While you might think that anyone can pass a sobriety test when they're sober, the reality is that these tests are so subjective that it might not be the case at all. There are three primary tests, the one-leg stand, horizontal gaze nystagmus test and walk-and-turn...
Field Sobriety Tests
Physical and mental conditions can impact field sobriety tests
Many police departments rely on the standardized field sobriety test to make a preliminary determination about a driver's sobriety. This is something that can be a very bad situation for some people, including those who have conditions that preclude them from being...
Common reasons you may fail a field sobriety test
If you are ever pulled over for a DUI check in South Carolina, you may need to take a field sobriety test. There are many kinds of sobriety tests officers can use during DUI traffic stops. However, the most common tests are the one-leg stand, HGN (Horizontal Gaze...
Defense options based on field sobriety test interpretations
As we discussed previously, standardized field sobriety tests encompass three components. One of these is the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. In this test, the officer looks at how the person's eyes track an object. Because the test is based on subjective...
The horizontal gaze nystagmus test is used in DUI stops
When you are pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving, you might be asked to complete a field sobriety test. The standardized version of this test includes three components. One of the components is the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. This test uses the...
Know what matters (besides a Breathalyzer) in a DUI case
People sometimes think that if they "pass" a Breathalyzer test, they won't have to face criminal charges for drinking and driving. This isn't the case at all. It is sometimes possible to face drunk driving charges even if your blood alcohol concentration is lower than...
Know the components of a field sobriety test
A police officer who stops you for the suspicion of drunk driving will have to try to ascertain if you are actually impaired. This can be rather complicated because some of the testing that must be done is subjective. Field sobriety tests can fall under this...
Field sobriety tests can produce false positive results
Taking a field sobriety test is one thing that police officers can ask drivers to do if they think a driver is drunk. The test, which is actually a battery of multiple tests, is supposed to clue the officer into whether the person is intoxicated. The issue here is...
Is there any way to challenge field sobriety tests?
When you've been arrested for a DUI, you may wonder if there is any way to contest the results of a field sobriety test. This may be the way to go if you refuse the chemical tests for alcohol, as the FSTs could be the primary evidence against you.Here are the ways...
4th of July DUI Checkpoints: What You Need To Know
Due to its reputation as the deadliest holiday weekend of the year, law enforcement in the Charleston area and throughout South Carolina set up DUI checkpoints before, during, and right after the 4th of July weekend. While the goal of these checkpoints is to promote...
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