Los Angeles DUI Attorneys

Field Sobriety Tests

There are multiple categories of evidence which may be used against a defendant in a Los Angeles DUI case. This includes: the driver’s behavior which led to the initial police stop, any symptoms of intoxication the officer may have observed after pulling the driver over, field sobriety test results, any incriminating statements the driver may have made, and breathalyzer or blood test evidence.

Field sobriety tests may play a major role in whether you face DUI charges in the first place as well as whether you are convicted. Did you know that you may be charged with DUI in California even if you pass a breath test or blood test? If you are determined to be “under the influence” of alcohol and/or drugs, you may face criminal charges. This would mean that your mental and/or physical abilities were impaired due to alcohol or drug use, and this is most often proven through field sobriety tests.

How a Los Angeles DUI Lawyer Can Help

A skilled Los Angeles DUI lawyer can actually challenge the results of your field sobriety tests. These are not 100% accurate, even the “standardized” tests which were tested by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). The officer may not conduct a test properly or may incorrectly evaluate your performance on a test. A physical injury or illness may contribute to poor performance on a field sobriety test. There are simply too many factors which could skew the results, and your attorney can use this in your favor in defending your charges.

DUI Defense Lawyers Serving Downtown LA

At Gutierrez, Curtis & Gutierrez, we are uniquely qualified to represent you if you have been arrested for DUI following failed field sobriety tests. We are former prosecutors and retired judges and therefore have specific knowledge of the other side of DUI charges. We will use this to your advantage in providing you with the best representation possible.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI attorney at our firm to discuss your field sobriety tests and DUI arrest.