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re: Never take a roadside sobriety test, especially if you look drunk or high naturally
Posted on 11/4/25 at 10:23 am to Violent Hip Swivel
Posted on 11/4/25 at 10:23 am to Violent Hip Swivel
So, I have cousins that were / are cops. They said back 35 years ago to NEVER agree to a roadside test even if sober......and especially don't do it late at night after 11 -1130 pm. The whole process is designed to get you. Cops are trained to show up at a certain distance with their brights on and their blues and reds flashing. It can disorient even 100% sober folks. Breathalyzers used to have to be recalibrated after 1 night's use.
Why people don't challenge the tests in court more is beyond me. Both roadside follow the finger, walk the line.,etc and the breathalyzer.
Why people don't challenge the tests in court more is beyond me. Both roadside follow the finger, walk the line.,etc and the breathalyzer.
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Posted on 11/4/25 at 10:37 am to Violent Hip Swivel
I rarely drink but due to some brain issues I have upward vertical nystagmus and downward vertical nystagmus. I would flunk a field sobriety test. But, if I was ever arrested, I would immediately get out and go get a blood test.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 10:45 am to Ingeniero
wow another commie. what a paranoid bunch you folks are
Posted on 11/4/25 at 10:57 am to 777Tiger
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that's why I had a 500 gallon fuel tank installed on my F-350
Do you realize that if you go fast enough, you will never run out of fuel?
It's science!
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:00 pm to Joshjrn
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Whether dead drunk or stone sober, no one should ever take the Standard Field Sobriety test, ever. It's very rarely conducted properly, and even when it is, it's barely better than voodoo.
Agree. It's subjective at best.
In my state, the roadside breathalyzer test is voluntary and also not admissible in court.
So based on this, I understand that it's best to refuse both and then consent to the official evidentiary breath, blood, or urine tests administered after you're arrested. (Obligatory "not a lawyer," but it's something about implied consent due to choosing to drive in this state. Those tests are mandatory.)
Which is all good stuff to know.
*But you really just shouldn't drink and drive. Not worth the risk.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:04 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:If it wasn't for DUI, many of the fine citizens of the NOLA couldn't go anywhere.
Everyone here shits on New Orleans but what they don’t realize is drunk driving is legal here
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:05 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
Issue is in Louisiana you lose your license for a year or two if you refuse the test.
That's how they get you.
That's how they get you.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:05 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
Of course not.
Those things are set up for you to fail.
Those things are set up for you to fail.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:07 pm to SemperFiDawg
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I've got to be the only person on earth that took one drunk and passed
This happened to my dad(RIP). Was driving home after having 2 or 3 Mich Lites and got pulled over and was administered the test. He passed. The cop was pissed.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:07 pm to KiwiHead
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Why people don't challenge the tests in court more is beyond me. Both roadside follow the finger, walk the line.,etc and the breathalyzer.
It's a racket. The county makes thousands off of each person's pretrial program and its an easy, repetitive paycheck for lawyers.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:10 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
Looking at you Monroe. Especially the frick who ran me through a sobriety test and after the follow the light bullshite started taunting me saying get ready to go downtown you're not doing so good...at one point when my wife then gf tried to question him he straight yelled at her and said get ready to pick him up in the morning...
Problem is I had had ONE beer that night at the Monroe mardi gras parade that's all of 10 minutes long. I proceeded to lift my leg and count then perfectly walk a straight line.
Cocksucker knew I was fine. I was even in my neighborhood so he "LET ME" park my car there then walk home.
Problem is I had had ONE beer that night at the Monroe mardi gras parade that's all of 10 minutes long. I proceeded to lift my leg and count then perfectly walk a straight line.
Cocksucker knew I was fine. I was even in my neighborhood so he "LET ME" park my car there then walk home.
This post was edited on 11/4/25 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:11 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
I’ll happily take a breathalyzer, but the field tests are garbage.
Say the alphabet in reverse on one leg while cars drive by at 50mph and I shine my flashlight in your eyes at night.
No thanks. It’s like a loaded question from your wife when she’s had a few drinks and is in a bad mood or the old line from “War Games”… the only way to win is not to play at all.
Say the alphabet in reverse on one leg while cars drive by at 50mph and I shine my flashlight in your eyes at night.
No thanks. It’s like a loaded question from your wife when she’s had a few drinks and is in a bad mood or the old line from “War Games”… the only way to win is not to play at all.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:11 pm to Lexis Dad
There is no Pass or Fail.... its all subject to interpretation by someone that will never be held accountable and is rewarded for making DUI arrests.
FSTs are designed to create evidence to support charges.... not to prove innocence.
FSTs are designed to create evidence to support charges.... not to prove innocence.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:16 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
Never help them with their investigation. Police officers are not your friends.
I would hate to refuse a breathalyzer in Louisiana though. The dmv is so fricked up. Even if the court dismisses you of any wrong doing I will guarantee that the dmv will still screw up your license.
I’m dealing with them right now on my last dwi and it’s a mess. The state is completely inept.
I would hate to refuse a breathalyzer in Louisiana though. The dmv is so fricked up. Even if the court dismisses you of any wrong doing I will guarantee that the dmv will still screw up your license.
I’m dealing with them right now on my last dwi and it’s a mess. The state is completely inept.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:21 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
My lawyer buddy always reminds me the battle is in court, not on the side of Hwy 6. Never blow the straw or stumble the pavement. Keep your mouth shut, go to jail for the night, surrender the license for the time, bond out, and live to fight in court.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:21 pm to Napoleon
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Issue is in Louisiana you lose your license for a year or two if you refuse the test.
Well, you get what you deserve if you actually have a legal driver's license.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 12:31 pm to Napoleon
Only if you refuse the breathalyzer. You can refuse a roadside test.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 1:09 pm to Violent Hip Swivel
Just say “no” to every thing they ask - including answering any questions or requesting permission to search your vehicle. Finish it up with “not without my attorney present.”
You’re going to get processed and you’re going to lose your license - but most criminal defense attorneys are handy at beating DUIs…and you don’t want it going on “your permanent record.”
You’re going to get processed and you’re going to lose your license - but most criminal defense attorneys are handy at beating DUIs…and you don’t want it going on “your permanent record.”
Posted on 11/4/25 at 1:33 pm to Dadren
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, just get the guy home safely.
That doesn't pay the bills, make headlines, or get grants for more toys to protect and serve people with.
Posted on 11/4/25 at 1:58 pm to rs_la
Agree, never consent to a field sobriety test or basically anything in the field including the breathalyzer. Don’t give them any ammo to use against you because that is all they are doing. You can agree if you are stone cold sober but if the cop is intent on giving you a DWI you are probably getting arrested anyway.
I will say losing your license even if you don’t get the DWI is pretty damn bad. Most employers do DMV checks on prospective/actual employees and that license suspension is a gigantic red flag.
I will say losing your license even if you don’t get the DWI is pretty damn bad. Most employers do DMV checks on prospective/actual employees and that license suspension is a gigantic red flag.
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