A field sobriety test is often used by police officers to determine if people are under the influence of drugs or alcohol while they are driving. During the test, the officers will have the person perform a number of physical and mental tests to determine possible impairment. These can include having a person stand on …
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When authorities stop a driver or arrive at the scene of a crash, there are various steps they need to take in order to establish the cause of the incident or cite a driver for a traffic violation. If an officer suspects that a driver is intoxicated, they could ask the driver to go through …
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A 44-year-old Utah man is facing DUI charges following a car accident. According to police, the man was driving without a license in late May in the parking lot of an apartment complex when the accident occurred. Police claim that the man was speeding when he hit a Jeep. Following this incident, Salt Lake City …
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The Utah Court of Appeals recently upheld the drunk driving conviction of a woman who caused a car accident in Lehi. The woman was allegedly driving the wrong way on State Street during a snow storm when she crashed into a car containing a couple. The couple was severely injured and had to be hospitalized. …
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There are several types of field sobriety tests (FSTs) used by law enforcement officers while investigating DUI in Utah. Being arrested for DUI can be a very unnerving experience. If you are charged with DUI in Utah, be sure to hire an experienced Utah DUI lawyer who will fight to protect your rights. The attorneys …
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In a previous posting, I wrote about the definition, history and accuracy of field sobriety tests. Now, I would like to discuss the implications of FSTs on your constitutional rights. Remember, if you are ever charged with a DUI or other crime in Utah, it is important that you hire an effective Utah defense attorney …
If you have ever been suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) in Utah, then you have probably had to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs). If not, then it is likely that you have seen others performing FSTs on the side of the road. Remember, if you are facing charges for DUI in Utah …
We are often asked when meeting with our clients, “Can the officer pull me over for that when I am driving?” The Supreme Court has set forth a relatively clear standard to govern when an officer can or cannot do something. The Supreme Court set forth the standard of “reasonable suspicion” in Terry v. Ohio. …
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