Challenging Field Sobriety Tests
Police administer field sobriety tests to determine if a driver was operating under the influence of alcohol. But was the officer qualified to give the test? Did he or she change the rules and add more challenges than are warranted? If you have been arrested for committing a DWI offense and failed the breath test or field sobriety test, your case is far from over. You have the opportunity to enlist the services of an attorney who knows how to challenge these tests and win dismissal of DWI charges.
Contact The Law Offices of Jed Silverman today.
The Law Offices of Jed Silverman
Phone: 713-226-8800
We provide aggressive legal defense for clients in Houston, Sugarland, Harris County and throughout the State of Texas.
Challenging Field Sobriety Tests
At The Law Offices of Jed Silverman, we provide highly-skilled defense representation for people who have been arrested on DWI or DUI charges. A field sobriety test is one method the police use to gauge a driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ostensibly, these tests are made for identifying inebriation, but there are many other factors that could inhibit your ability to pass a field sobriety test, besides alcohol consumption, including:
- Fatigue
- Fear
- Mental disorders (dyslexia, ADD)
- Physical disabilities
- Weight
- Height
Attorney Jed Silverman is a licensed field sobriety test operator and has performed this test on hundreds of people. He understands that "standardized" is the key word here: people come in a myriad of shapes, sizes and physical conditions; their mental and emotional may states vary from hour to hour. Executing a test that truly treats everyone the same is a very difficult hurdle for the police to leap. This presents defense opportunities that Mr. Silverman is adept at seizing upon.
Contact Us Today
If you have been arrested for a DWI offense and failed the breathalyzer or field sobriety test, we will stand up for your rights. Contact us today online or by telephone at 713-226-8800 to speak with a knowledgeable defense lawyer. We are conveniently located in the Historic Heights Neighborhood where there is free parking. We offer all potential clients free initial consultations and are available to discuss your case 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
