Failed a Field Sobriety Test On The South Coast?

Attorney Assistance in Southeastern Massachusetts for DUI

There are a number of Field Sobriety Tests that law enforcement can conduct on you for drunk driving.  Many are not considered as scientifically verified, such as reciting the alphabet.  Regardless of which type, there are very strict regulations they must follow during these procedures.  Violation of any point can disqualify using that test against you in a court of law.  Here are some of the types of sobriety tests being conducted in Southeastern Massachusetts that have been scientifically validated, and if conducted properly can be used to accurately judge blood alcohol level:

• Walk and Turn Test
  
  If instructed properly, the walk and turn test has a 68% reliability of predicting that a person's BAC is 0.08% or greater. However, all of the proper instructions must be given to you for the test to be reliable. You must be told the exact steps and be shown by the officer how to do this test for it to be valid.

• One Leg Stand Test
  
  This test is also sometimes called the "one legged stand."  If conducted properly, the one leg stand has a 65% reliability of predicting that a person's BAC is 0.08% or greater.  Again, all of the proper instructions must be given to you for the test to be reliable.  As in the earlier test, the officer must describe and show you how to do the test.

• HGN Test
  
  Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus has now been excluded by the courts in Massachusetts as being "non-scientific" and it cannot be used as proof that you were under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  However, this method can still be used by officers.  As your attorney, we can still challenge the validity and reliability of this test.

Police officers commonly administer these tests inaccurately, which raises substantial doubts about the validity of the results.  To ensure your rights are protected, it is highly recommended you obtain the services of The Massachusetts DUI Defense Group.  We are experienced Southeastern Massachusetts DUI attorneys.

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Contact us today to set-up a FREE Case Analysis at (800) 838-6684 to learn about how we can provide you with high quality legal defense in any DUI case that includes field sobriety tests as evidence. 

Our DUI Defense Attorneys look carefully at each technical part of your case in order to ensure that law enforcement officers follow the law and required procedures.  We answer our phones and return calls 24/7 - we even meet clients on Sundays!

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