Parks & Braxton, PA: Miami DUI Lawyer | Criminal Defense
| May 9, 2006 | Case: 586721-X | Judge Bloom |
| Facts: | The defendant was involved in a rear end collision. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant admitted to drinking and taking medication. The defendant refused all roadside tests and the breath test. | |
| Result: | On the morning of trial, the State DROPPED THE DUI. | |
| May 9, 2006 | Case: 052029-W | Judge Newman |
| Facts: | The defendant was involved in a rear-end crash. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant appeared to be confused in responding to the officer's questions, although he did state he had two beers. The defendant refused the roadside tests and the breath test. | |
| Result: | On the morning of trial, the State DROPPED THE DUI. | |
| May 7, 2006 | Case: CT-006493-XAF | Judge Ober |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road and failing to stop at a stop sign. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. On the one leg stand she was swaying and put her foot down several times. On the walk and turn test she stepped off the line and failed to walk heel to toe. She was arrested for DUI and blew a .154 in the breath machine. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| May 7, 2006 | Case: CT-001561-XAM | Judge Courtney |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way without headlights. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to drinking a few beers. The officer found a bar receipt in a pocket for $138.23. The defendant failed to keep his foot up on the one leg stand and stepped off the line on the walk and turn test. He was subsequently arrested for DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| May 7, 2006 | Case: CT-007394-XAF | Judge Ober |
| Facts: | The defendant was involved in a crash. Upon arrival the officer noticed a distinct odor of alcohol, flushed face and bloodshot eyes. The defendant was then told that they would be conducting field sobriety tests. The defendant allegedly performed poorly on all tests and was arrested for DUI. The defendant blew a .160 in the breath machine. This was his 2nd DUI. | |
| Result: | After the motion to suppress the State dropped the DUI. | |
| May 6, 2006 | Case: 06-CT-1440-XAM | Judge Ober |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for running a red light. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, blood-shot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant failed the walk and turn, one leg stand, and HGN (eye test) according to the DUI officer. The defendant was subsequently arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's second DUI in less than two years. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| May 6, 2006 | Case: 05-009168MM10A | Judge Murphy |
| Facts: | The defendant was involved in a rollover crash. The first Trooper observed the defendant behind the wheel of the vehicle. The investigating Trooper observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. He also observed that when she stood up she was completely off balance. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .131 in the breath machine. | |
| Result: | All motions were granted. All of the evidence was thrown out. | |
| May 4, 2006 | Case: 575297-X | Judge McWhorter |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The defendant allegedly failed all field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He subsequently blew a .129 in the breath machine. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 19, 2006 | Case: 03-024369MM10A | Judge Robinson |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for cutting off other vehicles and running into the curb. The officers noticed an odor of alcohol and that the defendant was off balance swaying from side to side. Inside the car was a six pack of Bacardi silver, an empty pint of vodka and an open container of vodka and orange juice. The defendant attempted the finger to nose test but could not stand without leaning against the car. The defendant was arrested for DUI. A urine sample revealed the presence of cocaine, hydrocodone and oxycodone. | |
| Result: | The motion was granted and the case was DISMISSED. | |
| Apr 17, 2006 | Case: 508468-X | Judge Krieger-Martin |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped by police for driving without her headlights. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. She was asked to perform field sobriety tests. For example, on the walk and turn, she missed heel to toe ten times and raised her arms for balance. On the one leg stand, she put her foot down four times and raised her arms for balance. The defendant refused the breath test. | |
| Result: | Based on the deposition transcript, the State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 13, 2006 | Case: 05-015472TCA08 | Judge Moyle |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped at road block checkpoint. A caller had called 911 stating the defendant was driving all over the road. She identified the defendant at the checkpoint. The defendant appeared dazed, confused, and her speech was slurred. When the defendant exited the vehicle, she nearly fell. The defendant could not perform one roadside test to standards on video and appeared completely impaired. The defendant was arrested for DUI. She refused both a breath and urine test. This was the defendant's third offense for DUI. | |
| Result: | The DUI was dismissed. | |
| Apr 12, 2006 | Case: 286741-X | Judge Lindsey |
| Facts: | The defendant was involved in a rear end traffic crash. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and the defendant had urinated on himself. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests and then refused the breath test. | |
| Result: | On the morning of trial, the State DROPPED THE DUI. | |
| Apr 12, 2006 | Case: 503772-W | Judge McWhorter |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way down a one way street. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on roadsides tests. For example, on the walk and turn, the defendant stepped off the line seven times. On the one leg stand, the defendant put her foot down seven times. After her arrest for DUI, the defendant blew a .151 in the breath machine. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 12, 2006 | Case: 086817-J | Judge Newman |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and balance problems. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests and refused the breath test. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 4, 2006 | Case: 1316-EIV | Judge Bloom |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped while entering a roadblock. The officers observed an odor of alcohol and slow speech. The defendant almost fell while walking to the staging area to perform field sobriety tests. The defendant was asked to perform field sobriety tests. On the walk and turn exercise, he lost his balance during the instructions, raised his arms for balance, and did not take the correct number of steps. On the one leg stand, the defendant swayed, raised his arms, and hopped. The defendant tested positive for marijuana in a urine screen. Prior to the urine test, an exam was conducted by a DRE officer who was specifically trained in the recognition of detecting whether someone is impaired by drugs. The officer concluded the defendant was impaired by a controlled substance. | |
| Result: | On the morning of trial, the State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 4, 2006 | Case: 05-017168MM10A | Judge Murphy |
| Facts: | The defendant was observed to be passed out in the middle of the intersection. The deputy noticed bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol. The defendant later admitted to driving. A DUI task force deputy was called to conduct field sobriety tests. On the walk and turn test the defendant missed heel to toe several times. On the finger to nose test the defendant failed to touch the tip of his nose and performed the wrong arm movement. The defendant was arrested for DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI on the morning of trial. | |
| Apr 1, 2006 | Case: 04-016150MM10A | Judge Robinson |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped at a DUI checkpoint. The task force deputy observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a flushed face. After exiting the car the subject was swaying from side to side. The defendant failed all field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. | |
| Result: | The motion was granted and all of the evidence was thrown out. The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Mar 29, 2006 | Case: 05-018449MM10A | Judge Feiner |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for almost colliding with the center median two times. The deputy observed a strong odor of alcohol. bloodshot watery eyes and slurred speech. The defendant was unsteady exiting the car and was unsure where she was coming from. A DUI officer arrived and conducted a criminal investigation. He stated that the defendant appeared extremely unsteady on her feet and performed poorly on the field sobriety tests. He also stated that the defendant admitted to taking prescription medication for anxiety. | |
| Result: | The motion was granted and all evidence was thrown out. | |
| Mar 29, 2006 | Case: 05-002365MM10A | Judge Robinson |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for making an illegal u-turn almost striking the deputy. Upon contact, the deputy noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and a flushed face. A DUI officer was then called to the scene. On the walk and turn test she failed to walk heel to toe and made an improper turn. On the finger to nose test, the defendant left her finger on her nose contrary to instructions. She was arrested for DUI and blew a .101 in the breath machine. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI on the morning of trial. | |
| Mar 27, 2006 | Case: 2006-CT-872-0 | Judge Shoemaker |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving, speeding, and running a red light. The State Trooper observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant staggered and swayed once he was outside of his vehicle. The defendant refused both the roadside tests and the breath test. This was the defendant's second offense. | |
| Result: | On the morning of jury trial, the State Dropped the DUI. | |
