WALK AND TURN TEST

The Walk and Turn test is administered and interpreted in a standardized manner, the same way every time. The officer is supposed to evaluate your performance by how many "points" you accumulate against yourself, not his "opinion" of your performance. The more points, the worse your performance. Possible points on the Walk and Turn test:

• Cannot keep balance while listening to the instructions;
• Starts too soon;
• Stops while walking;
• Does not touch heel to toe;
• Steps off the line;
• Uses arms to balance;
• Improper turn; and,
• Incorrect number of steps

Additionally, the inability to complete the Walk and Turn test may occur when the subject is in danger of falling or otherwise cannot complete the test.

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 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.

Our law office is centrally located and easily accessible from Interstate 465.

LEARN MORE ABOUT INDIANA DRUNK DRIVING LAWS

• Right to Remain Silent
• Incriminating Statements
• DUI Evidence
• DUI Blood Alcohol Content
• DUI Breath Tests
• Field Sobriety Tests In Indiana
  • HGN Eye Test
  • One Leg Stand Test
  • Walk and Turn Test
• DUI and Traffic Violations

INDIANA DUI LAWYERS FAQ'S

• What Is a DUI a felony?
• Will I have to serve jail time for my DUI / DWI?
• 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

JR Emerson is a Carmel, Indiana DUI attorney representing individuals charged with dui, driving under the influence, OVWI, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, OWI, operating while intoxicated. Our DUI lawyers represent men and women in Hamilton County, and throughout Indiana.  Cities in which we practice include: Carmel, Noblesville, Fishers, Zionsville, Lebanon, Whitestown, West Clay, Lawrence, Beech Grove, Speedway, Greenwood, Southport, Franklin, Plainfield, Avon and Danville, Indiana.