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Field Sobriety Tests - Arizona DUI Laws Attorney Lawyer Phoenix DUI Drunk Driving Defense Extreme Penalties In Scottsdale Arizona DUI Attorney Ed Loss | Arizona DUI Laws | Site Map Home | Free Case Evaluation | About Ed | DUI FAQ's | Attorney Fees | DUI Case Examples Contact Us / Directions | Blood Test Issues | Save Your License! | DUI Publications & Articles | DUI Links Field Sobriety Tests Mr. Loss is the ONLY DUI Defense Lawyer in Arizona who is a Certified Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor. He knows more about these idiotic exercises than the police officer who arrested you. These so-called "tests" have never been validated in the field by the scientific community; Do not measure "sobriety" and are not true "tests." A true "test" is either norm or baseline referenced. These roadside exercises are neither; They are nothing more than pseudo-scientific window dressing for juries to facilitate more DUI convictions. Drivers suspected of DUI / DWI are routinely asked by police officers to perform one or more field sobriety tests. These voluntary tests (yes, voluntary) were developed by police agencies to assist law enforcement officers in making roadside determinations as to whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Through the performance of these tests or evaluations, the police officer subjectively determines how the motorist reacts to and performs the requested tasks. Almost EVERY knowledgeable DUI / DWI attorney will say to you, NO. Dont attempt ANY field tests---EVER. That is because many studies have concluded that the SFSTs are designed to fail. A driver's alleged poor performance on field evaluations may provide the probable cause (legal justification) an officer needs to arrest a person for impaired driving and may also become part of the proof used to later convict the person at trial. Therefore, it is very important that, in defending you, your defense attorney know as much or more about these tests as the police. One sure way to know that your DUI lawyer is up to date: is your lawyer NHTSA certified? Certified as a student? Or certified as an instructor. Ask him/her. This training has been available to defense attorneys since 1994. Defense lawyers should challenge the subjective nature of the evaluations, the accuracy of the principles behind the tests, the accuracy of the administration of the tests, the credibility of the officer who requested the tests, and challenge all circumstances connected with the evaluations. The attorney representing you must attack the factual and legal issues that may arise regarding the officer's scoring and evaluation of the field tests. About Lawyer Ed Loss Arizona DUI Frequently Asked Questions Prevent Your DMV License Suspension Selecting the Right Attorney Sample Cases DUI Publications & Articles Free DUI Case Evaluation Contact Ed Loss Name: E-Mail: Phone: Comments: DUI Attorney Fees Field Sobriety Tests Blood Alcohol Calculator Arizona DUI Court Information Phoenix Blood Test Information Breath Testing Information In Scottsdale Arizona Drunk Driving Defense Arizona DUI Laws Extreme DUI Penalties DUI Links DUI Seminars Contact Us / Directions Only three tests have been scientifically studied (in lengthy studies paid for by the federal government) and represented to have any measure of reliability in helping an officer predict whether a subject is above a certain legal limit (0.10 BAC, in the original testing). These tests, known as the standardized field sobriety tests [SFSTs], were designed pursuant to numerous federal grants and ultimately sanctioned by NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration) beginning in 1984. These three tests are (1) the walk and turn [WAT] test, (2) the one leg stand [OLS] test, and (3) the horizontal gaze nystagmus [HGN] test. However, the manual s (plural here, because 6 separate versions have now been released) say that if not performed properly, or if conducted without adhering to the training protocols, such actions compromise the validity of these evaluations. Starting in the 1970s, NHTSA began studying and funding field tests to see if any of the dozens of police exercises had any correlation to showing if a drinking driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.10 grams percent or higher. The studies determined that only the three named evaluations had any reliable correlation better than 50-50 (flipping a coin and guessing heads, being a 50-50 reliability test, for example) to identify a person having a BAC of 0.10% or more. These evaluations in no way were used to determine whether a driver is impaired . . . only whether the person may be 0.10 or more. The HGN evaluation, when performed correctly on proper subjects, had a 77% claimed reliability rating. The WAT exercise, when conducted properly on a qualified subject on a dry, level surface, was found to be 68% reliable. The OLS exercise, when conducted properly, on a qualified subject on a level, dry surface and under proper instructions and where correctly demonstrated and scored, reportedly yields about 65% reliability. Cumulatively, if all are done correctly, up to 83% correlation to a BAC of 0.10% or more may be expected. Knowledgeable criminal defense lawyers know that 98% or more of the officers administering these evaluations do them wrong, or conduct them in a manner (or on a test subject) not approved by the SFST manual, or grade the evaluations improperly, as per the manual, or ALL OF THE ABOVE. When done incorrectly, these evaluations have ZERO predicted reliability. Hence, a top-notch DUI/DWI lawyer can cross-examine the arresting officer using his/her OWN training materials that the federal government and YOUR state government have approved. Recent research and scientific review of the testing protocols and scoring methodology have brought the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) into serious question. Courts across America are taking a closer look at the original research, to see if proper scientific methods were employed in the initial research. More and more courts are now saying no to these questions. In a recent New Mexico case, a high-level court has declared that the person who developed the tests (Dr. Marcelline Burns) was not qualified to testify as an expert witness about the scientific principles behind the HGN test. ( Lasworth v. State , 42 P.2d 844 (N.M. App. 2001).) Browse Pages By Topic: Page 01 Page 02 Page 03 Page 04 DISCLAIMER: The foregoing is not to be construed as legal advice to or for any specific individual. Always seek the advice of counsel for specific legal problems. 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The Dangers of Phleboto-Cops - Arizona DUI Laws Attorney Lawyer Phoenix DUI Drunk Driving Defense Extreme Penalties In Scottsdale Arizona DUI Attorney Ed Loss | Arizona DUI Laws | Site Map Home | Free Case Evaluation | About Ed | DUI FAQ's | Attorney Fees | DUI Case Examples Contact Us / Directions | Blood Test Issues | Save Your License! | DUI Publications & Articles | DUI Links The Dangers of Phleboto-Cops Why We All Should Be Frightened About Police "Phlebotomists" If you have been injured by a police officer drawing your blood, photograph, document, & call our office immediately! Many DUI investigations in both Phoenix and Tucson now result with the arresting officer selecting a blood test over a breath test. Up until a few years ago, when officers opted for a blood test, they would transport the DUI suspect to a hospital or other similar type medical facility where trained medical personnel would draw blood in a clinical setting. This procedure has been largely abandoned. Now, DUI suspects, after being told by the investigating officer a blood test will be done, are confronted with a second armed law enforcement officer wielding a needle to draw blood. The officers tell the suspects Arizona law requires them to submit to the draw and that they will suffer consequences if they fail to do so. These needle wielding officers usually claim to be trained phlebotomists. The vast majority of the police officers calling themselves phlebotomists, however, are not graduates of a phlebotomy program and certainly cannot be considered medical personnel. While these officers claim to be "trained" phlebotomists, they will admit upon closer questioning that they merely have a "certificate of completion" in "venipuncture," and not full training in phlebotomy. Pima County Sheriff's Department "phlebotomy" supervisor, Sgt. Theel, in sworn testimony, repeatedly has asserted that his officers are first and foremost police officers obtaining evidence, and not medical personnel. This is important as while these police "phlebotomists" are performing an invasive medical procedure, their first concern is not for the safety of the blood draw subject, but gathering evidence. This is not surprising given Arizona's failure to regulate the drawing of blood. Under Arizona law, anyone can draw blood and Arizona law enforcement agencies have taken full advantage of this this fact. Indeed, most officers claiming qualification to draw blood attended a short one week course which provided a mere two days of actual classroom instruction on the limited skill of venipuncture. After taking the course, unlike true medical personnel, most are never again subject to oversight or evaluation to assure they are maintaining their skills and applying them appropriately. About Lawyer Ed Loss Arizona DUI Frequently Asked Questions Prevent Your DMV License Suspension Selecting the Right Attorney Sample Cases DUI Publications & Articles Free DUI Case Evaluation Contact Ed Loss Name: E-Mail: Phone: Comments: DUI Attorney Fees Field Sobriety Tests Blood Alcohol Calculator Arizona DUI Court Information Phoenix Blood Test Information Breath Testing Information In Scottsdale Arizona Drunk Driving Defense Arizona DUI Laws Extreme DUI Penalties DUI Links DUI Seminars Contact Us / Directions Does this limited training and the complete lack of institutional oversight and control have an affect on the blood draws being performed in the field? It is a fair guess it does. Sworn testimony as well as numerous police reports from Pima County Sheriff's Department DUI investigations have revealed a consistent trail of questionable and in many cases, dangerous blood draws performed by Pima County Sheriff's Deputies. For example, venipunctures are done in the field and are usually done either in the back seat of an unsanitized patrol vehicle, or with the suspect standing at the trunk of the patrol vehicle. Both of these procedures raise serious questions about the reasonableness of the officers' actions. In regards to drawing blood with the suspect standing by the trunk, it must be noted that the officers' training materials indicate venipuncture should never be done with the subject standing. An while there might be some circumstances which mandate breaking this rule, PCSO has selected to routinely disregard the rule. Expert testimony on this very subject in multiple court hearings plainly established the obvious risk of a standing subject swaying or even fainting during the draw. Indeed, true to form, PCSO police reports, indicate that on multiple occasions subjects have indeed swayed, pulling needles from their arms, risking the spilling of potentially contagious blood, contamination of the sample itself, and injury to the blood draw subject. And all of this could easily be avoided simply by transporting to a clinical setting. The PCSO phlebotomy supervisor, who amazingly has no training in drawing blood, despite being aware of the conduct, indicated there were no regulations prohibiting it, and there were no plans to implement any regulations prohibiting it. Chances are, if a suspect's blood is not drawn on the trunk of a police cruiser, it more likely then not was drawn in the back seat of the patrol vehicle. If the draw is true to form, the phlebotomist conducting the draw failed to clean the back seat prior to or after the draw and the officer failed to safely secure the subject's arm, placing him in risk of injury. In regards to either of these "techniques," the important point to remember is the needless risk of injury and harm in these cases could have easily been avoided simply by transporting the subject to a clinical setting. As far as this counsel has been able to determine, the only ascertainable reason deputies are performing the blood draws in the field is for the convenience of the Sheriff's Department. The officers can, and purposefully do not, transport DUI suspects to a clean clinical environment. Instead, solely for law enforcement convenience, agencies have decided to draw blood in the field. And as if the above stated was not egregious enough, police reports and sworn testimony have also shown draws being done: in lunch rooms in disregard to OSHA requirements; next to sewer facilities; in the dirty back rooms of convenience stores; and on the ground in a parking lot with multiple deputies sticking the suspect multiple times while other deputies forcibly pinned the suspect in the gravel. Testimony has even established a deputy stopping an ambulance minutes before it was due to arrive at the hospital for the purpose of drawing blood. Is this reasonable? Is this legal? Shockingly, if not surprisingly, the trial courts have followed the familiar trend of seemingly suspending the constitutional rights of DUI suspects and have placed their stamps of approval upon the officers' actions. Some of these decisions have been appealed and will be reviewed by Arizona appellate courts. Charnesky & Dieglio, Tucson Arizona 85701 Browse Pages By Topic: Page 01 Page 02 Page 03 Page 04 DISCLAIMER: The foregoing is not to be construed as legal advice to or for any specific individual. Always seek the advice of counsel for specific legal problems. 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Los Angeles DUI Lawyer Los Angeles DUI Lawyers and Attorneys Specializing in DUI Defense Since 1979 "My case was handled with complete professionalism in every way. I have highly recommended you to everyone I know. Outstanding job!" J.F., Malibu "Thanks to your expert handling of my case, I was able to finally end the stress and fear I was having since my unfortunate encounter with the law. Again my deepest gratitude to you and staff for the excellent service rendered." R.D., Redondo Beach "I just want to tell you and the whole team that I know fought for me, a very sincere thanks from the bottom of my heart for what you did....You basically saved my life." E.C., Los Angeles "Your firm successfully proved me innocent of DUI...In the event anyone should ask me about legal defense on a DUI, the Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor will be my first recommendation." M.T., West Los Angeles "He always returned my calls and patiently explained the finer points of DUI law...He kept me out of jail." J.D., Marina del Rey "I received totally professional and very caring service from your staff. They treated me with respect and kindness, which I did not expect." D.M., Long Beach Los Angeles' Premier DUI Law Firm The Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor is a highly specialized DUI law firm of experienced criminal defense attorneys (including four former prosecutors), serving clients facing drunk driving charges in all courts of Los Angeles County . The firm limits its practice to DUI defense exclusively: no cases but misdemeanor or felony drunk driving are accepted . With a combined experience of 112 years and guided by the "Dean of DUI Attorneys", the Los Angeles DUI firm has been awarded the coveted A-V peer review rating ("very high to preeminent") by the Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory — the highest rating awarded and one shared by fewer than 7% of all lawyers in the United States. Mr. Taylor's drunk driving defense firm is also listed in the prestigious 2005 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers . It is the only firm of DUI defense lawyers approved by the California State Bar to provide continuing education to the legal profession, and has been featured in the American Bar Association Journal : "At Taylor's Los Angeles-area firm, specialization goes beyond the eight lawyers. The staff includes: a forensic toxicologist who is a former supervisor of DUI testing for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's crime lab; a former hearing officer for the California Department of Motor Vehicles; a former 20-year California Highway Patrol Officer; and a former Santa Ana police officer who was on that department's DWI Task Force." A University of California (Berkeley) and University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Law School graduate, Mr. Taylor is a former Los Angeles County deputy district attorney and Fulbright professor of law. He is the author of the two most respected law textbooks on DUI defense, has lectured to drunk driving lawyers at over 200 DUI seminars in 38 states, and was a founder, Regent and Dean of the National College for DUI Defense . With over 33 years of experience, Mr. Taylor is one of only 4 attorneys in California Board-certified by the National College's ABA-accredited program as a DUI defense specialist. "(Taylor) excels at trial preparation and tactics....His expertise is incomparable." "Trial" (Assoc. of Trial Lawyers of America) "Larry Taylor is recognized as one of the finest DUI trial tacticians in the country." Editor, "California DUI Report" Voted One of Southern California's "Super Lawyers 2004" "Super Lawyers 2005" "Super Lawyers 2006" In surveys of over 65,000 Los Angeles and Orange County attorneys. Mr. Taylor is listed in Who's Who in American Law and in The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and has been featured in USA Today , The Wall Street Journal , The American Bar Association Journal , The National Law Journal , The Christian Science Monitor, The Los Angeles Times and Lawyer's Weekly USA . On July 25, 2002, at Harvard Law School, Lawrence Taylor was presented with the National College's "Lifetime Achievement Award". Site Map Terms of Use/Disclaimer Home | Your Criminal Case | Your Drivers License | Your DUI Lawyer | Contact Us Long Beach 562-989-4774 Woodland Hills 818-707-1414 Pasadena 626-204-2858 © 2005 by Lawrence Taylor, Los Angeles, California. Reproduction prohibited without express consent.

Field Sobriety Tests Mr.

Field Sobriety Tests - Arizona DUI Laws Attorney Lawyer Phoenix DUI Drunk Driving Defense Extreme Penalties In Scottsdale Arizona DUI Attorney Ed Loss | Arizona DUI Laws | Site Map Home | Free Case Evaluation | About Ed | DUI FAQ's | Attorney Fees | DUI Case Examples Contact Us / Directions | Blood Test Issues | Save Your License! | DUI Publications & Articles | DUI Links Field Sobriety Tests Mr. Loss is the ONLY DUI Defense Lawyer in Arizona who is a Certified Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor. He knows more about these idiotic exercises than the police officer who arrested you. These so-called "tests" have never been validated in the field by the scientific community; Do not measure "sobriety" and are not true "tests." A true "test" is either norm or baseline referenced. These roadside exercises are neither; They are nothing more than pseudo-scientific window dressing for juries to facilitate more DUI convictions. Drivers suspected of DUI / DWI are routinely asked by police officers to perform one or more field sobriety tests. These voluntary tests (yes, voluntary) were developed by police agencies to assist law enforcement officers in making roadside determinations as to whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Through the performance of these tests or evaluations, the police officer subjectively determines how the motorist reacts to and performs the requested tasks. Almost EVERY knowledgeable DUI / DWI attorney will say to you, NO. Dont attempt ANY field tests---EVER. That is because many studies have concluded that the SFSTs are designed to fail. A driver's alleged poor performance on field evaluations may provide the probable cause (legal justification) an officer needs to arrest a person for impaired driving and may also become part of the proof used to later convict the person at trial. Therefore, it is very important that, in defending you, your defense attorney know as much or more about these tests as the police. One sure way to know that your DUI lawyer is up to date: is your lawyer NHTSA certified? Certified as a student? Or certified as an instructor. Ask him/her. This training has been available to defense attorneys since 1994. Defense lawyers should challenge the subjective nature of the evaluations, the accuracy of the principles behind the tests, the accuracy of the administration of the tests, the credibility of the officer who requested the tests, and challenge all circumstances connected with the evaluations. The attorney representing you must attack the factual and legal issues that may arise regarding the officer's scoring and evaluation of the field tests. About Lawyer Ed Loss Arizona DUI Frequently Asked Questions Prevent Your DMV License Suspension Selecting the Right Attorney Sample Cases DUI Publications & Articles Free DUI Case Evaluation Contact Ed Loss Name: E-Mail: Phone: Comments: DUI Attorney Fees Field Sobriety Tests Blood Alcohol Calculator Arizona DUI Court Information Phoenix Blood Test Information Breath Testing Information In Scottsdale Arizona Drunk Driving Defense Arizona DUI Laws Extreme DUI Penalties DUI Links DUI Seminars Contact Us / Directions Only three tests have been scientifically studied (in lengthy studies paid for by the federal government) and represented to have any measure of reliability in helping an officer predict whether a subject is above a certain legal limit (0.10 BAC, in the original testing). These tests, known as the standardized field sobriety tests [SFSTs], were designed pursuant to numerous federal grants and ultimately sanctioned by NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration) beginning in 1984. These three tests are (1) the walk and turn [WAT] test, (2) the one leg stand [OLS] test, and (3) the horizontal gaze nystagmus [HGN] test. However, the manual s (plural here, because 6 separate versions have now been released) say that if not performed properly, or if conducted without adhering to the training protocols, such actions compromise the validity of these evaluations. Starting in the 1970s, NHTSA began studying and funding field tests to see if any of the dozens of police exercises had any correlation to showing if a drinking driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.10 grams percent or higher. The studies determined that only the three named evaluations had any reliable correlation better than 50-50 (flipping a coin and guessing heads, being a 50-50 reliability test, for example) to identify a person having a BAC of 0.10% or more. These evaluations in no way were used to determine whether a driver is impaired . . . only whether the person may be 0.10 or more. The HGN evaluation, when performed correctly on proper subjects, had a 77% claimed reliability rating. The WAT exercise, when conducted properly on a qualified subject on a dry, level surface, was found to be 68% reliable. The OLS exercise, when conducted properly, on a qualified subject on a level, dry surface and under proper instructions and where correctly demonstrated and scored, reportedly yields about 65% reliability. Cumulatively, if all are done correctly, up to 83% correlation to a BAC of 0.10% or more may be expected. Knowledgeable criminal defense lawyers know that 98% or more of the officers administering these evaluations do them wrong, or conduct them in a manner (or on a test subject) not approved by the SFST manual, or grade the evaluations improperly, as per the manual, or ALL OF THE ABOVE. When done incorrectly, these evaluations have ZERO predicted reliability. Hence, a top-notch DUI/DWI lawyer can cross-examine the arresting officer using his/her OWN training materials that the federal government and YOUR state government have approved. Recent research and scientific review of the testing protocols and scoring methodology have brought the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) into serious question. Courts across America are taking a closer look at the original research, to see if proper scientific methods were employed in the initial research. More and more courts are now saying no to these questions. In a recent New Mexico case, a high-level court has declared that the person who developed the tests (Dr. Marcelline Burns) was not qualified to testify as an expert witness about the scientific principles behind the HGN test. ( Lasworth v. State , 42 P.2d 844 (N.M. App. 2001).) Browse Pages By Topic: Page 01 Page 02 Page 03 Page 04 DISCLAIMER: The foregoing is not to be construed as legal advice to or for any specific individual. Always seek the advice of counsel for specific legal problems. 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Blood alcohol levels, blood alcohol tests for drunk driving - GotTrouble.com Select Lawyers - - - Bankruptcy Lawyers Criminal Lawyers Family Lawyers Injury Lawyers Employment Lawyers Consumer Lawyers Probate Lawyers Property Lawyers Business Lawyers Immigration Lawyers Tax Lawyers State AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NE NH NJ NM NV NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY Criminal Law Drunk Driving Federal Crimes Juvenile Law White-Collar Crimes Criminal Deportation Bail Money Lenders Clearing Your Record Addiction & Recovery Traffic Schools Select Resource- - - Criminal Lawyers Bail Agents Wiring Services Money Lenders Therapists Car Insurance Rehab Centers Check Cashers Traffic Schools Debt & Bankruptcy Criminal Marriage & Family Personal Injury Employment Consumer Rights Probate & Estate Renting & Housing Small Business Immigration Tax home > criminal > Drunk Driving Blood alcohol levels DUI, DWI, and OWI Driving while impaired Calculate your alcohol level In most areas, laws state that if you submit to a blood alcohol test and your blood alcohol level is greater than the amount set by law, you are considered intoxicated. Because the acceptable blood alcohol levels are often very low, you may be legally intoxicated even if you don't feel drunk. There are two ways to check the blood alcohol level in a person: by using a breathalyzer or by taking a blood sample. If you submit to a blood alcohol test and the results show a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit, you will usually be arrested and your driving privileges will likely be suspended for a period of time. Because acceptable blood alcohol levels differ from state to state, check with your local law enforcement agency for more information. They should also be able to provide you with information on responsible alcohol consumption. For additional information on blood alcohol levels, you may also wish to contact a qualified dui attorney. Find a Dui Attorney now Officer's observations Field sobriety tests Alcohol screening device Chemical tests Refusal to take a test Alcohol impairment Drug impairment | Glossary | Trouble Chat | Great Words | GotTrouble Award | C opyright© 1999-2001 GotTrouble.com, Inc. All rights reserved.