Jun 4, 2019	Case: 2019-CT-002622	Judge Palomino for Lefler
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He then agreed to perform field sobriety tests. He was subsequently arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .090 and a .090 in the breath machine.
Defense:	There is a .02 margin of error in breath testing. Thus, the firm was able to show the state that the defendant's breath results could have been under the legal limit. The State then Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 4, 2019	Case: 2019-CT-001531	Judge Conrad
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after a call went out about a reckless driver. When officers made contact, they observed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant performed poorly on the field sobriety tests. She was then arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .157 and a .150 in the breath machine.
Defense:	There was no corroboration of the the alleged "reckless driving" pattern. Without any corroboration, the lawfulness of the traffic stop was called into question.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 4, 2019	Case: 2019-CT-002622	Judge Palomino for Lefler
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He then agreed to perform field sobriety tests. He was subsequently arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .090 and a .090 in the breath machine.
Defense:	There is a .02 margin of error in breath testing. Thus, the firm was able to show the state that the defendant's breath results could have been under the legal limit. The State then Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 4, 2019	Case: 2019-CT-001531	Judge Conrad
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after a call went out about a reckless driver. When officers made contact, they observed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant performed poorly on the field sobriety tests. She was then arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .157 and a .150 in the breath machine.
Defense:	There was no corroboration of the the alleged "reckless driving" pattern. Without any corroboration, the lawfulness of the traffic stop was called into question.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 21, 2019	Case: 2019-CT-015964	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and almost causing a crash. The defendant had an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot/watery eyes. She exited the vehicle slow, staggered as she walked, and also swayed. After performing field sobriety tests, she was arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .134 and a .130 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The legality of the traffic stop was called into question as the alleged driving pattern was only vaguely described.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 21, 2019	Case: 2019-CT-015964	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and almost causing a crash. The defendant had an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot/watery eyes. She exited the vehicle slow, staggered as she walked, and also swayed. After performing field sobriety tests, she was arrested for DUI. After her arrest, she blew a .134 and a .130 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The legality of the traffic stop was called into question as the alleged driving pattern was only vaguely described.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 20, 2019	Case: 2018-CT-007009-O	Judge Caraballo
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving at a high rate of speed, stopping abruptly, and nearly causing a crash. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and poor dexterity. She admitted to having consumed vodka/cranberry cocktails. She performed poorly on the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused the breath test.
Defense:	Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the defendant had two herniated discs and a shoulder injury from a prior traffic crash whereby she had been hit by a Ram 2500 pickup truck. Yet, the officer still had her do the walk and turn and one leg stand exercises. He didn't conduct any non-physical exercises such as the finger to nose or alphabet. Thus, any impairment could have equally been attributable to the injuries versus alcohol. The State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received no conviction.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 20, 2019	Case: 2019-MM-005118	Judge Booras
Facts:	Florida fish and wild life law enforcement boarded the defendant's boat for a safety inspection. They observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol and watery/bloodshot eyes. He was then asked to perform field sobriety tests. He performed the HGN (Eye test), palm pat, finger to nose, and hand coordination exercises. He was then arrested for Boating under the influence. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense:	The officer did not write any specifics as they related to the roadside tasks. Also, one's eyes can be watery and bloodshot after being in the sun and on the sea water. In addition, none of the defendant's normal faculties were impaired. The firm convinced the State to then Dismiss the Boating under the influence charge.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

May 20, 2019	Case: 2019-MM-005118	Judge Booras
Facts:	Florida fish and wild life law enforcement boarded the defendant's boat for a safety inspection. They observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol and watery/bloodshot eyes. He was then asked to perform field sobriety tests. He performed the HGN (Eye test), palm pat, finger to nose, and hand coordination exercises. He was then arrested for Boating under the influence. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense:	The officer did not write any specifics as they related to the roadside tasks. Also, one's eyes can be watery and bloodshot after being in the sun and on the sea water. In addition, none of the defendant's normal faculties were impaired. The firm convinced the State to then Dismiss the Boating under the influence charge.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

May 20, 2019	Case: 2018-CT-007009-O	Judge Caraballo
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving at a high rate of speed, stopping abruptly, and nearly causing a crash. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and poor dexterity. She admitted to having consumed vodka/cranberry cocktails. She performed poorly on the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused the breath test.
Defense:	Parks & Braxton pointed out to the State that the defendant had two herniated discs and a shoulder injury from a prior traffic crash whereby she had been hit by a Ram 2500 pickup truck. Yet, the officer still had her do the walk and turn and one leg stand exercises. He didn't conduct any non-physical exercises such as the finger to nose or alphabet. Thus, any impairment could have equally been attributable to the injuries versus alcohol. The State Dropped the DUI and the defendant received no conviction.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 14, 2019	Case: 2018-CT-018939	Judge Dominguez for Lefler
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way on the highway causing others to avoid a collision. The defendant appeared disoriented and had glassy eyes. When the defendant spoke, he did not make any sense and also had difficulty following directions. He admitted to taking several unknown prescription medications. There was no odor of alcohol, but the officer suspected impairment by drugs. After performing poorly on the field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused both a breath and urine test.
Defense:	Prior to trial, the firm filed a motion for statement of particulars in order to force the State to disclose, as requited by the DUI Statute, by which "specific" drug they are alleging that the defendant was impaired by. In order to convict someone of DUI in Florida, the State the must prove that the defendant was impaired by alcohol and/or a "specific" chemical and/or controlled substance. Here, the State was not able to name the specific substance that was impairing the defendant. The DUI was dropped and he received no conviction on his record.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 14, 2019	Case: 2018-CT-018939	Judge Dominguez for Lefler
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way on the highway causing others to avoid a collision. The defendant appeared disoriented and had glassy eyes. When the defendant spoke, he did not make any sense and also had difficulty following directions. He admitted to taking several unknown prescription medications. There was no odor of alcohol, but the officer suspected impairment by drugs. After performing poorly on the field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused both a breath and urine test.
Defense:	Prior to trial, the firm filed a motion for statement of particulars in order to force the State to disclose, as requited by the DUI Statute, by which "specific" drug they are alleging that the defendant was impaired by. In order to convict someone of DUI in Florida, the State the must prove that the defendant was impaired by alcohol and/or a "specific" chemical and/or controlled substance. Here, the State was not able to name the specific substance that was impairing the defendant. The DUI was dropped and he received no conviction on his record.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 9, 2019	Case: 2018-MM-014085	Judge Conrad
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for swerving and almost colliding with a semi truck. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and he handed them a credit card instead of his drivers license. He also had slurred speech and performed poorly on the field sobriety tests. He was arrested for DUI. In a search incident to arrest for the DUI, officers also found marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Defense:	It was pointed out to the state that the officer was unsure what was allegedly impairing the defendant. On tape, when asked by the defendant what he was under the influence of, the officer stated "probably " alcohol. If the arresting officer is unsure, then how can the case be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in court. The state dropped the DUI and also dismissed both drug charges.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 9, 2019	Case: 2018-MM-014085	Judge Conrad
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for swerving and almost colliding with a semi truck. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and he handed them a credit card instead of his drivers license. He also had slurred speech and performed poorly on the field sobriety tests. He was arrested for DUI. In a search incident to arrest for the DUI, officers also found marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Defense:	It was pointed out to the state that the officer was unsure what was allegedly impairing the defendant. On tape, when asked by the defendant what he was under the influence of, the officer stated "probably " alcohol. If the arresting officer is unsure, then how can the case be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in court. The state dropped the DUI and also dismissed both drug charges.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 8, 2019	Case: 2019-CT-013435	Judge Atkin
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, glossy/watery eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant stated he had drank 3 to 4 beers, was slow exiting the vehicle, and swayed wile he stood. He then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was then arrested for DUI and later blew a. 190 and a .175 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The lawfulness of the traffic stop was called into question since it was unclear all of the specifics of distance and time of the alleged driving pattern. The State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 8, 2019	Case: 2019-CT-013435	Judge Atkin
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, glossy/watery eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant stated he had drank 3 to 4 beers, was slow exiting the vehicle, and swayed wile he stood. He then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was then arrested for DUI and later blew a. 190 and a .175 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The lawfulness of the traffic stop was called into question since it was unclear all of the specifics of distance and time of the alleged driving pattern. The State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 2, 2019	Case: A2FJW9P	Judge Sosa-Bruzon
Facts:	The defendant was passed out in his car in the middle of an intersection. Upon awakening the defendant, his car rolled forward and crashed. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He had vomit on him and was extremely unsteady. He admitted to having consumed beers and performed very poorly on the roadside tasks. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .198, and a .180 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The firm pointed out to the State, that on the body worn cameras, the defendant was improperly coerced into taking the breath test.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.