What to do if I was charged with DWI with only a field test given?
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What to do if I was charged with DWI with only a field test given?
I had a flat tire and was on the phone with a company to come fix it when police came and saw my friend had been drinking. With it being my car that we were both in, I was charged with DWI and placed under arrest. I placed bail and am currently waiting for trial.
Asked on July 19, 2014 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Police Officers are trained and certified in the administration of what is known as Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST). Standardized Field Sobriety Testing is a battery of three tests administered and evaluated in a standardized and objective manner to obtain indicators (called "clues") of impairment and to establish probable cause to arrest a DWI suspect. That's not to say that they can not be improperly administered causing them to fail when used as evidence of intoxication. I would speak with an attorney as soon as you can. This can be a serious charge.
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