Frequently Asked Questions Regarding New York DUI/DWI Law
What is a field sobriety test?
Field Sobriety Tests (FST) refers to a number of different psychophysical tests that a police officer will administer to a driver who is suspected of Drunk Driving. These tests must be administered by officers who are properly trained and the tests must follow the Standardized NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) protocol. FST use the concept of divided attention. These tests require the person being tested to focus on two different tasks at the same time.Two divided attention field sobriety tests that are often used in DWI Detection are the Walk-and-Turn and the One-Leg Stand. However, a person can often perform badly on a FST because of some physical disability or impairment. As a result, the person could be wrongly accused and arrested for Drunk Driving. To learn more about Field Sobriety Tests, contact New York drunk driving attorney Richard J. Sherwood.
The eye test that is performed by the police officer is also referred to as the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. Nystagmus is defined as “an involuntary rapid movement of the eyeball, which may be horizontal, vertical, rotatory, or mixed.” Simply put, the eye will “jerk” slightly while tracking the tip of the officer’s finger or light. Alcohol and other drugs may cause this to happen more quickly and to a greater degree than it would in a sober person. To learn more about the eye test, contact New York drunk driving attorney Richard J. Sherwood.
Is being arrested for a DUI a serious matter?
YES. Being arrested for a DUI is a very serious matter. If convicted, you could go to jail, lose your license and be ordered to pay monetary fines. Furthermore, a conviction will become a public record and a conviction in a New York DUI felony case may result in a loss of additional rights. Only a skilled DUI lawyer will be able to properly evaluate your Lancaster DUI case and advise you on the applicable New York DUI penalties and New York driving with a suspended license laws. This is critical in mounting an aggressive defense. To learn how a drunk driving lawyer can assist you in you Lancaster DUI case, contact New York DUI defense lawyer Richard J. Sherwood.
If you or someone you know in Lancaster or any other city or county in New York needs the assistance of an New York drunk driving attorney contact Richard J. Sherwood at 1-866-775-6376or via the contact form provided to schedule a consultation with an experienced Lancaster New York DWI Lawyer.