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Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFTS)
The three standardized field sobriety tests are designed to be barometers for the patrol officer to judge whether or not a suspected DUI driver may be at or above a 0.08 BAC. The SFSTs help the officer develop probable cause as to whether the driver is DUI.
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Evidentiary Blood Tests
Following an arrest for a first offense DUI in Las Vegas, you must be given an opportunity to choose between an evidentiary breath or blood test.
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Evidentiary Breath Test
Las Vegas police use the Intoxilyzer 5000EN for evidentiary breath analysis of suspected DUI / DWI drivers. The machine uses infrared light to scan the breath for alcohol (ethanol) and some organic interferents through four filters.
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Only a True DUI Attorney can show the judge that failing these tests does not mean that the accused was impaired or illegally DUI.

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DUI Field Sobriety Tests

DUI Field Sobriety Tests

The three Standardized Field Sobriety Tests are designed to be a "barometer" for the patrol officer to judge whether or not a suspected DUI driver may be at or above a 0.08 BAC.

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Evidentiary DUI Blood Test

Evidentiary DUI Blood Test

The DUI suspect's blood is drawn into two vacuum tubes which hold 10 ml each and should have sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate powder in them to preserve the blood.

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Evidentiary DUI Breath Test

Evidentiary DUI Breath Test

Las Vegas police use the Intoxilyzer 5000EN for evidentiary breath analysis of suspected DUI / DWI drivers.

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Nevada Law

Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled or prohibited substance

NRS 484.379 Unlawful acts; affirmative defense; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone (Replaced in revision by NRS 484C.110)

NRS 484.3791 Civil penalty (Replaced in revision by NRS 484C.500)

NRS 484.3792 Penalties; segregation of offender; probation, suspension of sentence and plea bargaining restricted; intermittent confinement; consecutive sentences. (Replaced in revision by NRS 484C.030, 484C.400, 484C.410 and 484C.420)

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