ONE LEG STAND TEST
The One Leg Stand is intended to measure the balance and coordination of the DUI suspect, as well as his or her ability to follow and remember instructions. The One Leg Stand exercise is a divided attention “test” consisting of two parts,
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- Instructions stage, and,
- Balance and counting stage.
INSTRUCTION STAGE
During the instruction stage the officer is supposed to tell the DUI suspect to stand with their feet together, keep their arms at their sides, and listen to the instructions. (2013 NHTSA Participant Guide). The officer’s NHTSA training also includes the officer demonstrating the maneuver for the DUI suspect before giving the actual “test”.
BALANCE AND COUNTING STAGE
In the balance and counting stage the officer is trained to advise the DUI suspect to raise one foot, either foot, with the raised foot approximately six inches off the ground, with both legs straight and the raise foot parallel to the ground. While looking at the elevated foot, count out loud in the following manner: “one thousand one”, “one thousand two”, “one thousand three” until told to stop. This divides the subject’s attention between balancing (standing on one foot) and small muscle control (counting out loud). (2013 NHTSA Participant Guide).
The one leg stand is to be administered and interpreted in a standardized manner. Officers are trained to look for four (4) specific clues of intoxication during this “test”:
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- Sways while balancing;
- Uses arms to balance;
- Hopping; and,
- Puts foot down.
COMMON MISTAKES OF POLICE:
- Failure to demonstrate the maneuver to the driver;
- Failure to verify that the driver comprehends the instructions;
- Failure to provide the instructions as designated by their NHTSA training;
- Failure to use the NHTSA point assessment method for scoring.
The performance of the DUI suspect on these “tests” is not intended to be open to the officer’s opinion; instead officers are trained to determine the suspect’s performance based on the number of total of accumulated points. For this “test” there are five “clues” of intoxication each of which can be assessed one point. The suspect will receive one point each for the following:
- Sways while balancing;
- Uses arms to balance;
- Hopping;
- Puts foot down; or,
- Cannot do the test at all.
The lawyers of Emerson Law have over 20 years of combined experience and are prepared to assist you in your DUI defense. Our attorneys offer criminal defense for all felony DUI and misdemeanor DUI charges.
We accept cases from Carmel City Court, Hamilton County Court, Boone County, Marion County, Hendricks County and throughout Indiana.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT INDIANA DRUNK DRIVING LAWS
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- DUI Evidence
- DUI Blood Alcohol Content
- DUI Breath Tests
- Field Sobriety Tests In Indiana
- DUI and Traffic Violations
INDIANA DUI LAWYERS FAQ'S
- What Is a DUI a felony?
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- How long will a DUI / DWI stay on my record, counting as a prior offense?
- If I'm pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving, when must the police officer give me a breathalyzer or blood test?
- Can I get out of my DUI / DWI by plea bargaining for a wet reckless?
- After my DUI / DWI conviction, will I be required to install an IID?
- Will I lose my license for a DUI?
RESOURCES FOR THOSE CHARGED WITH DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
- Official Charged with DUI
- IC 12-23-14 Court Established Alcohol & Drug Services Program
- IC 12-7-2 Definitions
- IC 33-37-8 Local User Fee Funds
- Court Alcohol & Drug Program Rules
- Indiana Statutes related to Confidentiality and Reporting
- Federal Rules: 42 C.F.R Part 2 - Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records
- Court Alcohol & Drug Program Advisory Committee
- Program Directory
- NHTSA Impaired Driving
- Judge Resigns After DUI
- Woman charged with DUI in crash
- DAk Prescott DUI Arrest
- Drunk Driving Laws Don't Match Research
- Supreme Court decision will not impact Indiana DUI tests
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