Effective DWI Defense in Harford and Cecil Counties

The One-Leg Stand (OLS) test is a common field sobriety test employed by police in Harford and Cecil Counties to gauge suspected DWI offenders’ balance and attention. This test requires an individual to stand on one foot, keeping the other foot elevated, while counting aloud until instructed to stop. It aims to assess the subject’s ability to perform divided attention tasks similar to those required while driving. However, the reliability of the OLS can be significantly affected by the manner of administration, the subject’s physical condition, and external environmental factors.

At Ryan Law LLC, our approach involves a detailed examination of the circumstances under which the OLS test was administered. We assess factors such as the instructions provided by the officer, the physical conditions at the site of the test, and any potential medical conditions that could influence the individual’s ability to perform the test. Our experienced DWI attorneys are adept at identifying procedural flaws and external influences that can compromise the test’s validity.