Reader’s Question:

It has already been explained to me by my lawyer that he could call upon expert witnesses to testify about the certain aspects of my DUI case here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Is there an expert witness that can testify for me to dispute the results of the field sobriety tests?

Daisha

Albuquerque, NM

At some point on your DUI trial in Albuquerque, New Mexico, your DUI lawyer could decide to call an expert to testify on your case. Expert witnesses could be called to testify about the chemical tests, field sobriety tests, accident reconstruction, and other scientific aspects of your DUI case.

Field sobriety tests are actually not considered “scientific,” but the results could work in your favor if your DUI lawyer calls an expert witness to testify on your behalf. During the DUI arrest, if you have performed reasonably well on the field sobriety tests by displaying good balance, coordination, attention and reasoning, the expert witness could actually use your performance on the field sobriety tests to support the opinion that you were not under the influence at the time of driving. If you have shown signs of physical impairment but not mental impairment, the expert would testify that, because alcohol always affects your mind before your body, the physical impairment was probably due to something other than alcohol.

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