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field sobriety testing. This Kansas DUI Field Sobriety Test Field Sobriety Test To confirm his suspicion that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, a police officer will typically request that the driver submit to field sobriety testing. This request will usually be delivered more like a command, but a person may refuse to submit to field sobriety testing. Field sobriety tests are "psycho physical" tests - "Psycho" as in mental, and "physical" as in coordination. The officer is looking to see whether a person can understand and remember instructions while performing feats of gymnastics. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has approved and validated three field sobriety tests: The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test: This is a test where the officer holds a pen or similar object in front of the subject's eyes to determine whether she can follow it. The officer is also supposed to look for a "jerking" of the eye when the pen is held at a 45 degree angle. If this jerking is present it is supposed to indicate an alcohol concentration of over .10. While many police officers feel that this is the most reliable field test they have in their arsenal, it is not allowed in court unless the prosecutor has an expert witness to testify to its scientific validity. Thus, it is almost never introduced in court. The One Leg Stand Test: This test requires that the subject stand on one leg with his hands down at his sides and count to 30. The officer will look for swaying, raising the hands for balance and the ability to count properly, among other things. This test is difficult for most people to do absent any alcohol whatsoever, and is especially difficult if a person has bad knees or ankles, a bad back, inner ear disorder, or any other physical limitation. The Walk and Turn Test: This test is also called the heel-to-toe test and usually requires that a person walk nine steps heel-to-toe in a straight line, turn around, and walk nine steps back. The officer will look to see whether the subject stumbles, sways, uses his arms for balance, takes too many or too few steps, and how he executes the turn. Again, this test is hard for most people sober or not, and especially when taken on the side of a road with flashing police lights and traffic whizzing by. All of the NHTSA approved tests must be administered exactly as prescribed in the NHTSA Manual or their validity is compromised. Police officers usually have several other field sobriety tests that they administer, although they have not been scientifically proven to be reliable. These include the finger-to-nose test, requiring people to say the alphabet or count backward and forward, and touching their fingers together with their eyes closed. Our law firm has specific ways of dealing with each of these tests and usually files motions to limit their admissibility in the event of a trial. It is extremely important that you inform your attorney of any physical and/or mental injuries, disabilities, or illnesses that you may have. Bad knees, ankles, hips or backs may explain away a lack of balance or coordination on field sobriety tests. People with learning disabilities like Attention Deficit Disorder may have trouble understanding and following an officer's instructions. Allergies, inner ear disorders and sinus problems may also cause imbalance. This is the type of information upon which a successful defense is based. Another test frequently used by law enforcement officers is the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT). This is a little machine that officers carry in their cars. Usually right before the officer makes a DUI arrest, he will have the driver blow into the PBT machine. The PBT will alert an officer as to whether there is alcohol on the driver's breath, and some machines will indicate whether a person is over the limit or not. Police officers are supposed to wait fifteen minutes before administering this test but rarely do. This machine is very unreliable and, in fact, is not admissible in court to prove that a person was driving under the influence. It can only be used as evidence in court if the defendant (the driver) challenges the police officer's decision to arrest him. Failure to take the PBT test is a traffic infraction for which a ticket may be issued and the driver fined (usually $50.00 to $200.00). If the officer finds that a driver did not perform these tests to his satisfaction, the driver will be arrested for DUI. At that point the driver is often handcuffed, searched for weapons and/or contraband, and placed in the officer's car for transportation to the police station for booking and a blood or breath test. Throughout this entire episode, from the point of initial contact until the driver is released, the officer will note the person's attitude and behavior. Combativeness and belligerence are considered signs of intoxication. It always pays to be courteous and polite to a police officer. Go to next document (Implied Consent) Go to DUI Guide table of contents top of page DUI DWI & TRAFFIC LAW Guide to Kansas DUI Law Guide to Missouri DWI Law Kansas Minor in Possesion Drug Recognition and Zero Tolerance Laws Finding a DUI Attorney Outside of Kansas or Missouri Kansas DUI & Missouri DWI Blog New Choosing a Kansas DUI Attorney Choosing a Missouri DWI Lawyer Missouri DUI versus DWI CRIMINAL DEFENSE Misdemeanors & Felonies in State & Municipal Court Federal Criminal Defense DOMESTIC LAW Divorce,Child Custody, Paternity and other Domestic Relations case PERSONAL INJURY Includes Medical Malpractice DOWNLOAD CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE NOTICE: This web site is for informational purposes only. The law firm of Erker, Norton, Hare & Angles, L.L.C., has offices located in Kansas and Missouri. 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Blood Alcohol Level Blood College Drinking and Alcohol Awareness [ Alcohol and Gender ] [ Alcohol Poisoning ] [ Blood Alcohol Level ] [ Booze Truths ] [ College Drinking Myths ] [ Date Rape Drugs ] [ Drinking Do's and Don'ts ] [ Finding Support ] [ Hangovers ] [ How to Help a Friend ] [ Not Drinking ] [ Sobering Statistics ] Blood Alcohol Level Blood Alcohol Level is the amount of alcohol present in your blood as you drink. It is calculated by determining how many milligrams of alcohol are present in 100 milliliters of blood. But you don't need a Breathalyzer, a calculator or a measurement conversion chart to figure out what blood alcohol level you had last night - just use the table below. This is a generalized chart based on a person who is metabolizing one drink an hour. Remember: While this chart is a good general guideline, every individual reacts differently to alcohol. The chart does not take into account your individual body composition, your use of medications, your mood changes, or your personal metabolism rate. Therefore, your blood alcohol level may in fact be higher or lower than the chart indicates. Just keep in mind that your body processes alcohol at a constant rate of .5 ounces per hour, regardless of how many ounces you consume. Therefore, the faster you drink, the higher your blood alcohol level with be. Did you Know? .08-.10 blood alcohol level is considered legally drunk Most states practice zero-tolerance laws; if you are under age 21, any alcohol in your system is against the law. Blood Alcohol Level and Your Behavior .02%-.03% You feel mildly relaxed and maybe a little lightheaded. Your inhibitions are slightly loosened, and whatever mood you were in before you started drinking may be mildly intensified. .05%-.06% You feel warm and relaxed. Your behavior may become exaggerated, making you talk faster and louder. You may also act bolder than usual. Emotions are intensified, so your good moods are better and your bad moods are worse. You may also feel a mild sense of euphoria. .08%-.09% You believe you are functioning better than you actually are. You may start to slur your speech, your sense of balance is off, and your motor skills are starting to become impaired. Your ability to see and hear clearly is diminished. Your judgment is also being affected, so it is difficult to decide whether or not to continue drinking. .10%-.12% At this point, you feel euphoric, but you lack coordination and balance. Your motor skills are markedly impaired, as are your judgment and memory. You probably don't remember how many drinks you've had. Your emotions are exaggerated, and some people become loud, aggressive, or belligerent. If you are a guy, you may have trouble getting an erection with your blood alcohol level this high. .20% You feel confused, dazed, or otherwise disoriented. You need help to stand up or walk. If you hurt yourself at this point, you probably won't realize it because you won't feel pain. At this point, you may experience nausea and/or start vomiting (for some people, a lower blood alcohol level may cause vomiting). Since blackouts are likely at this point, you may not remember any of this. .25% All mental, physical, and sensory functions are severely impaired. You are emotionally numb. There is an increased risk of asphyxiation from choking on vomit and of seriously injuring yourself. .30% You are in a stupor. You have little comprehension of where you are. With an alarming blood alcohol level such as this, your body will decide to "pass out" for you. .35% This blood alcohol level also happens to be the level of surgical anesthesia. You may stop breathing at this point. .40% You are probably in a coma. The nerve centers controlling your heart beat and respiration rate are slowing down. It's a miracle if you're not dead.
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California DWIWalnut Creek DUI Lawyer California DWI Attorney CA Drunk Driving Defense Law Firm Practice Areas DUI / DWI - Drunk Driving Walnut Creek and San Francisco Bay Area DUI DWI Lawyer 925-939-6400 As an experienced and dedicated Walnut Creek DUI lawyer, I have represented clients who face DUI arrests throughout the San Francisco Bay and Tri-Valley area, including the cities of Concord, Martinez, Richmond, Pittsburg, Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and surrounding communities. If you have been charged with a DUI and face a license suspension or a license revocation , then you need me, David J. Larkin , to defend you immediately. If you have received a pink temporary license and an order of suspension, you must request a hearing immediately in order to preserve your rights. With the effective and knowledgeable representation I will provide, you will have a good chance of success in retaining your driving privileges. A drunk driving charge is one of the most frightening and disturbing experiences a client can face. Allow me to defend you against these charges by questioning the California's implied consent law. I will dispute any breathalyzer test, field sobriety test or any other "implied" consent they allege you gave during your detention. I will also cast doubt on any police stop and investigation of you, questioning the lack of trustworthy or knowledgeable facts for their stop and disputing any supposed lawful arrest. As your Walnut Creek DUI attorney, I have the experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system in the Tri-Valley area to reduce, through a plea bargain, or dismiss altogether, a drunk driving charge against you. Time is running out! For a free initial consultation, contact your Walnut Creek DUI lawyer, David J. Larkin , NOW! David J. Larkin, Attorney at Law 1806 Bonanza Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 phone: 925-939-6400 fax: 925-939-6410 email me Home | Firm Overview | Practice Areas | Been Arrested for a DUI? | Dos and Dont's When Arrested | Attorney Profile | DUI FAQ's | Drunk Driving Info Center | Web Resources | Contact Us FOCUS AREAS: DUI / DWI - Drunk Driving | DMV License Suspension | Domestic Violence / Assault Crimes | Theft / White-Collar Crimes | Drug-Related Offenses | Probation Violations / Warrants Recalled
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