{"id":263,"date":"2023-04-06T17:46:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T21:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colewilliamslaw.com\/blog\/?p=263"},"modified":"2023-04-06T17:50:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T21:50:04","slug":"defending-dui-charges-in-durham-nc-understanding-standardized-field-sobriety-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colewilliamslaw.com\/blog\/defending-dui-charges-in-durham-nc-understanding-standardized-field-sobriety-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Defending DUI Charges in Durham NC: Understanding Standardized Field Sobriety Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have been arrested for DUI (impaired driving) in Durham NC, you may be wondering what your \"Durham options are for defending yourself in court.<\/p>\n

One important aspect of DUI\/DWI defense is understanding the use of standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs), which are commonly used by law enforcement officers to determine if a driver is impaired.<\/p>\n

In this blog post, we will explain what SFSTs are, how they work, and what your rights are when it comes to taking them. We’ll also discuss defenses to DUI charges in Durham and why it’s a good idea to retain legal counsel.<\/p>\n

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If you have been arrested for DUI (impaired driving) in Durham NC, you may be wondering what your options are for defending yourself in court. 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