California Driving While Intoxicated Attorneys
After a law enforcement officer has pulled over a person that they suspect has been driving under the influence, the officer is trained to look for certain signals to assist in determining if the driver is intoxicated. Alcohol has many affects on the human body, and like other substances, the affects will differ greatly depending the individual's sex, weight, tolerance and how much alcohol was consumed, as well as many other important factors.
Some of the clues that a person may be under the influence include:
- Slurred speech
- Speaking incoherently
- Slow verbal responses
- Balance and coordination difficulties (swaying, falling, or leaning)
- Smells of alcohol
- Does not keep the story straight, gives numerous different answers to questions
- Trouble getting out of the motor vehicle
- Difficulty with fine motor skills (i.e. handling driver's license and documentation)
- Unaware of the volume of voice (speaking too softly or loudly)
- Bloodshot eyes
- Flushed face
Although an individual may portray any number of these signs for reasons not involving alcohol consumption, an officer is likely to use the signs against the driver and make a DUI arrest.