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When you retain Jack I. Hyatt, you will get the very best oportunity to get your case dismissed prior to trial. Jack I. Hyatt is a aggressive lawyer for DUI, speeding, radar and driving on a suspended license. He is a past assistant state's attorney, has gained experience is over 20,000 cases, thoroughly knows the state's play book and is able to use it to provide you with the best possible defense, get your case dismissed prior to trial and keep your license.
"Thanks for a job extremely well done in getting my DUI, negligent driving, and all 11 related charges dismissed prior to trial so I did not have to appear in court and also having my MVA hearing dismissed."~N.M. "I was nervous about my DUI charges from the day I was charged until the day you called several days prior to trial indicating all charges would be dismissed and I would not have to appear in court. Thanks again for suggesting I not accept the state's offer to plead guilty."~~R.F. "I selected Jack Hyatt because of his experience, knowledge and reputation. He thoroughly investigated my case, detected technical mistakes made during my arrest and had my DUI and all other charges completely dismissed at trial. If you are charged with DUI or any traffic charge, he is the lawyer you need to call."~~R.S. "I was extremely worried about my pending DUI charges due to two prior DUI convictions. Your aggressive representation was excellent in getting all DUI charges dismissed prior to trial. You seemed much more knowledgeable than my two prior attorneys and were always available to answer my questions."~~T.D. "Thanks again for your aggressive representation in getting my MVA hearing dismissed and saving my license. I am so glad I switched lawyers."~~F.F.
Arresting Officer ObservationTo confirm his suspicion that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, a police officer will typically request that the driver submit to field sobriety testing. This request will usually be delivered more like a command, but a person may refuse to submit to field sobriety testing. Field sobriety tests are "psycho physical" tests - "Psycho" as in mental, and "physical" as in coordination. The officer is looking to see whether a person can understand and remember instructions while performing feats of gymnastics. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has approved and validated three field sobriety tests: All of the NHTSA approved tests must be administered exactly as prescribed in the NHTSA Manual or their validity is compromised. Police officers usually have several other field sobriety tests that they administer, although they have not been scientifically proven to be reliable. These include the finger-to-nose test, requiring people to say the alphabet or count backward and forward, and touching their fingers together with their eyes closed. Our law firm has specific ways of dealing with each of these tests and usually files motions to limit their admissibility in the event of a trial. It is extremely important that you inform your attorney of any physical and/or mental injuries, disabilities, or illnesses that you may have. Bad knees, ankles, hips or backs may explain away a lack of balance or coordination on field sobriety tests. People with learning disabilities like Attention Deficit Disorder may have trouble understanding and following an officer's instructions. Allergies, inner ear disorders and sinus problems may also cause imbalance. This is the type of information upon which a successful defense is based. Another test frequently used by law enforcement officers is the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT).
If the officer finds that a driver did not perform these tests to his satisfaction, the driver will be arrested for DUI. At that point the driver is often handcuffed, searched for weapons and/or contraband, and placed in the officer's car for transportation to the police station for booking and a blood or breath test. Throughout this entire episode, from the point of initial contact until the driver is released, the officer will note the person's attitude and behavior. Combativeness and belligerence are considered signs of intoxication. It always pays to be courteous and polite to a police officer.
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