What are examples of field sobriety tests in Minnesota?
In each of the roadside tests there is an instruction stage and a performance stage. The purpose of this two-stage test is to confuse a person who is intoxicated. The reason is that a person under the influence is generally unable to handle multitasking. Obviously the tests are subjective and open for interpretation. Examples of the field sobriety tests include: 1. One Leg Stand: An officer will explain and demonstrate the test. The subject will stand with his/her feet together arms at the side. The subject is not to begin the test prior to acknowledging an understanding of the test procedure. The officer then instructs the subject to raise one leg, approximately six inches off the ground. The subject is then instructed to count out loud for thirty seconds while maintaining the position. Throughout the test an officer looks for swaying while balancing, use of arms for balance, hopping, placing foot down, and inability to keep count. The officer then scores the test based on the above c
