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Feb 19, 2019 Case: 18-CT-017423 Judge Palomino for Judge Lefler
Facts: The defendant was found by police passed out and slumped over the wheel. After waking the defendant, the officer observed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and a blank/dazed look. He also had vomit all over himself, poor balance, mumbled speech, and sleepy movements. No roadside tests were conducted for safety purposes and he was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a. 139 and a .135 in the breath machine.
Defense: The defendant was not in actual physical control because he had no capability of operating the vehicle while sleeping.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 15, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-503989 Judge George
Facts: The defendant was stopped for making an illegal turn. Once stopped, the officer observed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and she admitted to having drank 3 beers. She used her door for support and had difficulty balancing. She performed poorly on the roadside tasks and was arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .093 and a .089 in the breath machine.
Defense: Due to the .02 margin of error in the breath machine, the firm was able to place the defendant's two breath test results under the legal limit. This was pointed out to the State and they Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 15, 2019 Case: 9937-XEX Judge Barket
Facts: The defendant was stopped for having an illegal window tint. The officer who made the traffic stop observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and slow /lethargic movements. He also observed blood shot eyes and the defendant had trouble finding his documents. The defendant refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense: The officers involved in the case contradicted themselves. For example, the officer with the defendant at the station stated there was no slurred speed and indicated nothing about lethargic movements. Also, the time frame when the defendant allegedly refused to perform roadside tasks was not captured on the body worn cameras. No one could answer why with any reasonable explanation. Also, the body worn cameras contradicted the officers observations in the reports.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 14, 2019 Case: 18-CT-010273 Judge Palomino for Judge Lefler
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and mumbled/slurred speech. He had trouble following instructions on the HGN (eye test). The defendant then refused all further roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense: Prior to trial, the State Dropped the DUI. The video contradicted the police reports. The defendant speech appeared normal and he was responsive and coherent.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 12, 2019 Case: 18-CT-002680 Judge Alijewicz
Facts: The defendant was the at fault driver in a multiple car crash. When officers arrived, they observed the defendant to appear as if he was on drugs. He was disoriented, confused, and appeared loopy. The defendant was administered Narcan to reverse the overdose effects of opiates. He was then taken to the hospital. Before they could treat him, he left and was stopped by police while walking down the road. The police requested a blood draw. The blood later tested positive for Fentanyl and Xanax. He was subsequently charged with DUI.
Defense: In order to ask for blood outside of a hospital, when a breath test is not impractical or impossible, a defendant must be told the blood is being offered as an alternative to breath and/or urine. Here, that was not the case and the blood would have been excluded.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 11, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-037201 Judge Koenig
Facts: The Defendant was stopped for driving at a high rate of speed, almost running over a curb, and crossing over the center yellow lines. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and mumbling speech. He was unsteady, sweating profusely, and he admitted to having drank two fireballs and a shot of whiskey. He performed very poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .228 and a .217 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a pretrial motion to suppress the breath test results. In our motion, we alleged that the defendant requested an independent blood test. Under Florida law, when a defendant requests an independent blood test, he or she must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to obtain the test, such as being offered a phone. Further, one must also agree to take the breath test, as the defendant did in this case. Here, he was never offered a phone or phone book to at least try to obtain a blood test. Prior to any motion hearing, the State dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 29, 2019 Case: 18-016175MU10A Judge Levy
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he admitted to having consumed a couple of beers. According to the officer, he failed the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew .094 and a .093 in breath machine.
Defense: The firm announced ready for trial. The defendant took the breath test over 90 minutes after being stopped. The State could not prove whether or not he was over the legal limit at the time of driving. In addition, with the. 02 margin of error on each breath result, the defense was able to place the defendant under the legal limit. On the day of trial, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 29, 2019 Case: A70ARUE Judge Vaccaro
Facts: The defendant was found sleeping in his car in an apartment building parking lot. Upon waking the defendant, the officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he had a dazed/confused look. He performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense: Parks & Braxton announced ready for jury trial. Days before trial, the defense pointed out to the State that the defendant was not in actual physical control because he had no capability of operating the vehicle. He was not only sleeping, but the defense also pointed out that the keys were on the passenger seat. The day before trial, the State Dropped the defendant's Second DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 28, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-035392 Judge T. Brown
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and driving too slow. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, dry mouth, and watery eyes. The defendant admitted to drinking, appeared wobbly, and swayed. According to the officer, she failed the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused the breath test.
Defense: Due to some contradictions in the different police reports, the State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received no conviction on her record.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 28, 2019 Case: 2018-CF-009614 Judge Farnell
Facts: The defendant was the at fault driver in a traffic crash. When officers arrived, they observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. They also noticed that he exhibited profuse sweating, body tremors, repetitive talking, and restlessness. He swayed while he stood and would not look a the officer. After refusing to perform the field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. Believing he was impaired by drugs, he was requested to provide a urine sample. That sample later tested positive for cocaine. Cocaine was later found in the car and he was also charged with felony possession.
Defense: Although the cocaine was found in his system, the State could not prove that he took it that day. In addition, the video contradicted many of the observations written in the reports. The State Dropped the DUI and the defendant is in a program to get the felony dismissed.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 28, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-029517 Judge T. Brown
Facts: The defendant pulled up to an officer as her friend was involved in a traffic stop. Upon contact, the officer observed her to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. She admitted to having drank two beers. She then performed the roadside tasks and was arrested for DUI.
Defense: When the defendant had pulled up, she was ordered to roll down her windows. This was an unlawful command without reasonable suspicion of a crime. All the evidence observed by the officer came after that command. Thus, all the State's evidence was in danger of being excluded.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 25, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-017337 Judge Harper
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and glassy eyes. The defendant admitted to having consumed 2 vodkas. According to the officer, she failed the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .143 and a .139 in the breath machine.
Defense: It was apparent on video that the defendant was lower than .08 at the time of driving as her video contradicted her breath test results.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 25, 2019 Case: 17-CT-009136 Judge Duckworth
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and speeding. Upon contact, the officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and he admitted to having drank whiskey. He was unsteady and admitted to also having taken medication earlier in the day. He performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .161 and a .142 in the breath machine.
Defense: Prior to trial, the firm pointed out to he State that the defendant had been improperly coerced in to taking a breath test.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 18, 2019 Case: CT-18000370 Judge Tinlin
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving within her lane. The officer observed her to have an odor of alcohol, mumbled speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to having drank one 16 ounce beer and she was also unsteady on her feet. She performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused the breath test.
Defense: On video tape, the driving pattern was not as egregious as described the reports. Thus, the lawfulness of the traffic stop was called in question. The State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received No conviction on her record.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 15, 2019 Case: 17-028484MU10A Judge Brown
Facts: The defendant was found by the police, while he was passed out in his car, in a right turn lane. Upon awakening the defendant, the officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He admitted to having drank 3 or 4 drinks and appeared confused. He refused roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's Third DUI.
Defense: Prior to trial, the firm filed a pretrial motion to exclude the defendant's refusal to perform roadside tests. In our motion, we alleged that the defendant was never advised of any adverse consequences of his refusal. The Judge granted the motion and the State appealed. The firm defended the Judge’s ruling and appellate court ruled in the defense's favor. The State then Dropped the defendant's Third DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 11, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-014927 Judge Harper
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and she was crying and aggressive. The defendant initially refused roadside tests and then after further conversation with the officer she agreed. She performed very poorly on video and was arrested for DUI. She later refused the breath test.
Defense: There were misstatements made by officer to coerce the the defendant to perform the otherwise voluntary roadside tests. Thus, at the risk of the field sobriety tests being excluded, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 9, 2019 Case: 2017-MM-001480 Judge Hamilton
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and he was unsteady on his feet. He then performed poorly on the roadside tests. He was then arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: The dash cam video contradicted the officer's reports as to his performance on the roadside tests and alleged level of impairment.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 8, 2019 Case: 18-CT-503449 Judge Gagliardi
Facts: The defendant was stopped for having a broken taillight, speeding, and driving on the wrong side of the road. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and he admitted to having drank 6 beers. After performing the field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .11 and a .10 in the breath machine.
Defense: After reviewing the officer's body camera, the defense observed that the officer misstated the law and coerced the defendant into performing the breath test. He advised him that he would be un-arrested and released if he blew under the legal limit. None of that had been written in his police report. This was brought to the attention of the prosecutor who agreed. Thus, with the possibility of the breath test being excluded by a defense pretrial motion, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 8, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-013429 Judge Conrad
Facts: The defendant was stopped for swerving. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy eyes. The defendant had a hard time finding his registration and he admitted to having to drank beers. He performed poorly on the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .155 and a .151 in the breath machine.
Defense: The firm pointed out to the State that the stop may be unlawful. There was no traffic that was affected by his driving and the officer did not write any specifics.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 3, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-008128 Judge Shoemaker
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and speeding. Upon contact, the officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and dry lips. The defendant admitted to drinking and had to lean against his car. He then performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI.
Defense: The firm announced ready for jury trial. A week prior to trial, the firm pointed out to the State that the defendant was a disabled vet. He had various medical issues including problems with his knees and mid-section. All of these issues contributed to his alleged poor performance on the field sobriety tests. Also, there was in car video which captured the defendant's performance on the roadside tests which the State did not produce. The defendant's speedy trial rights were not waived. The State Dismissed the DUI.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
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