If you do end up answering questions and speaking to the police during a DWI stop - even though I recommend you don't - you should first mention your medical history.
Why Is My Medical History Relevant?
If the officer asks you to perform any field sobriety exercises, it's important to mention any medical surgeries, injuries, and other conditions you have that might affect your ability to properly perform the exercises.
The field sobriety exercises involve activities such as walking in a straight line, standing in place with your eyes closed and head back, and following a pen with your eyes. These could be quite difficult to perform for someone with head trauma or balance issues from an inner ear condition. Also, certain medications may cause abnormal side effects that impair one's ability to perform perfectly. Someone with anxiety issues can have problems as well during the exercises if certain things seem intimidating.
So if you do end up giving in, answering questions, and performing the FSEs, mentioning your medical history could be a determining factor in winning your case if you're arrested.
If the officer asks you to perform any field sobriety exercises, it's important to mention any medical surgeries, injuries, and other conditions you have that might affect your ability to properly perform the exercises.
The field sobriety exercises involve activities such as walking in a straight line, standing in place with your eyes closed and head back, and following a pen with your eyes. These could be quite difficult to perform for someone with head trauma or balance issues from an inner ear condition. Also, certain medications may cause abnormal side effects that impair one's ability to perform perfectly. Someone with anxiety issues can have problems as well during the exercises if certain things seem intimidating.
So if you do end up giving in, answering questions, and performing the FSEs, mentioning your medical history could be a determining factor in winning your case if you're arrested.
No Matter What, Call Me
I would rather you stay silent, but whatever does happen, call me. I will be your legal advocate during this entire frustrating process. If charged with DWI, I can build a case against the evidence brought forth by the prosecution and help you get back to your normal life.
I would rather you stay silent, but whatever does happen, call me. I will be your legal advocate during this entire frustrating process. If charged with DWI, I can build a case against the evidence brought forth by the prosecution and help you get back to your normal life.