In Minnesota, you don’t have to take any roadside test. There is absolutely no obligation to participate in any test that takes place on the road (these typically include field sobriety tests and/or preliminary breath tests). In fact, we recommend that you politely decline to participate in these roadside tests. They are designed for you… Read More
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Accuracy of DWI Field Sobriety Tests Dependent on Training
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
Field Sobriety Tests Aren’t Necessarily Foolproof
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
Field Sobriety Tests Could Impact You This Weekend
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
Do Drink Mixers Impact Breath Test Results?
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
Field Sobriety Tests: Are False Positives Possible?
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
Athlete Cites Injuries After Failing Field Sobriety Test
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
