Parks & Braxton, PA: Miami DUI Lawyer | Criminal Defense

OUR RECENT DUI VICTORIES

The following is a list of the firm’s most recent DUI wins. Parks & Braxton provides the case number, the judge’s name, as well as the date the DUI was won for authenticity purposes.
Sep 24, 2024 Case: 24-CT-006044 Judge Farr
Facts: The defendant was seen by an officer backing up his Jeep into a parking space with no lights after dark. When the officer approached, he noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. He was unsteady and had to lean on the Jeep for balance. The defendant refused to perform any roadside tests, was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: On tape, the defendant did not appear unsteady and his speech was not slurred. There was also no driving pattern. Due to a lack of evidence to establish probable cause, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2024 Case: 24-CT-004112 Judge Scott
Facts: The defendant crashed his car into a guardrail. When officers arrived, they noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and he was argumentative. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense: The officer wrote how the defendant performed very poorly on the roadside tests. That alleged performance was contradicted by the video tape whereby the defendant performed extremely well. In addition, the cop was blasting his engine so loud, no one could even hear what was being said on scene.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2024 Case: 24-CT-006170 Judge Scott
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a red light. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and bar bracelet on his wrist. He also appeared confused, unsteady, and admitted to drinking alcohol. After performing various field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .132 and .130 in the breath machine.
Defense: After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2024 Case: 24-CT-008455 Judge Farr
Facts: The defendant was sitting in his car blasting music in a high traffic/pedestrian area. Officers walked up to his car to speak with him. They noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. He also had a dazed/blank stare, poor coordination, poor balance, and a lethargic appearance. The defendant performed various field sobriety tests such as the walk and turn, one leg stand, and HGN (eye test). He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2024 Case: 24-CT-006044 Judge Farr
Facts: The defendant was seen by an officer backing up his Jeep into a parking space with no lights after dark. When the officer approached, he noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. He was unsteady and had to lean on the Jeep for balance. The defendant refused to perform any roadside tests, was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: On tape, the defendant did not appear unsteady and his speech was not slurred. There was also no driving pattern. Due to a lack of evidence to establish probable cause, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2024 Case: 24-CT-006044 Judge Farr
Facts: The defendant was seen by an officer backing up his Jeep into a parking space with no lights after dark. When the officer approached, he noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. He was unsteady and had to lean on the Jeep for balance. The defendant refused to perform any roadside tests, was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: On tape, the defendant did not appear unsteady and his speech was not slurred. There was also no driving pattern. Due to a lack of evidence to establish probable cause, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2024 Case: 24-CT-004112 Judge Scott
Facts: The defendant crashed his car into a guardrail. When officers arrived, they noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and he was argumentative. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense: The officer wrote how the defendant performed very poorly on the roadside tests. That alleged performance was contradicted by the video tape whereby the defendant performed extremely well. In addition, the cop was blasting his engine so loud, no one could even hear what was being said on scene.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2024 Case: 24-CT-006170 Judge Scott
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a red light. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and bar bracelet on his wrist. He also appeared confused, unsteady, and admitted to drinking alcohol. After performing various field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .132 and .130 in the breath machine.
Defense: After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2024 Case: 24-CT-008455 Judge Farr
Facts: The defendant was sitting in his car blasting music in a high traffic/pedestrian area. Officers walked up to his car to speak with him. They noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. He also had a dazed/blank stare, poor coordination, poor balance, and a lethargic appearance. The defendant performed various field sobriety tests such as the walk and turn, one leg stand, and HGN (eye test). He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 18, 2024 Case: 24-CT-007603 Judge Weis
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant stated he had drank three whiskey and Cokes. He also stated that he is "fucked up naturally." He performed poorly on the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 18, 2024 Case: 24-CT-008049 Judge Weis
Facts: The defendant was found by police passed out in his truck with the vehicle on, gear shifter in park, and keys in the ignition. He was parked in a parking lot. Upon awakening him, the officers noticed an odor of alcohol, watery/glassy eyes, and extremely slurred speech. He performed very poorly on roadside test and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense: After conversations with the State, we pointed out that the defendant was trying to do the right thing by sleeping it off and not driving. After negotiations, they Dropped the DUI.
Result: Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 18, 2024 Case: 24-CT-034721 Judge Musselman
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving with his taillights off. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol. He was unable to hold a conversation, droopy eyelids, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to having consumed two beers. He refused to perform roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense: The entire DUI investigation took place while the defendant was seated in his car. As soon as the defendant said that he would not perform field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. On tape, he did not appear impaired. After negotiations with the State, they Dropped the DUI down to a Civil careless driving infraction.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 18, 2024 Case: 24-CT-007603 Judge Weis
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant stated he had drank three whiskey and Cokes. He also stated that he is "fucked up naturally." He performed poorly on the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 18, 2024 Case: 24-CT-008049 Judge Weis
Facts: The defendant was found by police passed out in his truck with the vehicle on, gear shifter in park, and keys in the ignition. He was parked in a parking lot. Upon awakening him, the officers noticed an odor of alcohol, watery/glassy eyes, and extremely slurred speech. He performed very poorly on roadside test and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense: After conversations with the State, we pointed out that the defendant was trying to do the right thing by sleeping it off and not driving. After negotiations, they Dropped the DUI.
Result: Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 18, 2024 Case: 24-CT-034721 Judge Musselman
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving with his taillights off. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol. He was unable to hold a conversation, droopy eyelids, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to having consumed two beers. He refused to perform roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense: The entire DUI investigation took place while the defendant was seated in his car. As soon as the defendant said that he would not perform field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. On tape, he did not appear impaired. After negotiations with the State, they Dropped the DUI down to a Civil careless driving infraction.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 18, 2024 Case: 24-CT-007603 Judge Weis
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant stated he had drank three whiskey and Cokes. He also stated that he is "fucked up naturally." He performed poorly on the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 18, 2024 Case: 24-CT-008049 Judge Weis
Facts: The defendant was found by police passed out in his truck with the vehicle on, gear shifter in park, and keys in the ignition. He was parked in a parking lot. Upon awakening him, the officers noticed an odor of alcohol, watery/glassy eyes, and extremely slurred speech. He performed very poorly on roadside test and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense: After conversations with the State, we pointed out that the defendant was trying to do the right thing by sleeping it off and not driving. After negotiations, they Dropped the DUI.
Result: Result:
Sep 18, 2024 Case: 24-CT-034721 Judge Musselman
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving with his taillights off. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol. He was unable to hold a conversation, droopy eyelids, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to having consumed two beers. He refused to perform roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense: The entire DUI investigation took place while the defendant was seated in his car. As soon as the defendant said that he would not perform field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. On tape, he did not appear impaired. After negotiations with the State, they Dropped the DUI down to a Civil careless driving infraction.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 17, 2024 Case: 24-CT-005076 Judge Bagge-Hernandez
Facts: The defendant was stopped for having only one operable brake light. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slow/lethargic movements. In addition, he observed slow speech and unsteady balance. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .106 and .106 in the breath machine.
Defense: After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 17, 2024 Case: 24-CT-030032 Judge Ingram
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, a flushed face, and slurred speech. She also was observed stumbling and appearing confused. After performing various field sobriety tests, she was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .147 and .144 in the breath machine.
Defense: After negotiations regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.

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