| Jan 28, 2003 | Case: 02-015301TCA02 (JURY TRIAL) | Judge Gerber |
| Facts: | The Defendant was observed speeding. He failed to stop for the officer even though the deputy had his lights on for at least a mile. Once stopped by the officer, the officer administered roadside tests including the one leg stand, alphabet test, walk and turn, and finger to nose. The deputy testified he makes at least 250 DUI arrests a year and that the defendant performed poorly on roadsides which was captured on video tape. Although the defendant did make several mistakes, he also performed numerous tasks well and never appeared to be off balance or unsteady. The defendant told the officer he had nothing to drink even thought he officer smelled alcohol on his breath, observed slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant refused to take a breath test. | |
| Result: | The JURY found the defendant NOT GUILTY of DUI. | |