Pennsylvania DUI Field Sobriety Testing Information
A field sobriety test is a very subjective tool used by police after you have been pulled over, to self-validate their arrest of you for driving while intoxicated. Contact the Ciccarelli Lawyers if you have questions about your stop, the methods used by the police in their field sobriety test and discuss your options in testing the accuracy and objectivity of the tests.
The DUI Defense Attorneys of Ciccarelli Lawyers have over 25 years of combined experienced defending and winning DUI arrests and crimes in Pennsylvania. We are Pennsylvania DUI lawyers serving the metropolitan Philadelphia area including Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.
Information About Field Sobriety Tests
Among the most common tests are reciting the alphabet, one leg stand, finger to nose, walk and turn, and measuring your eye reaction (Nystagmus). Police and the District Attorney try to advance the misconception that failing a field sobriety test is proof that you are drunk or intoxicated. Rather, the test is scored subjectively and the results can be be manipulated by a police officer motivated to arrest you. Further a "failed" test is just as likely to be the result of poor balance, exhaustion or disability as it is intoxication.
Our DUI defense attorneys investigate drunk driving cases thoroughly in order to present the strongest defense possible. That means putting the police on the defensive, questioning the reliability of the non-standard tests as well as the training and judgement of the police officer in question. Additionally, we strive to prove that outside factors, such as inclement weather or poor road conditions contributed to how the test was performed. Our ability to effectively present deficiencies in the prosecution's evidence may result in reduction of the charges or the case getting dismissed altogether.
Committed to Helping You Avoid the Worst Possible Scenario
While there are no guarantees in criminal defense law, understanding your rights and the legal options available to you can improve your chances when defending yourself from charges of dui, drunk driving, driving while intoxicated. As a criminal defense attorney with years of experience in our criminal justice system, I understand how to negotiate with the court, how to identify questionable police conduct and suspicious testimony, and prevent clients from making certain kinds of mistakes.
Gain the over 25 years of combined DUI Criminal Law experience from the Ciccarelli Legal Team. Contact Lee Ciccarelli and the Ciccarelli Law Offices Criminal Defense Team to discuss your problem, to confidentially and professionally discuss your DUI charges, arrest, and legal issues facing you and your family. We have an attorney on call 24/7. Contact us online or by phone at 888-643-0006 for a free consultation.
