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May 2, 2019 Case: A2FJW9P Judge Sosa-Bruzon
Facts: The defendant was passed out in his car in the middle of an intersection. Upon awakening the defendant, his car rolled forward and crashed. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He had vomit on him and was extremely unsteady. He admitted to having consumed beers and performed very poorly on the roadside tasks. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .198, and a .180 in the breath machine.
Defense: The firm pointed out to the State, that on the body worn cameras, the defendant was improperly coerced into taking the breath test.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-058468 Judge Babb
Facts: The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane and having an inoperable tail light. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slow/slurred speech, and bloodshot/glassy eyes. She also staggered and swayed. After performing the field sobriety tests, she was arrested for DUI. She later refused the breath test.
Defense: The defendant attempted to blow into the machine numerous times and never actually refused. However, there were numerous problems with the machine each time she attempted to provide a sample. Due to the machine having problems, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-019322 Judge Farr
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, red/glassy eyes, and mumbled speech. According to the officer, he failed all the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's Third DUI.
Defense: Prior to trial, it was pointed out to the State that the officer's reports contradicted each other. For example on one page, the officer wrote that the defendant was riding a red bike, however, he was actually driving a blue jeep. On another page, he stated that he observed nystagmus in the defendant's eyes prior to 45 degrees during the HGN (eye tests). Yet, on another page, he did not observe any nystagmus. Also, the officer tried to make the defendant out to be a falling down drunk which was contradicted by the videotape. The State Dropped the defendant's Third DUI just prior to trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-048511 Judge Atkin
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving. Upon contact, the officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and a dry mouth. The defendant was slow exiting the vehicle, slow walking, and swayed while he stood. The defendant performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense: The firm pointed out that the defendant had inner ear surgery which caused balance issues. He also had a traumatic brain injury which caused cognitive and balance issues. Thus, we pointed out that there was reasonable doubt as to whether the impairment was due to his injuries versus alcohol.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2019-CT-001073 Judge Epperson
Facts: The defendant was stopped by police after he was stopped in the middle of the road obstructing traffic. The defendant was asked to step out the vehicle. Once out, the officer observed glassy/red/bloodshot eyes, he swayed, and also staggered. The defendant "weaved" while he walked and continuously licked his lips. Believing he was impaired by some type of chemical and/or controlled substance, he was asked to perform field sobriety tests. According to the officer, he failed and was arrested for DUI . After his arrest, he submitted to a DRE (drug recognition exam) and a urine tests.
Defense: The officer's credibility as a DRE officer was called into question. On one hand, he determined that the defendant was under the influence of a CNS depressant, and on the other hand, he determined he was impaired by a CNS stimulant. The two things are opposites, so his conclusions did not make sense. In addition, the urine test was also inconsistent with his DRE conclusions. The DUI was Dismissed.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2018-MM-057925 Judge Jacobus
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving in and out of traffic and accelerating at a high rate of speed. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, stuttering speech, and he admitted to having had consumed one drink. After refusing the field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI.
Defense: The defendant's refusal to perform field sobriety tests was inadmissible because the officer had not advised the defendant of any adverse consequences for refusing as required by Florida case law.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-051419 Judge Jacobus
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and unsure/clumsy movements. His pupils were slightly dilated, speech was slow at times, and he admitted to having drank beer. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .087 in the breath machine.
Defense: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and unsure/clumsy movements. His pupils were slightly dilated, speech was slow at times, and he admitted to having drank beer. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .087 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2019-CT-001073 Judge Epperson
Facts: The defendant was stopped by police after he was stopped in the middle of the road obstructing traffic. The defendant was asked to step out the vehicle. Once out, the officer observed glassy/red/bloodshot eyes, he swayed, and also staggered. The defendant "weaved" while he walked and continuously licked his lips. Believing he was impaired by some type of chemical and/or controlled substance, he was asked to perform field sobriety tests. According to the officer, he failed and was arrested for DUI . After his arrest, he submitted to a DRE (drug recognition exam) and a urine tests.
Defense: The officer's credibility as a DRE officer was called into question. On one hand, he determined that the defendant was under the influence of a CNS depressant, and on the other hand, he determined he was impaired by a CNS stimulant. The two things are opposites, so his conclusions did not make sense. In addition, the urine test was also inconsistent with his DRE conclusions. The DUI was Dismissed.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-048511 Judge Atkin
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving. Upon contact, the officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and a dry mouth. The defendant was slow exiting the vehicle, slow walking, and swayed while he stood. The defendant performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense: The firm pointed out that the defendant had inner ear surgery which caused balance issues. He also had a traumatic brain injury which caused cognitive and balance issues. Thus, we pointed out that there was reasonable doubt as to whether the impairment was due to his injuries versus alcohol.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-051419 Judge Jacobus
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and unsure/clumsy movements. His pupils were slightly dilated, speech was slow at times, and he admitted to having drank beer. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .087 in the breath machine.
Defense: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and unsure/clumsy movements. His pupils were slightly dilated, speech was slow at times, and he admitted to having drank beer. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .087 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-058468 Judge Babb
Facts: The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane and having an inoperable tail light. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slow/slurred speech, and bloodshot/glassy eyes. She also staggered and swayed. After performing the field sobriety tests, she was arrested for DUI. She later refused the breath test.
Defense: The defendant attempted to blow into the machine numerous times and never actually refused. However, there were numerous problems with the machine each time she attempted to provide a sample. Due to the machine having problems, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-019322 Judge Farr
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, red/glassy eyes, and mumbled speech. According to the officer, he failed all the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's Third DUI.
Defense: Prior to trial, it was pointed out to the State that the officer's reports contradicted each other. For example on one page, the officer wrote that the defendant was riding a red bike, however, he was actually driving a blue jeep. On another page, he stated that he observed nystagmus in the defendant's eyes prior to 45 degrees during the HGN (eye tests). Yet, on another page, he did not observe any nystagmus. Also, the officer tried to make the defendant out to be a falling down drunk which was contradicted by the videotape. The State Dropped the defendant's Third DUI just prior to trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 30, 2019 Case: 2018-MM-057925 Judge Jacobus
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving in and out of traffic and accelerating at a high rate of speed. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, stuttering speech, and he admitted to having had consumed one drink. After refusing the field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI.
Defense: The defendant's refusal to perform field sobriety tests was inadmissible because the officer had not advised the defendant of any adverse consequences for refusing as required by Florida case law.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 26, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-019920 Judge Cunningham
Facts: The defendant was involved in a traffic crash. Officers observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and he was acting erratic. He admitted to having drank 4 beers. He performed very poorly on the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .199 and a .196 in the breath machine.
Defense: Through an independent investigation by the firm, we were able to establish that the defendant did not cause and/or contribute to the crash as required by law to prove DUI with a crash. The State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 26, 2019 Case: 2018-CT-019920 Judge Cunningham
Facts: The defendant was involved in a traffic crash. Officers observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and he was acting erratic. He admitted to having drank 4 beers. He performed very poorly on the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .199 and a .196 in the breath machine.
Defense: Through an independent investigation by the firm, we were able to establish that the defendant did not cause and/or contribute to the crash as required by law to prove DUI with a crash. The State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 23, 2019 Case: 2019-CT-001500 Judge Hanser
Facts: Officers were called to a parking garage where the defendant's vehicle was causing a disturbance by "drifting." Officers stopped the vehicle and noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and red eyes. He was sweating profusely, uneasy on his feet, and belligerent. The defendant had a Cold & Frosty 6-pack of beer in his vehicle. The defendant refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense: In order to stop a vehicle, there must be probable cause to believe an infraction occurred or reasonable suspicion of a crime. Here, the officer lacked both and the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 23, 2019 Case: 2019-CT-001500 Judge Hanser
Facts: Officers were called to a parking garage where the defendant's vehicle was causing a disturbance by "drifting." Officers stopped the vehicle and noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and red eyes. He was sweating profusely, uneasy on his feet, and belligerent. The defendant had a Cold & Frosty 6-pack of beer in his vehicle. The defendant refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense: In order to stop a vehicle, there must be probable cause to believe an infraction occurred or reasonable suspicion of a crime. Here, the officer lacked both and the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 22, 2019 Case: 2019-CT-012045 Judge Koenig
Facts: The defendant was stopped for straddling the lane markers. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glossy/watery eyes. The defendant had poor dexterity, swayed, and admitted to drinking beer. After performing the field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI.
Defense: During the HGN (eye test), an angle of onset in the defendant's eyes was not observed prior to 45 degrees. Under Tharpes formula, this would indicate that the defendant had a breath alcohol level under the legal limit at the "time of driving."
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 22, 2019 Case: 2019-CT-056456 Judge Koenig
Facts: The officer was on foot patrol and noticed the defendant in the parking lot of a bar having difficulty walking in a straight line holding a key in his hand. The defendant tried to conceal himself then ducked behind a fence. The officer observed the defendant open the driver’s door and sit in the driver's seat. The officer then made contact and observed an odor of alcohol, mumbling speech, and glassy eyes. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .215 and a .210 in the breath machine.
Defense: An officer must have reasonable suspicion of a crime in order to lawfully detain a person. Here, there were legally insufficient specific articulable facts justifying the officer to detain the defendant as he initially sat down in his seat.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 22, 2019 Case: 2019-CT-012045 Judge Koenig
Facts: The defendant was stopped for straddling the lane markers. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glossy/watery eyes. The defendant had poor dexterity, swayed, and admitted to drinking beer. After performing the field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI.
Defense: During the HGN (eye test), an angle of onset in the defendant's eyes was not observed prior to 45 degrees. Under Tharpes formula, this would indicate that the defendant had a breath alcohol level under the legal limit at the "time of driving."
Result: The State dropped the DUI.

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