DUI Wins

Dec 20, 2006	Case: 06-9110MM10A	Judge Ross
Facts:	The defendant was involved in an accident whereby he struck a flatbed wrecker. The officer observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and appeared to be lethargic. Prior to the field sobriety tests he was swaying side to side and wobbling. On the walk and turn he failed to walk heel to toe and stepped off the line. On the finger to nose he failed to touch the tip of his nose and used the wrong hand. On the one leg stand he failed to keep his foot in the air. He was subsequently arrested for DUI. This was his SECOND DUI.
Result:	Motion granted DUI Dismissed.

Dec 9, 2006	Case: CT-001448-XAM	Judge Lefler
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant admitted to drinking and performed poorly on roadside tests. He blew a .109 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 9, 2006	Case: CTC-069970-XAN-TWS (JURY TRIAL)	Judge Salton
Facts:	The defendant was stopped driving with his high beams. The officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant staggered as he exited the vehicle and was unsteady on his feet. He performed poorly on roadside tests. For example, he put his foot down numerous times on the one leg stand. On the walk and turn, he never touched heel to toe, used his arms for balance, and stepped off the line. The defendant also incorrectly recited the alphabet.

Dec 7, 2006	Case: 04-005134MM10A (JURY TRIAL)	Judge Gehl
Facts:	The defendant was seen driving 72mph in a 50mph zone. After the police put their lights on the defendant failed to pull over for approximately 1/2 of a mile. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. The defendant was asked to perform 3 field sobriety tests which were all on video. On the one leg stand the defendant could not raise his foot off the ground for more than 2 seconds. On the walk and turn test the defendant failed to touch heel to toe and took the improper number of steps. On the finger to nose test the defendant failed to touch the tip of his nose to the tip of his finger. He was arrested for DUI and blew a .086 in the breath machine.
Result:	The Jury found the defendant NOT GUILTY in 5 minutes.

Dec 6, 2006	Case: 376783-W (JURY TRIAL)	Judge Bloom
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for making an illegal turn and almost colliding with a police officer. The initial officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. After the defendant exited his vehicle, the officer noticed the defendant staggering as he walked. Based on these observations, he called for a DUI task force officer to conduct an investigation. Upon arrival, the DUI task force officer made observations that were consistent with driving under the influence. The officer conducted the eye test (HGN) and the defendant refused further testing. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Result:	The jury found the defendant NOT GUILTY in 15 minutes.

Dec 6, 2006	Case: 386248-W	Judge Newman
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for racing on the highway. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant admitted to having some cranberry and vodkas. He performed poorly on roadside tests. For example, on the walk and turn, he raised his arms for balance and took the incorrect number of steps. On the one leg stand, the defendant put his foot down three times and raised his arms for balance. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 6, 2006	Case: 04-25327MM10A	Judge Diaz
Facts:	The defendant was involved in an accident. While on scene, the officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, blood-shot eyes. While observing the defendant walk, he was very unsteady on his feet. The defendant admitted to drinking six beers to one of the officers and that he was the driver in the accident. The defendant was transported to the hospital where he refused to submit to a blood test.
Result:	The motion was granted and the statements made by the defendant were excluded from evidence. The State was unable to prove the defendant was the driver of the vehicle. The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 5, 2006	Case: 05-003174TCA02	Judge Damico
Facts:	The defendant was involved in a crash which he flipped over on his motorcycle. He was transported to the hospital for his injuries. When the officer arrived at the hospital to investigate the crash, he observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and severe balance problems. Blood was taken from the defendant which revealed a blood alcohol level of a .232.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 29, 2006	Case: 06-5179MM10A	Judge Gehl
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for swerving off of the roadway and onto the grass. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The officer noticed that the defendant held onto the door for balance. On the walk and turn test the officer stated that the defendant failed to walk heel to toe and stepped off the line. On the one leg stand he observed swaying from side to side. The defendant was arrested for DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI on the morning of trial.

Nov 27, 2006	Case: 06-12987MM10A	Judge Pollack
Facts:	The defendant was observed slumped over the wheel of the vehicle with the engine running. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol as well as urine on the pants of the defendant. The defendant was also observed to be off balance. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 27, 2006	Case: 504325-W	Judge Mills-Francis
Facts:	The defendant was observed slumped over the wheel with vomit inside the car. The officer observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Upon exiting the car he had great difficulty maintaining his balance. The defendant could not perform any field sobriety tests because he couldn't stay awake. He was arrested and blew a .186 in the breath machine.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 27, 2006	Case: 489550-X	Judge Krieger-Martin
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for running a red light and cutting off a police officer. The officer stated that the defendant fumbled while looking for his license and registration. He also observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. On the finger to nose test he failed to touch the tip of his nose on 5 of the 6 attempts. On the one leg stand he put his foot down 5 times. The defendant was arrested for DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 27, 2006	Case: 503631-W	Judge McWhorter
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way on a one way street. When she exited the car the officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The officer wrote in the report that the defendant could hardly stand up. After performing the field sobriety tests she was arrested for DUI. The defendant subsequently blew a .189 in the breath machine.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 20, 2006	Case: 489358-X	Judge Krieger-Martin
Facts:	The defendant was stopped by the police after being found at a green light slumped over the wheel passed out. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. After performing field sobriety tests, the defendant was arrested for DUI. He blew a .088 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 16, 2006	Case: 377306-W	Judge Krieger-Martin
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood shot-eyes. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests according to the arresting officer and she admitted drinking beer. After the defendant's arrest for DUI, she blew a .104 in the breath machine.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 15, 2006	Case: 06-020693TCA04	Judge Cohen
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding and crossing the double yellow lines three times. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant admitted drinking wine and beer. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests. For example, on the walk and turn, the defendant did not touch heel to toe numerous times and "wobbled" up and down the line. On the one leg stand, the defendant lost his balance numerous times and could not complete the test.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

Nov 9, 2006	Case: 459701-X	Judge Newman
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for sleeping inside his vehicle on a railroad crossway. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The defendant stumbled out of his vehicle and could not keep his balance. He failed each sobriety test and was arrested for DUI.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

Nov 9, 2006	Case: 286103-X	Judge McWhorter
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way down a one way street. The defendant staggered out of her vehicle. The officer noticed bloodshot eyes, an odor of alcohol and slurred speech. The defendant refused field sobriety tests and blew a .205 in the breath machine.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

Nov 5, 2006	Case: 05-025824TCAO4	Judge Corlew
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for drifting on the road. The officer noticed bloodshot eyes, flushed face and an odor of alcohol. The defendant admitted to four beers and two shots. He failed each sobriety test and was arrested for DUI.
Result:	The State conceded the motion and the case was DISMISSED.

Nov 1, 2006	Case: 04-21359MM10A	Judge Berman
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Upon contacting the defendant the officer noticed bloodshot watery eyes, flushed face and an odor of alcohol. Upon exiting the car the defendant was extremely unsteady on her feet. She admitted to drinking a few New Castle and Guinness.
Result:	The State dropped the charges on the day of trial.