Category: DUI
National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) Certified on Field Sobriety Tests
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | April 28, 2021
Did you know that the lawyers at Donahue & Walsh, P.C. are each National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) certified on field sobriety tests? Seeking the guidance of an attorney who is NHTSA certified if you face OWI charges is crucial. Such a certification allows your attorney to recognize any improper sobriety testing administered by law…
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Is a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device Required After a First-Time DUI in Illinois?
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | December 26, 2020
What Is a BAIID? BAIID stands for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device. Even for a first time DUI, the state of Illinois could potentially require you to have a BAIID installed in your car. It acts as a personal breathalyzer. Before being able to start their vehicle, the driver must blow into a mouthpiece that…
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What is the technical reason behind conducting field sobriety tests during a traffic stop?
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | October 26, 2020
In the event as officer suspects you are driving under the influence of alcohol and pulls you over, what should you expect during this traffic stop? The three standardized field sobriety tests are the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test, Walk-and-Turn Test and the One-Leg Stand Test. Let’s take a look at what these tests entail, and…
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