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This
description of the One Leg Stand Test posted by
Florida DUI Lawyer. *
Parks
& Braxton, your best resource for a Florida
DUI Lawyer, wants you to be well informed.
Here is a basic description of the One Leg Stand
test:
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the Balance and Counting Stage, the officer
instructs the suspect to raise one leg, either
leg, approximately six inches off the ground,
toes pointed out. This is demonstrated by the
officer. The suspect is instructed to keep both
legs straight, and his arms at his side. While
they are keeping that position, they must count
out loud for thirty seconds, one thousand one,
one thousand two, etc., until told to stop.
The count is demonstrated by the officer. They
are then told to keep their arms at their side
at all times, and watch their raised foot throughout
the entire test. The suspect must again acknowledge
that they understand the instruction to retain
validity of the test. The person now is told
to begin the test, while the officer must always
time the 30 seconds. The test cannot be allowed
to exceed thirty seconds. It must be terminated
by the officer when thirty seconds expire.
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A suspect may be scored points for the following
reasons. The suspect sways while balancing.
The officer is trained not to be too critical
in this scoring this. The suspect is a living,
breathing person, and some sway will be noticed
absent impairment. In order to score this point,
swaying should be marked, such as a back-and-forth
motion while the suspect maintains the one-leg-stand
position.
This
material is for informational purposes only. If
you want to know how the SFST tests affect you,
please contact Florida DUI
Lawyers, Parks &
Braxton
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