Nov 22, 2011	Case: CT-004713-XEP	Judge Jeske
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving with no headlights and weaving. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. According to the officer, she was unsteady on her feet. She refused the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. She then refused the breath.
Result:	The State Dropped the DUI.

Nov 21, 2011	Case: 2010CT002594-A-O	Judge Ansbro
Facts:	The defendant was initially observed weaving from lane to lane. Next, the officer observed the defendant make an abrupt u-turn while screeching his tires. Finally, the officer clocked the defendant going 57mph in a 35 mph zone. After stopping the defendant, the officer observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. Based on these observations the officer asked the defendant to perform field sobriety tests. On the walk and turn test the defendant started early and failed to walk heel to toe. On the one leg stand the defendant swayed and used his arms for balance. The defendant was arrested for DUI and refused to submit to a breath test.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

Nov 21, 2011	Case: 2010CT002594-A-O	Judge Ansbro
Facts:	The defendant was initially observed weaving from lane to lane. Next, the officer observed the defendant make an abrupt u-turn while screeching his tires. Finally, the officer clocked the defendant going 57mph in a 35 mph zone. After stopping the defendant, the officer observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. Based on these observations the officer asked the defendant to perform field sobriety tests. On the walk and turn test the defendant started early and failed to walk heel to toe. On the one leg stand the defendant swayed and used his arms for balance. The defendant was arrested for DUI and refused to submit to a breath test.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

Nov 18, 2011	Case: 09-029268MM10A	Judge Brown
Facts:	The defendant was observed passed out behind the wheel with the keys in the ignition and the engine running. An open bottle of beer was observed in the center console. The officer also observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant staggered as he exited the vehicle. Upon questioning, he admitted to drinking four or five beers and then performed several field sobriety tests. For example, on the walk and turn test, he failed to touch heel to toe and stepped off the line several times. On the finger to nose test, he failed to touch the tip of his nose with the the tip of his index finger. The officer subsequently located an open pint of rum that was about 5/6 empty. He was then arrested for DUI.
Result:	The State conceded the motion and then Dropped the DUI.

Nov 18, 2011	Case: 09-029268MM10A	Judge Brown
Facts:	The defendant was observed passed out behind the wheel with the keys in the ignition and the engine running. An open bottle of beer was observed in the center console. The officer also observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant staggered as he exited the vehicle. Upon questioning, he admitted to drinking four or five beers and then performed several field sobriety tests. For example, on the walk and turn test, he failed to touch heel to toe and stepped off the line several times. On the finger to nose test, he failed to touch the tip of his nose with the the tip of his index finger. The officer subsequently located an open pint of rum that was about 5/6 empty. He was then arrested for DUI.
Result:	The State conceded the motion and then Dropped the DUI.

Nov 16, 2011	Case: 09-018397MM10A	Judge Lerner-Wren
Facts:	The defendant was involved in a traffic crash whereby he hit a tree and his vehicle was upside down. Two officers arrived on scene and observed an extremely strong odor of alcohol coming from the defendant. The defendant was slurring his words, was unsteady, and admitted to drinking six beers. The defendant was asked to perform field sobriety tests and he refused. He was placed under arrest for DUI and then subsequently kicked one of the officers and was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer as well as refusal to submit to DUI testing.
Result:	The State conceded the motion to suppress, Dropped the DUI, Battery charges, and refusal to submit to testing.

Nov 16, 2011	Case: 09-018397MM10A	Judge Lerner-Wren
Facts:	The defendant was involved in a traffic crash whereby he hit a tree and his vehicle was upside down. Two officers arrived on scene and observed an extremely strong odor of alcohol coming from the defendant. The defendant was slurring his words, was unsteady, and admitted to drinking six beers. The defendant was asked to perform field sobriety tests and he refused. He was placed under arrest for DUI and then subsequently kicked one of the officers and was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer as well as refusal to submit to DUI testing.
Result:	The State conceded the motion to suppress, Dropped the DUI, Battery charges, and refusal to submit to testing.

Nov 14, 2011	Case: 3014-XED	Judge Miranda
Facts:	The defendant was found by police passed out in a parked car on a sidewalk. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, mumbled/slurred speech, and watery eyes. He performed very poorly the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .145 and .148 in the breath machine.
Result:	The State Dropped the DUI.

Nov 14, 2011	Case: 2390-XBG	Judge Ortiz
Facts:	The defendant was the at fault driver in a rear end collision. The officers, upon arrival, observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slow. slurred speech, and a flushed face. Due to the defendant's level of impairment, she was unable to complete any of the field sobriety exercises other than the finger to nose to which she showed several signs of intoxication. She was arrested for DUI and then refused the breath test.
Result:	The State Dropped the DUI.

Nov 14, 2011	Case: 3014-XED	Judge Miranda
Facts:	The defendant was found by police passed out in a parked car on a sidewalk. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, mumbled/slurred speech, and watery eyes. He performed very poorly the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .145 and .148 in the breath machine.
Result:	The State Dropped the DUI.

Nov 14, 2011	Case: 2390-XBG	Judge Ortiz
Facts:	The defendant was the at fault driver in a rear end collision. The officers, upon arrival, observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slow. slurred speech, and a flushed face. Due to the defendant's level of impairment, she was unable to complete any of the field sobriety exercises other than the finger to nose to which she showed several signs of intoxication. She was arrested for DUI and then refused the breath test.
Result:	The State Dropped the DUI.

Nov 10, 2011	Case: 2849-XDQ	Judge Seraphin
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for running a red light and almost broad-siding another car. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slow speech, and he appeared to be disoriented. He failed the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI.
Result:	On the morning of Jury trial, the State Dropped the DUI.

Nov 10, 2011	Case: F10-019490	Judge Colodny
Facts:	The defendant was stopped by police for weaving, driving all over the road, and making cars take evasive action. Once stopped, the officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. He refused to perform the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI, Felony Agggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ie. a car), and possession of marijuana which was found in the car. He then refused the breath test.
Result:	The State Dropped the DUI, dismissed the possession of marijuana charge, and amended the felony charge to a misdemeanor assault.

Nov 10, 2011	Case: 2849-XDQ	Judge Seraphin
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for running a red light and almost broad-siding another car. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slow speech, and he appeared to be disoriented. He failed the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI.
Result:	On the morning of Jury trial, the State Dropped the DUI.

Nov 10, 2011	Case: F10-019490	Judge Colodny
Facts:	The defendant was stopped by police for weaving, driving all over the road, and making cars take evasive action. Once stopped, the officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. He refused to perform the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI, Felony Agggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ie. a car), and possession of marijuana which was found in the car. He then refused the breath test.
Result:	The State Dropped the DUI, dismissed the possession of marijuana charge, and amended the felony charge to a misdemeanor assault.

Nov 7, 2011	Case: CT-006410-STF	Judge Lefler
Facts:	The defendant was the at fault driver in a rear end crash. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. Since he was transported to the hospital, a breath test was not practical and neither were roadside tests. A blood draw was ordered and the results of the defendant's blood alcohol content were .110 and .109. He was arrested and charged with DUI.
Result:	The DUI was Dropped.

Nov 7, 2011	Case: CT-006410-STF	Judge Lefler
Facts:	The defendant was the at fault driver in a rear end crash. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. Since he was transported to the hospital, a breath test was not practical and neither were roadside tests. A blood draw was ordered and the results of the defendant's blood alcohol content were .110 and .109. He was arrested and charged with DUI.
Result:	The DUI was Dropped.

Nov 2, 2011	Case: 2010-CT-032265AXXX	Judge Castor
Facts:	The defendant was involved in crash whereby he hit the back of a police car which was on a traffic stop. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, red/ glassy eyes, a bottle of tequila in the car, and balance problems. The defendant performed very poorly on roadside tests which were video taped. He was then arrested for DUI.
Result:	Prior to the motion hearing, the State Dropped the DUI.

Nov 2, 2011	Case: 2010-CT-032265AXXX	Judge Castor
Facts:	The defendant was involved in crash whereby he hit the back of a police car which was on a traffic stop. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, red/ glassy eyes, a bottle of tequila in the car, and balance problems. The defendant performed very poorly on roadside tests which were video taped. He was then arrested for DUI.
Result:	Prior to the motion hearing, the State Dropped the DUI.

Oct 28, 2011	Case: 11-CT-500650	Judge Mann
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. A DUI investigator was called to the scene and made similar observations. He was asked by the DUI officer if he had anything to drink and the defendant stated nothing at all. When he exited the car, he used the door for balance. He was then asked to perform field sobriety tests and he refused. He was then arrested for DUI and refused the breath test.
Result:	The State Dropped the DUI.