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Jan 23, 2014 Case: 2012-CT-001785-A-O Judge Adams
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and almost causing a crash. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, blood-shot eyes, and she appeared off balance. According to the officer, she failed all the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .187 and a .188 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton had lengthy pre-trial discussions with the State about the case.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 10, 2014 Case: CTC12-3974XEZANC Judge Levine
Facts: The defendant was stopped by the police when he was observed by the police doing "donuts" in his car in a parking lot. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to splitting some pitchers of beer with friends and the officers observed him swaying. According to the officers, he failed the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. The incident was captured on video tape. After his arrest, he blew a .093 and .089 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a pre-trial motion to suppress the breath test results. In our motion, we alleged that the police officer misinformed the defendant of the law and coerced him into taking a breath test. The entire conversation between the defendant and the officer was captured on the video tape. Just prior to the hearing date, the State agreed with the firm's motion after reviewing the tape.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 10, 2014 Case: 6684-XEQ Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way down a one way street. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, the defendant's speech was not understandable, and he appeared disoriented. The defendant was unsteady and unable to perform any field sobriety tests due to his high level of intoxication. He was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton were ready for trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 10, 2014 Case: 6684-XEQ Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way down a one way street. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, the defendant's speech was not understandable, and he appeared disoriented. The defendant was unsteady and unable to perform any field sobriety tests due to his high level of intoxication. He was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton were ready for trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 10, 2014 Case: CTC12-3974XEZANC Judge Levine
Facts: The defendant was stopped by the police when he was observed by the police doing "donuts" in his car in a parking lot. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to splitting some pitchers of beer with friends and the officers observed him swaying. According to the officers, he failed the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. The incident was captured on video tape. After his arrest, he blew a .093 and .089 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a pre-trial motion to suppress the breath test results. In our motion, we alleged that the police officer misinformed the defendant of the law and coerced him into taking a breath test. The entire conversation between the defendant and the officer was captured on the video tape. Just prior to the hearing date, the State agreed with the firm's motion after reviewing the tape.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 7, 2014 Case: 6693-XEQ Judge Altfield
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, a flushed face, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant failed all the field sobriety tests according to the officer and she was then arrested for DUI. None of the tests were video taped. After her arrest, she blew a .106 in the breath machine and then refused to provide a second breath sample as required by Florida law.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the defendant never stepped off the line on the walk turn, never put her foot down on the one leg stand test, and estimated 27 out of 30 seconds on the Rhomberg balance test. Thus, the firm showed the State numerous weaknesses in their case and the firm was ready for trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 7, 2014 Case: 6693-XEQ Judge Altfield
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, a flushed face, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant failed all the field sobriety tests according to the officer and she was then arrested for DUI. None of the tests were video taped. After her arrest, she blew a .106 in the breath machine and then refused to provide a second breath sample as required by Florida law.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the defendant never stepped off the line on the walk turn, never put her foot down on the one leg stand test, and estimated 27 out of 30 seconds on the Rhomberg balance test. Thus, the firm showed the State numerous weaknesses in their case and the firm was ready for trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 6, 2014 Case: 5920-WMB Judge Krieger-Martin
Facts: The defendant was stopped for continuously weaving and nearly side-wiping another car. The defendant had an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. He also admitted to having a few drinks and taking a prescribed anti-depressant medicine. The defendant failed all the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he tested positive for alcohol, however, the officers never asked for urine. This was the defendant's Second DUI within a five year period.
Defense: Despite the fact that the report listed an alleged statement by the defendant concerning medication, the fact that the officer never asked for a urine sample demonstrated a lack of credibility. On the morning of trial Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State the weaknesses in their case.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 6, 2014 Case: 5920-WMB Judge Krieger-Martin
Facts: The defendant was stopped for continuously weaving and nearly side-wiping another car. The defendant had an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. He also admitted to having a few drinks and taking a prescribed anti-depressant medicine. The defendant failed all the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he tested positive for alcohol, however, the officers never asked for urine. This was the defendant's Second DUI within a five year period.
Defense: Despite the fact that the report listed an alleged statement by the defendant concerning medication, the fact that the officer never asked for a urine sample demonstrated a lack of credibility. On the morning of trial Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State the weaknesses in their case.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 3, 2014 Case: 12-022256MM10A Judge Brown
Facts: The defendant was seen passed out at the airport in front of the terminal with the engine on, the car in gear, and his foot on the brake. The initial officer approached the vehicle in an attempt to wake him up. The defendant woke up, hit the gas peddle and drove up onto the curb. The initial officer observed signs of impairment and subsequently requested a DUI task force officer to conduct a DUI investigation. The DUI officer observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech as well as unsteadiness. The defendant then performed field sobriety tests. On video the defendant performed the walk and turn, one leg stand, HGN (eye test), as well as the finger to nose test. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and refused a breath test.
Defense: Based on several conflicts between the video and the police reports Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 3, 2014 Case: 12-022256MM10A Judge Brown
Facts: The defendant was seen passed out at the airport in front of the terminal with the engine on, the car in gear, and his foot on the brake. The initial officer approached the vehicle in an attempt to wake him up. The defendant woke up, hit the gas peddle and drove up onto the curb. The initial officer observed signs of impairment and subsequently requested a DUI task force officer to conduct a DUI investigation. The DUI officer observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech as well as unsteadiness. The defendant then performed field sobriety tests. On video the defendant performed the walk and turn, one leg stand, HGN (eye test), as well as the finger to nose test. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and refused a breath test.
Defense: Based on several conflicts between the video and the police reports Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Dec 17, 2013 Case: 49-2013-CT-003741 Judge Epperson
Facts: The defendant was stopped for having an expired registration. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, blood-shot eyes, and very slurred speech. The defendant stated that he had drank two long island iced teas and a lemon drop shot. According to the officer, the defendant swayed and weaved as he walked while outside the car. The defendant then performed the field sobriety tests. According to the arresting officer, he failed them all and was arrested for DUI . After his arrest, he refused the breath test. The entire incident was captured on video tape.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a pre-trial motion to suppress. In our motion, we alleged that there was no probable cause to arrest the defendant for DUI since none of his "normal faculties" were impaired. We pointed out to the State that the entire video contradicted what was written in the police reports.
Result: Prior to the motion ever being argued, the State watched the video tape and then Dropped the DUI to a Simple Civil Traffic Infraction.
Dec 17, 2013 Case: 13-CT-502275 Judge Hayes
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving 101 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone at about 7:30 a.m.. She was also changing lanes improperly, following too closely, and failing to use her signal. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, quickly placed her in hand cuffs, and arrested her for reckless driving. The officer then requested that the defendant perform field sobriety tests. According to the officer, she failed them and was also arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she tested positive for for alcohol on the breath machine, however, the officer actually believed she was impaired by a chemical and/or controlled substance.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that they could not prove by which "specific" chemical and/or controlled substance allegedly impaired the defendant as required by Florida law. The State Dismissed the DUI and the defendant received no conviction or points on the other reckless driving charge.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Dec 17, 2013 Case: 49-2013-CT-003741 Judge Epperson
Facts: The defendant was stopped for having an expired registration. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, blood-shot eyes, and very slurred speech. The defendant stated that he had drank two long island iced teas and a lemon drop shot. According to the officer, the defendant swayed and weaved as he walked while outside the car. The defendant then performed the field sobriety tests. According to the arresting officer, he failed them all and was arrested for DUI . After his arrest, he refused the breath test. The entire incident was captured on video tape.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a pre-trial motion to suppress. In our motion, we alleged that there was no probable cause to arrest the defendant for DUI since none of his "normal faculties" were impaired. We pointed out to the State that the entire video contradicted what was written in the police reports.
Result: Prior to the motion ever being argued, the State watched the video tape and then Dropped the DUI to a Simple Civil Traffic Infraction.
Dec 17, 2013 Case: 13-CT-502275 Judge Hayes
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving 101 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone at about 7:30 a.m.. She was also changing lanes improperly, following too closely, and failing to use her signal. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, quickly placed her in hand cuffs, and arrested her for reckless driving. The officer then requested that the defendant perform field sobriety tests. According to the officer, she failed them and was also arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she tested positive for for alcohol on the breath machine, however, the officer actually believed she was impaired by a chemical and/or controlled substance.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that they could not prove by which "specific" chemical and/or controlled substance allegedly impaired the defendant as required by Florida law. The State Dismissed the DUI and the defendant received no conviction or points on the other reckless driving charge.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Dec 13, 2013 Case: 2012-CT-005439 Judge Obrien
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving on a flat tire and a rim. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, blood-shot eyes, and he swayed while standing. He was also staggering. According to the officer, he failed all the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .203 and .203 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the lead officer was being investigated for very serious disciplinary allegations. Based on the findings and what was known to the State about the officer, they could not proceed in good faith.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Dec 13, 2013 Case: 2012-CT-005439 Judge Obrien
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving on a flat tire and a rim. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, blood-shot eyes, and he swayed while standing. He was also staggering. According to the officer, he failed all the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .203 and .203 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the lead officer was being investigated for very serious disciplinary allegations. Based on the findings and what was known to the State about the officer, they could not proceed in good faith.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Dec 11, 2013 Case: 7102-XEP Judge Lefler
Facts: The defendant was stopped for allegedly weaving inside her lane and bumping into a curb one time. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol and glassy eyes. She then performed the roadside tests. According to the officer, she failed them all. The defendant also admitted to consuming 4 to 5 beers and also feeling the effects of the alcohol. She was arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .131 and .140 in the breath machine. The entire incident, including the driving pattern, was captured on video tape.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a pre-trial motion to suppress. In our motion, we alleged that there was no probable cause that any traffic infraction was committed. Furthermore, we alleged that there was also no reasonable suspicion to believe that the defendant was an impaired driver based on the video tape. The Judge watched the video tape of the driving pattern, heard testimony, and listened to some case law being cited. The Judge then determined that the stop was unlawful and Granted the motion.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Dec 11, 2013 Case: 7102-XEP Judge Lefler
Facts: The defendant was stopped for allegedly weaving inside her lane and bumping into a curb one time. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol and glassy eyes. She then performed the roadside tests. According to the officer, she failed them all. The defendant also admitted to consuming 4 to 5 beers and also feeling the effects of the alcohol. She was arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .131 and .140 in the breath machine. The entire incident, including the driving pattern, was captured on video tape.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a pre-trial motion to suppress. In our motion, we alleged that there was no probable cause that any traffic infraction was committed. Furthermore, we alleged that there was also no reasonable suspicion to believe that the defendant was an impaired driver based on the video tape. The Judge watched the video tape of the driving pattern, heard testimony, and listened to some case law being cited. The Judge then determined that the stop was unlawful and Granted the motion.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Dec 6, 2013 Case: 13-7894-XBPWS-15 Judge Wansboro
Facts: The defendant was stopped for illegally driving through a construction area. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, a flushed face, and blood-shot eyes. According to the officer, she failed the video taped roadside tests and and was arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .08 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton first pointed out to the State that the solutions used during the control tests on the defendant's breath card read higher than her actual breath test results. Thus, we argued it could have easily made her test results appear falsely higher than the legal limit of .08. We also pointed out that on video tape, although the defendant totally messed up the alphabet test, she kept telling the officer that English was not her first language. However, he still had the hand cuffs out in his hand even before she finished.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.

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