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OUR RECENT CRIMINAL DEFENSE VICTORIES

Jan 8, 2025	Case: 24-CT-042259	Judge Koenig
Facts:	Police were called to do a welfare check on the defendant as the defendant's ex-boyfriend stated she was going to do harm to herself. Officers responded and found the defendant in the driver's seat. They observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy eyes. An open container of wine was found in the front seat. She refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath. This was the defendant's Third DUI.
Defense:	After discussions with State about the defendant and the underlying basis of welfare check call, the State Dropped the defendant's Third DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 8, 2025	Case: 24-CT-042502	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and slow/lethargic movements. He also appeared clumsy and had bloodshot eyes. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 7, 2025	Case: 24-CT-010712	Judge Valkenburg
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for having a tag not assigned to his car. Officer noticed an odor of alcohol, eye lid tremors, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant stated he had just smoked pot earlier in the night. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later provided a urine sample, which after being tested at FDLE, was positive for marijuana.
Defense:	The defendant’s performance on the field sobriety tests was much better on video than as described by the officer in the reports. After conversations with the State, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 7, 2025	Case: 24-CT-009580	Judge Valkenburg
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, red/glassy eyes, and he had a bracelet on his wrist from a bar. The defendant was argumentative, uncooperative, and refused to get out the car. He was eventually "escorted" out the car by police. He refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 6, 2025	Case: 24-CT-002798	Judge Burns
Facts:	The defendant's daughter called police stating that her mother (i.e. the defendant) was highly intoxicated and afraid she may hurt herself. Officers located the vehicle on the interstate and saw her weaving all over the road. Once stopped, officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, her speech was incoherent/slurred, and she could not focus. She swayed, staggered, and was very off balance. She was only able to safely perform the HGN (eye test) and then was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .137 and .134 in the breath machine. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense:	The firm provided mitigating evidence to the State regarding the defendant and after negotiations, the State Dropped the defendant's Second DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

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