In California, there are three types of standardized field sobriety tests. Officers use these tests to check a driver's sobriety. Often, this is a first step before officers administer breath or blood tests. Still, courts sometimes use field sobriety test results as...
Month: January 2020
Drunk driving charges and past cases
Anyone who heads to court over allegations that they drove drunk is in a very serious position and their future is at stake. For example, even someone who is pulled over for drunk driving for the first time will likely face multiple repercussions as a result of their...
Challenging breath test results
Many in may think that if one has a breath test indicating that they were intoxicated while driving, there is little reason to dispute it. This comes from the assumption that breath testing devices produce results accurate enough to indicate guilt with every use. Yet...
What not to say to a police officer
Anything that you say to a police officer who stops you on a California road may be used against you in the future. That is why watching what you say is crucial. Remember that you have a constitutional right against self-incrimination. You do not have to admit...
