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The One Leg Stand (OLS) test constitutes the third field sobriety test in the standardized battery, yet its effectiveness as a reliable indicator of intoxication remains highly questionable. Despite law enforcement's reliance on this test, fundamental flaws in its design, administration, and interpretation cast serious doubt on its validity.
Read MoreThe Walk and Turn (WAT) test represents another cornerstone of field sobriety testing, yet its reliability merits significant scrutiny. While law enforcement portrays this test as an objective measure of impairment, numerous factors undermine its validity, making it a questionable tool for determining intoxication.
Read MoreThe Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test has become a cornerstone of DUI enforcement, yet its scientific validity and practical application deserve careful scrutiny. While law enforcement presents this test as objective evidence of impairment, numerous issues undermine its reliability as a definitive indicator of intoxication.
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