Arrest & Field Sobriety Tests
I know I did perfectly on my sobriety test when the police pulled me over, but I was arrested anyway. How do I get help?
A Legal Challenge to Many Tennessee DUI Arrest Cases
False Arrest Based on Improper Field Sobriety Test Administration
"According to the Federal Department of Transportation, standard field sobriety tests are only about 65 percent accurate at predicting impairment. That means that in 35 percent of cases, these tests are wrong. In school, we call that a failing grade." — Paul E. Lewis
Challenging a DUI arrest is often a matter of comparing the police officer's impressions with hard evidence such as the arrest video and the jail intake physical. When the officer reports that you were obviously impaired according to the field sobriety test, but the other evidence indicates you were fine, the state has to prove that the video or jailer is wrong. Often, these cases are dropped.
Another common mistake that can lead to dismissed charges occurs when police officers make use of nonstandard field sobriety tests. If you were charged with DUI based on an invalid test — reciting the alphabet backward, touching your nose, counting backwards, or counting on your fingers, for example — call DUI defense lawyer Paul E. Lewis immediately.
Paul E. Lewis · Experienced Memphis Attorney Fighting Your DUI Arrest
Call 901-730-6000 or send an e-mail now for a free consultation.
Board certified DUI specialist attorney Paul E. Lewis is also certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a standardized field sobriety testing instructor. Mr. Lewis teaches others how to properly administer a field sobriety test, and has the experience and detailed knowledge to challenge DUI charges based on faulty or improper tests.
Contact our office today to schedule an appointment for a free consultation with Paul E. Lewis. Mr. Lewis provides undivided personal attention and sound legal advice to help you beat a false DUI arrest.
