Those arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) may remember with regret their roadside sobriety tests. These tests are used as a screening procedure by law enforcement when they suspect a driver of being under the influence. To find out more about these tests and why they are not often used as evidence in court, read on.
Physical Sobriety Testing
Even those who have never been arrested for anything will recognize the walk-and-turn test, the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, and the one-legged stand test.
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