Charleston Field Sobriety Tests Lawyer
Police officers are trained to follow specific procedures when making a traffic stop. The constitutionality of a traffic stop is fully documented on police squad car videos. In fact, South Carolina is the only state that requires the arresting police officer to videotape the complete duration of a DUI arrest.
At the law firm of Deaton Law Firm, L.L.C, we offer an extensive background defending clients facing drunk driving charges. Our firm's criminal defense attorney Rad S. Deaton understands the protocols expected of police officers when conducting a Breathalyzer or field sobriety test. He will not hesitate to fight for a dismissal based on any procedural errors or violations of your constitutional rights.
If you were arrested for drunk driving, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. We will subpoena the police squad car video to determine if any errors were made at the time of your arrest.
Challenging the Subjective Nature of Field Sobriety Tests
Charleston field sobriety test attorney Rad Deaton has extensive experience defending individuals facing first-time DUI and repeat-DUI charges. He offers an aggressive defense strategy focused on investigating the circumstances behind a DUI arrest to determine if the police officers followed proper procedures.
As part of our investigation, attorney Rad Deaton will evaluate how you were treated during the traffic stop. South Carolina law requires that a video of the traffic stop begins no later than the activation of the officer's lights and lasts until the arrest is made. Attorney Deaton will develop a strong defense around any errors in properly capturing the video of the traffic stop. If the field sobriety test was given before your Miranda Rights were read on video, we will fight for a dismissal. We will also question the reliability of field sobriety tests, known to measure motorists' physical and mental capabilities instead of a driver's blood alcohol content (BAC).
Experienced Mount Pleasant Breathalyzer Attorney
A key part of our investigative work includes reviewing police squad car videos to ensure proper procedures were followed when executing a Breathalyzer test. The video must include the reading of your Miranda Rights and the entire breath test procedure. Attorney Deaton will review the video to make sure you were told that you can refuse the test. We will fight for a dismissal based off of any errors or violations of your constitutional rights.
At Deaton Law Firm, L.L.C, we know that Breathalyzers can be imperfect. The machines are prone to mechanical and human errors, which can affect calibration rates. We will evaluate maintenance reports to understand if the Breathalyzer was properly maintained. We will aggressively fight for a dismissal based off of any mechanical or human errors, causing the machine to inaccurately depict your blood alcohol content at the time of the arrest.
Contact Us Today for an Aggressive Defense
Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. We are committed to securing your right to due process. When you select our law firm, we will deliver dedicated, aggressive, and confidential legal services.