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Apr 1, 2010 Case: 2009-CT-016461 Judge Cheek
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he fumbled with his paperwork. He admitted to drinking wine. According to the officer, he failed the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI.
Result: THE DUI WAS DISMISSED.
Mar 31, 2010 Case: CT-2616-XDY Judge Mcneil
Facts: The defendant was involved in a one car traffic crash. After the crash, he went into his house and had a couple of drinks. When he came outside from his house, the officer he came into contact with smelled an odor of alcohol and saw bloodshot eyes. The defendant then performed very poorly on roadside tests on video tape. For example, he missed heel to toe, used his arms for balance, and lost his balance. On the one leg stand, he swayed, put his foot down four times, and used his arms for balance. He was arrested for DUI and refused the breath test.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 31, 2010 Case: CT-2616-XDY Judge Mcneil
Facts: The defendant was involved in a one car traffic crash. After the crash, he went into his house and had a couple of drinks. When he came outside from his house, the officer he came into contact with smelled an odor of alcohol and saw bloodshot eyes. The defendant then performed very poorly on roadside tests on video tape. For example, he missed heel to toe, used his arms for balance, and lost his balance. On the one leg stand, he swayed, put his foot down four times, and used his arms for balance. He was arrested for DUI and refused the breath test.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 23, 2010 Case: 09-CT-507331 Judge Adams
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving with no headlights. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and he seemed confused. The defendant admitted to taking Xanax. He performed poorly on the roadside exercises. For example, on the walk and turn, he did not touch heel to toe and stepped off the line numerous times. On the one leg stand, he swayed and used his arms for balance. He was arrested for DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Mar 23, 2010 Case: 07-004361MM10A Judge Gehl
Facts: The defendant was involved in a rear-end crash for which he was at fault. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, flushed face, stumbling, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant performed the roadside tests at the request of the officer. For example, on the walk and turn, the defendant did not touch heel to toe, stepped off the line, and started to early. On the one leg stand, he put his foot down a few times and used his arms for balance. He was arrested for DUI and then refused the breath test.
Result: After reviewing the depo, the State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 23, 2010 Case: 07-004361MM10A Judge Gehl
Facts: The defendant was involved in a rear-end crash for which he was at fault. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, flushed face, stumbling, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant performed the roadside tests at the request of the officer. For example, on the walk and turn, the defendant did not touch heel to toe, stepped off the line, and started to early. On the one leg stand, he put his foot down a few times and used his arms for balance. He was arrested for DUI and then refused the breath test.
Result: After reviewing the depo, the State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 23, 2010 Case: 09-CT-507331 Judge Adams
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving with no headlights. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and he seemed confused. The defendant admitted to taking Xanax. He performed poorly on the roadside exercises. For example, on the walk and turn, he did not touch heel to toe and stepped off the line numerous times. On the one leg stand, he swayed and used his arms for balance. He was arrested for DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Mar 22, 2010 Case: 1927-XED Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant crashed his car into a fence after driving at a high rate of speed. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, a flushed face, and he had trouble maintaining his balance. The officers suspected he was impaired by a chemical and/or controlled substance, not alcohol. This was after their investigation was complete. The conclusion was based on the eye test (ie. HGN). He was requested to give urine after his arrest for DUI and he refused.
Result: The DUI was Dismissed.
Mar 22, 2010 Case: 1927-XED Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant crashed his car into a fence after driving at a high rate of speed. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, a flushed face, and he had trouble maintaining his balance. The officers suspected he was impaired by a chemical and/or controlled substance, not alcohol. This was after their investigation was complete. The conclusion was based on the eye test (ie. HGN). He was requested to give urine after his arrest for DUI and he refused.
Result: The DUI was Dismissed.
Mar 19, 2010 Case: 08-CT-0011633 Judge Brewer
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding and running a stop sign. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, rambling speech, and red eyes. The defendant appeared confused. He then performed the roadside tests at the request of the officer. For example, on the one leg stand, he swayed and used his arms for balance. On the walk and turn, he did not touch heel to toe, stepped off the line, and raised his arms. After his arrest for DUI, he blew a .084 and .081 which were both over the legal limit.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 19, 2010 Case: 09-CT-013888AXXX Judge Hanser
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and the defendant admitted to having 4-5 drinks. He then performed the roadside tests for the officer. For example, on the walk and turn, he lost his balance during the instructions, missed heel to toe, and used his arms for balance. After his arrest for DUI, he blew a .146 and .139.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 19, 2010 Case: 09-001670CTMA Judge Tinlin
Facts: The defendant was stopped for reckless driving. She allegedly was driving all over the roadway. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and she was unsteady on her feet. The officer found an open cup of red wine in the car. She refused the roadside tests and the breath test.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 19, 2010 Case: 08-CT-0011633 Judge Brewer
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding and running a stop sign. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, rambling speech, and red eyes. The defendant appeared confused. He then performed the roadside tests at the request of the officer. For example, on the one leg stand, he swayed and used his arms for balance. On the walk and turn, he did not touch heel to toe, stepped off the line, and raised his arms. After his arrest for DUI, he blew a .084 and .081 which were both over the legal limit.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 19, 2010 Case: 09-CT-013888AXXX Judge Hanser
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and the defendant admitted to having 4-5 drinks. He then performed the roadside tests for the officer. For example, on the walk and turn, he lost his balance during the instructions, missed heel to toe, and used his arms for balance. After his arrest for DUI, he blew a .146 and .139.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 19, 2010 Case: 09-001670CTMA Judge Tinlin
Facts: The defendant was stopped for reckless driving. She allegedly was driving all over the roadway. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and she was unsteady on her feet. The officer found an open cup of red wine in the car. She refused the roadside tests and the breath test.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 15, 2010 Case: 4859-FZP Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a flashing red light. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred/mumbled speech, and bloodshot eyes. She was unable to keep her balance while standing. She refused the roadsides and the breath test.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Mar 15, 2010 Case: 341851-W Judge Seraphin
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, fair speech, and bloodshot eyes. On the balance exercise, he estimated 42 seconds for 30 seconds and swayed. On the finger to nose, he missed the tip of his nose all 6 times. After his arrest for DUI, he refused the breath test. This was the defendant's second DUI.
Result: The DUI was Dismissed.
Mar 15, 2010 Case: 4859-FZP Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a flashing red light. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred/mumbled speech, and bloodshot eyes. She was unable to keep her balance while standing. She refused the roadsides and the breath test.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Mar 15, 2010 Case: 341851-W Judge Seraphin
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, fair speech, and bloodshot eyes. On the balance exercise, he estimated 42 seconds for 30 seconds and swayed. On the finger to nose, he missed the tip of his nose all 6 times. After his arrest for DUI, he refused the breath test. This was the defendant's second DUI.
Result: The DUI was Dismissed.
Mar 9, 2010 Case: 2009-CT-008693-O Judge Jewett
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and she admitted having three beers. She performed poorly on roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .123 a.120 in the breath machine.
Result: The DUI was Dismissed.
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