Vista Field Sobriety Test Attorney
DUI Defense Lawyer Serving El Cajon, Chula Vista & Vista
Field sobriety tests have a number of faults. However, they are often used in DUI cases throughout Vista and the surrounding areas in California in an attempt to secure convictions. A driver may face DUI charges for driving "under the influence" of alcohol or a controlled substance, which may be proven through a breath or blood test that shows a result of .08% or greater, and/or by an impairment of mental or physical abilities. Field sobriety tests are used to demonstrate this impairment, testing a driver's balance, coordination, and ability to follow instructions.
A El Cajon DUI attorney experienced with field sobriety tests, how they work, and what faults they have can aggressively challenge your test results. For example, you may have been wearing high-heeled shoes. If undergoing a field sobriety test that required you to walk in a straight line, heel to toe, this may have affected your performance. Or, your attorney can question whether the test was administered or graded properly, perhaps using the police video as evidence in your favor.
Problems with Field Sobriety Tests
Because field sobriety tests deal with balance and coordination, there are different physical factors which may influence an individual's performance. Following are some issues that may affect an ability to perform well on a field sobriety test:
- Age
- Weight
- Physical illness
- Allergies
- High-heeled shoes
- Poor road or weather conditions
- Physical injury
- Natural difficulty following instructions
- Poor instructions by the law enforcement officer
- Nervousness
- Tiredness
By evaluating your particular case and thoroughly investigating the matter, a lawyer can determine exactly how to challenge your field sobriety test results.
Contact our firm today to learn more about field sobriety tests and DUI in Vista, California.