Nov 9, 2021	Case: 21-CM-002358	Judge Gutman
Facts:	The defendant's boat was stopped for a safety check by police. Upon boarding the boat, officers observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, he staggered, and was unsteady. He had problems using his fingertips and fumbled with his items. He then performed various roadside tests on the boat such as the palm pat, hand coordination, and finger to nose. He was then arrested for boating under the influence and later refused the breath test.
Defense:	The officer had a body worn camera. The defendant only appeared unsteady because the boat was rocking on the water. His eyes were watery because he was on the water and out in the sun all day. There were three others on the boat who stated he was not impaired. Many observations written by the officer were completely exaggerated as compared to the body camera. The State Dropped the BUI a few days before trial.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 9, 2021	Case: 21-CM-002502	Judge Gutman
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out in his car. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. While outside the car, he swayed back and forth. After performing only the HGN (eye test), he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. After arrest, the officers found drug paraphernalia and he was charged with that as well.
Defense:	To be in actual physical control, a defendant must have the "capability" to operate a motor vehicle. Here, the defendant was sleeping, so he had no capability to operate the car. The State Dropped the DUI and dismissed the possession charge.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 9, 2021	Case: AEDU2TE	Judge Bedinghaus
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and mumbled speech. He also swayed, stumbled, and appeared unsteady. He then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, one leg stand and estimation of time exercises. He was then arrested for DUI and later blew a .139 and a .136 in the breath machine.
Defense:	Issues were raised as to whether the defendant's breath alcohol level was lower at the time of driving due to his performance on the roadside tests. Thus, the firm called into question whether he was over .08 at the time of driving.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 9, 2021	Case: 21-CT-004727	Judge Gutman
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, watery/glassy eyes, and delayed verbal communication. He also had a red in color face. The defendant then performed field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI arrest.
Defense:	The firm pointed out to the State that there was a lack of probable cause to arrest him based on the video tape evidence. The State agreed and Dropped the DUI a few days before trial. It should be noted, the firm got his last DUI Dropped as well.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 9, 2021	Case: AEDU2TE	Judge Bedinghaus
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and mumbled speech. He also swayed, stumbled, and appeared unsteady. He then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, one leg stand and estimation of time exercises. He was then arrested for DUI and later blew a .139 and a .136 in the breath machine.
Defense:	Issues were raised as to whether the defendant's breath alcohol level was lower at the time of driving due to his performance on the roadside tests. Thus, the firm called into question whether he was over .08 at the time of driving.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 9, 2021	Case: 21-CT-004727	Judge Gutman
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, watery/glassy eyes, and delayed verbal communication. He also had a red in color face. The defendant then performed field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI arrest.
Defense:	The firm pointed out to the State that there was a lack of probable cause to arrest him based on the video tape evidence. The State agreed and Dropped the DUI a few days before trial. It should be noted, the firm got his last DUI Dropped as well.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 9, 2021	Case: 21-CM-002358	Judge Gutman
Facts:	The defendant's boat was stopped for a safety check by police. Upon boarding the boat, officers observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, he staggered, and was unsteady. He had problems using his fingertips and fumbled with his items. He then performed various roadside tests on the boat such as the palm pat, hand coordination, and finger to nose. He was then arrested for boating under the influence and later refused the breath test.
Defense:	The officer had a body worn camera. The defendant only appeared unsteady because the boat was rocking on the water. His eyes were watery because he was on the water and out in the sun all day. There were three others on the boat who stated he was not impaired. Many observations written by the officer were completely exaggerated as compared to the body camera. The State Dropped the BUI a few days before trial.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 9, 2021	Case: 21-CT-002279	Judge Gutman
Facts:	An officer observed an unknown female knocking on the window of the car driven by the defendant. The defendant was passed out. She then awoke and drove into the woman banging on the window. The officer then went up to the car and noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and she appeared lethargic. She also appeared confused and admitted to having drank two margaritas. After performing various roadside tests, she was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test.
Defense:	On tape, the defendant did not appear confused or lethargic. In fact, she was very attentive during the roadside tests. Her speech also seemed normal. Due to many contradictions between the video tape and the written reports, the State Dropped the DUI just short of trial.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 9, 2021	Case: 21-CM-002502	Judge Gutman
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out in his car. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. While outside the car, he swayed back and forth. After performing only the HGN (eye test), he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. After arrest, the officers found drug paraphernalia and he was charged with that as well.
Defense:	To be in actual physical control, a defendant must have the "capability" to operate a motor vehicle. Here, the defendant was sleeping, so he had no capability to operate the car. The State Dropped the DUI and dismissed the possession charge.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 4, 2021	Case: 21-CT-001080	Judge Dyer
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and driving under the speed limit. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and slurred/mumbled speech. He appeared lethargic and exhibited mood swings. He also swayed, appeared unsteady, and had balance issues. He then refused roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test . This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense:	There were a few cops on scene. It appeared on video as if it was training exercise to teach the trainee officer how to process a DUI. One cop was even asking about a refusal statute which didn't even apply. In addition, on tape he did not appear unsteady and his speech was normal. After speaking with the prosecutor, the State Dropped the defendant's Second DUI a few days before trial.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 4, 2021	Case: 21-CT-001080	Judge Dyer
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and driving under the speed limit. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and slurred/mumbled speech. He appeared lethargic and exhibited mood swings. He also swayed, appeared unsteady, and had balance issues. He then refused roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test . This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense:	There were a few cops on scene. It appeared on video as if it was training exercise to teach the trainee officer how to process a DUI. One cop was even asking about a refusal statute which didn't even apply. In addition, on tape he did not appear unsteady and his speech was normal. After speaking with the prosecutor, the State Dropped the defendant's Second DUI a few days before trial.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 2, 2021	Case: 21-CT-027646	Judge Peacock
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and he swayed while he stood. He also appeared clumsy, and he stumbled. He then performed field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .205 and a .204 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The firm raised probable cause to arrest issues which would have led to suppression of the breath test results.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 2, 2021	Case: 21-CT-027598	Judge Peacock
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving into oncoming traffic. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy/red eyes, and a fixed gaze. He also had a flushed face and slight slur to his speech. After performing various roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	The police report over exaggerated the level of impairment on the roadside tests as compared to the video tape evidence.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 2, 2021	Case: 21-CT-027646	Judge Peacock
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and he swayed while he stood. He also appeared clumsy, and he stumbled. He then performed field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. After his arrest, he blew a .205 and a .204 in the breath machine.
Defense:	The firm raised probable cause to arrest issues which would have led to suppression of the breath test results.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 2, 2021	Case: 21-CT-027598	Judge Peacock
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving into oncoming traffic. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy/red eyes, and a fixed gaze. He also had a flushed face and slight slur to his speech. After performing various roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	The police report over exaggerated the level of impairment on the roadside tests as compared to the video tape evidence.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 1, 2021	Case: 21-CT-024192	Judge Garagozlo
Facts:	A caller dialed 911 stating that the defendant was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes. The officer then observed the defendant swerving all over. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and he swayed while he stood. The defendant then performed HGN (test) and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	On video, right before the walk and turn began, it started pouring rain. The officers made no attempt to take the defendant out of the rain and off the highway to give him the opportunity to perform the walk and turn, one leg stand, and any other tests. The officers could be heard saying "we got enough, let’s just go." This was brought the prosecutor's attention along with other issues on the tape.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 1, 2021	Case: 21-CT-024192	Judge Garagozlo
Facts:	A caller dialed 911 stating that the defendant was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes. The officer then observed the defendant swerving all over. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and he swayed while he stood. The defendant then performed HGN (test) and was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
Defense:	On video, right before the walk and turn began, it started pouring rain. The officers made no attempt to take the defendant out of the rain and off the highway to give him the opportunity to perform the walk and turn, one leg stand, and any other tests. The officers could be heard saying "we got enough, let’s just go." This was brought the prosecutor's attention along with other issues on the tape.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 27, 2021	Case: 21-CT-007730	Judge Weis
Facts:	The defendant was found by police passed out in his car at a gas station. They found him after a caller dialed 911 stating that the defendant almost struck them in their car, as well as numerous others, and was driving over 100 mph swerving all over. Officers noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, red eyes, they smelled urine, and he had slurred speech. The defendant was also a CDL holder. Due to bizarre behavior exhibited by the defendant, no roadsides were conducted. He was then arrested for DUI and later refused the breath test.
Defense:	Since the call was anonymous, there was no reasonable suspicion of a crime justifying ordering the defendant out of the car without any corroboration.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.