3 Common Field Sobriety Tests
If you are pulled over and suspected of DWI, a law enforcement officer may administer field sobriety tests to evaluate your level of intoxication. These tests are common in cases of suspected DWI and are frequently employed in the state of Texas. Texas court systems take DWI charges very seriously, and, if convicted, a person charged with DWI could face legal consequences as serious as huge monetary fines and even jail time.
If you or someone you know has been charged with DWI, contact an experienced Houston drunk driving attorney at Johnson, Johnson & Baer, P.C., today by calling 713-222-0400. Our committed DWI attorneys understand that a DWI charge is serious and we are dedicated to helping you fight to reduce or eliminate these charges.
3 Types of Field Sobriety Tests
There are three very common types of field sobriety tests that could be administered to a person suspected of DWI. These tests, and a brief explanation of each, are:
- Vision exam. Commonly, an officer asks a person to move his or her eyes around while the officers observe the eyes’ movements.
- Balance exam. A person is asked to walk a straight line, or balance on one foot, etc.
- Memory exam. A person is asked to recite a commonly known fact, such as the alphabet (or the alphabet backwards)
These are very common field sobriety tests and are often used in conjunction with such tests as a breathalyzer or blood sample.
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DWI charges are handled very seriously in Texas. If you or someone you know has been charged with DWI, contact the Houston drunk driving lawyers of Johnson, Johnson & Baer, P.C., today by calling 713-222-0400 to discuss your legal rights.