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Bloodshot and Glassy Eyes Are Not Clues of Impairment
In almost every DUI I have encountered, the arresting officer has indicated that the alleged drunk driver had “bloodshot” or “glassy” eyes. We challenge the officer by pointing out that he has never...
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What Are (And What Are Not) Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
The dream of implementing Standardized Field Sobriety Tests has long been a goal of law enforcement. Extensive government testing was begun in the 1970’s to determine a scientifically valid way of...
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Standardized Field Sobriety Tests: They Don’t Work
The National Highway Safety and Traffic Administration’s standardized field sobriety tests were developed based on a 1977 study. The subjects of this study had blood alcohol content levels ranging from...
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Standardized Field Sobriety Tests – An Infographic
This info graphic describes the science behind the standardized field sobriety tests (spoiler alert: There isn’t much). Field Sobriety Tests are commonly known as the roadside activities that police...
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Phase Two: The Personal Contact Phase
An officer’s decision to arrest for DUI involves three steps: observing the vehicle in motion, observing the driver during a personal contact phase, and administering field sobriety tests. Evidence is...
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Changes To The 2013 NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test Manual
There is a new NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test training manual and it is significantly changed from prior versions. Included is the new focus of law enforcement on impairing drugs. The new...
View ArticleTired or Drunk? Field Tests Cannot Distinguish Between The Two
Field Tests Are Not Fair If You Are Tired! Imagine yourself driving home late at night after a long day at work. You have been putting in long hours to finish a project. Your eyes are bloodshot from...
View ArticleDon’t Speak English? The Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Are Unfair!
If you have a client who does not speak english (or “cop english”), or if you have a client that does not hear well, they should not be considered impaired if they cannot follow the officer’s...
View ArticleDefending Against Poor Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
Failing the Roadside Field Sobriety Tests Is Not Conclusive In this short video, available at the Dayton DUI YouTube channel, I give an important analogy about interpreting the Standardized Field...
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