Jun 8, 2022	Case: 21-CM-011119	Judge Farr
Facts:	The defendant was involved in a crash. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, water/bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. She also was unsteady and had dilated pupils. She only performed HGN (eye test) then refused to perform any others. While being arrested, she attempted to avoid being handcuffed and was also charged with resisting an officer without violence. She later refused the breath test.
Defense:	The firm pointed out that the defendant was not the at fault driver in the crash. In addition, on tape her speech was not slurred and she was not unsteady.
Result:	The State Dropped the DUI and the Resisting charge was Dismissed.

Jun 8, 2022	Case: 22-CT-000068	Judge Farr
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding and driving with no lights. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and he appeared lethargic. After performing various roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .099 and .102 in the breath machine.
Defense:	Under the .02 margin of error in the breath machine, the firm was able to place one of the defendant's breath results under the legal limit.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 8, 2022	Case: 22-CT-000813	Judge Dekleva
Facts:	The defendant was the at fault driver in a rear end crash. The defendant had been transported to the hospital prior to the officer arriving on scene. The officer made contact with the defendant at the hospital and noticed an odor of alcohol, red/glossy eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant stated that he was driving fast and couldn't stop in time. The officer then attempted to have the defendant perform roadside tests in the hospital parking lot. He refused after a lengthy conversation back and forth. He was then arrested for DUI and later blew a .100 and .102 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The firm convinced the State that breath test was unreliable due to it being administered over five hours later. There was no way to scientifically show if the defendant was absorbing or eliminating alcohol. Also, we put forth that it is ridiculous that an officer would try to administer roadside tests after someone was just released from the hospital after a crash.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 8, 2022	Case: 21-CM-011119	Judge Farr
Facts:	The defendant was involved in a crash. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, water/bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. She also was unsteady and had dilated pupils. She only performed HGN (eye test) then refused to perform any others. While being arrested, she attempted to avoid being handcuffed and was also charged with resisting an officer without violence. She later refused the breath test.
Defense:	The firm pointed out that the defendant was not the at fault driver in the crash. In addition, on tape her speech was not slurred and she was not unsteady.
Result:	The State Dropped the DUI and the Resisting charge was Dismissed.

Jun 8, 2022	Case: 22-CT-000068	Judge Farr
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding and driving with no lights. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and he appeared lethargic. After performing various roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .099 and .102 in the breath machine.
Defense:	Under the .02 margin of error in the breath machine, the firm was able to place one of the defendant's breath results under the legal limit.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 6, 2022	Case: 21-CT-504371	Judge Hayward
Facts:	The defendant was the at fault driver in a sideswipe crash. He swerved into another lane and hit the other driver’s side fender. When officers arrived, they noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he lost his balance. He then refused to perform roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	When a defendant refuses to perform roadside tests, the officer must advise the defendant of the adverse consequences for refusing. If they do not, the refusal will be excluded from evidence. Here, the officer never advised the defendant of any consequences.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 6, 2022	Case: 22-CT-500398	Judge Paluck
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out in his car with the driver's door open in a 7-11 parking lot. A witness called police that the defendant was urinating on the side of the building. It took a while for police to wake him up after numerous nudgings and verbal commands. The keys were in his front pocket and he had stated he had drank 4 or 5 drinks at a bar. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glossy eyes. He performed very poorly on the video taped field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .158 and .152 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The defendant was not in actual physical control as he had no "capability" to operate the car while he was sleeping, none the less with the driver's door open.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 6, 2022	Case: 22-CT-500398	Judge Paluck
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out in his car with the driver's door open in a 7-11 parking lot. A witness called police that the defendant was urinating on the side of the building. It took a while for police to wake him up after numerous nudgings and verbal commands. The keys were in his front pocket and he had stated he had drank 4 or 5 drinks at a bar. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glossy eyes. He performed very poorly on the video taped field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .158 and .152 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The defendant was not in actual physical control as he had no "capability" to operate the car while he was sleeping, none the less with the driver's door open.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 6, 2022	Case: 21-CT-504371	Judge Hayward
Facts:	The defendant was the at fault driver in a sideswipe crash. He swerved into another lane and hit the other driver’s side fender. When officers arrived, they noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he lost his balance. He then refused to perform roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	When a defendant refuses to perform roadside tests, the officer must advise the defendant of the adverse consequences for refusing. If they do not, the refusal will be excluded from evidence. Here, the officer never advised the defendant of any consequences.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 2, 2022	Case: 19-CT-504590	Judge Hayward
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after making an illegal U-turn. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and slurred speech. The officer also saw an empty bottle of Corona beer in the car as well. He then performed various roadside tests such as the HGN, walk and turn, and the one leg stand. He was then arrested for DUI and later refused the breath test.
Defense:	There was no video in the case and the police reports were very vague.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 2, 2022	Case: 20-CT-503366	Judge Hayward
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, mumbled/slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He admitted to drinking alcohol and his appearance was sluggish. He then performed poorly on roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	The video contradicted almost every observation written in the police reports. His speech was not slurred or mumbled, and he did not appear sluggish on tape. His field sobriety test performance was much better on tape than as described by the exaggerated reports.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 2, 2022	Case: 19-CT-504590	Judge Hayward
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after making an illegal U-turn. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and slurred speech. The officer also saw an empty bottle of Corona beer in the car as well. He then performed various roadside tests such as the HGN, walk and turn, and the one leg stand. He was then arrested for DUI and later refused the breath test.
Defense:	There was no video in the case and the police reports were very vague.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 2, 2022	Case: 20-CT-503366	Judge Hayward
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, mumbled/slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He admitted to drinking alcohol and his appearance was sluggish. He then performed poorly on roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	The video contradicted almost every observation written in the police reports. His speech was not slurred or mumbled, and he did not appear sluggish on tape. His field sobriety test performance was much better on tape than as described by the exaggerated reports.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 1, 2022	Case: 21-CT-014050	Judge Jeske
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving, speeding up, and then slowing down for no apparent reason. The Officer observed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and he admitted to having drank two beers. He also had a continuous sway while standing. After performing roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. After being arrested, he blew a .158 and .146 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After several conversations with the prosecutor just prior to trial, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 1, 2022	Case: 21-CT-015413	Judge Jeske
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot/water eyes. He also appeared to have unstable balance. After performing various field sobriety tests such as HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .160 and .163 in the breath machine.
Defense:	Prior to trial, after several negotiations between the State and the firm, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 1, 2022	Case: 21-CT-008878	Judge Jeske
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving westbound in the eastbound lane. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. She then performed various field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .134 and .125 in the bath machine.
Defense:	Just prior to trial, the defense pointed out various inconsistencies in the police reports versus the video tape.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 1, 2022	Case: 21-CT-015413	Judge Jeske
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot/water eyes. He also appeared to have unstable balance. After performing various field sobriety tests such as HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .160 and .163 in the breath machine.
Defense:	Prior to trial, after several negotiations between the State and the firm, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 1, 2022	Case: 21-CT-014050	Judge Jeske
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving, speeding up, and then slowing down for no apparent reason. The Officer observed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and he admitted to having drank two beers. He also had a continuous sway while standing. After performing roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. After being arrested, he blew a .158 and .146 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After several conversations with the prosecutor just prior to trial, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 1, 2022	Case: 21-CT-008878	Judge Jeske
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving westbound in the eastbound lane. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. She then performed various field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .134 and .125 in the bath machine.
Defense:	Just prior to trial, the defense pointed out various inconsistencies in the police reports versus the video tape.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 31, 2022	Case: 21-CT-002957	Judge Wansboro
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after he drove off the road into shrubbery. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and slurred speech. He also had an orbital body sway. He then performed poorly on roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .146 and a .146 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.