Why Did The Police Arrest Me When I Passed The Field Sobriety Tests?
There are three standardized field sobriety tests. They are:
HGN (the pen test) – This is the test where the officer moves a pen or flashlight back and forth in front of your eyes.
One Leg Stand – Here you are required to raise one of your feet 6” of the ground for approximately 30 seconds.
Walk and Turn – you walk 9 steps down an imaginary line and turn around and walk 9 steps back.
These DWI tests are set up for failure. Although you may think you did well on these tests, any “bobble” or fractional hesitation is enough.
These “clues” are very subjective and open for interpretation by the very person who is looking to arrest you for DWI.
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Mike Goolsby
A veteran in both civil court cases and criminal defense, Mike Goolsby is a respected lawyer with more than 16 years of experience practicing law. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of North Texas in 1990, followed by his J.D. from the prestigious Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1994. After earning his law degree, Mr. Goolsby worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. As a trial lawyer, he was able to gain exceptional access to the criminal court system in this major metropolitan area, giving him immeasurable, distinct experience that helped him build a solid foundation for his own private legal practice. Mr. Goolsby went on to practice civil law for Maverick Acceptance Group, a venture capital company. Here, he gained invaluable knowledge of the civil side of the law, adding to his already diverse portfolio of legal expertise. In 1999, he opened the doors of The Goolsby Law Firm and has been successfully serving the residents of North Texas ever since. As an attorney, Mr. Goolsby combines his experience in both the civil and criminal fields to offer unmatched legal representation to his clients. With a long list of satisfied clients, Mr. Goolsby continues to build his practice through fair and aggressive legal defense.