Field Sobriety Tests & DUI in Orlando, Florida

Orlando DUI Attorneys

How do field sobriety tests relate to your Orlando DUI case? A person may face criminal charges for driving under the influence based upon a failed breath or blood test, failed field sobriety tests, or both. In failing a breath test or blood test, the driver would have showed a result that was at or above .08%. While breath and blood tests are used to determine the particular amount of alcohol in the driver’s system, field sobriety tests are used to determine whether the driver’s normal mental and/or physical abilities are impaired due to alcohol or a controlled substance. A driver may face DUI charges based upon either or both of these test results.

Do not let an alleged failure of field sobriety tests make you think that your DUI case is helpless. Aggressive and knowledgeable representation can still make a difference in the outcome of your case. In fact, if an Orlando DUI lawyer gets involved early enough and is able to develop an effective defense strategy, he or she may be able to challenge your field sobriety tests results and prove that you were actually not intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance.

Need more information about how the field sobriety test affects your ability to win or lose your DUI case? Contact our office or click the following link to learn about field sobriety tests at our dedicated DUI defense website.

Challenging Orlando Field Sobriety Tests

Field sobriety tests are not 100% accurate in determining whether a driver is intoxicated. In fact, there are different factors which may negatively affect a driver’s performance on one or more field sobriety tests, as these are mostly based upon balance, coordination and an ability to follow instructions:

• Age
• Weight
• Physical injury
• The shoes the driver is wearing
• Poor lighting, road or weather conditions
• Nervousness
• Illness or allergies
• Sleepiness

Consult an Orlando DUI Lawyer

At Katz & Phillips, P.A. our skilled DUI lawyers are committed to representing clients throughout Orlando and the surrounding areas. We offer a free initial case evaluation with an attorney at our firm to give you the opportunity to learn more about your case and how we can help you.

Contact our firm today to talk to an Orlando DUI attorney about your field sobriety test results and DUI defense.