The Accuracy of Sobriety Tests

When it comes to testing drivers under suspicion ofto call the accuracy of the tests into question and may
DWI, it is important for the roadside tests andbe able to point out potential flaws with the calibration,
equipment used by authorities to be accurate andadministration, and reading of the breathalyzer or blood
properly administered. If a test is not performed in thesample taken from the defendant. While actual fluid
required manner or if breathalyzers are not properlysamples may be harder to challenge than
calibrated, a person who is not legally intoxicated mayofficer-administered sobriety tests, there are still
face unfair charges of driving under the influence.questions that can be raised about the readings taken
DWI charges can have very serious consequencesfrom samples.
for individuals involved and can have long-term effectsIn recent years, cameras mounted in police cars have
on the person's finances, job-prospects, and livelihood.been used to document sobriety tests administered by
If a person is wrongly charged with driving under theofficers on the road, and may actually play a major
influence, he or she may suffer undeservedrole in the defense of the DWI charges. If the officer
punishment as a result of the improperly administereddid not administer the tests in a correct fashion or if
test.the suspect performed the tests in a satisfactory
Questions that arise following the criminal charge ofmanner, the defense case may be strengthened
DWI deals with the type of test administered and whatconsiderably.
the actual results of the tests were. If a person's bloodIf you have been wrongly accused of a crime like DWI
alcohol level (BAC) was barely over the state's legalDUI, it is important to have an experienced attorney on
limit, many questions regarding the accuracy of theyour side to defend your rights and your livelihood.
tests may be raised. In some cases, the individual mayWhen it comes to defending such charges, persons
be clearly intoxicated and may have failed every facetmay be able to question the accuracy of the tests
of the field sobriety test, while in others, the personused and may be able to prove that they were not
accused may have been able to perform all of thelegally intoxicated at the time of arrest. For more
tasks required by the arresting officer and may notinformation on DWI charges and defense, visit the
have appeared intoxicated at all.website of the Dallas DWI attorney Mark T.
In such instances, the person's attorney may be able