Nov 30, 2022	Case: 22-CT-023836	Judge Silverman
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving with no taillights. The officer noted an odor of alcohol, mumbling/slurred speech, and he exited the vehicle slowly. He also had a sway to his stance and exhibited mood swings. The defendant stated he had drank 2 beers. He started to the do the roadside tests but never finished, so they alleged he refused. He was then arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense:	Parks & Braxton had several discussions with the State regarding the evidence. On tape, the officer actually stated that the roadsides are "not normal" and that he "typically doesn't stand on one leg." We pointed this out to the State, and they Dropped the defendant's Second DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 30, 2022	Case: 22-CT-039127	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	A caller dialed 911 stating that the defendant was possibly a drunk driver. The officer got behind the defendant and observed her to driving into the bike lane and come to a stop. The officer then got behind the defendant and conducted a traffic stop. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and was slow stepping out of the car. She then performed the walk and turn, one leg stand, and HGN (eye test). She was arrested for DUI and later blew a .187 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After several conversations with State about the case, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 30, 2022	Case: 22-CT-021924	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for having an expired tag. Officers observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slow/slurred speech, and lethargic movements. He also had bloodshot eyes. After performing poorly on roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .196 and .190 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After several negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 30, 2022	Case: 22-CT-034896	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	Officers responded to a call that the defendant was unable to maintain a single lane and almost hit a semi-truck. Officers stopped the defendant and noticed an odor of alcohol, red/glassy eyes, and he was slow to exit his car. After performing various roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .137 and .133 in the breath machine.
Defense:	Issues were raised by the firm about the lawfulness of the traffic stop due to a lack of corroboration of the driving pattern by the police.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 30, 2022	Case: 22-MM-017205	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	Police were called out to a bar because the defendant was causing a disturbance. When police arrived, the defendant was attempting to drive away. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, a drowsy/fatigued look, he stumbled, and appeared clumsy. His speech was slow and he was clumsy with his documents. The defendant refused to do roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. He was also charged with resisting arrest for failing to abide by officer commands. He was tasered due to failing to comply.
Defense:	The police reports exaggerated the defendant's level of impairment versus the videotape. The State Dropped the DUI and also Dismissed the resisting an officer charge.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 30, 2022	Case: 22-CT-039127	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	A caller dialed 911 stating that the defendant was possibly a drunk driver. The officer got behind the defendant and observed her to driving into the bike lane and come to a stop. The officer then got behind the defendant and conducted a traffic stop. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and was slow stepping out of the car. She then performed the walk and turn, one leg stand, and HGN (eye test). She was arrested for DUI and later blew a .187 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After several conversations with State about the case, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 30, 2022	Case: 22-MM-017205	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	Police were called out to a bar because the defendant was causing a disturbance. When police arrived, the defendant was attempting to drive away. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, a drowsy/fatigued look, he stumbled, and appeared clumsy. His speech was slow and he was clumsy with his documents. The defendant refused to do roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. He was also charged with resisting arrest for failing to abide by officer commands. He was tasered due to failing to comply.
Defense:	The police reports exaggerated the defendant's level of impairment versus the videotape. The State Dropped the DUI and also Dismissed the resisting an officer charge.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 30, 2022	Case: 22-CT-034896	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	Officers responded to a call that the defendant was unable to maintain a single lane and almost hit a semi-truck. Officers stopped the defendant and noticed an odor of alcohol, red/glassy eyes, and he was slow to exit his car. After performing various roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .137 and .133 in the breath machine.
Defense:	Issues were raised by the firm about the lawfulness of the traffic stop due to a lack of corroboration of the driving pattern by the police.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 30, 2022	Case: 22-CT-021924	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for having an expired tag. Officers observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slow/slurred speech, and lethargic movements. He also had bloodshot eyes. After performing poorly on roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .196 and .190 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After several negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 30, 2022	Case: 22-CT-020939	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	The defendant was found by police passed out in his car in a Taco Bell parking lot. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, mumbled speech, and he was disoriented. The defendant stated he had drank two IPA beers. While outside the car, he swayed while he stood. The defendant then performed various roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test. This was his Second DUI and he was also charged with Second Refusal for not taking the breath test.
Defense:	Due to various contradictions in the police reports and the videotape evidence, the State Dropped the Defendant's Second DUI and also Dismissed the refusal charge.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 30, 2022	Case: 22-CT-023836	Judge Silverman
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving with no taillights. The officer noted an odor of alcohol, mumbling/slurred speech, and he exited the vehicle slowly. He also had a sway to his stance and exhibited mood swings. The defendant stated he had drank 2 beers. He started to the do the roadside tests but never finished, so they alleged he refused. He was then arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense:	Parks & Braxton had several discussions with the State regarding the evidence. On tape, the officer actually stated that the roadsides are "not normal" and that he "typically doesn't stand on one leg." We pointed this out to the State, and they Dropped the defendant's Second DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 29, 2022	Case: 22-CT-010239	Judge Farr
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after an officer saw him enter a roadway without stopping, make an illegal U-turn at a red light, and drive at a high rate of speed. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol along with an odor of burnt marijuana, slow/slurred speech, and lethargic movements. After refusing to perform roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After several discussions with the prosecutor about the case, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 29, 2022	Case: 22-CT-010239	Judge Farr
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after an officer saw him enter a roadway without stopping, make an illegal U-turn at a red light, and drive at a high rate of speed. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol along with an odor of burnt marijuana, slow/slurred speech, and lethargic movements. After refusing to perform roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After several discussions with the prosecutor about the case, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 18, 2022	Case: 22-CT-010001	Judge Oster
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving without a driver's side headlight. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and fumbling fingers. She then performed various field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .135 and .133 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After several discussions with the State regarding the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 18, 2022	Case: 22-CT-008192	Judge Oster
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant also admitted to having consumed alcohol. After performing roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	There was no probable cause to arrest the defendant based on the video tape. The State agreed and Dropped the DUI. He not only received No Conviction on his record, but also received no penalties other than court costs.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 18, 2022	Case: 22-CT-010001	Judge Oster
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving without a driver's side headlight. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and fumbling fingers. She then performed various field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .135 and .133 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After several discussions with the State regarding the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 18, 2022	Case: 22-CT-008192	Judge Oster
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant also admitted to having consumed alcohol. After performing roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	There was no probable cause to arrest the defendant based on the video tape. The State agreed and Dropped the DUI. He not only received No Conviction on his record, but also received no penalties other than court costs.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 17, 2022	Case: 22-CT-012518	Judge Booras
Facts:	The defendant found by police passed out behind the wheel of his car. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and he appeared unsteady on his feet. The defendant refused to do any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	There was a lack of probable cause to arrest the defendant based on a lack of evidence. The State agreed and Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 17, 2022	Case: 22-CT-012518	Judge Booras
Facts:	The defendant found by police passed out behind the wheel of his car. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and he appeared unsteady on his feet. The defendant refused to do any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	There was a lack of probable cause to arrest the defendant based on a lack of evidence. The State agreed and Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 15, 2022	Case: 22-CF-008467	Judge Twine-Thomas
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for making improper turns and weaving. The officer noticed an odor of marijuana, red/glassy eyes, and constricted pupils. The defendant stated he had smoked a joint a little while ago. The defendant only performed the HGN (eye test) and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a urine test. After his arrest, the police found cocaine and he was also charged with felony possession.
Defense:	Prior to trial, after several negotiations with the State, the State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received No felony conviction for the possession charge.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.