Walk and Turn Test Defenses

As one of the most common types of field sobriety tests (FSTs) used by law enforcement officials, the walk and turn test is also one of the most unreliable methods for identifying drunk drivers. Therefore, if you are one of the many individuals who are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after failing a walk and turn test, it is important to be familiar with the many walk and turn test defenses that can be used to prevent your results from being used against you in court.

To perform a walk and turn test, you must take nine steps forward with your feet placed directly in front of you in a heel-to-toe position, turn, and then take nine steps back before returning to your original starting point. If you lose balance, stop during the test, or take the wrong number of steps, the officer may determine you are impaired and place you under arrest for DUI.

Unfortunately, there are many reasons besides alcohol that can cause a person to fail a walk and turn test. For example, if the test was administered on a slippery or uneven surface, or there was inadequate lighting, your performance may have been impacted by these conditions. Your results may also be unreliable if the officer who administered the test failed to provide detailed instructions for the walk and turn test.

In light of its unreliability, the results of your walk and turn test can often become the most damaging piece of evidence in your DUI case. As a result, it is important to discuss your results with a skilled defense attorney to ensure they are reliable. In many cases, an attorney who is trained in DUI defense can easily prove that your walk and turn test results should be dismissed in court and prevent them from being used as evidence against you.

Remember, the consequences of a DUI conviction often include an expensive fine, lengthy license suspension, and even jail time—so it’s more important than ever for your test results to be accurate. For more information about walk and turn test defenses, submit your information online today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced DUI attorney in your area.

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