Results

Dec 17, 2025	Case: 25-CT-011207	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after he was observed driving eastbound in the westbound lane. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy/watery eyes. The defendant admitted to having consumed at least three beers. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. The defendant later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 17, 2025	Case: 25-CT-011335	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, unsteady balance, and red eyes. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a . 155 and .145 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 17, 2025	Case: 25-CT-011598	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving back and forth. The officer stated that she had left her lane several times. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, a dazed/blank stare, and slurred speech. The defendant started to do the HGN (eye test), never finished, and was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test.
Defense:	The officer alleged in his reports that the defendant refused to do any field sobriety tests. That was not true because on tape he never even asked her to do any field sobriety tests other than HGN (eye test). He got frustrated with her during the HGN (eye test) because she kept moving her head and just arrested her. Also on tape, she never left her lane several times. It was like once. We called into question the credibility of the officer. The State Dropped the DUI and she received no conviction and no penalties other than court costs.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 17, 2025	Case: 25-CT-011448	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and he walked awkwardly. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. The defendant 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.

Dec 12, 2025	Case: 24-CF-001418	Judge Roby
Facts:	The defendant ran a stop sign and undercover officers got behind him. They were driving in an unmarked police pickup truck. According to the officers, the defendant sped up and they immediately conducted a PIT (pursuit intervention technique) maneuver by ramming into the back of his car. According to the officers, he did not stop and they conducted another PIT maneuver by ramming his car again. The defendant was ordered out of the car at gunpoint and handcuffed. There were numerous officers on scene with dogs, guns, and shields. It should be noted that the defendant was coming home from dinner with his girlfriend in the car. Once cuffed, they placed him under arrest for Felony Fleeing and Eluding. Officers on scene also noticed an odor of alcohol. While at the police station, a DUI officer was called. That officer alleged that the defendant also had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The defendant refused to do any field sobriety tests and they put a DUI charge on him as well. He later refused breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense:	The two officers that stopped the defendant had body worn cameras. From the time they turned on their siren, it was no more than ten seconds, if that, that they were ramming his car doing a PIT maneuver. They didn't even give him a chance to stop. Also on tape, you can see the defendant actually slowing down and not speeding up. Furthermore, they never rammed his car a second time (that was a lie). The firm took pretrial testimony of the officers as well. On tape, his speech was not slurred at all. In fact, he spoke clearly and was pissed because they destroyed his car for no reason. During pretrial talks with the prosecutor, we gave him the pretrial testimony of the officers and we pointed out that this was over zealous undercover drug cops jumping the gun and doing PIT maneuvers too fast. The defendant was not trying to flee and elude. He was coming home from dinner. There was no reason for him to evade the police after simply running a stop sign. They never even gave him a chance to stop on his own . We also pointed out that there was not enough evidence for a DUI charge. Three days before trial, the State not only Dropped the Second DUI, but also reduced the Felony Fleeing and Eluding to a misdemeanor.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 11, 2025	Case: 25-CT-009943	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was found driving his golf cart with his dog in a preserve park after hours. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and thick/slurred speech. The defendant stated that he had consumed 5 or 6 drinks. The defendant only performed the HGN (the eye test). He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense:	On tape, the defendant wasn't even asked to do any other field sobriety tests. It was unknown why not as the officers kept turning their body worn cameras off and on. After negotiations with the State, short of the trial date, the State Dropped his Second DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 10, 2025	Case: 25-CT-012278	Judge Valkenburg
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way into incoming traffic. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, watery-eyes, and slow/lethargic movements. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. The defendant 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.

Dec 9, 2025	Case: 25-CT-001756	Judge Hitzemann
Facts:	A 7-11 employe called the police stating that the defendant was doing weird things in the store like sweeping the floor, stumbling, had been there for a few hours, and slurring his words. When officers arrived, they saw the defendant's truck improperly parked and him sitting in the driver's seat. They noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, poor balance, and bloodshot eyes. He performed very poorly on the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	The defendant told the cops the truck was inoperable and that is why he was there for a few hours waiting on someone to pick him up. Officers had no idea if he drank before driving or while he was there. After his arrest, we could see the tow truck driver on video not being able to start the truck and then having to push it. We spoke to the prosecutor and explained that the truck was inoperable and they could not prove that he became intoxicated after it became inoperable. Under Florida law, the defense of inoperability can only be used if one became intoxicated after the car became inoperable. The State agreed and Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 9, 2025	Case: 25-CT-001627	Judge Hitzemann
Facts:	The sheriff's office received a call that a female had been kidnapped. It was the defendant's girlfriend who made the call. Officer's located the defendant's truck and conducted a felony traffic stop. The defendant was ordered out of his truck at gun point, taken to the ground, and handcuffed. Officers then observed an odor of alcohol and slurred speech. Officers found wine and whiskey in the truck. It was later determined that she had not been kidnapped and made a false allegation. The defendant was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	The firm had discussions with the State. We pointed out to the prosecutor that the only reason the cops put a DUI on him was because there was no kidnapping. They already had taken him down at gunpoint and did not even offer him field sobriety tests.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 9, 2025	Case: 25-CT-009778	Judge Allen
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed a fresh odor of marijuana emanating from the defendant and bloodshot eyes The defendant admitted to being impaired on tape. Believing he was impaired by marijuana, the defendant then performed poorly on the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a urine test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 9, 2025	Case: 25-CT-007040	Judge Allen
Facts:	A concerned citizen approached an officer and told her that the defendant was intoxicated and trying to drive. The officer approached the defendant's parked car and noticed a pool of vomit by the driver's door. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech and glossy eyes. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 8, 2025	Case: 25-CT-037365	Judge Koenig
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for swerving all over the road. Officers did not smell any alcohol, but noticed bloodshot/watery eyes, heavily slurred speech, a flushed face, and his movements were slow and lethargic. He also swayed and staggered. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. Believing that he was impaired drugs, he was requested to provide a urine sample. The defendant refused. This was the defendant's Second DUI arrest.
Defense:	Under Florida law, to prove a DUI under Florida Statute 316.193, the State must prove that the defendant was impaired by a chemical substance as specified in set forth in Florida Statute 877.11 and/or a controlled substance as set forth in Florida Statute 893. Here, the State could not prove either. The State Dropped the Second arrest DUI to Civil Carless Driving Infraction.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 8, 2025	Case: 25-CT-051354	Judge Koenig
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slow speech, and lethargic movements. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI.
Defense:	Parks and Braxton pointed out to the State that the defendant only weaved one time and that this was an unlawful traffic stop. Weaving one time does not rise to the level of reasonable suspicion to believe someone is impaired justifying a traffic stop. The State Dropped the DUI to a Civil Careless Infraction.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 5, 2025	Case: 25-CT-050371	Judge Garagozlo
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, watery/glassy eyes, and thick slurred speech. The defendant stated that he had consumed two beers. The defendant was slow to answer questions and appeared nervous. After performing the HGN (eye test), finger to nose, and estimation of 30 seconds exercises, he was arrested for DUI. Officers believed he was actually impaired by drugs and requested a urine test to which he refused.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

Dec 4, 2025	Case: 25-CT-010648	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, glassy eyes, delayed responses, and slow/exaggerated movements. She also had fumbling fingers. After performing poorly on the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, she was arrested for DUI. She 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.

Dec 3, 2025	Case: 25-CT-008568	Judge Valkenburg
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving. He was unable to maintain his lane and drifted from the right lane across the lane divider and then back to the left lane three times. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and slurred speech. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI.
Defense:	Many observations in the police reports were contradicted by the video tapes. After conversations with the State regarding the conflicts, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 3, 2025	Case: 25-CT-010606	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he had slurred speech. The defendant appeared lethargic and unsteady. After performing 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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 3, 2025	Case: 25-CT-007878	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slow/slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant admitted to having consumed several shots of tequila. A bottle of tequila was also found in the car. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .178 and .159 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 2, 2025	Case: 25-CT-011865	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out his car after business hours at a closed Honda dealer lot. When officers approached, he was nonresponsive. Upon awakening him, officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and he had to use the car for balance. The defendant had slurred speech and gave confusing answers to the officer's questions. He refused to do any roadside 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.

Nov 24, 2025	Case: 25-CT-015029	Judge Menz
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

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