| Sep 3, 2013 | Case: 12-007125MM10A | Judge Solomon |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped by the Florida Highway Patrol for weaving all over the roadway. This allegedly occurred numerous times over a few blocks. As the Trooper approached the car he observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, a flushed face and slurred speech. The defendant subsequently admitted to drinking. The defendant was asked to exit the vehicle. The Trooper observed that he was unsteady on his feet and swayed while he walked. The defendant performed 4 field sobriety tests including the HGN (eye test), walk and turn (9 steps up and back on a line), one leg stand as well as the finger to nose test. The defendant allegedly performed poorly on the tests and was arrested for DUI. | |
| Defense: | Parks & Braxton had a prior case with this Trooper whereby he admitted to falsifying a police report. Therefore, his credibility was suspect from the beginning of the case. In addition, the video failed to support all of the observations made by the Trooper. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |