Aug 30, 2018	Case: 2018-CT-013388	Judge Baker
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after a 911 caller called in that the defendant was driving all over the roadway. Once contact was made, the officer smelled an odor of alcohol, observed slow/mumbled speech, and dilated pupils. He also had a flushed face, slow movements, and he swayed. The officer observed several small bottles of Jim Beam alcohol in the defendant's vehicle. The defendant stated he had drank beers prior to driving. He then performed poorly on the field sobriety tests on video and was arrested for DUI.
Defense:	Pretrial, the firm provided several pieces of favorable evidence provided by the defendant to the State. After a review, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 28, 2018	Case: 18-007792MU10A	Judge Pole
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and the defendant admitted to consuming 2 Heineken beers. He was then asked to perform field sobriety tests. According to the officer, he failed the HGN (eye test), one leg stand and walk and turn exercises and was arrested for DUI. He subsequently refused the breath test.
Defense:	Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial. On the day of trial, case law was given to the State. It stated that a mere odor of alcohol does not rise to the level of reasonable suspicion of a crime to legally request field sobriety tests. Thus, all the roadsides would have been thrown out. The State Dropped the DUI on the day of trial and the defendant received No criminal conviction on his record.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 28, 2018	Case: A94VXLE	Judge Riba
Facts:	Officers were called to the scene for a welfare check in a gas station parking lot. They found the defendant sitting in his car texting. Upon exiting the car, the officers noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery eyes. He admitted to consuming two Long Island Iced Teas and had trouble maintaining his balance. The defendant only performed the HGN (eyes test) and finger to nose exercises, due to a knee injury. He was then arrested for DUI and subsequently refused the breath test.
Defense:	There was no legal basis set forth in the reports, or the video tape, as to why the officers were conducting a welfare check on the defendant. Thus, there was no legal basis for ordering him to exit his car. Also, the officers wrote very vague police reports. For example, there were no specifics as to what the defendant did wrong on the finger to nose.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 28, 2018	Case: 2018-CF-004382	Judge Kest
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Upon contact, the officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant's movements were slow and sluggish, his face appeared droopy, and he admitted to having drank beers. The defendant refused to perform field sobriety tests. He was arrested for DUI. In addition, he was charged with Possession of cocaine as officers found a baggy with cocaine in his car. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense:	The officer believed the defendant was impaired by cocaine. However, if the defendant was impaired by cocaine, he certainly would not have been acting slow and sluggish. No DRE (drug recognition exam) was ever conducted. The State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received No felony conviction on the possession charge.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 28, 2018	Case: 18-007792MU10A	Judge Pole
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and the defendant admitted to consuming 2 Heineken beers. He was then asked to perform field sobriety tests. According to the officer, he failed the HGN (eye test), one leg stand and walk and turn exercises and was arrested for DUI. He subsequently refused the breath test.
Defense:	Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial. On the day of trial, case law was given to the State. It stated that a mere odor of alcohol does not rise to the level of reasonable suspicion of a crime to legally request field sobriety tests. Thus, all the roadsides would have been thrown out. The State Dropped the DUI on the day of trial and the defendant received No criminal conviction on his record.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 28, 2018	Case: A94VXLE	Judge Riba
Facts:	Officers were called to the scene for a welfare check in a gas station parking lot. They found the defendant sitting in his car texting. Upon exiting the car, the officers noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery eyes. He admitted to consuming two Long Island Iced Teas and had trouble maintaining his balance. The defendant only performed the HGN (eyes test) and finger to nose exercises, due to a knee injury. He was then arrested for DUI and subsequently refused the breath test.
Defense:	There was no legal basis set forth in the reports, or the video tape, as to why the officers were conducting a welfare check on the defendant. Thus, there was no legal basis for ordering him to exit his car. Also, the officers wrote very vague police reports. For example, there were no specifics as to what the defendant did wrong on the finger to nose.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 28, 2018	Case: 2018-CF-004382	Judge Kest
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Upon contact, the officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant's movements were slow and sluggish, his face appeared droopy, and he admitted to having drank beers. The defendant refused to perform field sobriety tests. He was arrested for DUI. In addition, he was charged with Possession of cocaine as officers found a baggy with cocaine in his car. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense:	The officer believed the defendant was impaired by cocaine. However, if the defendant was impaired by cocaine, he certainly would not have been acting slow and sluggish. No DRE (drug recognition exam) was ever conducted. The State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received No felony conviction on the possession charge.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 21, 2018	Case: 16-024052MU10A	Judge Lerner-Wren
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding for driving 90 mph in a 65 mph zone. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, a flushed face, and watery/bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to drinking beer. He then performed the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, walk and turn, and finger to nose exercises. He was then arrested for DUI and subsequently refused to provide a breath sample.
Defense:	The firm announced ready for jury trial. There was no video at the scene and the officer's reports only vaguely described the defendant's performance on the field sobriety tests with no specifics. Also, the video at the station was blurry and one could only hear the defendant. His speech sounded normal versus what the officer put in his report. On the day of trial, the State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received no criminal conviction on his record.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 21, 2018	Case: 16-024052MU10A	Judge Lerner-Wren
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding for driving 90 mph in a 65 mph zone. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, a flushed face, and watery/bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to drinking beer. He then performed the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, walk and turn, and finger to nose exercises. He was then arrested for DUI and subsequently refused to provide a breath sample.
Defense:	The firm announced ready for jury trial. There was no video at the scene and the officer's reports only vaguely described the defendant's performance on the field sobriety tests with no specifics. Also, the video at the station was blurry and one could only hear the defendant. His speech sounded normal versus what the officer put in his report. On the day of trial, the State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received no criminal conviction on his record.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 17, 2018	Case: 2018-CT-005854	Judge Eissey
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for having an obstructed tag. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, red/glossy eyes, and she appeared confused. The defendant changed her story about where she was that night and admitted to drinking. After performing the roadside tasks, she was arrested for DUI.
Defense:	English is the defendant's second language. It was evident that she did not fully understand many of the officer's instructions being given in English. Due to the language barrier, it was clear that her performance on the tests was due to the language issue versus alcohol.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 17, 2018	Case: 2018-CT-006683	Judge Eissey
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after she drove off the roadways and almost struck several parked cars. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and she was unsteady on her feet. After performing the field sobriety tests, she was arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .172 and a .167 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After a review of all the discovery and video tape, it became apparent that the defendant only swerved briefly and didn't come close to any parked cars. Thus, the stop may have been unlawful.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 17, 2018	Case: 2018-CT-002187	Judge Eissey
Facts:	Officers received a call about a reckless driver. The officer spotted the vehicle in question, which was driven by the defendant, and observed him swerving all over the road. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and an orbital sway. The defendant would stare into space and had to be asked the same question multiple times. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense:	The defendant told the officer he had many injuries which would prevent him from performing the walk and turn and one leg stand tests. However, the officer still had him perform them on the side of the highway very close to traffic. It was obvious from the tape, that his poor performance was due to the conditions on the highway and his injuries.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 17, 2018	Case: 2018-CT-006683	Judge Eissey
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after she drove off the roadways and almost struck several parked cars. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and she was unsteady on her feet. After performing the field sobriety tests, she was arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .172 and a .167 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After a review of all the discovery and video tape, it became apparent that the defendant only swerved briefly and didn't come close to any parked cars. Thus, the stop may have been unlawful.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 17, 2018	Case: 2018-CT-002187	Judge Eissey
Facts:	Officers received a call about a reckless driver. The officer spotted the vehicle in question, which was driven by the defendant, and observed him swerving all over the road. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and an orbital sway. The defendant would stare into space and had to be asked the same question multiple times. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense:	The defendant told the officer he had many injuries which would prevent him from performing the walk and turn and one leg stand tests. However, the officer still had him perform them on the side of the highway very close to traffic. It was obvious from the tape, that his poor performance was due to the conditions on the highway and his injuries.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 17, 2018	Case: 2018-CT-005854	Judge Eissey
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for having an obstructed tag. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, red/glossy eyes, and she appeared confused. The defendant changed her story about where she was that night and admitted to drinking. After performing the roadside tasks, she was arrested for DUI.
Defense:	English is the defendant's second language. It was evident that she did not fully understand many of the officer's instructions being given in English. Due to the language barrier, it was clear that her performance on the tests was due to the language issue versus alcohol.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 16, 2018	Case: A2FJKXP	Judge Murray
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding through a police checkpoint. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He then performed poorly on the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew. a .150 and a .143 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The defendant's performance on the roadside tests, which were captured on a body worn camera, clearly showed the defendant was under the legal limit at the time of driving.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 16, 2018	Case: A2FJKXP	Judge Murray
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding through a police checkpoint. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He then performed poorly on the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew. a .150 and a .143 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The defendant's performance on the roadside tests, which were captured on a body worn camera, clearly showed the defendant was under the legal limit at the time of driving.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 15, 2018	Case: 2018-CT-006865	Judge Mcneil
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, fumbling fingers, and watery eyes. After performing the field sobriety tests on video tape, he was arrested for DUI. He subsequently refused the breath test.
Defense:	The video contradicted the officer's reports as to the defendant's speech and his performance on the field sobriety tests.
Result:	The state dropped the DUI.

Aug 15, 2018	Case: 2018-CT-006865	Judge Mcneil
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, fumbling fingers, and watery eyes. After performing the field sobriety tests on video tape, he was arrested for DUI. He subsequently refused the breath test.
Defense:	The video contradicted the officer's reports as to the defendant's speech and his performance on the field sobriety tests.
Result:	The state dropped the DUI.

Aug 14, 2018	Case: 2018-CT-010317	Judge Lefler
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for having a tail light that was out. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to drinking beer and then performed the field sobriety tests. He was then arrested for DUI.
Defense:	The officer had no video camera. His reports did not list any specifics of the defendant's performance on the field sobriety tests. In addition, the officer actually believed the defendant may have been impaired by a chemical and/or controlled substance with no facts to back up his conclusion.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.