Georgia DUI Rhomberg Test

As you may be aware by now, the state of Georgia has only approved three field sobriety tests to determine a person's sobriety. The Georgia Rhomberg Test is not one of the three approved tests for one simple reason: there is no scientific fact to indicate a person's sobriety.

The origin of the Rhomberg Test goes back to testing those under the influence of drugs, not alcohol. Here is what happens during the Rhomberg Test:

The officer will ask you to step out of your car, close your eyes and simply tell the officer when 30 seconds have passed. You may be wondering "how is this used to test sobriety"?

The theory (and it's just a theory) is that when a person is under the influence of amphetamines, they will think 30 seconds have passed too quickly. If a person is under the influence of a central nervous depressant, they will think that 30 seconds has passed too slowly.

As with many other non-validated tests, there are no standardized clues or scoring to determine whether a person has passed or failed the test. This test is not recognized by the scientific or medical community.

Compare it to taking a test in school and the teacher says "there is no method to whether you pass or fail, it is simply up to my discretion". You wouldn't want to take that test!

Our DUI defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Webb, Willis, and Kohn will work hard to prove why this test should not be used as evidence against you.