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CRIMINAL CASE RESULTS

OUR RECENT CRIMINAL DEFENSE VICTORIES

Aug 21, 2012 Case: 11-013468MM10A Judge Ross
Facts: The defendant was observed by DUI task force sleeping behind the wheel at a green light. After approximately 20 seconds, the defendant made a left turn. The defendant then failed to maintain a single lane by driving over the bike lane which was captured on video. The defendant pulled over and performed field sobriety tests also on video. He was subsequently arrested and blew a .096 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a motion to suppress based on an unlawful stop. Despite the fact that the motion to suppress the stop was denied, the deputy provided several statements on the stand that were inconsistent with both the video as well as his reports.
Result: On the morning of trial the State dropped the DUI.
Aug 21, 2012 Case: 11-013468MM10A Judge Ross
Facts: The defendant was observed by DUI task force sleeping behind the wheel at a green light. After approximately 20 seconds, the defendant made a left turn. The defendant then failed to maintain a single lane by driving over the bike lane which was captured on video. The defendant pulled over and performed field sobriety tests also on video. He was subsequently arrested and blew a .096 in the breath machine.
Result: On the morning of trial the State dropped the DUI.
Aug 21, 2012 Case: 11-013468MM10A Judge Ross
Facts: The defendant was observed by DUI task force sleeping behind the wheel at a green light. After approximately 20 seconds, the defendant made a left turn. The defendant then failed to maintain a single lane by driving over the bike lane which was captured on video. The defendant pulled over and performed field sobriety tests also on video. He was subsequently arrested and blew a .096 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a motion to suppress based on an unlawful stop. Despite the fact that the motion to suppress the stop was denied, the deputy provided several statements on the stand that were inconsistent with both the video as well as his reports.
Result: On the morning of trial the State dropped the DUI.
Aug 20, 2012 Case: 11-2523MM10A Judge Brown
Facts: The defendant was found passed out slumped over the wheel of his vehicle with drool protruding from his mouth. The engine was running and the keys were in the ignition. After the officer woke the defendant up he requested his drivers license. The driver first produced a take-out menu and then provided a $100.00 bill. After speaking with the defendant, the officers observed a strong odor of alcohol, red glassy eyes, flushed face and slurred speech. The defendant admitted to drinking 5 mixed vodka drinks. The defendant performed and allegedly failed the field sobriety tests. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Defense: Parks & Braxton took the depositions of both officers on scene. The arresting officer was unable to provide a clear and independent recollection to the facts that were included in his reports.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Aug 20, 2012 Case: 2011-CT-021108AAXXX Judge Hudson
Facts: The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and unsteadiness. According to the officer, he failed the field sobriety tests which were not video taped. After his arrest for DUI, he refused the breath test.
Result: Prior to the motion ever being heard, the State Dropped the DUI.
Aug 20, 2012 Case: 11-2523MM10A Judge Brown
Facts: The defendant was found passed out slumped over the wheel of his vehicle with drool protruding from his mouth. The engine was running and the keys were in the ignition. After the officer woke the defendant up he requested his drivers license. The driver first produced a take-out menu and then provided a $100.00 bill. After speaking with the defendant, the officers observed a strong odor of alcohol, red glassy eyes, flushed face and slurred speech. The defendant admitted to drinking 5 mixed vodka drinks. The defendant performed and allegedly failed the field sobriety tests. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Aug 20, 2012 Case: 2011-CT-021108AAXXX Judge Hudson
Facts: The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and unsteadiness. According to the officer, he failed the field sobriety tests which were not video taped. After his arrest for DUI, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a pre-trial motion to suppress the lawfulness of the initial stop of the defendant's vehicle.
Result: Prior to the motion ever being heard, the State Dropped the DUI.
Aug 20, 2012 Case: 11-2523MM10A Judge Brown
Facts: The defendant was found passed out slumped over the wheel of his vehicle with drool protruding from his mouth. The engine was running and the keys were in the ignition. After the officer woke the defendant up he requested his drivers license. The driver first produced a take-out menu and then provided a $100.00 bill. After speaking with the defendant, the officers observed a strong odor of alcohol, red glassy eyes, flushed face and slurred speech. The defendant admitted to drinking 5 mixed vodka drinks. The defendant performed and allegedly failed the field sobriety tests. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Aug 20, 2012 Case: 2011-CT-021108AAXXX Judge Hudson
Facts: The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and unsteadiness. According to the officer, he failed the field sobriety tests which were not video taped. After his arrest for DUI, he refused the breath test.
Result: Prior to the motion ever being heard, the State Dropped the DUI.
Aug 20, 2012 Case: 11-2523MM10A Judge Brown
Facts: The defendant was found passed out slumped over the wheel of his vehicle with drool protruding from his mouth. The engine was running and the keys were in the ignition. After the officer woke the defendant up he requested his drivers license. The driver first produced a take-out menu and then provided a $100.00 bill. After speaking with the defendant, the officers observed a strong odor of alcohol, red glassy eyes, flushed face and slurred speech. The defendant admitted to drinking 5 mixed vodka drinks. The defendant performed and allegedly failed the field sobriety tests. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Defense: Parks & Braxton took the depositions of both officers on scene. The arresting officer was unable to provide a clear and independent recollection to the facts that were included in his reports.
Result: The DUI was dismissed.
Aug 20, 2012 Case: 2011-CT-021108AAXXX Judge Hudson
Facts: The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and unsteadiness. According to the officer, he failed the field sobriety tests which were not video taped. After his arrest for DUI, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton filed a pre-trial motion to suppress the lawfulness of the initial stop of the defendant's vehicle.
Result: Prior to the motion ever being heard, the State Dropped the DUI.
Aug 17, 2012 Case: 3348-XEX Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and he admitted drinking three rum and cokes. A bottle of vodka was found in the car. After performing poorly on the roadside tests according to the officer, he was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Aug 17, 2012 Case: 8100-XEE Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant could not perform any roadside tests due to his high level of intoxication. After his arrest for DUI, he blew a .237 and .242 in the breath machine.
Defense: Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Aug 17, 2012 Case: 8100-XEE Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant could not perform any roadside tests due to his high level of intoxication. After his arrest for DUI, he blew a .237 and .242 in the breath machine.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Aug 17, 2012 Case: 7477-XDK Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, slow movements, and slurred speech. According to the officer, he failed the roadside tests. For example, on the walk and turn test, he stepped off the line and stopped walking to regain his balance. On the one leg stand, he put his put down and swayed. After his arrest for DUI, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton prepared for trial.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Aug 17, 2012 Case: 7477-XDK Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, slow movements, and slurred speech. According to the officer, he failed the roadside tests. For example, on the walk and turn test, he stepped off the line and stopped walking to regain his balance. On the one leg stand, he put his put down and swayed. After his arrest for DUI, he refused the breath test.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Aug 17, 2012 Case: 3348-XEX Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and he admitted drinking three rum and cokes. A bottle of vodka was found in the car. After performing poorly on the roadside tests according to the officer, he was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Defense: Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
Aug 17, 2012 Case: 3348-XEX Judge Ortiz
Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and he admitted drinking three rum and cokes. A bottle of vodka was found in the car. After performing poorly on the roadside tests according to the officer, he was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he refused the breath test.
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.

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