Florida Board Certified Expert in Criminal Law - Broward County DUI Defense Lawyer HOME CONTACT LINKS OFFICE LOCATION SITEMAP Question: What is the officer looking for during the initial detention at the scene? ANSWER: The traditional symptoms of intoxication taught at the police academies are: Flushed face Red, watery, glassy and/or bloodshot eyes Odor of alcohol on breath Slurred speech Fumbling with wallet trying to get license Failure to comprehend the officer's questions Staggering when exiting vehicle Swaying/instability on feet Leaning on car for support Combative, argumentative, jovial or other "inappropriate" attitude Soiled, rumpled, disorderly clothing Stumbling while walking Disorientation as to time and place Inability to follow directions 4 of 20 Previous | INDEX | Next These questions and associated answers have been adapted to Florida law with permission from Lawrence Taylor.

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