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Nov 5, 2013 Case: 3873-XEX (JURY TRIAL) Judge Newman
Facts: The defendant was found passed out in the driver's seat of his car by police in a parking lot at around 3 a.m.. The keys were in the ignition, the engine was on, and so were the lights to the car. After about thirty seconds to a minute, the officer finally opened the door to awake the defendant after banging on the window numerous times and shaking the car. The officer then noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol. slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. EMS was also called to check on the defendant's well being. After being cleared by EMS, a DUI officer was called to the scene to conduct roadside tests. The defendant performed the eye test (HGN) and the walk and turn. For example, on the walk and turn, the officer stated he stepped off the line five times, raised his arms for balance, and lost his balance during the instructions. Officers also stated that the defendant was unsteady on his feet and staggered while walking around. He was then arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test. This was the defendant's second DUI within a five year period.
Defense: At Jury Trial, Parks and Braxton argued that the State could not prove the defendant had the "capability" of operating a motor vehicle while sleeping. Thus, we argued he could not have been in actual physical control of the car. Also, we were able to impeach every officer as each one of them did not write several important details or specifics pertaining to the DUI investigation in their reports.
Result: The Jury found the defendant NOT GUILTY.
Nov 4, 2013 Case: CT-1956-XBO Judge Lefler
Facts: The defendant was on the side of the road with a road ranger. It was unknown if the defendant's vehicle was broken down or even why the road ranger was on scene. No statement was taken from the road ranger by the police at anytime. When the officer arrived, he came in contact with the defendant who had an odor of alcohol on his breath, watery eyes, and mumbled speech. According to the officer, he failed the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the circumstances surrounding the initial encounter with road ranger and police were unknown due a very vague police report. Thus, there may have been an initial unlawful seizure of the defendant by police.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 4, 2013 Case: 2012-CT-010567-A000-LD Judge Kirkland
Facts: The defendant was stopped for making an improper turn in a construction area. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He admitted to having five beers. No physical field sobriety tests such as the walk and turn or one leg stand were conducted due to the defendant's severe knee injuries. However, he did perform the finger to nose and balance exercise. According the the officer, he failed them and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the the State prior to trial that the defendant's legs were so mangled and badly injured that he could not even stand properly. Thus, he could even perform any roadside tests.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 4, 2013 Case: 2013-CT-020370AXXX Judge Weiss
Facts: The defendant came into contact with the police after a call went out that he was an alleged intoxicated driver. Officers located the defendant's defendant's car in a parking lot. The defendant was inside the car with the keys on the floor board. Once he was asked to step out of the car, they observed him to have an odor alcohol and he admitted to drinking beers. According to the officers, he performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .117 and .110 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the initial encounter may have been illegal as the tip was anonymous. Also, we discussed with the State that the defendant could not have been in actual physical control of the car as the keys were on the floor board.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 4, 2013 Case: 2012-CT-010567-A000-LD Judge Kirkland
Facts: The defendant was stopped for making an improper turn in a construction area. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He admitted to having five beers. No physical field sobriety tests such as the walk and turn or one leg stand were conducted due to the defendant's severe knee injuries. However, he did perform the finger to nose and balance exercise. According the the officer, he failed them and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the the State prior to trial that the defendant's legs were so mangled and badly injured that he could not even stand properly. Thus, he could even perform any roadside tests.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 4, 2013 Case: 2013-CT-020370AXXX Judge Weiss
Facts: The defendant came into contact with the police after a call went out that he was an alleged intoxicated driver. Officers located the defendant's defendant's car in a parking lot. The defendant was inside the car with the keys on the floor board. Once he was asked to step out of the car, they observed him to have an odor alcohol and he admitted to drinking beers. According to the officers, he performed poorly on the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .117 and .110 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the initial encounter may have been illegal as the tip was anonymous. Also, we discussed with the State that the defendant could not have been in actual physical control of the car as the keys were on the floor board.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 4, 2013 Case: CT-1956-XBO Judge Lefler
Facts: The defendant was on the side of the road with a road ranger. It was unknown if the defendant's vehicle was broken down or even why the road ranger was on scene. No statement was taken from the road ranger by the police at anytime. When the officer arrived, he came in contact with the defendant who had an odor of alcohol on his breath, watery eyes, and mumbled speech. According to the officer, he failed the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the circumstances surrounding the initial encounter with road ranger and police were unknown due a very vague police report. Thus, there may have been an initial unlawful seizure of the defendant by police.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 30, 2013 Case: CTC-13-7144XFE-ANC Judge Bedinghaus
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, blood-shot eyes, slurred speech, and he fumbled with his items. He also appeared slow and lethargic. The defendant refused to perform the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. The officer later found a beer can which was cold to the touch in the defendant's car. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 30, 2013 Case: CTC-13-7144XFE-ANC Judge Bedinghaus
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, blood-shot eyes, slurred speech, and he fumbled with his items. He also appeared slow and lethargic. The defendant refused to perform the roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. The officer later found a beer can which was cold to the touch in the defendant's car. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 29, 2013 Case: 11-018737MM10A Judge Robinson
Facts: The defendant was stopped while inadvertently driving through a federal security checkpoint. After observing an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, flushed face and sluggish movements, the checkpoint officer called for a DUI task force deputy to conduct an investigation. On video, the defendant was moving and talking slowly. He subsequently performed several field sobriety tests including the walk and turn, one leg stand, and the HGN (eye test). The defendant was arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's second DUI offense.
Defense: Prior to trial, Parks & Braxton met with the Supervising Prosecutor in an effort to discuss the weaknesses of the State's case. For example, despite the defendant's slow movements, he was able to perform a portion of the field sobriety tests correctly. In addition, it was explained to the State that the deputy was unable to testify whether this was how the defendant spoke and moved on a normal every day basis.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 29, 2013 Case: 10-15280MM10A Judge Gottlieb
Facts: The defendant was stopped by Florida Highway Patrol for weaving all over the roadway. The Trooper observed a strong odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. Upon exiting the car the Trooper stated that the defendant was unsteady on her feet. Four field sobriety tests were performed and the defendant was arrested for DUI. At the police station, the defendant re-performed sobriety tests on video and blew a .120 in the breathalyzer.
Defense: The video was inconsistent with the report that was generated by the Trooper. In addition, there was no evidence that the defendant was over the legal limit at the time she was driving. Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial. On the morning of trial, the State dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 29, 2013 Case: 10-15280MM10A Judge Gottlieb
Facts: The defendant was stopped by Florida Highway Patrol for weaving all over the roadway. The Trooper observed a strong odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. Upon exiting the car the Trooper stated that the defendant was unsteady on her feet. Four field sobriety tests were performed and the defendant was arrested for DUI. At the police station, the defendant re-performed sobriety tests on video and blew a .120 in the breathalyzer.
Defense: The video was inconsistent with the report that was generated by the Trooper. In addition, there was no evidence that the defendant was over the legal limit at the time she was driving. Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial. On the morning of trial, the State dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 29, 2013 Case: 11-018737MM10A Judge Robinson
Facts: The defendant was stopped while inadvertently driving through a federal security checkpoint. After observing an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, flushed face and sluggish movements, the checkpoint officer called for a DUI task force deputy to conduct an investigation. On video, the defendant was moving and talking slowly. He subsequently performed several field sobriety tests including the walk and turn, one leg stand, and the HGN (eye test). The defendant was arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's second DUI offense.
Defense: Prior to trial, Parks & Braxton met with the Supervising Prosecutor in an effort to discuss the weaknesses of the State's case. For example, despite the defendant's slow movements, he was able to perform a portion of the field sobriety tests correctly. In addition, it was explained to the State that the deputy was unable to testify whether this was how the defendant spoke and moved on a normal every day basis.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 21, 2013 Case: 2013-CT-018058AXXX Judge Weiss
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving east bound in the west bound lane of traffic. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on the roadside tests. For example, he could not even say the alphabet correctly. He was then arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .184 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton were ready for trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 21, 2013 Case: 10-7492MM10A Judge Murphy
Facts: The officer responded to a McDonalds parking lot in reference to an altercation involving a gun. Upon arrival, a civilian witness pointed out the defendant, while yelling "Those are the guys. Stop them". The officer directed the defendant into a parking spot and walked up to the drivers side door. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot watery eyes, a flushed face and slurred speech. Once outside of the vehicle, the defendant appeared to be extremely unsteady on his feet. On video, the defendant admitted to drinking multiple pitchers. A conversation took place whereby the defendant explained that he stopped at the McDonalds because he had too much to drink. He performed a series of field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. At the police station the defendant blew a .097 in the breathalyzer.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a motion to suppress based on an unlawful detention. Specifically, the firm argued that the officer had no right to direct our client into a parking spot and detain him. At the motion to suppress, the officers mentioned the civilian and the gun several times. In fact, they testified that they observed the firearm. However, at the very moment when they directed him into the parking spot they lacked the reasonable suspicion necessary for the detention. The motion was granted and all of the evidence including the video and breath test were excluded from evidence.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Oct 21, 2013 Case: 10-7492MM10A Judge Murphy
Facts: The officer responded to a McDonalds parking lot in reference to an altercation involving a gun. Upon arrival, a civilian witness pointed out the defendant, while yelling "Those are the guys. Stop them". The officer directed the defendant into a parking spot and walked up to the drivers side door. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot watery eyes, a flushed face and slurred speech. Once outside of the vehicle, the defendant appeared to be extremely unsteady on his feet. On video, the defendant admitted to drinking multiple pitchers. A conversation took place whereby the defendant explained that he stopped at the McDonalds because he had too much to drink. He performed a series of field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. At the police station the defendant blew a .097 in the breathalyzer.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a motion to suppress based on an unlawful detention. Specifically, the firm argued that the officer had no right to direct our client into a parking spot and detain him. At the motion to suppress, the officers mentioned the civilian and the gun several times. In fact, they testified that they observed the firearm. However, at the very moment when they directed him into the parking spot they lacked the reasonable suspicion necessary for the detention. The motion was granted and all of the evidence including the video and breath test were excluded from evidence.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Oct 21, 2013 Case: 2013-CT-018058AXXX Judge Weiss
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving east bound in the west bound lane of traffic. The officer observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on the roadside tests. For example, he could not even say the alphabet correctly. He was then arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .184 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton were ready for trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 17, 2013 Case: CTC-137753XELASP Judge Dittmer
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way down a one way ramp. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant admitted to having two beers at a baseball game. Upon standing outside the car, the officer observed the defendant to be unsteady and staggering. According to the officer, he failed the video taped roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the video tape recorded at the scene contradicted the officer's reports as to his alleged observations of the defendant.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 17, 2013 Case: CTC-137753XELASP Judge Dittmer
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way down a one way ramp. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant admitted to having two beers at a baseball game. Upon standing outside the car, the officer observed the defendant to be unsteady and staggering. According to the officer, he failed the video taped roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the video tape recorded at the scene contradicted the officer's reports as to his alleged observations of the defendant.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 16, 2013 Case: 2013-CT-006115-AXXX-MA Judge Mitchell
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving without his lights. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, blood-shot eyes, slurred speech, and he appeared sleepy. The defendant admitted to having three glasses of wine. The defendant performed poorly on the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .117 and .111 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton were ready for trial.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.

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