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In order to stop a vehicle, a police officer needs only a "reasonable suspicion" that you were violating the law, that you committed either a traffic or equipment violation. For example, a police officer can stop you for failure to wear a seatbelt, speeding, improper lane usage or a broken taillight. If you are stopped by a police officer, and if the officer suspects you are driving under the influence, the officer may ask you to take field sobriety tests. These may include a preliminary breath test, and three tests that have been validated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and if administered correctly, may be reliable indicators that a person’s BAC (breath/blood alcohol content) is 0.08% or above: the one-leg stand, heel-to-toe walking test, and the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test. Most police departments use these tests. After your arrest, the police officer will request you to submit to a breathalyzer test at the police station. The results of these tests may be used as evidence of driving under the influence.
Experience counts. Results matter. FRANKS & RECHENBERG, P.C.
DISCLAIMER: This site contains general information that is intended, but not guaranteed, to be correct, complete and up-to-date. It is not intended to be a source of legal advice. You should not rely on the information in this site and should always seek the advice of a competent lawyer. Franks & Rechenberg, P.C. handles McHenry County DUI and DeKalb County DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charges.
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