| Apr 25, 2024 | Case: 24-CT-500229 | Judge Paluck |
| Facts: | The defendant ran a stop sign at an intersection and T-boned another car. An off-duty firefighter witnessed the accident. When officers arrived, they noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He also had an unsteady gait and his coordination was poor. He then performed roadside tests such as HGN (eye test), the walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was arrested for DUI. Believing he was also impaired by drugs, a DRE (drug recognition exam) was conducted. | |
| Defense: | There were many conflicts between the video tape, the DRE report, and the police reports. After conversations with the State about the evidence, they Dismissed the DUI. | |
| Result: | The DUI was dismissed. | |
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| Apr 25, 2024 | Case: AI9MO8E | Judge Lawhorne |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and he appeared drowsy. He had a dazed expression, was unsteady, and staggered as he walked. He then performed various field sobriety tests such as HGN (eye test), the walk and turn, one leg stand, and finger to nose. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Case: 23-CT-006276 | Judge Curington |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving and drifting over the lanes of travel, driving on the lane itself, and also on fog line multiple times. The officer observed an odor of alcohol. He appeared jittery, had slow reflexes, and had slurred speech. He also had a sway to his stance and fumbled for his door latch. He refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. The defendant subsequently refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | On video tape, his speech was not slurred, he did not appear jittery, did not sway, and exhibited normal reflexes. Furthermore, the officer told him upon stopping him that he recorded a large portion of the driving pattern. That was not true and no driving pattern was on any video tape. The State Dropped the DUI and he received no conviction on his record. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Case: 24-CT-500229 | Judge Paluck |
| Facts: | The defendant ran a stop sign at an intersection and T-boned another car. An off-duty firefighter witnessed the accident. When officers arrived, they noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He also had an unsteady gait and his coordination was poor. He then performed roadside tests such as HGN (eye test), the walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was arrested for DUI. Believing he was also impaired by drugs, a DRE (drug recognition exam) was conducted. | |
| Defense: | There were many conflicts between the video tape, the DRE report, and the police reports. After conversations with the State about the evidence, they Dismissed the DUI. | |
| Result: | The DUI was dismissed. | |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Case: 24-CT-011445 | Judge T. Brown |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for driving with no lights after dark. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, a flushed face, and slow/slurred speech. He was slow to exit the car, swayed while standing, and all his movements were sluggish. He refused to perform any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | On video tape, the defendant's speech was normal, he never swayed, and none of his movements were slow or sluggish. After conversations with the State about the conflicts between the video tape the police reports, they Dropped the DUI to a Civil Carless Driving infraction. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Case: 23-CF-011181 | Judge Fuson |
| Facts: | The defendant was found passed out in his car by police in a lane of travel. There was no odor of alcohol, but officers, upon awakening him, noticed slurred speech, he kept nodding off, and appeared disoriented. He had bloodshot eyes, was unsteady, and swayed while he stood. Believing he was impaired by drugs, the officers requested him to perform field sobriety tests. He performed very poorly on the walk and turn and one leg stand exercises and was arrested for DUI. He later submitted to a DRE (drug recognition exam) and he also refused to provide a urine sample. Post arrest, drugs were found in the defendant's wallet. Those drugs tested positive for illegal controlled substances and he was also charged with two felony possession charges. | |
| Defense: | After several negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI, Dismissed one felony, and he received No Felony Conviction on the other felony. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Case: 24-CT-011445 | Judge T. Brown |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for driving with no lights after dark. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, a flushed face, and slow/slurred speech. He was slow to exit the car, swayed while standing, and all his movements were sluggish. He refused to perform any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | On video tape, the defendant's speech was normal, he never swayed, and none of his movements were slow or sluggish. After conversations with the State about the conflicts between the video tape the police reports, they Dropped the DUI to a Civil Carless Driving infraction. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Case: 23-CF-011181 | Judge Fuson |
| Facts: | The defendant was found passed out in his car by police in a lane of travel. There was no odor of alcohol, but officers, upon awakening him, noticed slurred speech, he kept nodding off, and appeared disoriented. He had bloodshot eyes, was unsteady, and swayed while he stood. Believing he was impaired by drugs, the officers requested him to perform field sobriety tests. He performed very poorly on the walk and turn and one leg stand exercises and was arrested for DUI. He later submitted to a DRE (drug recognition exam) and he also refused to provide a urine sample. Post arrest, drugs were found in the defendant's wallet. Those drugs tested positive for illegal controlled substances and he was also charged with two felony possession charges. | |
| Defense: | After several negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI, Dismissed one felony, and he received No Felony Conviction on the other felony. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Case: 23-CT-016771 | Judge Gutman |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for driving westbound in the east bound lane. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slow moments. He displayed confusion, admitted to having 7 drinks (then changed it to a couple), and also appeared unsteady. He performed various field sobriety tests such as the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .124 and .122 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After conversations with the defendant regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Case: 23-CT-014236 | Judge Scott |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and slurred speech. She also appeared unsteady on her feet and admitted to having drank two beers. She refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. The defendant agreed to take a breath test but was not blowing properly so the officer called it a refusal. This was the defendant's Second DUI. | |
| Defense: | On tape, the defendant was not unsteady and her speech was normal. After negotiations with the State, they Dropped her Second DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Case: 23-CT-017599 | Judge Gutman |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, difficulty giving his attention, and he appeared unsteady. The defendant admitted to consuming 4 beers and also fumbled with his items. He then performed various roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .096 and .092 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After pointing out the .02 margin of error in the breath machine to the State, we were able to place the defendant's breath test results under the legal limit. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Case: 23-CT-018142 | Judge Farr |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding, driving in between two lanes, and weaving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, a dazed/blank stare, and fumbling fingers. He also had confusion, poor balance, and a tired appearance. He performed poorly on various field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | After several conversations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Case: 23-CT-016771 | Judge Gutman |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for driving westbound in the east bound lane. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slow moments. He displayed confusion, admitted to having 7 drinks (then changed it to a couple), and also appeared unsteady. He performed various field sobriety tests such as the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .124 and .122 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After conversations with the defendant regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Case: 23-CT-014236 | Judge Scott |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and slurred speech. She also appeared unsteady on her feet and admitted to having drank two beers. She refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. The defendant agreed to take a breath test but was not blowing properly so the officer called it a refusal. This was the defendant's Second DUI. | |
| Defense: | On tape, the defendant was not unsteady and her speech was normal. After negotiations with the State, they Dropped her Second DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Case: 23-CT-017599 | Judge Gutman |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, difficulty giving his attention, and he appeared unsteady. The defendant admitted to consuming 4 beers and also fumbled with his items. He then performed various roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .096 and .092 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After pointing out the .02 margin of error in the breath machine to the State, we were able to place the defendant's breath test results under the legal limit. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Case: 23-CT-018142 | Judge Farr |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding, driving in between two lanes, and weaving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, a dazed/blank stare, and fumbling fingers. He also had confusion, poor balance, and a tired appearance. He performed poorly on various field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | After several conversations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Case: 24-CT-000699 | Judge Taylor |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for failing to stop while making a right turn on red, weaving, and speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, sluggish reflexes, bloodshot eyes, and he also swayed while he stood. The defendant then performed roadside tests such as HGN (eye test), the walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | The video contradicted the police reports. On tape, his speech was normal, he did not sway, and did not move sluggishly. He also performed much better on the field sobriety tests on video than as described in the police reports. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Case: 23-CT-003464 | Judge Burns |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, one leg stand, and finger to nose exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .151 and .148 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Case: 23-CT-003464 | Judge Burns |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, one leg stand, and finger to nose exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .151 and .148 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Case: 24-CT-000699 | Judge Taylor |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for failing to stop while making a right turn on red, weaving, and speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, sluggish reflexes, bloodshot eyes, and he also swayed while he stood. The defendant then performed roadside tests such as HGN (eye test), the walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | The video contradicted the police reports. On tape, his speech was normal, he did not sway, and did not move sluggishly. He also performed much better on the field sobriety tests on video than as described in the police reports. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
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