criminal defense attorney. At Suzuki Law Offices, our legal team will be able to investigate the charges that have been brought against you in addition to thoroughly examining the field sobriety test. We will look at factors such as if your rights were violated, if the officer followed protocol, it breath or blood tests were administered properly and by certified individuals, and more.
Simply because you have been arrested for DUI does not mean that you have been convicted. By acting quickly, you will be able to secure legal representation and have an aggressive defense on your side. Our team has extensive experience in the area of criminal defense and DUI defense, as it relates to your case, and we are prepared to use this knowledge to your benefit.
For more information, please contact a Phoenix DUI defense lawyer from our office today.