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 4, 2024 Case: 24-MM-030258 Judge T. Brown
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and having an inoperable tag light on this trailer. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot/watery eyes. A large Grey Goose vodka bottle was observed at the defendant's feet and there were multiple kids in the car as well. The defendant agreed to perform various field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. He was also charged with threatening an officer. He stated, amongst many things to the officer, "I'll twist your neck off your pussy ass head." He later blew a .095 in the breath machine. He was charged with Enhanced DUI because of the kids in the car.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI and he received no penalties on the Threat to an Officer charge.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 4, 2024 Case: 24-MM-030258 Judge T. Brown
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and having an inoperable tag light on this trailer. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot/watery eyes. A large Grey Goose vodka bottle was observed at the defendant's feet and there were multiple kids in the car as well. The defendant agreed to perform various field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. He was also charged with threatening an officer. He stated, amongst many things to the officer, "I'll twist your neck off your pussy ass head." He later blew a .095 in the breath machine. He was charged with Enhanced DUI because of the kids in the car.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI and he received no penalties on the Threat to an Officer charge.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 4, 2024 Case: 24-MM-030258 Judge T. Brown
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and having an inoperable tag light on this trailer. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot/watery eyes. A large Grey Goose vodka bottle was observed at the defendant's feet and there were multiple kids in the car as well. The defendant agreed to perform various field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. He was also charged with threatening an officer. He stated, amongst many things to the officer, "I'll twist your neck off your pussy ass head." He later blew a .095 in the breath machine. He was charged with Enhanced DUI because of the kids in the car.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI and he received no penalties on the Threat to an Officer charge.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 3, 2024 Case: 23-012959MU10A Judge Fry
Facts: The defendant was pulled over for drifting on the highway in between lanes. The officer placed his overhead lights on and stated that the defendant was slow to react. Upon making contact with the defendant the officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, as well as slurred speech. The defendant informed the officer that he suffered from juvenile diabetes and subsequently tested his glucose level on scene. The officer's report was inconsistent with the glucose level that the defendant stated he had on scene. The officer administered a series of field sobriety tests on video. The defendant had a great deal of difficulty with the walk and turn test as well as the one leg stand. The defendant was arrested for DUI and refused a breath test. This was the defendant's 3rd arrest for DUI.
Defense: After being placed under arrest, the defendant was taken to the hospital for medical clearance. Counsel ordered a copy of the hospital records which clearly showed that the defendant's glucose levels were out of range. In addition, counsel secured a series of medical records which clearly indicated the volatile nature of the defendant's blood sugar levels. Both high and low blood sugar levels can mimic the effects of alcohol impairment. As a result, counsel announced ready for trial. After listing the medical records as evidence, the prosecutor agreed to drop the DUI. The defendant received no conviction for any charges.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 3, 2024 Case: 24-CT-000594 Judge Legler
Facts: The defendant crashed her car into a tree and then it rolled over twice. Police observed the defendant to have an odor alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. She also appeared disoriented and she admitted to drinking alcohol. The defendant refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test.
Defense: On tape, the defendant's speech was not slurred and she did not appear disoriented. In addition, under Florida case law, when a defendant refuses to perform field sobriety tests, an officer must advise them of the adverse consequences for refusing. For example, the officer must state something like, "I am going to have base my decision to arrest you on what I have observed so far if you refuse." In addition, the officer can state to the defendant that their refusal can be used against them in court. If they do not give any adverse consequences, the refusal will be excluded from evidence. Here, the officer did not give the defendant any adverse consequences. After negotiations short of trial, the State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received no criminal conviction on her record.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 3, 2024 Case: 23-012959MU10A Judge Fry
Facts: The defendant was pulled over for drifting on the highway in between lanes. The officer placed his overhead lights on and stated that the defendant was slow to react. Upon making contact with the defendant the officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, as well as slurred speech. The defendant informed the officer that he suffered from juvenile diabetes and subsequently tested his glucose level on scene. The officer's report was inconsistent with the glucose level that the defendant stated he had on scene. The officer administered a series of field sobriety tests on video. The defendant had a great deal of difficulty with the walk and turn test as well as the one leg stand. The defendant was arrested for DUI and refused a breath test. This was the defendant's 3rd arrest for DUI.
Defense: After being placed under arrest, the defendant was taken to the hospital for medical clearance. Counsel ordered a copy of the hospital records which clearly showed that the defendant's glucose levels were out of range. In addition, counsel secured a series of medical records which clearly indicated the volatile nature of the defendant's blood sugar levels. Both high and low blood sugar levels can mimic the effects of alcohol impairment. As a result, counsel announced ready for trial. After listing the medical records as evidence, the prosecutor agreed to drop the DUI. The defendant received no conviction for any charges.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 3, 2024 Case: 24-CT-000594 Judge Legler
Facts: The defendant crashed her car into a tree and then it rolled over twice. Police observed the defendant to have an odor alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. She also appeared disoriented and she admitted to drinking alcohol. The defendant refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test.
Defense: On tape, the defendant's speech was not slurred and she did not appear disoriented. In addition, under Florida case law, when a defendant refuses to perform field sobriety tests, an officer must advise them of the adverse consequences for refusing. For example, the officer must state something like, "I am going to have base my decision to arrest you on what I have observed so far if you refuse." In addition, the officer can state to the defendant that their refusal can be used against them in court. If they do not give any adverse consequences, the refusal will be excluded from evidence. Here, the officer did not give the defendant any adverse consequences. After negotiations short of trial, the State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received no criminal conviction on her record.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 3, 2024 Case: 24-CT-000594 Judge Legler
Facts: The defendant crashed her car into a tree and then it rolled over twice. Police observed the defendant to have an odor alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. She also appeared disoriented and she admitted to drinking alcohol. The defendant refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test.
Defense: On tape, the defendant's speech was not slurred and she did not appear disoriented. In addition, under Florida case law, when a defendant refuses to perform field sobriety tests, an officer must advise them of the adverse consequences for refusing. For example, the officer must state something like, "I am going to have base my decision to arrest you on what I have observed so far if you refuse." In addition, the officer can state to the defendant that their refusal can be used against them in court. If they do not give any adverse consequences, the refusal will be excluded from evidence. Here, the officer did not give the defendant any adverse consequences. After negotiations short of trial, the State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received no criminal conviction on her record.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 3, 2024 Case: 23-012959MU10A Judge Fry
Facts: The defendant was pulled over for drifting on the highway in between lanes. The officer placed his overhead lights on and stated that the defendant was slow to react. Upon making contact with the defendant the officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, as well as slurred speech. The defendant informed the officer that he suffered from juvenile diabetes and subsequently tested his glucose level on scene. The officer's report was inconsistent with the glucose level that the defendant stated he had on scene. The officer administered a series of field sobriety tests on video. The defendant had a great deal of difficulty with the walk and turn test as well as the one leg stand. The defendant was arrested for DUI and refused a breath test. This was the defendant's 3rd arrest for DUI.
Defense: After being placed under arrest, the defendant was taken to the hospital for medical clearance. Counsel ordered a copy of the hospital records which clearly showed that the defendant's glucose levels were out of range. In addition, counsel secured a series of medical records which clearly indicated the volatile nature of the defendant's blood sugar levels. Both high and low blood sugar levels can mimic the effects of alcohol impairment. As a result, counsel announced ready for trial. After listing the medical records as evidence, the prosecutor agreed to drop the DUI. The defendant received no conviction for any charges.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 20, 2024 Case: 24-CT-001994 Judge Gutman
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and driving in the bicycle lane several times. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. She also had a bar bracelet on her wrist. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She 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.
Aug 20, 2024 Case: 23-016389MU10A Judge Brown
Facts: The defendant was observed on video weaving multiple times on the highway. After he was pulled over, the troopers observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and unsteadiness. The defendant agreed to perform a series of field sobriety exercises. On the walk and turn test, the defendant was unable to walk on the line, and none of his steps were heel to toe. However, on the one leg stand, the defendant was able to keep his foot in the air for the entire exercise. The trooper administered a modified finger to nose test and then arrested the defendant for DUI. The defendant subsequently refused to submit to a breath test. This was the defendant's second DUI.
Defense: On video, the trooper can be seen having a conversation with another officer on scene. However, the trooper turned off the microphone, and therefore, the conversation was not audible. Parks & Braxton took a deposition of both officers. The officers denied having a conversation that was not captured on video. Based on the video, the troopers’ testimony was clearly untrue. In addition, the arresting trooper kept asking the defendant how much sleep he had the night before. It was clear that the arresting trooper entertained the possibility that the defendant was merely exhausted rather than impaired from alcohol. It wasn't until after the trooper had a private conversation with the second officer that the defendant was placed under arrest for DUI. Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial. The prosecutor dropped the DUI on the morning of trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 20, 2024 Case: 24-CT-001994 Judge Gutman
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and driving in the bicycle lane several times. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. She also had a bar bracelet on her wrist. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She 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.
Aug 20, 2024 Case: 23-016389MU10A Judge Brown
Facts: The defendant was observed on video weaving multiple times on the highway. After he was pulled over, the troopers observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and unsteadiness. The defendant agreed to perform a series of field sobriety exercises. On the walk and turn test, the defendant was unable to walk on the line, and none of his steps were heel to toe. However, on the one leg stand, the defendant was able to keep his foot in the air for the entire exercise. The trooper administered a modified finger to nose test and then arrested the defendant for DUI. The defendant subsequently refused to submit to a breath test. This was the defendant's second DUI.
Defense: On video, the trooper can be seen having a conversation with another officer on scene. However, the trooper turned off the microphone, and therefore, the conversation was not audible. Parks & Braxton took a deposition of both officers. The officers denied having a conversation that was not captured on video. Based on the video, the troopers’ testimony was clearly untrue. In addition, the arresting trooper kept asking the defendant how much sleep he had the night before. It was clear that the arresting trooper entertained the possibility that the defendant was merely exhausted rather than impaired from alcohol. It wasn't until after the trooper had a private conversation with the second officer that the defendant was placed under arrest for DUI. Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial. The prosecutor dropped the DUI on the morning of trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 20, 2024 Case: 24-CT-001994 Judge Gutman
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and driving in the bicycle lane several times. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. She also had a bar bracelet on her wrist. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She 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.
Aug 20, 2024 Case: 23-016389MU10A Judge Brown
Facts: The defendant was observed on video weaving multiple times on the highway. After he was pulled over, the troopers observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and unsteadiness. The defendant agreed to perform a series of field sobriety exercises. On the walk and turn test, the defendant was unable to walk on the line, and none of his steps were heel to toe. However, on the one leg stand, the defendant was able to keep his foot in the air for the entire exercise. The trooper administered a modified finger to nose test and then arrested the defendant for DUI. The defendant subsequently refused to submit to a breath test. This was the defendant's second DUI.
Defense: On video, the trooper can be seen having a conversation with another officer on scene. However, the trooper turned off the microphone, and therefore, the conversation was not audible. Parks & Braxton took a deposition of both officers. The officers denied having a conversation that was not captured on video. Based on the video, the troopers’ testimony was clearly untrue. In addition, the arresting trooper kept asking the defendant how much sleep he had the night before. It was clear that the arresting trooper entertained the possibility that the defendant was merely exhausted rather than impaired from alcohol. It wasn't until after the trooper had a private conversation with the second officer that the defendant was placed under arrest for DUI. Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial. The prosecutor dropped the DUI on the morning of trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 19, 2024 Case: AHPGBFE Judge Todd for Vaccaro
Facts: The defendant was found in a parking lot by police passed out in his running car with the driver's door open. He was slumped over the wheel and his body was partially hanging out. There was a large pile of vomit by the driver's door. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, a dead/blank expression, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He had vomit on this shirt, shoes and mouth. He was unsteady, swayed, and stumbled. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .182 and .172 in the breath machine. This was the defendant's Second DUI arrest.
Defense: The defendant had parked his car a block away from the bar. He then walked from the bar to his car and passed out after vomiting. The State could not prove that he was in actual physical control because at the time of the incident he had no capability to operate the car while passed out. The State Dropped the defendant's Second DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 19, 2024 Case: 24-CT-009191 Judge Cohen
Facts: The defendant was found passed out behind the wheel of his running car with a vape pen and drool dripping from his mouth. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, slurred speech, and he was nodding in an out. The defendant was fidgety, agitated, and changed his story multiple times. He performed poorly on various roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .122 and .121 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.
Aug 19, 2024 Case: AHPGBFE Judge Todd for Vaccaro
Facts: The defendant was found in a parking lot by police passed out in his running car with the driver's door open. He was slumped over the wheel and his body was partially hanging out. There was a large pile of vomit by the driver's door. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, a dead/blank expression, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He had vomit on this shirt, shoes and mouth. He was unsteady, swayed, and stumbled. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .182 and .172 in the breath machine. This was the defendant's Second DUI arrest.
Defense: The defendant had parked his car a block away from the bar. He then walked from the bar to his car and passed out after vomiting. The State could not prove that he was in actual physical control because at the time of the incident he had no capability to operate the car while passed out. The State Dropped the defendant's Second DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 19, 2024 Case: 24-CT-009191 Judge Cohen
Facts: The defendant was found passed out behind the wheel of his running car with a vape pen and drool dripping from his mouth. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, slurred speech, and he was nodding in an out. The defendant was fidgety, agitated, and changed his story multiple times. He performed poorly on various roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .122 and .121 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.
Aug 19, 2024 Case: AHPGBFE Judge Todd for Vaccaro
Facts: The defendant was found in a parking lot by police passed out in his running car with the driver's door open. He was slumped over the wheel and his body was partially hanging out. There was a large pile of vomit by the driver's door. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, a dead/blank expression, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He had vomit on this shirt, shoes and mouth. He was unsteady, swayed, and stumbled. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .182 and .172 in the breath machine. This was the defendant's Second DUI arrest.
Defense: The defendant had parked his car a block away from the bar. He then walked from the bar to his car and passed out after vomiting. The State could not prove that he was in actual physical control because at the time of the incident he had no capability to operate the car while passed out. The State Dropped the defendant's Second DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.

OBTAIN IMMEDIATE LEGAL HELP

To save your license, you must act within 10 days. Get in touch with our firm by calling 904.450.5220, or fill out the form here.
OBTAIN IMMEDIATE LEGAL HELP
To save your license, you must act within 10 days. Get in touch with our firm by calling 904.450.5220, or fill out the form here.

DUI

PRACTICE

AREAS

I BLEW OVER A 0.08
CAN I WIN MY CASE?

Knowing your rights when being arrested can be the key to a favorable outcome to your case.

WHY HIRE
PARKS & BRAXTON,PA?

With over 4 decades of experience on both sides of the law, we offer strategies for a solid defense

YOU ONLY HAVE 10 DAYS TO GET YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE BACK

Get you free case evaluation from one of our attorneys within minutes.

Offices Located Throughout the State of Florida