Observations That Lead An Officer To Think You're Intoxicated

One aspect of your DWI case is the behaviors you engaged in. For example, the arresting officer might have smelled alcohol on your breath. However, even when they're trying their best, police officers are not infallible and the observations that the officer makes about you can be challenged in court.

Bizarre Behavior

The officer might believe you are under the influence because you are engaged in bizarre behavior. For example, the officer might wonder why you are dancing in the middle of the street. However, you may simply be engaging in a protest or some other form of protected speech. 

Bad Driving

Incompetent driving is another reason for a police officer to pull you over. For example, you might turn in a zone where you are not allowed to turn. However, you may have made a simple mistake and were not actually intoxicated. Also, there might have been a justified reason for your bad driving such as an emergency involving a wild animal that runs out in front of you.

Bloodshot Eyes

Being under the influence of alcohol can lead to physiological effects. A police officer might believe that your bloodshot eyes are the result of being under the influence. However, you may also have bloodshot eyes simply because of a medical condition.

Slurred Speech

Additionally, the officer might argue that you had slurred speech and may have also smelled alcohol on your breath. However, with the help of witnesses and a DWI attorney, you may be able to argue that you were not actually under the influence. Unfortunately, if you have any witnesses, they are more likely to be passengers and the prosecution might argue that they are biased.

If the officer failed to perform a breathalyzer test or a field sobriety test, they may not be able to prove that you were driving under the influence. Also, the officer might not have carried out the test in the right way. Fortunately, a DWI attorney can help you investigate how the breathalyzer test was performed to determine if there were any flaws that would make the test inadmissible in court.

You will need help from a lawyer because there are many defenses that could actually backfire. For example, if you argue that you were simply tired, you may still be charged because you are not allowed to drive while you are exhausted. Contact a DWI attorney for more information. 

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