Field Sobriety Tests in Cincinnati

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If you’ve been pulled over under suspicion you have been driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, a law enforcement officer may ask you to take a series of field sobriety tests. Many law enforcement agencies in Ohio use 3 basic Standard Field Sobriety Tests introduced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

These three tests include the following:

• The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test: looking at an involuntary jerking of the eyes when gazing at a pen or flashlight
• The Walk and Turn (WAT) test: determining a person’s coordination, balance, and concentration by observing their walking
• The One Leg Stand (OLS) test: assessing a person’s coordination, balance, and ability to follow verbal instructions by watching a person standing on one leg and making them count

Talk to one of our skilled Cincinnati DUI attorneys about your case if you’re facing a DUI charge. Our experienced lawyers can help take whatever action best benefits your case. Let us take a look at the details of your situation and offer a recommendation on your best course of action.

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Admissibility in Court

The Standard Field Sobriety Tests are not flexible at all. They must be administered exactly as outlined by the NHTSA and under particular conditions. They can only be used against you if the tests are conducted in a prescribed, standardized manner, and performance can only be accurately measured when the standardized criteria are used to interpret the results. Otherwise, the validity of the test is compromised and is not admissible as evidence.

Likewise, you are allowed to refuse a field sobriety test, and there is no penalty for doing so. There is also no penalty for refusing to take a Portable Breath Test; however, while you may be arrested by declining these tests, you will also put your DUI attorney in a better position to beat the DUI charge altogether.

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If you’ve been charged with a DUI, the best thing you could do on your own behalf is to hire an experienced Cincinnati DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible. A DUI conviction could lead to your driver’s license being revoked. They can also be extremely expensive. Let us help you defend your rights and freedom.

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