Don't be tricked into believing that you are required to take the field sobriety exercise. In the state of Texas, there is no penalty for refusing.
Did You Know....
A field sobriety exercise (FSE) is just a way for a police officer to gather evidence that you were driving under the influence. Well guess what? He or she does not have the right to search for evidence without a warrant.
What you also might not know is that the information gathered from those tests - including your BAC measurement - are not precise. Much of the evidence brought to the prosecution is simply observation. So don't give them any extra reason to convict you.
A field sobriety exercise (FSE) is just a way for a police officer to gather evidence that you were driving under the influence. Well guess what? He or she does not have the right to search for evidence without a warrant.
What you also might not know is that the information gathered from those tests - including your BAC measurement - are not precise. Much of the evidence brought to the prosecution is simply observation. So don't give them any extra reason to convict you.
Possible Short-Term Consequences
The possible consequences of refusing to take the FSE is an arrest or a suspension of your driver's license, but those are short-term, and that's why you have me. It's better to stay quiet, refuse the test, and face those short-term consequences than to allow law enforcement to drag you through every hoop in order to pursue a DWI conviction, potentially causing long-term, significant damages to your life and reputation.
The possible consequences of refusing to take the FSE is an arrest or a suspension of your driver's license, but those are short-term, and that's why you have me. It's better to stay quiet, refuse the test, and face those short-term consequences than to allow law enforcement to drag you through every hoop in order to pursue a DWI conviction, potentially causing long-term, significant damages to your life and reputation.
I'm Your Advocate
I stand between you and those long-term damages. Call me, Jeff Brown. I will quickly dive into the details of your DWI case, challenge every bit of evidence - or lack thereof - against you, and help you get your life back on track.
I stand between you and those long-term damages. Call me, Jeff Brown. I will quickly dive into the details of your DWI case, challenge every bit of evidence - or lack thereof - against you, and help you get your life back on track.