Attorneys for Field Sobriety Tests in Southwest Idaho
When you have been pulled over by a police officer, you are most likely nervous and tense. At a time like this, your coordination may not be at 100%. Why then should field sobriety tests hold so much weight in a potential DUI charge?
At Gulstrom, Henson & Petrie, PC, we believe that field sobriety tests can be unreliable and should be questioned. Contact us online or call our law office in Nampa for representation in a DUI charge.
Field Sobriety Tests in Idaho
In the state of Idaho, police officers use three standard methods to test sobriety if they suspect drunk driving:
- The walk and turn test
- The one-legged stand test
- The HGN eye test (Horizontal gaze nystagmus)
At Gulstrom, Henson & Petrie, PC, we know there are many reasons why someone can fail any one of these tests, other than alcohol use, and we will fight to prove your case.
Drug DUI & Drug Recognition Expert Defense
Recently, we have observed an increase in police officers becoming drug recognition experts (DREs) in Idaho. These experts are trained to recognize whether someone is under the influence of drugs and whether the person's ability to drive is impaired. A DRE uses the following field sobriety test methods in determining a drug DUI:
- Coordination tests
- Eye tests
- Vital sign tests (pulse, temperature and blood pressure)
- Muscle tone tests
- Visual inspections
Our skilled criminal defense lawyers know how important the results of these tests are. If a medical condition, nerves or another circumstance causes someone to fail or make a mistake, the accused could be facing lifelong consequences. Don't let an inaccurate sobriety test ruin your future.
Contact Gulstrom, Henson & Petrie, PC, at 208-899-4387 for a free consultation.
