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CRIMINAL CASE RESULTS

OUR RECENT CRIMINAL DEFENSE VICTORIES

Aug 22, 2006 Case: 06-CT-501645 Judge Dommerich
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant had an open beer in his car. He performed poorly of roadside tests and staggered as he walked. The defendant blew a .153 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 21, 2006 Case: 05-025450MM10A Judge Murphy
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving over 100 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone. The officers detected a "strange" odor from the defendant's breath, a dazed look, and slow motor movements. A DUI officer was called to the scene and the defendant agreed to perform field sobriety tests. On the walk and turn exercise, the defendant stepped off the line, paused to regain balance, and did not turn properly as instructed. On the finger to nose, the defendant hardly ever touched the tip of her nose and did not use the tip of her finger. The defendant refused both a breath and urine test.
Result: On the morning of trial, the State DROPPED THE DUI.
Aug 21, 2006 Case: 05-025450MM10A Judge Murphy
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving over 100 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone. The officers detected a "strange" odor from the defendant's breath, a dazed look, and slow motor movements. A DUI officer was called to the scene and the defendant agreed to perform field sobriety tests. On the walk and turn exercise, the defendant stepped off the line, paused to regain balance, and did not turn properly as instructed. On the finger to nose, the defendant hardly ever touched the tip of her nose and did not use the tip of her finger. The defendant refused both a breath and urine test.
Result: On the morning of trial, the State DROPPED THE DUI.
Aug 14, 2006 Case: 05-014210MM10A Judge Zack
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving 70-mph in a 45-mph zone. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and extremely slurred speech. The officer called for a DUI task force member. The DUI officer responded and made the same observations. He had the defendant perform field sobriety tests. On video the defendant was unable to perform any of the tests because he was clearly impaired. He was arrested for DUI and blew a .151 in the breath machine.
Result: The motion was granted and the State dropped the DUI.
Aug 14, 2006 Case: 05-014210MM10A Judge Zack
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving 70-mph in a 45-mph zone. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and extremely slurred speech. The officer called for a DUI task force member. The DUI officer responded and made the same observations. He had the defendant perform field sobriety tests. On video the defendant was unable to perform any of the tests because he was clearly impaired. He was arrested for DUI and blew a .151 in the breath machine.
Result: The motion was granted and the State dropped the DUI.
Aug 9, 2006 Case: 04-025288MM10A Judge Lazarus
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights, weaving, and running a red light. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and a bottle of whiskey in the car. The defendant stumbled when he exited the car and leaned against the rear of the vehicle for support. He performed poorly on roadside tests. For example, on the one leg stand, he raised his arms for balance and could not keep his leg up past the number six. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .107 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 9, 2006 Case: 04-025288MM10A Judge Lazarus
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights, weaving, and running a red light. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and a bottle of whiskey in the car. The defendant stumbled when he exited the car and leaned against the rear of the vehicle for support. He performed poorly on roadside tests. For example, on the one leg stand, he raised his arms for balance and could not keep his leg up past the number six. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .107 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 3, 2006 Case: CT-002395-XAM Judge Fernandez
Facts: The defendant was stopped for continuously swerving and driving over the lane markers several times. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteadiness.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 3, 2006 Case: CT-002395-XAM Judge Fernandez
Facts: The defendant was stopped for continuously swerving and driving over the lane markers several times. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteadiness.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 31, 2006 Case: 06-CT-501508 Judge Volz
Facts: The defendant was stopped by police at a sobriety checkpoint. The officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, blood-shot eyes, and the defendant fumbled when trying to locate his driver's license. Furthermore, the defendant stumbled upon being asked to exit his vehicle. He performed poorly on roadside tests according to the officers. The defendant refused the breath test.
Result: The State conceded the motion prior to the motion hearing and DROPPED THE DUI.
Jul 31, 2006 Case: 06-CT-501508 Judge Volz
Facts: The defendant was stopped by police at a sobriety checkpoint. The officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, blood-shot eyes, and the defendant fumbled when trying to locate his driver's license. Furthermore, the defendant stumbled upon being asked to exit his vehicle. He performed poorly on roadside tests according to the officers. The defendant refused the breath test.
Result: The State conceded the motion prior to the motion hearing and DROPPED THE DUI.
Jul 26, 2006 Case: 06-00170MM10A Judge Ross
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding over a six block period. The stopping officer smelled a strong odor of alcohol and called a DUI task force deputy. The investigating officer also smelled an odor of alcohol as well as bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to drinking wine. On the walk and turn test he failed to touch heel to toe and stepped off the line. On the finger to nose test he failed to touch the tip of his nose with the tip of his finger. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Result: Motion granted, all evidence was thrown out.
Jul 26, 2006 Case: 06-00170MM10A Judge Ross
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding over a six block period. The stopping officer smelled a strong odor of alcohol and called a DUI task force deputy. The investigating officer also smelled an odor of alcohol as well as bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to drinking wine. On the walk and turn test he failed to touch heel to toe and stepped off the line. On the finger to nose test he failed to touch the tip of his nose with the tip of his finger. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Result: Motion granted, all evidence was thrown out.
Jul 24, 2006 Case: 0233-XAZ Judge Arzola
Facts: The defendant was observed sleeping in a vehicle. When the officers arrived, he woke up and vomited on himself. He told the officers that he had been drinking and was not aware he was involved in an accident. The officers observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. He was unable to perform any of the tests and almost fell several times. He told the officers that he was impaired. He was arrested for DUI and blew a .146 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 24, 2006 Case: 04-023717MM10A Judge Lazarus
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving 112mph weaving in and out of traffic. The DUI deputy observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and a flushed face. On the walk and turn the defendant failed to walk heel to toe 6 times. On the one leg stand he dropped his foot 2 times. The defendant was arrested for DUI and he blew a .096.
Result: On the morning of trial the State dropped the DUI.
Jul 24, 2006 Case: 0378-EGW Judge Lindsey
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a red light and speeding. When the officer made contact with the defendant he noticed an open Heineken in the front seat. He also observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. On the one leg stand the defendant stepped off the line while failing to touch heel to toe. On the one leg stand the defendant put his foot down at 10 and simply didn't continue. On the balance test he estimated 60 seconds for 30 seconds. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Jul 24, 2006 Case: 05-022086MM10A Judge Cowart
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving 76mph in a 45mph zone. The trooper observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. After exiting the car the defendant was swaying and unsteady on his feet. On the walk and turn test he failed to touch heel to toe on any step. He also fell off the line several times. On the one leg stand he dropped his foot and used his arms to balance himself. The defendant was arrested for DUI. This was his 2nd offense for DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI on the morning of trial.
Jul 24, 2006 Case: 0233-XAZ Judge Arzola
Facts: The defendant was observed sleeping in a vehicle. When the officers arrived, he woke up and vomited on himself. He told the officers that he had been drinking and was not aware he was involved in an accident. The officers observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. He was unable to perform any of the tests and almost fell several times. He told the officers that he was impaired. He was arrested for DUI and blew a .146 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 24, 2006 Case: 04-023717MM10A Judge Lazarus
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving 112mph weaving in and out of traffic. The DUI deputy observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and a flushed face. On the walk and turn the defendant failed to walk heel to toe 6 times. On the one leg stand he dropped his foot 2 times. The defendant was arrested for DUI and he blew a .096.
Result: On the morning of trial the State dropped the DUI.

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