Westchester County DWI Attorneys Representing Clients Subjected to Field Sobriety Testing in White Plains

Charged with DWI or another serious criminal offense? Call the Law Office of Mark A. Siesel, for experienced, skilled and aggressive representation on your behalf.

Field sobriety testing is based on a police officer's observations, making it one of the more subjective aspects of a DWI arrest. At the Law Office of Mark A. Siesel in White Plains, New York, we will often challenge field sobriety test results as part of an aggressive drunk driving defense.

Investigating All Aspects of Your Field Sobriety Test

Our experience in defending clients charged with drunk driving allows us to investigate all aspects of the case and procedures that led up to the actual arrest. That includes the field sobriety test. Before a Breathalyzer or any other form of blood or urine test is conducted, the arresting officer performs a field sobriety test. This involves various balance tests, (such as requiring the person to stand on one foot or touch his or her nose) checking the eyes to determine if they are watery or bloodshot, and evaluating the person’s speech patterns to determine if their speech is slurred. If the officer determines that the driver has failed the field sobriety testing, this often leads to an arrest.

Holding Law Enforcement Accountable for Proper Testing

Law enforcement must be thoroughly trained and maintain an ongoing knowledge about the procedures related to field sobriety testing. Shortcuts or errors in the testing are a violation of your rights. You need a seasoned legal advocate on your side investigating all aspects of the field sobriety test.

At the Law Office of Mark A. Siesel, we pay strict attention to all the details. If any error was made in field sobriety testing, we will bring that to the attention of the prosecution or, if need be, the judge. Do not let a violation of your rights result in a life-changing DWI conviction.

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For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding a field sobriety test, please contact us.