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[The Real BigGuy]

My brother went to trial on DUI in NH. His lawyer got the arresting officer to admit (over strong objections of the prosecutor) that the field sobriety test are designed to make the defendant fail. In the end it didn’t help his case. I tried the tests stone cold sober and failed all. His lawyer said that If I had been stopped when sober my only defense would be to request a breathalyzer or blood test.

Like everything, there are bad apple officers who will do what they can to screw you. I’m betting there are far more who are trying to do the right thing to keep others safe.


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[pault842]

Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

My brother went to trial on DUI in NH. His lawyer got the arresting officer to admit (over strong objections of the prosecutor) that the field sobriety test are designed to make the defendant fail. In the end it didn’t help his case. I tried the tests stone cold sober and failed all. His lawyer said that If I had been stopped when sober my only defense would be to request a breathalyzer or blood test.

Like everything, there are bad apple officers who will do what they can to screw you. I’m betting there are far more who are trying to do the right thing to keep others safe.


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I don't understand, can't you ask for a breathalyzer if you fail the field sobriety test?