Details: Arlington Patrol Units responded to traffic stop at about 0308 hours. The location was 17329 Smokey Point Dr. At approximately 0315 hours, I assisted Sgt. Barrett with a DUI traffic stop. Sgt. Barrett asked me to perform the Standard Field Sobriety Test on Beach, Sheri Lyn (03/11/1964). I asked Beach if she would be willing to submit to a voluntary standard field sobriety test. Beach confirmed, yes. I had Beach move to the front of her car to the east to an undercover walkway that was dry, flat and well lit. As I started the test I asked Beach if she had any medical physical defects. Beach explained that she had broken her left and right ankle in the past. Beach presented with a limp. I advised Beach I would be performing several
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Beach’s eyes appeared bloodshot, watery and droopy. From a distance, I could smell the odor of intoxicants from beach as we spoke.
As I started the test I started with the stimulus side to side. I noticed that. I noticed equal tracking in each eye. I noticed a lack of smooth pursuit in each eye. I also observed distinct and sustained Nystagmus at maximum deviation in each eye. I also observed the onset of Nystagmus prior to 45 degrees in each eye. No Vertical Nystagmus was visible in either eye.
Beach exhibited great difficulty in following the directions to only follow the stimulus with her eyes, not by moving her head. I reminded Beach several times and each time she stated she understood. Beach was not able to maintain proper balance during this SFST. I continued to the walk and turn test.
One Leg Stand: N/A
Walk and Turn: In the same location I advised Beach we would now be doing the walk and turn test. As I was giving instructions how to perform the test. Beach was hesitant on performing this portion of the SFST’s. I asked Beach if she was refusing the walk and turn test. Beach stated, no, I broke my ankles but I am not going to refuse. I then started my instructions again, where Beach again stated she broke her ankles and was …show more content…
I stopped this portion of the test and continued with the modified finger to nose.
Modified Finger to Nose: In the same location I advised Beach we would now be starting the modified finger to nose test. I clearly explained to Beach the instructions for the test. Beach needed to keep her feet together, arms at her sides with her index finger pointed, and palms facing out. I advised not to start the test until I tell you to do so. I asked Beach if she understood theses instructions. Beach stated, yes. Beach was unable to put her feet together, so I advised Beach to put her feet as close together as she could do.
While going over the instructions I explained to Beach, when I tell you to start, tilt your head back and then close both eyes. Beach explained that was might fall over. I had Beach start this part of the SFST’s by taking her left index finger and touching the tip of her nose, followed by her right index finger to the tip of her nose. I continued this for a total of three
Beach’s eyes appeared bloodshot, watery and droopy. From a distance, I could smell the odor of intoxicants from beach as we spoke.
As I started the test I started with the stimulus side to side. I noticed that. I noticed equal tracking in each eye. I noticed a lack of smooth pursuit in each eye. I also observed distinct and sustained Nystagmus at maximum deviation in each eye. I also observed the onset of Nystagmus prior to 45 degrees in each eye. No Vertical Nystagmus was visible in either eye.
Beach exhibited great difficulty in following the directions to only follow the stimulus with her eyes, not by moving her head. I reminded Beach several times and each time she stated she understood. Beach was not able to maintain proper balance during this SFST. I continued to the walk and turn test.
One Leg Stand: N/A
Walk and Turn: In the same location I advised Beach we would now be doing the walk and turn test. As I was giving instructions how to perform the test. Beach was hesitant on performing this portion of the SFST’s. I asked Beach if she was refusing the walk and turn test. Beach stated, no, I broke my ankles but I am not going to refuse. I then started my instructions again, where Beach again stated she broke her ankles and was …show more content…
I stopped this portion of the test and continued with the modified finger to nose.
Modified Finger to Nose: In the same location I advised Beach we would now be starting the modified finger to nose test. I clearly explained to Beach the instructions for the test. Beach needed to keep her feet together, arms at her sides with her index finger pointed, and palms facing out. I advised not to start the test until I tell you to do so. I asked Beach if she understood theses instructions. Beach stated, yes. Beach was unable to put her feet together, so I advised Beach to put her feet as close together as she could do.
While going over the instructions I explained to Beach, when I tell you to start, tilt your head back and then close both eyes. Beach explained that was might fall over. I had Beach start this part of the SFST’s by taking her left index finger and touching the tip of her nose, followed by her right index finger to the tip of her nose. I continued this for a total of three