Torrance Field Sobriety Tests

South Bay Field Sobriety Test lawyer

When you have been arrested in the South Bay for DUI based on a Field Sobriety Test, your arrest is based on the judgement of the arresting officer.  He or she will observe you taking the test, and according to their judgement and observation of you, they will evaluate whether the officer believes you are intoxicated.  This test is much less scientific, as it is not based on actual measurement of alcohol in the blood system.

If you have been arrested for DUI based on a Field Sobriety Test, you need to contact a Torrance Sobriety Test lawyer to help you find out what can be done for you.  The attorneys of Gold & Witham give your case the importance it deserves and works with you to increase the chances of a good outcome in your case.

The Types of Field Sobriety Tests used in the South Bay:

Walk and Turn: You will be asked to walk a few steps in two different directions.  You are ordered to walk heel to toe.  The suspicious officer will look for you be off balance, or not correctly following his or her orders while the test is being administered.

One Leg Stand: You will be asked by the officer to stand on one leg.  This will be for a required amount of time.  The officer will observe you to see if it appears that you have balance problems or are have difficulty following his or her directions during the test.

HGN or Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus: You will be ordered by the law enforcement officer to follow either a light or an object with your eyes.  It is believed in this test that a shaking movement of your eyes will indicate that you are intoxicated.

These tests are certainly not as accurate as a blood alcohol test.  If you have been arrested for a DUI based on a Field Sobriety Test, you need to contact one of our knowledgeable attorneys at Gold & Witham.  We can evaluate what can be done to reduce the chances of a conviction based on a Field Sobriety Test.  There are legal options that we can possibly implement to minimize your chances of jail time, fines, and loss of your ability to drive.

Contact a Field Sobriety Test lawyer from the Law Offices of Gold & Witham.  We serve individual in the South Bay, Torrance and other Southern California areas.