I have handled a number of drunk driving cases, including homicide cases as a result of alcohol abuse.
There are a number of field performance tests that various police agencies administer. These include, among others: horizontal gaze; walking a straight line and turning; one leg raise, alphabet; etc. Do not take any of these tests. The police are looking for evidence to use against you. They are not really looking to determine if you are under the influence of alcohol. They have made that determination by your driving, your breath, your eyes, the smell of alcohol and other observations they make. The field tests just support their conclusion.
Constitution of the United States of America and of the State you live in provides that you are free from unreasonable search and seizure. There are way too many exceptions to the requirement that the police obtain a search warrant before they search your home or automobile that they cannot possibly be included here. Suffice it to say, NEVER consent to the police searching your home, your person, or your vehicle. Either they will do it without your consent or, if they believe it is necessary, they will seek a search warrant. |