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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.
Jan 30, 2007 Case: 05-016533MM10A (JURY TRIAL) Judge Lerner-Wren
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic. On video the defendant had extremely slurred speech, was completely off balance during the one leg stand and had a strong odor of alcohol. At trial the arresting officer testified to all of the above as well as bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and droopy eyelids.
Result: The Judge dismissed the charges after the State Attorney rested based on the lack of credibility of the police officers.
Jan 24, 2007 Case: 06-003147MM10A Judge Murphy
Facts: The defendant was stopped for making a wide turn across 3 lanes of traffic and then weaving on the roadway. After observing a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, the officer called for a DUI deputy. The deputy made the same observations, as well as a lack of balance. The defendant failed the field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. He later blew a .121 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI on the morning of trial.
Jan 24, 2007 Case: 06-003147MM10A Judge Murphy
Facts: The defendant was stopped for making a wide turn across 3 lanes of traffic and then weaving on the roadway. After observing a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, the officer called for a DUI deputy. The deputy made the same observations, as well as a lack of balance. The defendant failed the field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. He later blew a .121 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI on the morning of trial.
Jan 19, 2007 Case: 06-CT-1228-XAM Judge Barber
Facts: The defendant was initially seen by an officer standing outside her car. The defendant's car was obstructing traffic at the time the officer came upon the scene. The officer approached the defendant and asked if it was her car in which the defendant told her "yes". The officer noticed and odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. A DUI officer was called and made similar observations. The defendant was asked to perform field sobriety tests which she failed. After her arrest for DUI, the defendant blew a .215 in the breath machine.
Result: On the day of the motion hearing, the STATE DROPPED THE DUI.
Jan 19, 2007 Case: 06-CT-1908-XAM Judge Barber
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and almost hitting a curb which was captured on video. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests which were also video taped. After his arrest for DUI, the defendant blew a .195 in the breath machine.
Result: The Judge GRANTED THE MOTION TO SUPPRESS and threw out all the evidence in the case.
Jan 19, 2007 Case: 06-CT-1228-XAM Judge Barber
Facts: The defendant was initially seen by an officer standing outside her car. The defendant's car was obstructing traffic at the time the officer came upon the scene. The officer approached the defendant and asked if it was her car in which the defendant told her "yes". The officer noticed and odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. A DUI officer was called and made similar observations. The defendant was asked to perform field sobriety tests which she failed. After her arrest for DUI, the defendant blew a .215 in the breath machine.
Result: On the day of the motion hearing, the STATE DROPPED THE DUI.
Jan 19, 2007 Case: 06-CT-1908-XAM Judge Barber
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and almost hitting a curb which was captured on video. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests which were also video taped. After his arrest for DUI, the defendant blew a .195 in the breath machine.
Result: The Judge GRANTED THE MOTION TO SUPPRESS and threw out all the evidence in the case.
Jan 17, 2007 Case: 05-11405MM10A Judge Cowart
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer stated there was a delay in the defendant responding to his police lights. He observed an odor of alcohol, blood-shot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant refused the roadside tests. The defendant was slow and sluggish in answering the officer's questions. He subsequently tested positive for marijuana in a urine test.
Result: On the morning of jury trial, the STATE DROPPED THE DUI.
Jan 17, 2007 Case: 05-11405MM10A Judge Cowart
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer stated there was a delay in the defendant responding to his police lights. He observed an odor of alcohol, blood-shot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant refused the roadside tests. The defendant was slow and sluggish in answering the officer's questions. He subsequently tested positive for marijuana in a urine test.
Result: On the morning of jury trial, the STATE DROPPED THE DUI.
Jan 16, 2007 Case: 4673-XAP Judge Newman
Facts: The defendant lost control of her vehicle and was involved in an accident. The officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Because of the physical condition of the defendant, a breath test was impractical. The blood test revealed a .186 alcohol level.
Result: The blood test was excluded and the State dropped the DUI.
Jan 16, 2007 Case: 4673-XAP Judge Newman
Facts: The defendant lost control of her vehicle and was involved in an accident. The officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Because of the physical condition of the defendant, a breath test was impractical. The blood test revealed a .186 alcohol level.
Result: The blood test was excluded and the State dropped the DUI.
Jan 10, 2007 Case: 07-CT-009168-XDK Judge Rice
Facts: The defendant was sleeping in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition and the engine running. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. She failed the one leg stand as well as the walk and turn tests. She was arrested for DUI and blew a .163 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 10, 2007 Case: 07-CT-0289-EZH Judge Rice
Facts: The defendant ran a red light causing a traffic crash. The Deputy observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and unsteadiness on his feet. In addition to providing the defendant with field sobriety tests, the deputy also had him blow into a portable breath machine called an alco-sensor. The alco-sensor registered positive for alcohol and the defendant was arrested for DUI. At the police station, the defendant blew a .158 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 10, 2007 Case: 07-CT-8304-XCF Judge Rice
Facts: The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane 6 times with a quarter of a mile. The officer detected an odor of alcohol and the defendant admitted to drinking 2 beers and taking anxiety medication. The defendant was unsteady on her feet and allegedly failed the field sobriety tests. She was subsequently arrested for DUI. She blew a .113 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 10, 2007 Case: 07-CT-009168-XDK Judge Rice
Facts: The defendant was sleeping in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition and the engine running. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. She failed the one leg stand as well as the walk and turn tests. She was arrested for DUI and blew a .163 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 10, 2007 Case: 07-CT-0289-EZH Judge Rice
Facts: The defendant ran a red light causing a traffic crash. The Deputy observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and unsteadiness on his feet. In addition to providing the defendant with field sobriety tests, the deputy also had him blow into a portable breath machine called an alco-sensor. The alco-sensor registered positive for alcohol and the defendant was arrested for DUI. At the police station, the defendant blew a .158 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 10, 2007 Case: 07-CT-8304-XCF Judge Rice
Facts: The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane 6 times with a quarter of a mile. The officer detected an odor of alcohol and the defendant admitted to drinking 2 beers and taking anxiety medication. The defendant was unsteady on her feet and allegedly failed the field sobriety tests. She was subsequently arrested for DUI. She blew a .113 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 3, 2007 Case: 06-CT-030599ASB (TRIAL) Judge Marx
Facts: The defendant was stopped for crossing over lanes of traffic without signaling, hitting his brakes numerous times, and driving at different speeds. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, thick/slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant was also argumentative with the officer. The defendant refused the roadside tests and breath test.
Result: The defendant was found NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL.
Jan 3, 2007 Case: 06-CT-030599ASB (TRIAL) Judge Marx
Facts: The defendant was stopped for crossing over lanes of traffic without signaling, hitting his brakes numerous times, and driving at different speeds. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, thick/slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant was also argumentative with the officer. The defendant refused the roadside tests and breath test.
Result: The defendant was found NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL.
Dec 20, 2006 Case: 06-9110MM10A Judge Ross
Facts: The defendant was involved in an accident whereby he struck a flatbed wrecker. The officer observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and appeared to be lethargic. Prior to the field sobriety tests he was swaying side to side and wobbling. On the walk and turn he failed to walk heel to toe and stepped off the line. On the finger to nose he failed to touch the tip of his nose and used the wrong hand. On the one leg stand he failed to keep his foot in the air. He was subsequently arrested for DUI. This was his SECOND DUI.
Result: Motion granted DUI Dismissed.

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