Results

Oct 23, 2025	Case: 25-CT-006210	Judge Hankin
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 23, 2025	Case: 25-CT-010373	Judge Scott
Facts:	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.
Defense:	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.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 23, 2025	Case: AKWRHFE	Judge Dittmer
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 22, 2025	Case: 25-CT-026453	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	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.
Defense:	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.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 22, 2025	Case: 25-CT-035232	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	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.
Defense:	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.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 22, 2025	Case: 25-CT-009038	Judge Taylor
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 22, 2025	Case: 25-CT-011053	Judge Valkenburg
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 16, 2025	Case: AKWRDHE	Judge Lawhorne
Facts:	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.
Defense:	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.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 16, 2025	Case: AI96IUE	Judge Hessinger
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 16, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000883	Judge Grey
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 16, 2025	Case: 25-CT-008567	Judge Scott
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 15, 2025	Case: 25-CT-002306	Judge Hitzemann
Facts:	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.
Defense:	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.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

Oct 15, 2025	Case: 25-CT-031904	Judge Ingram
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 15, 2025	Case: 25-MM-014457	Judge Ingram
Facts:	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.
Defense:	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.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 9, 2025	Case: 25-CT-010616	Judge Gutman
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 9, 2025	Case: 25-CT-010302	Judge Casanova
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 9, 2025	Case: 25-CT-010802	Judge Casanova
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 9, 2025	Case: 25-CT-009745	Judge Casanova
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 8, 2025	Case: 24-CT-020900	Judge Allen
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Oct 8, 2025	Case: 25-CT-008064	Judge Griner
Facts:	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.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

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