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CRIMINAL CASE RESULTS

OUR RECENT CRIMINAL DEFENSE VICTORIES

Mar 27, 2006 Case: 2006-CT-872-0 Judge Shoemaker
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving, speeding, and running a red light. The State Trooper observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant staggered and swayed once he was outside of his vehicle. The defendant refused both the roadside tests and the breath test. This was the defendant's second offense.
Result: On the morning of jury trial, the State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 27, 2006 Case: 2006-CT-872-0 Judge Shoemaker
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving, speeding, and running a red light. The State Trooper observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant staggered and swayed once he was outside of his vehicle. The defendant refused both the roadside tests and the breath test. This was the defendant's second offense.
Result: On the morning of jury trial, the State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 23, 2006 Case: 05-002270MM10A Judge Cowart
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving 55 miles per hour in a posted 30 miles per hour zone. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy bloodshot eyes. Additionally, the officer noticed an alcoholic beverage next to the defendant in the vehicle. The defendant was unsteady as he exited the vehicle. A DUI task force member was called to conduct a criminal investigation. After failing the field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. The defendant blew a .121 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI and Open Container charges.
Mar 23, 2006 Case: 05-002270MM10A Judge Cowart
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving 55 miles per hour in a posted 30 miles per hour zone. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy bloodshot eyes. Additionally, the officer noticed an alcoholic beverage next to the defendant in the vehicle. The defendant was unsteady as he exited the vehicle. A DUI task force member was called to conduct a criminal investigation. After failing the field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. The defendant blew a .121 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI and Open Container charges.
Mar 17, 2006 Case: 05-11672MM10A Judge Gehl
Facts: The defendant was observed to be sleeping in a parked vehicle behind a closed business. Two officers approached the car. One officer testified that he witnessed a strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The other officer noticed that he was unsteady on his feet when exiting the car. A DUI task force officer was called to conduct an investigation. The deputy stated that the defendant failed the field sobriety tests and arrested him for DUI.
Result: The Motion was granted, the DUI was DISMISSED.
Mar 17, 2006 Case: 412774-X Judge Mills-Francis
Facts: The defendant was stopped by police after striking the sidewalk with his vehicle and swerving. Other motorists had to move out of his way. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred and mumbled speech, and unsteadiness. The defendant performed the roadside tests after being asked by the officers. The defendant could not perform any of the exercises since he almost fell over each time. After his arrest for DUI, the defendant blew a .209 in the breath machine.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Mar 17, 2006 Case: 05-11672MM10A Judge Gehl
Facts: The defendant was observed to be sleeping in a parked vehicle behind a closed business. Two officers approached the car. One officer testified that he witnessed a strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The other officer noticed that he was unsteady on his feet when exiting the car. A DUI task force officer was called to conduct an investigation. The deputy stated that the defendant failed the field sobriety tests and arrested him for DUI.
Result: The Motion was granted, the DUI was DISMISSED.
Mar 17, 2006 Case: 412774-X Judge Mills-Francis
Facts: The defendant was stopped by police after striking the sidewalk with his vehicle and swerving. Other motorists had to move out of his way. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred and mumbled speech, and unsteadiness. The defendant performed the roadside tests after being asked by the officers. The defendant could not perform any of the exercises since he almost fell over each time. After his arrest for DUI, the defendant blew a .209 in the breath machine.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Mar 10, 2006 Case: 550675-X Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped by an off duty officer for driving all over the roadway and into oncoming traffic. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. A DUI officer was called who made the same observations. The defendant refused all roadside tests and the breath test. This was the defendant's THIRD offense.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Mar 10, 2006 Case: 06-CT-001228-XCA Judge Ober
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests according to the officer which were video taped at the scene. The defendant refused the breath test.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Mar 10, 2006 Case: 550675-X Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped by an off duty officer for driving all over the roadway and into oncoming traffic. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. A DUI officer was called who made the same observations. The defendant refused all roadside tests and the breath test. This was the defendant's THIRD offense.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Mar 10, 2006 Case: 06-CT-001228-XCA Judge Ober
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests according to the officer which were video taped at the scene. The defendant refused the breath test.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Mar 8, 2006 Case: 06-3504-MMA Judge Marblestone
Facts: The defendant was involved in a traffic crash which he hit a tree. Witnesses identified the defendant as the driver involved in the crash. When the officers arrived, they found the defendant inside a restaurant and noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on all roadside tests and blew a .190 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
Result: The State conceded the motion and DROPPED THE DUI.
Mar 8, 2006 Case: 06-3504-MMA Judge Marblestone
Facts: The defendant was involved in a traffic crash which he hit a tree. Witnesses identified the defendant as the driver involved in the crash. When the officers arrived, they found the defendant inside a restaurant and noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on all roadside tests and blew a .190 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
Result: The State conceded the motion and DROPPED THE DUI.
Mar 4, 2006 Case: 04-11131MM10A Judge Gehl
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. He then contacted a DUI officer to conduct the criminal investigation. Prior to performing the sobriety tests the defendant informed the officer that he was in the hospital that day because a nail went into his eye. He also explained on video that the injury causes a problem with his equilibrium. The DUI officer disregarded the information and conducted the full battery of field sobriety tests. The officer stated that he failed the tests and arrested him for DUI.
Result: After striking a number of jurors, the first jury panel was struck. The State subsequently dropped the DUI.
Mar 4, 2006 Case: 04-11131MM10A Judge Gehl
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. He then contacted a DUI officer to conduct the criminal investigation. Prior to performing the sobriety tests the defendant informed the officer that he was in the hospital that day because a nail went into his eye. He also explained on video that the injury causes a problem with his equilibrium. The DUI officer disregarded the information and conducted the full battery of field sobriety tests. The officer stated that he failed the tests and arrested him for DUI.
Result: After striking a number of jurors, the first jury panel was struck. The State subsequently dropped the DUI.
Mar 2, 2006 Case: 05-025643TCA04 Judge Marx
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving his vehicle on the yellow line for 4 blocks straight. The defendant had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and an odor of alcohol on his breath. The defendant failed all field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He blew a .189 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Mar 2, 2006 Case: 05-025643TCA04 Judge Marx
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving his vehicle on the yellow line for 4 blocks straight. The defendant had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and an odor of alcohol on his breath. The defendant failed all field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He blew a .189 in the breath machine.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 28, 2006 Case: CT-002328-XAM (JURY TRIAL) Judge Barber
Facts: An unknown caller reported that the defendant's vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the road. The officer observed a vehicle matching the description, saw the vehicle run a red light, and drive over the curb. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and a sway to her stance. The defendant performed field sobriety tests which allegedly indicated signs of impairment. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .166 in the breath machine. This was the defendant's second DUI within five years.
Result: On the second day of trial, the State dropped the DUI.

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