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.
Jul 23, 2024 Case: AIU1A7E Judge Lawhorne
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, he swayed while he stood, and had watery eyes. He then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Defense: The firm pointed out to the State that on video his speech was not slurred and he did not sway. In fact, he performed dramatically better on the roadside tests on tape than as described in the police reports.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 23, 2024 Case: AHFCCAE Judge Lawhorne
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving with no lights after dark. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, disorganized speech, and an unsteady/poor gait. The defendant agreed to perform HGN (eye test) and then refused to do any other roadside tests. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 18, 2024 Case: 21-18001MU10A Judge Diaz
Facts: The defendant was involved in a crash with a police officer. The initial officers on the scene smelled an odor of alcohol as well as noticing unsteadiness on his feet. During the crash investigation the officer stated that the defendant's speech was slurred. The defendant was taken to a medical facility where a blood test was provided. The defendant's blood alcohol content was .109.
Defense: Parks & Braxton took independent statements of the officers on scene. Each officer acknowledged that it was clear that the officer was at fault in the crash by failing to yield to the defendant who had the right of way. In addition, based on the severe nature of the crash, any observations regarding slurred speech and unsteadiness could have just as easily been a result of the accident as opposed to the consumption of alcohol. Recognizing the issues in the case, the prosecutor agreed to drop the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 18, 2024 Case: 21-18001MU10A Judge Diaz
Facts: The defendant was involved in a crash with a police officer. The initial officers on the scene smelled an odor of alcohol as well as noticing unsteadiness on his feet. During the crash investigation the officer stated that the defendant's speech was slurred. The defendant was taken to a medical facility where a blood test was provided. The defendant's blood alcohol content was .109.
Defense: Parks & Braxton took independent statements of the officers on scene. Each officer acknowledged that it was clear that the officer was at fault in the crash by failing to yield to the defendant who had the right of way. In addition, based on the severe nature of the crash, any observations regarding slurred speech and unsteadiness could have just as easily been a result of the accident as opposed to the consumption of alcohol. Recognizing the issues in the case, the prosecutor agreed to drop the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 18, 2024 Case: 21-18001MU10A Judge Diaz
Facts: The defendant was involved in a crash with a police officer. The initial officers on the scene smelled an odor of alcohol as well as noticing unsteadiness on his feet. During the crash investigation the officer stated that the defendant's speech was slurred. The defendant was taken to a medical facility where a blood test was provided. The defendant's blood alcohol content was .109.
Defense: Parks & Braxton took independent statements of the officers on scene. Each officer acknowledged that it was clear that the officer was at fault in the crash by failing to yield to the defendant who had the right of way. In addition, based on the severe nature of the crash, any observations regarding slurred speech and unsteadiness could have just as easily been a result of the accident as opposed to the consumption of alcohol. Recognizing the issues in the case, the prosecutor agreed to drop the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 24-CT-021668 Judge Atkin
Facts: A retired cop called 911 stating that the defendant was swerving all over the road and appeared to be an intoxicated driver. A police officer located the defendant and also saw he had two missing side view mirrors. He stopped the defendant and observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, unsteadiness, and glassy eyes. The defendant stated that he had drank 6 beers. He performed poorly on roadside tests such as HGN (eye test), the walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .153 and .150 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.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 23-CT-055046 Judge Atkin
Facts: The defendant was stopped after he was seen driving the wrong way by police. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and a clumsy demeanor. He was slow exiting he car, walked slow, and swayed while he stood. He refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI.
Defense: The officer who stopped the defendant was a different officer than the one who arrested him. On tape, the DUI cop who got called to the scene went right up to the defendant after a brief conversation with the stopping officer. When he went up to the defendant, he said "I believe you’re under the influence." We pointed out the State that that was ridiculous for him to conclude that when he hadn't even observed him yet or done any investigation. The officer's credibility was called into question and the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 24-CT-017063 Judge Ingram
Facts: The defendant was stopped for swerving all over the road, driving too slow, and speeding up. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and mumbled/slurred speech. Her movements were slow, unsteady, and unsure. She then performed poorly on roadside tests such as the HGN (eye test), finger to nose, and a palm pat. She 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.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 24-CT-500560 Judge Gill
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and thick tongued/slurred speech. He admitted to having drank two to three beers and fumbled with his documents. He performed very poorly on roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .144 and .141 in the breath machine.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 24-CT-021668 Judge Atkin
Facts: A retired cop called 911 stating that the defendant was swerving all over the road and appeared to be an intoxicated driver. A police officer located the defendant and also saw he had two missing side view mirrors. He stopped the defendant and observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, unsteadiness, and glassy eyes. The defendant stated that he had drank 6 beers. He performed poorly on roadside tests such as HGN (eye test), the walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .153 and .150 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.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 23-CT-055046 Judge Atkin
Facts: The defendant was stopped after he was seen driving the wrong way by police. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and a clumsy demeanor. He was slow exiting he car, walked slow, and swayed while he stood. He refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI.
Defense: The officer who stopped the defendant was a different officer than the one who arrested him. On tape, the DUI cop who got called to the scene went right up to the defendant after a brief conversation with the stopping officer. When he went up to the defendant, he said "I believe you’re under the influence." We pointed out the State that that was ridiculous for him to conclude that when he hadn't even observed him yet or done any investigation. The officer's credibility was called into question and the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 24-CT-017063 Judge Ingram
Facts: The defendant was stopped for swerving all over the road, driving too slow, and speeding up. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and mumbled/slurred speech. Her movements were slow, unsteady, and unsure. She then performed poorly on roadside tests such as the HGN (eye test), finger to nose, and a palm pat. She 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.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 24-CT-500560 Judge Gill
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and thick tongued/slurred speech. He admitted to having drank two to three beers and fumbled with his documents. He performed very poorly on roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .144 and .141 in the breath machine.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 24-CT-500560 Judge Gill
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and thick tongued/slurred speech. He admitted to having drank two to three beers and fumbled with his documents. He performed very poorly on roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .144 and .141 in the breath machine.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 24-CT-021668 Judge Atkin
Facts: A retired cop called 911 stating that the defendant was swerving all over the road and appeared to be an intoxicated driver. A police officer located the defendant and also saw he had two missing side view mirrors. He stopped the defendant and observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, unsteadiness, and glassy eyes. The defendant stated that he had drank 6 beers. He performed poorly on roadside tests such as HGN (eye test), the walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .153 and .150 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.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 23-CT-055046 Judge Atkin
Facts: The defendant was stopped after he was seen driving the wrong way by police. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and a clumsy demeanor. He was slow exiting he car, walked slow, and swayed while he stood. He refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI.
Defense: The officer who stopped the defendant was a different officer than the one who arrested him. On tape, the DUI cop who got called to the scene went right up to the defendant after a brief conversation with the stopping officer. When he went up to the defendant, he said "I believe you’re under the influence." We pointed out the State that that was ridiculous for him to conclude that when he hadn't even observed him yet or done any investigation. The officer's credibility was called into question and the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 17, 2024 Case: 24-CT-017063 Judge Ingram
Facts: The defendant was stopped for swerving all over the road, driving too slow, and speeding up. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and mumbled/slurred speech. Her movements were slow, unsteady, and unsure. She then performed poorly on roadside tests such as the HGN (eye test), finger to nose, and a palm pat. She 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.
Jul 16, 2024 Case: 24-CT-500560 Judge Gill
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and swerving all over the road. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, thick tongued/slurred speech, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and he admitted to having drank 2-3 beers. He then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .144 and .141 in the breath machine.
Defense: After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 16, 2024 Case: 24-CT-001008 Judge Bagge-Hernandez
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. Specifically, he was speeding, straddling lane markers, and swerving within his lane. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant had a bar wristband on and admitted to having consumed alcohol. According to the officer, he performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI.
Defense: After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the DUI, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 16, 2024 Case: 23-CT-017165 Judge Gutman
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights and tailgating. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, confusion, and she admitted to having drank alcohol. She then performed HGN, the walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: The firm pointed out to the State that none of the defendant's normal faculties were impaired. Her field sobriety tests on tape were much better than as described by the officer in his reports. The State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received no probation or penalties other than court costs.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.

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