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Attorney Marcos Garza is one of only a few Tennessee DUI lawyers who is trained in the administration of the standardized field sobriety tests.

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Knoxville Tennessee DUI Defense Lawyer

Motorists in Tennessee can be stopped by a police officer for a number of reasons. One of the more common is when a police officer thinks that an individual is driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. If this is actually the case, presently there are several options available to the police officer. One of them involves administering a set of tests to determine whether the motorist is too impaired by alcohol to drive safely. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has approved a specific set of standardized field sobriety tests that can be given by law enforcement officials ,police officers and other individuals which are qualified and correctly trained to administer and interpret the tests.

Although the tests are primarily administered by law enforcement officials, other individuals can take the training course and become certified as well. A Tennessee DUI attorney may elect to be certified as a Field Sobriety Test Administrator for a variety of reasons. One is so that the lawyer can see whether the test is acceptable in its existence. Another is for recognizing accuracy in administration. When the individual giving the test does it incorrectly, the final results cannot be considered dependable. When Tennessee DUI attorneys understand how the tests work and how they are to be translated, they can better defend their clients against Drunk driving charges.

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus:

This particular test requires the observation of a test administrator as the suspect follows an object, such as a penlight, with his eyes. Someone impaired by alcohol will experience an involuntary jerking motion of the eye that is naturally occurring at certain angles. There are specific characteristics that the test administrator looks for and notes. When there are at least four clues present, the suspect is most likely over the legal limit of.08 BAC.

One-Leg Stand:

This test requires the individual to raise one foot about six inches from the ground while counting out loud. The suspect is not permitted to hop, sway, put the foot down or use the arms for stability. When two of these indicators occur, it is likely that the subject has a BAC over the legal limit.

Walk and Turn:

This particular test mandates a suspect to walk a specified number of steps from heel to toe in a straight line. The suspect should take the correct number of steps and cannot use their arms for balance. The actual person is not allowed to step off of the line or make an improper turn. Missing two of these factors can mean the particular person may be over the legal limit.

Once these tests have been given and the number of misses counted and recorded, the person may be taken into custody.

DUI Attorney in Knoxville Tennessee

Knoxville DUI attorney Marcos Garza is one of only a few Tennessee DUI lawyers who is trained in the administration of the standardized field sobriety tests.

“I could not more highly recommend Marcos Garza to anyone facing the hostile and complex environment of our modern legal system. Marcos is more than just an great attorney, he is truly great to work with.”