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Nov 24, 2025 Case: 25-CT-015029 Judge Menz
The defendant left his house after a domestic disturbance and crashed his car into the woods. When officers arrived, he was already outside his truck, as this happened on his property. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, he stumbled, leaned against the patrol car for support, and admitted to having drank tequila. His speech was very slurred and he had trouble standing. The defendant also admitted that he felt that he was too intoxicated to drive so he backed up to go back in the house and ended up in the ditch. He refused to perform any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 20, 2025 Case: 25-CT-039432 Judge Jacobus
The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and her movements were slow. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 20, 2025 Case: AL8GK4E Judge Dittmer
The defendant was stopped for following too closely. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and he appeared unsteady and swayed. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
The officer made the defendant out to be a falling down drunk in the police reports. They were completely contradicted by the videotape. After conversations with the State regarding the conflicts in the evidence, they Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 19, 2025 Case: 25-CT-013574 Judge Valkenburg

The defendant was stopped for speeding and driving with no lights after dark. Officers observed an odor of burnt marijuana from the vehicle, a slight odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and he had severe body tremors. The defendant denied drinking and also denied smoking pot. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a urine test.
On tape, the defendant's speech was normal, his balance was normal, he was responsive and coherent, had no sway, walked normal, and his roadside tests were excellent as compared to what was written. After negotiations with the prosecutor about the evidence, the State Dismissed the DUI.
The DUI was dismissed.
Nov 18, 2025 Case: A77MSKE Judge Lawhorne
The defendant was stopped for driving on the wrong side of the road. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, he leaned on the vehicle for support, and had bloodshot/watery eyes. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After conversations with the State regarding the videotape evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.

The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 18, 2025 Case: 25-CT-032380 Judge T. Brown
The defendant was stopped for driving westbound in the eastbound lanes. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery eyes. He swayed while standing and used the car for support. After performing very poorly on the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 18, 2025 Case: 25-MM-034821 Judge T. Brown
The defendant was stopped for having a defective tag light. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slow speech. His movements were lethargic and he appeared anxious. The defendant refused to step out of the car upon being directed to do so. He was then forcibly removed. The defendant refused to do any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI and resisting an officer without violence. He later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI and the Resisting charge was Dismissed.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 18, 2025 Case: 25-CT-027535 Judge T. Brown
The defendant was stopped after she pulled out of a parking lot and almost hit a cop head on and then drove on the curb. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, staggering, bloodshot eyes, and she admitted to consuming two alcoholic beverages. She was immediately arrested for driving on a suspended license as her license was suspended from a previous DUI. Later, while in the backseat of the patrol car, she refused to do any field sobriety tests. She was then arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI within five years.
On tape, her speech was normal and she was not off balance or unsteady. She was already under arrest for DWLS, so there was no reason for her to do any field sobriety tests because they were not going to release her. After negotiations, the State Dropped her Second DUI and also dropped the DWLS charge.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 18, 2025 Case: 25-CT-041613 Judge T. Brown
The defendant was stopped after he ran a red light. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, a flushed face, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. Due to physical disabilities, the defendant performed the HGN (eye test), finger to nose, and finger count exorcises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Many observations written in the reports were contradicted by the videotape. For example, on tape, his speech was not slurred and he performed the finger count and finger to nose much better on tape than as described the reports. After conversations with the State about the contradictions, they Dropped his Second DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 17, 2025 Case: 25-CT-000276 Judge J. Steele
The defendant was the at fault driver in a traffic crash when she ran a stop sign and t-boned another car. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, thick tongued speech, and she admitted to having drank a glass of wine. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, she was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test.

On tape, the defendant's speech was normal and there were no balance issues. In fact, her field sobriety tests were practically perfect on tape versus what was written in the police reports. Just prior to the trial date, the State Dropped the DUI and she got no conviction and no penalties other than a fine and courts costs.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 17, 2025 Case: 25-CT-000942 Judge Compton
Police received a call from an FDOT road ranger about a vehicle that was driving all over the road (i.e., the defendant). The defendant had stopped his car and the road ranger blocked him in. When officers arrived, they noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, and a slight slur to his speech. The defendant was not asked to perform any roadside tests and arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
The firm brought many irregularities in this case to the prosecutor's attention. First, it was completely unknown why no DUI investigation was conducted. In other words, why wasn't he even asked to perform any field sobriety tests. Also, under Florida law, one cannot be requested to take a breath test until after they have been arrested for DUI. Here, the officer requested a breath test prior to arresting the defendant. Finally , the officer wrote in his reports that the road ranger had a dash camera. This was never turned over. After negotiations, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 17, 2025 Case: 25-CT-001491 Judge Compton
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol and marijuana, watery/glassy eyes, slurred/mumbled speech, and his movements were slow and lethargic. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, finger to nose, estimation of 30 seconds, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 12, 2025 Case: 25-CT-011478 Judge Valkenburg
The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant stated that he had consumed two glasses of wine. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 12, 2025 Case: 25-CT-009803 Judge Taylor
The defendant was stopped for weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, heavily slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant stated that he had consumed a few beers. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .111 and .109 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 12, 2025 Case: 25-CT-008990 Judge Gutman
The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, glossy eyes. He also exhibited unsteady balance. After performing very poorly on the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, finger to nose, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.

The firm provided medical documentation to the State that the defendant had medical issues preventing him from performing the walk and turn and one leg stand exercises. After negotiations, the State Dropped his Second DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 12, 2025 Case: 25-CT-009797 Judge Gutman
The defendant was stopped for swerving out of his lane of travel several times. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glossy/red eyes, and slurred speech. After performing poorly on the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .189 and .185 in the breath machine.
On video, the defendant did not swerve several times as written in the police report. He actually only swerved around one to two times. The firm filed a motion to suppress the evidence based on an unlawful traffic stop. In our motion, we alleged that the driving pattern on tape did not create a reasonable suspicion that the defendant was impaired. In addition, the officer's credibility was called into serious question as he clearly lied about the driving pattern in his police reports, as compared to the dash camera. Just prior to the motion hearing date, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 5, 2025 Case: 25-CT-009390 Judge Taylor
The defendant was found passed out in his car at an intersection. Officers, upon awakening him, noticed an odor of alcohol, slow/slurred speech, a sway to his stance, and glassy eyes. He was very confused as to his location and stated that he had just came from a bar. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .168 and .165 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 4, 2025 Case: 25-MM-004395 Judge Valkenburg

A police officer, in his marked car, almost crashed into the defendant because the defendant was stopped and passed out in his car in the middle of a highway. The officer woke the defendant up and moved his car off to the shoulder. The officer was yelling at the defendant to get out of the car and the defendant did not listen. Officers observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. He was also charged with resisting an officer without violence for refusing to get out of the car.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI and the Resisting charge was Dismissed.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 4, 2025 Case: 25-CT-039500 Judge Skinner
The defendant crashed his car into multiple U-Hauls in a U-Haul parking lot. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. He stumbled, swayed, and leaned against his car for balance. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
On tape, he was covered in blood. He did not appear off balance, never stumbled, nor did he have an apparent sway. His speech was normal as well. After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 4, 2025 Case: 25-CT-028642 Judge Skinner
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and slurred speech. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
On tape, the defendant performed much better on the field sobriety tests than as described in the reports. In addition, the officer is heard on tape telling that defendant during a conversation that, quote: "Cops are allowed to lie, but I don't." No one could now believe one word he said and his credibility was called into question. After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the defendant's Second DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 4, 2025 Case: 25-CT-037320 Judge Skinner

The defendant was stopped by police as he was facing northbound in the southbound direction of travel. Many vehicles had to avoid him in order to avoid a collision. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and thick tongued speech. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. The defendant later refused a breath test.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 3, 2025 Case: 25-CT-000934 Judge Justice
The defendant was stopped for speeding (100mph in a 60mph zone). Officers noticed an odor of alcohol bloodshot, and slurred speech. His coordination was poor and he displayed a poor ability to understand. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 30, 2025 Case: 25-CT-037280 Judge Koenig
The defendant was stopped for having no working taillights. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, watery/glassy eyes, slurred speech, and she admitted to consuming one drink. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, she was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .146 and .142 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 30, 2025 Case: 25-CT-020243 Judge Koenig
The defendant was observed by the police in a parking garage and told do not drive because he seemed intoxicated. The defendant drove anyway and was later seen by the officer exiting the parking garage. The defendant did not come to a complete stop and then drove on the sidewalk. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and he was unsteady on his feet. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
One tape, the defendant's speech was normal and he was not off balance. They tried to make him out to be a falling down drunk in the reports but that was totally contradicted by the videotape. The State Dropped the DUI after negotiations.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 30, 2025 Case: 25-CT-009090 Judge Allen
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, glassy eyes, and he admitted to having consumed two drinks. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .144 and .139 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 30, 2025 Case: 25-CT-012632 Judge Allen
The defendant was found passed in his car by police. Upon awakening him, officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, inconsistent statements. and difficulty following directions. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .180 and .175 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 30, 2025 Case: 25-CT-011443 Judge Scott
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Offices noticed an odor of alcohol, glossy eyes, slurred speech, and he admitted to having drank alcohol. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .151 and .140 in the breath machine.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 30, 2025 Case: 25-CT-009818 Judge Scott
The defendant was stopped for weaving. He was drifting from the fog line to the double yellow line several times. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and he admitted to consuming one drink. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .107 and .106 in the breath machine.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 29, 2025 Case: 25-CM-005271 Judge Allen

The defendant was stopped on his boat for weaving back and forth and having no emitting lights. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, empty champagne bottles, a dazed look, and he had to brace himself against fixed objects for balance. He then performed the exercises designed for boating under the influence cases, which consisted of the HGN, finger to nose, palm pat, and hand coordination exercises. He was arrested for Boating Under the Influence and later refused a breath test.
On tape, his speech was normal and he was not off balance. The officer was not instructing the defendant properly on the exercises which made it very confusing. Also, the officer wrote someone else's name in the reports, so was he really talking about the defendant or someone else. The State Dropped the Boating Under the Influence and he received no conviction and no penalties other than court costs.
The State Dropped the Boating under the Influence.
Oct 28, 2025 Case: 25-CT-007010 Judge Scott

The defendant was stopped for failing to come to a complete stop while exiting a parking lot. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred/thick tongued speech, bloodshot eyes, and fumbling fingers. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Third DUI.
On tape, we can see the officer driving down the road with his dash camera on. What was odd was that the dash seemed to get turned on just as the defendant was pulling out. No one could see whether the defendant stopped or not. We raised an issue that the defendant did stop and the stop was unlawful. Also, on tape, the defendant called the cop "dude" and the officer then got very offended and became very aggressive and rude. After conversations with the State, they Dropped his Third DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 28, 2025 Case: 25-CT-006908 Judge Scott
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, he appeared unsteady, and his movements were lethargic. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exorcises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 28, 2025 Case: 25-CT-002035 Judge J. Steele
The defendant was stopped for weaving and having no working taillights. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant also lost his balance and almost fell. Another deputy actually had to catch him, so he wouldn't hit the ground. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 24, 2025 Case: 25-CT-036363 Judge Garagozlo
Officers were dispatched to a call about a reckless driver. The caller stated that the defendant was driving recklessly in a neighborhood parking area and almost hitting cars. Officers came in contact with the defendant as he was passed out in his truck in that parking lot. They noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, confused/slurred speech, and he was argumentative. He stumbled, swayed, and needed to use the car for assistance. He refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 23, 2025 Case: AKWRHFE Judge Dittmer
The defendant was stopped for swerving over the painted lane divider multiple times. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred/mumbled speech, watery eyes, a dazed/blank expression, and unsteadiness. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .142 and .139 in the breath machine.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 23, 2025 Case: 25-CT-010373 Judge Scott
Police were called to the scene regarding a disturbance. The defendant had been banging on someone's door and then broke it. When officers arrived, the defendant was leaving in her car and driving through the parking lot. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and red/glossy eyes. She refused to perform any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.

On tape, the defendant's speech was not slurred, she was not off balance or unsteady, and she was totally responsive and coherent. After discussions with the State about the video tape evidence, they Dropped her Second DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 23, 2025 Case: 25-CT-006210 Judge Hankin
The defendant was found passed out in a Wendy's drive through. The employe told the cops that when the defendant ordered, the defendant was slurring his words, had a droopy look, then he passed out for 15 minutes. Along with the police, EMS attempted sternum rubs to get him to wake up. EMS loaded him on the back of a stretcher. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. They also found eleven bottles of vodka and rum in his car. The defendant was unable to coherently form a sentence. No roadside tests were conducted were conducted for safety purposes and he was arrested for DUI. He later refused breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 22, 2025 Case: 25-CT-011053 Judge Valkenburg
The defendant was stopped for a welfare check after he was observed drifting in and out of his lane of travel and straddling the lane markers. Officers observed and odor of alcohol, red eyes, and his movements were slow and lethargic. He also exhibited unsteady balance. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .185 and .182 in the breath machine.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 22, 2025 Case: 25-CT-009038 Judge Taylor
The defendant was stopped for speeding and conducting an unlawful U-turn at a red light. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, fumbling fingers, watery/glassy eyes, a red face, and slurred speech. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and the one leg stand exercises, she was arrested for DUI. The defendant later refused a breath test.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 22, 2025 Case: 25-CT-035232 Judge Jacobus
The defendant was stopped for driving with no lights after dark and swerving. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, heavily slurred speech, a sway to his stance, clumsy dexterity, and watery eyes. He was requested to perform the field sobriety tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, finger to nose, and the walk and turn. He performed very poorly on video tape and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
He was requested to perform the field sobriety tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, finger to nose, and the walk and turn. After conversations with the prosecutor regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 22, 2025 Case: 25-CT-026453 Judge Jacobus

The defendant crashed his car into a guardrail. When officers arrived, they noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant refused to do any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
The firm provided to the State pictures of the defendant's mouth showing that he had no teeth. That is why his speech was slurred, and not from alcohol. On tape, he was not off balance or unsteady and appeared totally normal.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 16, 2025 Case: 25-CT-008567 Judge Scott
The defendant was stopped for a welfare check due to her erratic driving pattern. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, red/bloodshot eyes, and her movements were lethargic. She fumbled with her documents and her balance appeared unsteady. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .154 and .149 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 16, 2025 Case: 25-CT-000883 Judge Grey
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and he used his door for support upon exiting the car. He stumbled while walking, swayed while he stood, and had slightly slurred speech. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .138 and .135 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 16, 2025 Case: AI96IUE Judge Hessinger
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, a sway to his stance, and his overall balance was poor. He was requested to perform the field sobriety tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, finger to nose, and the walk and turn. The defendant was arrested for DIU and later blew a .106 and .103 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 16, 2025 Case: AKWRDHE Judge Lawhorne

The defendant was stopped for swerving over the painted lane dividers several times. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, mumbled speech, watery eyes, a dazed/blank expression, and she was unsteady on her feet. She performed poorly on the field sobriety tests which consisted of the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. She was arrested for DUI and later blew a .092 and .091 in the breath machine.
Due to a .02 margin of error in the breath machine, the firm was able to place both her breath test results under the legal limit. After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 15, 2025 Case: 25-MM-014457 Judge Ingram
The defendant was the at fault driver in a rear end crash. Officers arrived on scene and noticed watery eyes, constricted pupils, had a hard time focusing, was sweating heavily, and his legs and arms were shaking uncontrollably. There was no odor of alcohol. Believing he was impaired by drugs, he was requested to perform the field sobriety tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, finger to nose, and the walk and turn. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and later refused a urine test. This was the defendant's Third DUI.
Under Florida law (Florida DUI statute 316.193), the State must prove that defendant was impaired by a specific controlled or chemical substance. One cannot just be impaired by anything like a bad avocado. Here, they could not prove by what specific substance was allegedly impairing him. Also, the officer who conducted the DUI was in training, being told what to do and reading off a sheet of paper. It was clear that the defendant was a Guinea Pig for her to learn how to do a DUI. The State Dropped the Third DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 15, 2025 Case: 25-CT-031904 Judge Ingram

The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving. Officers noticed and odor of alcohol, slow/slurred speech, and lethargic movements. His eyes were also bloodshot and watery, and he was slow to exit the car. He performed poorly on the field sobriety tests which consisted of the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .128 and .124 in the breath machine.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 15, 2025 Case: 25-CT-002306 Judge Hitzemann
The defendant caused a crash by backing up her car into another vehicle in a parking lot. When officers arrived, they did not smell any alcohol. However, officers believed she was impaired by drugs as the defendant had constricted pupils, looked unsteady, and she appeared very lethargic. She appeared as if she was going to fall asleep several times, had mumbled speech, and was drooling. The defendant was unable to complete any roadside tests for safety reasons. The defendant was taken to hospital for precautions. She was arrested for DUI.
Under Florida law (Florida DUI statute 316.193), the State must prove that defendant was impaired by a specific controlled or chemical substance. One cannot just be impaired by anything like a bad tomato. Here, they could not prove by what specific substance was allegedly impairing her.
The DUI was dismissed.
Oct 9, 2025 Case: 25-CT-009745 Judge Casanova
The defendant was stopped for driving over the double yellow lines multiple times. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. He performed poorly on the field sobriety tests which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, finger to nose, alphabet, and walk and turn. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .155 and .149 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 9, 2025 Case: 25-CT-010802 Judge Casanova

The defendant was stopped for speeding and swerving all over the road. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and he stated that he had consumed one beer. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .111 and .108 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.

The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 9, 2025 Case: 25-CT-010302 Judge Casanova
The defendant was found passed out in his car in the middle of an intersection. Upon awakening him, officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and he was unbalanced. His clothes were disheveled and zipper down. He performed poorly on the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, alphabet, finger to nose, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 9, 2025 Case: 25-CT-010616 Judge Gutman
The defendant was stopped for being passed out in a lane of travel on the interstate highway. Upon awakening him, officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and he admitted to doing three to four shots of tequila. He performed very poorly on the field sobriety tests which consisted of the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .181 and .168 in the breath machine.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 8, 2025 Case: 25-CT-007569 Judge Gutman

The defendant was found sleeping in his car on the grass next to a fence at a boys and girls club. Once the officer got the defendant to wake up, they noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and slurred speech. He also gave inconsistent answers to questions and made unusual statements. He refused to do any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
The officer wrote that he had to knock on the window numerous times to get the defendant to wake up. That was not true, because on tape, he did two quick knocks and the defendant immediately woke up. He then ordered him to roll down his window. The firm provided signs from the fence line to the State showing that the defendant was legally parked. The officer had no reasonable suspicion to order the defendant to roll his window down. The defendant immediately woke and he could have been innocently sleeping. Since all observations were made after that unlawful command, all the evidence would have been thrown out. The State agreed and DIsmissed his Second DUI.
The DUI was dismissed.
Oct 8, 2025 Case: 25-CT-005324 Judge Eckley-Moulder
Police were called to a bar reference a disturbance that the defendant was causing while he was intoxicated. When police arrived, the defendant was driving down the street and he was ordered to stop. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred/mumbled speech, and he denied drinking alcohol. The defendant agreed to perform only the HGN (eye test) and refused to do any other field sobriety tests. He was arrested for DUI and later reused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 8, 2025 Case: 25-CT-006402 Judge Griner
The defendant was stopped for speeding, weaving, and driving on the opposite side of the road. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and slurred speech. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.

After negotiations with the State regarding the videotape evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 8, 2025 Case: 25-CT-008064 Judge Griner
The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, an open beer in plain view in the center console, and glassy eyes. He also had dilated pupils and slurred speech. He performed poorly on the field sobriety tests which included the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.

After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 8, 2025 Case: 24-CT-020900 Judge Allen
The defendant was stopped for drifting off the road, turning too wide, and driving on the wrong side of the road. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred/rambling speech, and bloodshot/glassy eyes. She refused to do any roadside tests and was arrested for DUl. She later refused a breath test.

After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 7, 2025 Case: 24-163487MU10A Judge Levy

The defendant hit the side of the curb causing damage to her tires. Road patrol came on scene, made observations of the defendant and called 911. Road patrol told dispatch that the defendant did not look right and was possibly impaired. The officers arrived on scene and made observations consistent with impairment. Specifically, the defendant was extremely unsteady on video, almost falling over several times. In addition, the defendant admitted to taking a controlled substance prior to driving. She was arrested for DUI. She subsequently provided a urine sample which revealed the presence of Lorazepam.
The defendant explained on video that she was diagnosed with bronchitis. Parks & Braxton obtained the defendant's medical records which supported her claim that she was sick. In addition, bronchitis affects blood cell count which would explain the defendant's extreme unsteadiness on video. The firm subpoenaed the records custodian to admit the medical records in trial. After refusing to deviate for months, the State finally agreed to drop the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 7, 2025 Case: 24-019540MU10A Judge Evans
The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way towards oncoming traffic. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The officers also observed beer cans in the vehicle. The defendant was asked to exit the car whereby the officer observed unsteadiness. The defendant originally refused to perform field sobriety tests, but agreed once the officers placed him in handcuffs. He performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, one leg stand, finger to nose exercises, as well as the modified Rhomberg (time estimation test). The video showed that on the walk and turn test the defendant failed to walk heel to toe and stumbled on the turn. On the one leg stand the defendant dropped his foot a few times. On the finger to nose the defendant used his pad rather than the tip of his finger when touching his nose. The defendant was arrested for DUI and refused to submit to a breath test.

Parks and Braxton announced ready for trial. While the defendant did not perform perfectly on the field sobriety exercises, it was clear that the officer both exaggerated and mischaracterized the defendant's performance. As far as the refusal to submit to a breath test, the defendant was already under arrest. He wasn't going to be let go if he provided a breath test regardless of the results. In addition, it seemed obvious from the video that the defendant was refusing a breath test not because he was trying to conceal the results, but rather because he did not trust the police. The state dropped the DUI just as the jury was coming in on the morning of trial.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 7, 2025 Case: 25-CT-002043 Judge D. Roberts

The defendant was stopped for having an expired registration. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy eyes. He was lethargic, swayed, had poor balance, staggered, and stumbled around. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.

The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 1, 2025 Case: 25-CT-007048 Judge Taylor
The defendant was found passed out in a lane of travel on an interstate highway. Upon awakening him, the officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery eyes. He also had an unsteady balance and had no idea where he was or why he was there. After performing the HGN (eye test) walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 1, 2025 Case: 25-CT-005238 Judge Grode

The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign and nearly causing a crash. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, unsteady balance, and he had a wristband on from a bar. He also had slurred speech and glassy eyes. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exorcises, he was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 1, 2025 Case: 25-CT-003737 Judge Gutman
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, fumbling fingers, glassy eyes, and unsteady balance. The defendant admitted to coming from a bar. After only performing the HGN (eye test), he refused to perform any other field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 1, 2025 Case: 25-CM-002824 Judge Gutman
The defendant was driving erratically and then was the at fault driver in a rear end crash. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. His face was flushed and he appeared lethargic and sleepy. He refused to do any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Under Florida law, a breath test cannot be requested until after one is arrested for DUI. Here, the officer asked for a breath test prior to arresting him for DUI. Thus, the refusal to take the breath test would have been excluded from evidence. After negotiations with the State regarding the misinformation of law, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 1, 2025 Case: 25-CF-000461 Judge Hamilton
The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road for a long distance and time. Officers noticed and odor of alcohol, he appeared unbalanced, and had slurred speech. His face was flushed, he had watery eyes, and he shuffled though his documents. He refused to do any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. Officers also found a controlled substance and he was charged with felony possession.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI and the felony possession charge was Dismissed.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 30, 2025 Case: 25-CT-010461 Judge Scott
The defendant was stopped for swerving and being unable to maintain a single lane. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery/glassy eyes. The defendant admitted to consuming three glasses of wine. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, she was arrested for DUI. The defendant later blew a .188 and .179 in the breath machine.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 25, 2025 Case: 25-CT-011487 Judge Rich
The defendant was found passed out in his car at an intersection. Upon awakening him, officers observed him to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and he was unsteady. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .129 and .117 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.

The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 25, 2025 Case: 25-CT-009420 Judge Rich
The defendant was stopped for driving southbound in the northbound lane. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glossy eyes, and the defendant stated that he had consumed three to four beers, “but who's counting.” After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .123 and .121 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 25, 2025 Case: AKWREWE Judge Mckyton

The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way down a one-way street. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, a dazed/blank expression, mumbled speech, bloodshot eyes, and he stumbled and almost fell. His movements were quick and clumsy, and he appeared unsteady. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
On tape, the defendant's speech was not mumbled and he was not off balance nor unsteady. He never stumbled. He did not appear clumsy at all. After negotiations with the State regarding the video tape evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 25, 2025 Case: AKWRESE Judge Croff
The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred/mumbled speech, and glassy eyes. She then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2025 Case: 25-CT-021677 Judge Garagozlo
The defendant was stopped for running a red light and nearly causing a collision. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy/watery eyes, slurred speech, and she admitted to having taken several medications. She also stated that the medications that she takes do not mix well with alcohol. Her movements were slow and sluggish and she appeared unsteady. Believing she was impaired by drugs, the defendant then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a urine test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.

After negotiations with State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped her Second DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2025 Case: 25-CT-036182 Judge Garagozlo

The defendant was stopped for weaving into the bicycle lane multiple times. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant admitted to having consumed two drinks, staggered as he walked, and swayed while he stood. He then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .155 and .142 in the breath machine.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2025 Case: 25-CT-027874 Judge Garagozlo
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and the officer noticed several beer cans in the car. The defendant appeared unsteady, stumbled, and he swayed while he stood. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .181 and .172 in the breath machine.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2025 Case: 25-CT-002582 Judge Taylor
The defendant was the at fault driver in a side swipe crash. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, a flushed face, bloodshot eyes, unsteady balance, and slurred speech. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
On tape, the defendant's speech was normal and not slurred. His balance was not unsteady and walked around and stood normally. In addition, he was totally responsive and coherent. After conversations with the State, they Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 24, 2025 Case: 25-CT-009788 Judge Taylor
The defendant was stopped for driving with no lights after dark and weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, fumbling fingers, slurred speech, and watery/glassy eyes. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, she was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .183 and .175 in the breath machine.
After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 22, 2025 Case: 25-CT-010932 Judge Gutman
The defendant was involved in a traffic crash. When officers arrived, they noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and he admitted coming from a bar. He refused to do all field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
The defendant was not the at fault driver. Another driver ran a red light and plowed into the defendant and another person. On tape, his speech was totally normal, he had no balance issues, and he was responsive and coherent. Also, he had no sway and walked normally. He did not look or sound impaired at all on tape. He was the victim. After conversations with the State regarding the facts, the State Dismissed the DUI.
The DUI was dismissed.
Sep 18, 2025 Case: 24-CT-059241 Judge Jacobus
Officers were called out regarding a reckless driver riding on his rims. The civilians who called the police were on scene as well. When officers arrived, they noticed the defendant's van with no tires (on its rims) in the left lane parked in a slanted manner. Officers went up to the defendant and noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and a flushed face. The defendant was very argumentative and belligerent. He refused to do any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Fourth DUI.
Parks & Braxton filed a motion to suppress the evidence based on an unlawful arrest. There was no traffic crash, and when officers arrived, the defendant was standing outside his van. Pursuant to Florida Statute 901.15, the arrest was unlawful due to the fact the misdemeanor (i.e., the first element of DUI: driving or actual physical control) did not occur in the officer's presence and there was no exception for a traffic crash. The fellow officer rule does not apply as the wheel witness was a civilian, and not a law enforcement officer. The State agreed that the arrest was unlawful and prior to any motion hearing being held, the State Dropped the defendant's Fourth DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 18, 2025 Case: 25-CT-023250 Judge Jacobus
Officers were called to the scene of a Hooters parking lot in reference to a suspicious vehicle driven by the defendant. The caller from Hooters stated that the defendant was causing a disturbance over a bill dispute and they had to stop serving the defendant alcohol because he was too drunk. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy/watery eyes, and a flushed face. The defendant then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, one leg stand, and finger to nose exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
On tape, the defendant's speech was normal. He was not off balance or unsteady, and appeared very responsive and coherent. His walk and turn, finger to nose, and one leg stand were almost perfect. After conversations with the State regarding the evidence, they Dropped his Second DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 16, 2025 Case: 25-CT-028668 Judge T. Brown
A concerned citizen dialed 911 stating that the defendant was swerving and driving recklessly. Officers spotted the defendant and observed him weaving all over the road and fluctuating speeds. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slow speech. His movements were lethargic and he used his car for balance. After performing the HGN (eye test), estimation of 30 seconds, finger to nose, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.

The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 15, 2025 Case: 25-CT-003263 Judge Legler

The defendant drove his motorcycle into oncoming traffic then crashed into a ditch. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and he had a bracelet on from a bar. He refused to do any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. The defendant later refused a breath test.

When the officer arrived, he put cuffs on the defendant because the defendant tried to accelerate on his bike. The defendant was simply doing that to try to get the bike out of the ditch and didn't even see or hear the cop. We put forth that there was unlawful "arrest" prior to any DUI investigation, based on the unlawful handcuffing and placing the defendant into custody.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 15, 2025 Case: 24-CF-014237 Judge Green
The defendant was stopped for speeding and straddling the yellow line. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. While performing the HGN (eye test), the defendant kept moving her head and yelling. The defendant refused to do any other roadside tests and kept talking over the officer. While the defendant was being arrested for DUI, she tensed up and used her weight to resist being cuffed. She was cursing at the officers as well. Post arrest, the officers found cocaine in her bra. At the breath facility, she refused a breath test. The defendant was charged with DUI, Felony Possession cocaine. and resisting an officer without violence.
After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI and the defendant received no criminal convictions on any of the three charges.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 11, 2025 Case: 25-CT-007866 Judge Gutman
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and red/bloodshot eyes. His movements were lethargic and he appeared unsteady. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused the breath test.
We pointed out to the State, that on the on video tape, none of the defendant's normal faculties were impaired. After conversations with the State about the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 11, 2025 Case: 25-CT-007002 Judge Gutman
The defendant was stopped for an expired tag. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slow/slurred speech, and lethargic actions. The defendant denied drinking any alcohol and also handed the cop a credit card instead of his license. The defendant refused to do any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 11, 2025 Case: AJF4VVE Judge Szematowicz
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slow/mumbled speech, a dazed expression, and glassy/watery eyes. After performing the HGN (eye test), finger to nose, walk and turn, and one legs and exercises, he was arrested for DUI. The defendant later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 11, 2025 Case: AL8GI9E Judge Hessinger
An officer was finishing a service call in a parking garage and noticed the defendant's head pressed into the glass window and not moving. As the officer exited his patrol car and approached, the driver's door opened, and the defendant appeared to slump down even lower and almost fell from the driver's seat. He then began vomiting outside the driver's door. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, heavily slurred speech, and trouble coherently organizing his thoughts. When asked if he had been drinking, the defendant stated "a bit too much. " The defendant performed poorly on the only field sobriety test which was the walk and turn. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .178 and .177 in the breath machine.

The officer wrote in his report that as he approached the defendant, the drivers' door opened, he almost fell out, and the defendant began vomiting. However, on tape, when the officer pulled up and got out of car, you can see the defendant passed out. No door opened and he was not vomiting in front of the officer. The officers credibility was called into question. After conversations with the State regarding the contradictions between the reports and the video, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 9, 2025 Case: 25-CT-003151 Judge Gutman
The defendant was the at fault driver in a rear end crash whereby he was driving a semi-truck. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol and watery/glassy eyes. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
The trooper wrote a very vague and poorly written report, most likely assuming we can see all the specifics the field sobriety tests on his dash cam. However, the police department could not retrieve the footage. After the prosecutor tried several times and could not locate the video, they Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 9, 2025 Case: 25-CT-026456 Judge Garagozlo

The defendant was stopped for driving in the bicycle lane and speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, slow dexterity, unsteadiness, and slurred speech. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .153 and .140 in the breath machine.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 8, 2025 Case: 25-CT-501332 Judge Paluck
The defendant crashed his car and when police arrived it was upside down in the woods. After the defendant crawled out of his car, officers observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, a flushed face, dilated pupils, and bloodshot eyes. He then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, one leg stand, and finger to nose exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Even after being involved in a rollover crash, on tape, the defendant's speech was normal, he had no balance issues, was polite, and seemed responsive and coherent. He performed much better on the field sobriety tests than as described in the reports. After conversations with the State before the trial date, they Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 8, 2025 Case: 25-CT-501378 Judge George
The defendant was stopped for speeding and swerving in and out of his lane on three occasions. Officer noticed an odor of alcohol, he fumbled with his documents, had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and poor coordination. He then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one legs stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
On tape, he had no coordination issues and his speech was normal. Many observations that were written in the police reports, relating to the field sobriety tests, were contradicted by the video. Prior to the trial date, we had negotiations with the prosecutor and they Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 3, 2025 Case: 25-CT-003703 Judge Taylor
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, a blank/dazed stare, fumbling fingers, and poor coordination. He admitted drinking in one beer, appeared confused, had slow/deliberate movements, and a lethargic appearance. The defendant refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
On tape, the defendant was not confused, he had good coordination, and did not move slow or deliberate. He also did not appear lethargic. Every observation the officer wrote in his reports was contradicted by the video tape. After conversations with the State, they Dismissed the DUI.
The DUI was dismissed.
Sep 3, 2025 Case: 25-CT-003862 Judge Taylor
The defendant was stopped for swerving in and out of his lane and driving in the bike lane. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he admitted to having drank vodka. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
The officer's credibility was called into question. On tape, he kept calling the defendant "Michael" which is not the defendant's name. The defendant kept correcting him by stating, "that is not my name." The State Dropped the DUI after negotiations.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 3, 2025 Case: 25-CT-003999 Judge Taylor
The defendant was stopped for driving eastbound in the westbound lane. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and he admitted to having drank two beers. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He then blew a .095 and .091 in the breath machine.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 3, 2025 Case: 24-CT-008488 Judge Taylor
The defendant was found passed out in his car as it rested against a pole. Officers got the defendant to wake up and noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and an unsteady gait. He admitted to having consumed two-three beers. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
After negotiations with the State regarding evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 28, 2025 Case: 25-CT-003704 Judge Rich
The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane, stopping past a stop bar at a red light, and accelerating unusually fast. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, fumbling fingers, glassy eyes, and unsteady balance. The defendant admitted to having consumed alcohol at a work event. He performed poorly on the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
After pretrial negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 28, 2025 Case: 25-CT-005459 Judge Rich
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glossy eyes, unsteady balance, and the defendant admitted to having consumed alcohol. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .122 and .119 in the breath machine.
After pretrial conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the Defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 28, 2025 Case: 25-CT-004941 Judge Rich
The defendant was found passed out in her can in the middle of the road. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, red/watery eyes, and she also swayed and stumbled. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, she was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .155 and .154 in the breath machine.

After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 27, 2025 Case: 25-CT-005455 Judge Valkenburg
The defendant was stopped after his car jumped over the curb at a Chick fil-A and almost hit a police car. Officers approached the defendant's car and he was passed out. Upon awakening him, they noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and slurred speech. He also had decreased motor skills. After performing poorly on the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 21, 2025 Case: AJ8ZRWE Judge Lawhorne
The defendant drove over a curb, struck a pedestrian crossing sign, and then struck a light pole. The car skidded in the grass and then turned upright. There was no odor of alcohol, but officers noticed droopy eyelids, swaying, unsteadiness, he was very uncooperative/combative. His speech was mumbled and incoherent, as well. EMS arrived and had to strap him down and sedate him. He was then taken to the hospital for treatment. The police charged him with DUI and he later provided a urine sample. The defendant's urine tested positive for midazolam ( a sedating drug used in hospitals) and also evidence of marijuana.
The defendant was definitely impaired and out of his mind on tape. However, the firm got the defendant's EMS records from the scene. They revealed that it was EMS that gave him the drug (midazolam), not as the State originally thought that the defendant used it to get drugged up. We also pointed out that the urinalysis for marijuana was not suitable for analysis and was flawed. The State agreed Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 21, 2025 Case: AJF4T1E Judge Dittmer
The defendant was found by police in his car parked sideways and across multiple parking spaces. When officers went up to talk to him, they noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He swayed and stumbled while standing outside the car. The defendant performed poorly on the walk and turn and one leg stand exercises. The defendant couldn't perform the HGN (eye test), because kept moving his head. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.

After conversations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 21, 2025 Case: ALE824E Judge Szematowicz
The defendant was stopped for running a flashing red light and almost hitting a cop. The officer pulled the defendant over and went up to his car. Right off the bat, the officer calls in "signal one" (code for DUI). The officer says he noticed a marijuana shaker on the floorboard. The officer observed the defendant to have red/glassy eyes, slow/raspy speech, lethargic movements, and there was no odor of alcohol. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a urine test.
The officer had no basis to call in signal one (code for DUI) as he hadn't even made any observations. It was obvious he was aggravated the defendant had almost cut him off. However, that was not true, because on tape, the defendant hadn't even come close to the officer when he ran the flashing red. In fact, the defendant realized he had went past it then stopped short. Also, there were no pictures taken nor any discussion of any marijuana shaker, if it even existed to begin with. The officer never asked the defendant one question such as: where are you coming from, have you taken drugs, gave you been drinking (Nothing). The firm sent a letter requesting a dismissal of the DUI and the State agreed and they Dismissed the DUI.
The DUI was dismissed.
Aug 19, 2025 Case: 25-CT-028011 Judge T. Brown
The defendant was stopped for swerving all over the roadway, failing to maintain a single lane, and driving in the emergency lane. There was no odor of alcohol, but officers noticed slurred speech, she was unable to formulate a sentence, and had a flushed face. Her eyes appeared slightly dilated, she stumbled, could not stand up straight, and she needed to lean on her car for balance. The defendant denied taking any drugs, but officers believed she was under the influence of drugs based on their observations. She performed poorly on roadside tests which consisted of the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath and urine test. Officers found a pill bottle with D-Amphetamine salt combo upon a search incident to arrest.
After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
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