DUI Wins

Oct 18, 2005	Case: 05-009285MMA	Judge Herr
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for running a red light and speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, he fumbled getting his driver's license paperwork, and had bloodshot eyes. Further, the defendant had urine on his crotch area and he admitted having a few drinks. He refused roadside testing and he also refused the breath test.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Sep 27, 2005	Case: 2005-CT-003163	Judge Spoto
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for accelerating out of a parking lot at a high rate of speed. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, slurred speech, and a dazed look on his face. The defendant was unsteady upon exiting his vehicle and then performed poorly on roadside tests. The defendant blew a .094 (above the legal limit of .08) after his arrest for DUI.
Result:	The Judge granted the motion and threw out all the evidence in the case.

Sep 23, 2005	Case: 03-031656TCA04	Judge Cohen
Facts:	The defendant was stopped by police for making an alleged improper u-turn at an intersection. The officer observed and odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy eyes. The defendant admitted drinking two beers along with stating she took Vicodin and Zoloft. She performed poorly on roadside tasks and refused the breath test after her arrest for DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Sep 23, 2005	Case: 04-22314MM10A	Judge Lerner-Wren
Facts:	The defendant was stopped by police due to a dispatch about a "drunk driver" who was driving erratically and slow on I-75. The officer located the vehicle driven by the defendant which matched the description given by the anonymous caller. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, unsteadiness, and bloodshot eyes. The officer also saw two plastic cups with alcohol under the driver's seat and a bottle of wine in back seat area. The defendant could not perform roadside tasks and she was arrested for DUI. The defendant blew a .160, twice the legal limit, in the breath machine after her arrest for DUI.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

Sep 19, 2005	Case: 2005-CT-001807A	Judge Yacucci
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for swerving into another lane almost colliding with a police officer. The officer smelled an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes as well as slurred speech. The defendant admitted to having a couple of beers. After conducting the first field sobriety test, the defendant refused to continue. He was subsequently arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's 2nd offense.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Sep 19, 2005	Case: 306659-X	Judge McWhorter
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for running a red light. The initial officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteadiness on his feet. The DUI officer observed the same characteristics. The defendant refused the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's 3rd offense for DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Sep 19, 2005	Case: 082808-J	Judge Gayles
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slightly slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant initially refused roadsides tests and then while being hand cuffed agreed to perform them. According to the officer, he performed poorly. After his arrest for DUI, he blew a .179 in the breath machine.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Sep 19, 2005	Case: 285935-X	Judge Ortiz
Facts:	The defendant was involved in an accident whereby he ran a red light and struck another car. The officer's observed an odor of alcohol and slurred speech. He allegedly performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .210 in the breath machine.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Sep 6, 2005	Case: 03-28579MM10A	Judge Gehl
Facts:	The defendant was involved in a hit and run accident. The victim followed the defendant and eventually forced him to pull over. The investigating officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and a flushed face. When he was outside the vehicle the officer stated that he almost fell over. Witnesses who were with the defendant stated he had several rum and cokes. The defendant was arrested for DUI.
Result:	The State conceded the motions to suppress and dropped the DUI.

Sep 5, 2005	Case: CT-726775-X	Judge Dominguez
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving. The officer observed slurred speech, an odor of alcohol, and unsteadiness. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .124 in the breath machine.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Sep 5, 2005	Case: 508354-X	Judge Ortiz
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after the officer observed him parked in a handicapped spot. The officer observed him walk into the store then come out to the street. The officer had taken the keys out of the car prior to the defendant coming out of the store according to the girl in the car. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. He performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .147 in the breath machine.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 31, 2005	Case: CT-5289-XAM	Judge Dominguez
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for drifting and speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and the defendant admitted drinking. She allegedly performed poorly on roadside tests and subsequently refused the breath test. This was the defendant's second DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 30, 2005	Case: 04-007727MM10A	Judge Lazarus
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving on the wrong side of the road almost hitting a marked police car. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he performed poorly on roadside tests according to the officer's report. There was no video at the scene. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .088 in the breath machine. The defendant admitted drinking five vodkas on video at the station.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 29, 2005	Case: 286145-X	Judge Gayles
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving on the wrong side of the road. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteadiness. He performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .11 in the breath machine.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 29, 2005	Case: 286182-X	Judge Bloom
Facts:	The defendant was involved in an accident in which he crashed head on with a sign and then a fire hydrant. The officer who saw the accident observed the airbags deployed and smelled an odor of alcohol, and slurred speech. A DUI officer was called, however, no roadside tests were conducted due to the defendant's condition. He was completely off balance. The defendant refused the breath test.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 29, 2005	Case: 412912-X	Judge Ortiz
Facts:	The defendant was stopped by police when he was found slumped over the wheel at a red light unconscious. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, and slurred speech. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .127 in the breath machine.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 25, 2005	Case: 05-008268TCA02	Judge Burton
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for swerving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and that the defendant was very unsteady. He performed poorly on the roadside tests according to the officer. The defendant blew a .199 in the breath machine.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

Aug 17, 2005	Case: CT-005806-XAM	Judge Fernandez
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for illegally driving through a safety zone on the roadway. Once stopped, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol and watery eyes. He performed poorly on roadside tests according the the officer and then he refused the breath test. He admitted to having four beers on video.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 15, 2005	Case: 05-007552A02	Judge Evans
Facts:	The defendant was stopped by police for driving over 100 miles per hour and he slid into the intersection at a red light. A DUI officer was called out and noticed an odor of alcohol, slightly slurred speech, and the defendant admitted to having a crown royal and coke and one long island iced tea. He performed poorly on roadside tests on video tape and subsequently refused the breath test.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Aug 15, 2005	Case: 508426-X	Judge Mills-Francis
Facts:	The defendant was involved in a head on collision in which she left the scene of the accident. She was subsequently stopped by police based on a BOLO (Be on the lookout) for her car. Once stopped, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol and called for a DUI officer. The DUI cop observed slurred speech, an odor of alcohol, and she performed poorly on roadside tests. She refused the breath test. The defendant was arrested for both DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.