| Aug 24, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-023188 | Judge Koenig |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding and not maintain his lane. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, confused speech, and red/glassy eyes. He also had a fixed gaze, a flushed face, and his movements were slow. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the field sobriety tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. The defendant was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | On tape, the defendant was not failing to maintain his lane. In addition, his movements were not slow at all. His performance on the field sobriety tests, captured on video tape, was much better than as described in the totally exaggerated police reports. After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence, they Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
