Field Sobriety Tests

Field Sobriety Tests are how law

enforcement determine if you

should be brought in on suspicion

of drunk driving.  These tests

are used to gather evidence

against possibly impaired drivers

and to send unimpaired drivers on

there way. 

Generally speaking, if you get asked to take these tests they think you're a danger on the road.  And they most certainly are gathering evidence. Most lawyers will tell you not to take them.  That you only have to take the breathalyzer test.  Most lawyers, however, aren't with you when you get pulled over.  Most lawyers aren't afraid of legal problems.  Most people are. They come along after the fact to tell you how badly you you've screwed up.

Following are links to the three most common tests. 

HGN (Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus) Test

Walk and Turn Test

One Leg Stand Test

These videos are through the courtesy of The Maze Legal Group.

When I was arrested for Drunk Driving. (I was very guilty.)  The first thing I wanted was information.  And the first place I looked was the internet.  I wanted to know how bad this was?  What could happen to me?  Could I get out of this? If not, how could I minimize the damage?  The folks who let me use these videos may only be able to help you if you're from Michigan but, they have a super website.  It's a great place to start getting information.  They also have links to many drunk driving resources organized by state.

Raging Alcoholic