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Posts Categorized In: Field Sobriety Tests

What To Know About Field Sobriety Tests

November 6, 2017 by Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.

If a Minnesota resident is stopped by the police and suspected of being impaired, he or she may be asked to perform field sobriety tests. The tests are generally designed to give an officer an idea as to a driver’s attention span and physical abilities. An officer may record the results of the tests and… Read More

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Accuracy of DWI Field Sobriety Tests Dependent on Training

August 13, 2015 by Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.

The best way to avoid a DWI in Minnesota is to never drink alcohol. Of course, this won’t guarantee that you are never stopped by the police and charged with a DWI. Other factors could create the impression with a law enforcement officer that you are intoxicated or impaired, including fatigue or the use of… Read More

Categories: Field Sobriety Tests Tags: Criminal, Field Sobriety Tests

Field Sobriety Tests Aren’t Necessarily Foolproof

October 23, 2014 by Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.

When you are pulled over by the police and they believe that you have been driving while intoxicated, they will go through a number of steps to determine your inebriation. There’s your standard field sobriety test, which involves an officer asking you to do a number of tasks. There is a breath test, which can… Read More

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Field Sobriety Tests Could Impact You This Weekend

August 29, 2014 by Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.

A few weeks ago, we talked about the implied consent law here in Minnesota. Basically what this law means is that if you are legally arrested for driving under the influence, you must give a blood, breath or urine test. You do not have a right to refuse this. We bring this up because with… Read More

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Do Drink Mixers Impact Breath Test Results?

January 17, 2014 by Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.

Oftentimes, people will casually socialize by going out for a drink with friends or ordering a cocktail with dinner. In these situations, people do the responsible thing by limiting their alcohol intake in order to drive home safely. However, a recent study suggests that what people order may have more of an impact on their… Read More

Categories: Field Sobriety Tests Tags: Legal Limit, Totality of Circumstances

Field Sobriety Tests: Are False Positives Possible?

November 21, 2013 by Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.

Imagine someone being pulled over by a police officer late at night after a long work shift. If the cop believes, for whatever reason, that this person has been consuming alcohol, field sobriety tests could be administered. These roadside exams are designed to measure coordination and balance, both of which are affected by intoxication. However,… Read More

Categories: Field Sobriety Tests Tags: Field Sobriety Tests, Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, One-leg Stand, Walk and Turn

Athlete Cites Injuries After Failing Field Sobriety Test

October 17, 2013 by Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.

At times, it may seem as though a different public figure is facing legal challenges on a daily basis. Because of this, it may be easy to overlook some of the important issues involved in their cases. This may be the case for former professional football player Bernie Kosar, who was recently charged for driving… Read More

Categories: Field Sobriety Tests Tags: Field Sobriety Tests, Totality of Circumstances

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