In Pennsylvania, all police cars are equipped with a dash cam or Mobile Video Recorder (MVR). This is just one of the ways in which technology has bolstered fairness and justice for the citizen accused.
Law enforcement is a human endeavour. As humans, we all make mistakes and this goes for police officers too. Think of it this way. If a police officer pulled you over for DUI, it was because that officer suspected you of drinking and driving. That thought is already in the officer’s mind and any nervous fumbling of words or clumsiness will only go to confirm that bias.
This especially holds true for the standardized field sobriety tests. These tests rely on the officer’s judgment/opinion. If the officer believes you were drunk, then any misstep can be exaggerated and made to look like evidence against you. In the past, the officer’s testimony was all there was.
Now thanks to dash cams, we can take a look at the actual footage of the field sobriety tests and see if there were signs of intoxication or if the officer was exaggerating. Video footage introduces elements of accountability and the truth. The camera has no bias.
One thing to keep in mind is that not every attorney is qualified to review the video footage. In fact, many of them never even watch it. Looking for challenges in video evidence requires a keen eye and in depth knowledge of field sobriety testing procedures. This is why every attorney at The McShane Firm goes through multiple levels of training on standardized field sobriety testing. We know what to look for. We know if the police made mistakes and can challenge them in court.
Many attorneys simply do not have these skills and end up missing details that could make a difference in your case. Details win cases and details are caught by experienced, well trained attorneys who specialize in DUI cases.
If you are facing a DUI charge, call 1-866-MCSHANE for your free consultation and see the difference experience makes.
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