If you’ve been pulled over and the officer suspects you are under the influence, odds are you’ll be asked to complete a field sobriety test to determine if you are physically impaired. The first three steps we list below comprise the standardized field sobriety test, but there are a variety of common tests. Below, we take a […]
Making Sense of the MN Implied Consent Law
The Implied Consent Law has an enormous impact on DWI charges and proceedings in Minnesota. This law governs the testing of motorists for controlled substances. However, too few drivers understand what the law means for their rights. According to the Implied Consent law in Minnesota, anybody who chooses to operate a motor vehicle within the […]
Field Sobriety Test: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus
When a police officer suspects a person has been driving under the influence (DUI), they will likely try to administer field sobriety tests. One of the most common field sobriety tests is known as the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. Nystagmus is basically involuntary eye movement. It is a normal occurrence but is often intensified […]
Do You Have to Perform DWI Field Sobriety Tests in Minnesota?
If you are pulled over because a police officer believes that you are in violation of DWI law, you may be asked to perform a series of simple physical or cognitive tests to determine sobriety. Field sobriety tests provide officers probable cuase to arrest drivers on the suspicion of driving under the influence. The standard […]
