DUI Wins

Jul 29, 2025	Case: 25-CT-006094	Judge Casanova
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for swerving within the lane of travel and drifting over the dashed divider lines. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol and the defendant was requested to perform field sobriety tests. She then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, one leg stand, and estimation of 30 seconds exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	An odor of alcohol alone is not enough to give an officer reasonable suspicion of a crime to request field sobriety tests. The firm put forth that all of her roadside tests were unlawfully obtained. In addition, the officers overexaggerated the extent of the weaving in their reports as compared to the videotape. After conversations with the State, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jul 29, 2025	Case: 25-CT-023508	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and her driving pattern affected other traffic and pedestrians. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and slow movements. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests such as the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. She was arrested for DUI and later blew a .173 and .172 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jul 28, 2025	Case: 24-CT-054188	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving with no lights and crossing over the solid white line and right side of the roadway multiple times. There was no odor of alcohol, but officers noticed glassy eyes, slurred speech, a flushed face, and her movements were clumsy and slow. The defendant admitted to having taken several medications. She performed very poorly on roadside tests, such as the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. She was arrested for DUI and later provided a urine sample. The sample was sent to the FDLE lab and came back positive for numerous illegal controlled substances.
Defense:	After numerous conversations with the prosecutor and providing mitigation evidence on behalf of the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jul 22, 2025	Case: AJB43OE	Judge Mckyton
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for almost hitting an officer's police car. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot/watery eyes. The defendant admitted to having drank Vodka, she staggered, and she swayed. The defendant performed poorly on various field sobriety tests such as HGN (eye test), the one leg stand, walk and turn, alphabet, and count backwards. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After conversations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jul 1, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000981	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and running a stop sign. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, a dazed stare, a flushed face, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .180 and .178 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jul 1, 2025	Case: 25-CT-003402	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for taking off at a red light at a high rate of speed. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slow movements, water/glossy eyes, and slurred speech . The defendant stated he was out looking for a physical therapy clinic. The defendant refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	There was no probable cause to stop the defendant. The State agreed with our position and Dropped the DUI. The defendant received no penalties other than court costs.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jul 1, 2025	Case: 25-CT-003421	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for drifting all over the road and speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slow movements, slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant appeared unsteady and admitted to drinking alcohol. After performing the HGN (eye test), he refused to do any further field sobriety testing. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jul 1, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000380	Judge Distler
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding as she was traveling 107 mph in a 70 mph zone. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glossy eyes, and her pupils were dilated. The defendant admitted to having consumed two vodka drinks. She then performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. She was subsequently arrested for DUI and later blew a .165 and .161 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State and providing mitigation evidence to them regarding the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 30, 2025	Case: 25-CT-019406	Judge Skinner
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving on five occasions. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy/red eyes, and slow/slurred speech. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, one leg stand, and alphabet exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After several conversations with the prosecutor, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 30, 2025	Case: 25-CT-019911	Judge Skinner
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, a sway, and he stated that he had consumed two beers. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .141 and .130 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 30, 2025	Case: 25-CT-014204	Judge Skinner
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of marijuana and saw rolling papers as well as a partially burned paper. They also observed mumbling speech, a sway, and glassy eyes. After performing various field sobriety tests such as HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg, he was arrested for DUI. He provided a urine test which came back from the lab positive for marijuana.
Defense:	After several conversations with the prosecutor regarding the defendant and evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 30, 2025	Case: 25-CT-014142	Judge Skinner
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant stated that she had drank two beers. She performed very poorly on the field sobriety tests such as the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the prosecutor, regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 30, 2025	Case: 25-MM-010023	Judge Skinner
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving 45 mph in a 60 mph zone and weaving. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and unsteadiness. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was subsequently arrested for DUI. After commands for the defendant to stand in a certain location, the officer grabbed the defendant's arm. He tensed up and was taken to the ground. He was charged with DUI and resisting an officer without violence. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	The police reports were highly exaggerated and made the defendant out to be falling down drunk. The video contradicted almost every observation written in the reports. Officers were the aggressors in the takedown, not the defendant. The State Dropped the DUI and Dismissed the resisting charge.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 30, 2025	Case: 25-CT-019969	Judge Skinner
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slow/clumsy/lethargic movements. The defendant stated that he had consumed three beers. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .176 and .174 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After several conversations with the prosecutor regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 27, 2025	Case: 25-CT-003558	Judge Bonavita
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving with a left headlight being out. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, she was slow and fumbled with her paperwork, and admitted to having consumed three drinks. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, one leg stand, and estimation of 30 seconds exercises, she was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .144 and .138 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 26, 2025	Case: 25-CT-018011	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy/bloodshot eyes, and she had a sway to her stance. She performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. The defendant was subsequently arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 25, 2025	Case: AJ8ZENE	Judge Lawhorne
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and speeding. Officers noticed and odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant performed a battery of nonphysical field sobriety tests due a medical condition which prevented him from performing the walk and turn and one leg stand. The officer had him do the HGN (eye test), estimation of 30 seconds, and finger to nose exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	Medical records were provided to the State by the firm regarding his severe medical condition which caused his speech to be slurred, as well has his balance and physical capabilities. After a review, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 25, 2025	Case: AJF4PGE	Judge Croff
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for sitting through a light cycle, weaving, and speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, he exited the car slowly, and had glassy eyes. He swayed while standing and walked unsteadily. The defendant performed poorly on the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and subsequently refused a breath test.
Defense:	After conversations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 25, 2025	Case: AJF4QVE	Judge Croff
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for following too closely and weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He also had a flushed face, fumbled dexterity, and unsteady balance. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 23, 2025	Case: 25-CT-503877	Judge Gagliardi
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for swerving, improper lane changes, and changing speeds up and down. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, a flushed face, watery eyes, and she swayed and staggered. Her speech was thick tongued as well. She performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.