Field Sobriety Tests and Drunk Driving Charges in Michigan

Drunk Driving Arrests and Field Sobriety Tests

In defending a client against Michigan DUI and OWI charges, a DUI defense lawyer will need to use his or her extensive knowledge of Michigan drunk driving laws (and information regarding the case in particular) in order to prove innocence or lack of evidence to make a conviction. Field sobriety tests and their results often play a major role in this.

An experienced lawyer will call into question the arresting officer's description of the events and will challenge physical evidence. The description of events may include the officer's report regarding the defendant's performance on field sobriety tests, as well as testimony regarding the initial police stop and the arrest. Physical evidence may include a video of field sobriety testing and blood or breath test results.

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Field sobriety tests are not known for complete accuracy. These tests are conducted to determine whether a driver is intoxicated. That is, whether his or her physical and/or mental abilities are impaired due to alcohol or drugs. An officer's evaluation of these tests may be subjective, and there are also a number of factors which may influence a driver's performance on these field sobriety tests.

Whether you have submitted to the walk and turn, one-legged stand or horizontal gaze nystagmus test, there are a number of factors which may have caused the officer to determine you failed. These include:

Weariness
Nervousness
Allergies
A physical injury
Poor road or weather conditions
Poor instructions by the officer
Illness
Obesity
Old age

An experienced lawyer can work to prove that a factor other than intoxication led to your poor performance on field sobriety tests. Your lawyer may even be able to prove that you did not actually fail a field sobriety test by evaluating the video. Whatever your particular situation may be, your DUI attorney will need to begin work immediately to defend your rights against a Michigan DUI or OWI conviction and penalties.

Contact Michigan DUI attorneys at Kronzek & Cronkright if you are facing OWI or DUI charges due to failed field sobriety tests. Call us today at 1-866-766-5245!

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