Taimoor Rana is seasoned criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI related cases. He shares his expert legal opinion here Field Sobriety Tests »
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- When a driver is stopped over for by a police officer on the suspicion of drunk driving, the law enforcement officer is expected to ask him/her to pass one or more field sobriety tests, in order to check whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol by evaluating the examination of mental and physical activities.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are three tests which have been examined and labeled Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. These include the Walk and Turn, One Leg Stand and Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus.
1. Walk and Turn
The driver will be asked by the law enforcement officer to walk in a straight line, heel to toe, and then turn and walk the other way. This test is used to evaluate a driver’s balance and power to abide by directions.
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The Difference Between DUI and DWI? »
Ever wondered that what is the difference between DUI and DWI? Basically, they both are the same. DUI stands for driving under the influence, whereas DWI means driving while intoxicated.
Depending upon the state law, the two terms are used interchangeably in order to describe impaired or drunken driving. Some state laws may refer to it as DUI while others call it DWI.
Nevertheless, some states where both terms are used, DWI is usually referred to driving while intoxicated of alcohol, whereas DUI is used in cases when the driver is charged with being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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