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Ohio Field Sobriety Tests
After a motorist is stopped, an officer may request that the motorist submit to a variety of field sobriety tests (FST). The most common of these tests include the horizontal gaze test (placing a pen in front of the driver’s eye to see whether or not the eye is “jumpy” or “bouncy”), having the driver walk and turn, and having the driver stand on one leg. Even when the officer correctly administers the FST, these tests are not completely reliable. There are high margins of error associated with each of these tests and a variety of factors other than alcohol can cause a driver to “fail” the FST. Although they are commonly used as part of the prosecutor’s evidence against the driver, field sobriety tests may not be a reliable indicator of intoxication.
Have you been arrested for drunk driving based on field sobriety tests? Funkhouser Law has extensive experience in the Ohio field sobriety tests. Contact our Columbus OVI lawyer today!
It is important to consult a qualified Columbus OVI lawyer in any case that involves Ohio field sobriety tests. The lawyer will be able evaluate whether the officer properly administered the FST and whether or not the results are reliable. Only an experienced Columbus OVI lawyer will be able to assess the validity of the evidence and present any inaccuracies to the court.
If you have questions regarding the series of Ohio field sobriety tests that led to your arrest, contact our Columbus OVI lawyer today!
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