Results

Jun 16, 2025	Case: 25-CT-013068	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and his pupils were dilated. Officers also observed two Bud Light beers in the car and the defendant stated that he had consumed four beers. The defendant performed various field sobriety tests such as the one leg stand, finger to nose, alphabet, HGN (eye test) and estimation of 30 seconds. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .187 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.

Jun 16, 2025	Case: 25-CT-015889	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving with no lights and also failing to maintain a single lane. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and slurred speech. He also swayed while he stood, appeared unsteady on his feet, and his movements were slow. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	On tape, the officer misinformed the defendant that the field sobriety tests were required by law. That is a misstatement, as only a blood, breath, or urine test is required by law. After negotiations, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 16, 2025	Case: 24-CT-002365	Judge Hendricks
Facts:	The defendant was found by police passed out in his car on the side of a Denny's restaurant. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, vomit on the defendant, slurred speech, and he admitted to having consumed rum and cokes. 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 arrest.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 10, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000019	Judge Rich
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving at a high rate of speed and almost causing a crash. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, glassy eyes, and unsteady balance. The defendant admitted to having come from a club and also drinking alcohol. She performed 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 blew a .169 and .169 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 10, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000274	Judge Rich
Facts:	The defendant was involved in a traffic crash. Officers arrived and noticed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and slurred speech. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and walk and turn exercises, she was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .107 and .104 in the breath machine.
Defense:	During pretrial negotiations, we pointed out that the defendant was not the at fault driver in the crash. The other driver caused the crash and he also was arrested for DUI. In addition, the officer had the defendant doing the field sobriety tests on the side of the highway on a very slanted portion and with cars whizzing by.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 10, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000273	Judge Rich
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glossy eyes, slow responses, and an unsteady balance. He performed poorly on the field sobriety tests such as HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and the one leg stand. 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.

Jun 9, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000311	Judge Compton
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out behind the wheel at a green light, car in drive, and his foot on the brake. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, water/glassy eyes, and slurred speech. After performing various field sobriety tests such as the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .117 and .104 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After several conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jun 9, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000414	Judge Compton
Facts:	The defendant was seen by a witness swerving in traffic, slumped over the steering wheel, and not responding to efforts to be woken up. Officers got called and found the defendant sitting in her car. The defendant had an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and very slow coordination. A box of wine was observed in the front seat. She exhibited various mood swings, staggered, swayed, and was very unsteady. She refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After providing mitigation evidence to the State regarding the defendant and having negotiations, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 29, 2025	Case: 25-CT-016123	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out at red light with his wife and kid in the car. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant performed the HGN (eye), finger to nose, and estimation of 30 seconds exercises. He performed the non-physical tests due to prior injuries. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI arrest.
Defense:	The officer never put the defendant in front of his dash cam. Noone could see the finger to nose, see his balance, or even hear him. After negotiations, the State Dropped the Second DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 29, 2025	Case: 25-CT-106942	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, extreme slurred speech, poor motor skills, and unsteady movements. The defendant started to do the walk and turn and one leg stand exercises, but refused to finish each one. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .218 and .204 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.

May 28, 2025	Case: 24-CT-001928	Judge Hamilton
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving. He also nearly struck a golf cart. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery/glassy eyes. He was arrested for DUI after performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He later blew a .131 and .127 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.

May 27, 2025	Case: 24-CT-021049	Judge Gutman
Facts:	The defendant was driving over 90 mph when his tire blew out. He then was driving on a rim causing smoke and flames. Eventually, his entire car caught fire and blew up. Luckily, he had gotten out of the car. Officers arrived and noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and he was very unsteady on tape. He appeared to have trouble standing still and straight. The defendant admitted to drinking one beer then refused to perform any roadside tests. He was arrested for DUI and 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.

May 27, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000153	Judge Gould
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out in his car at a red light. It took several bangs on the window to get him to wake up. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and thick/slurred speech. He passed over his driver's license several times before finding it. He also staggered, swayed, and had a blank stare. He performed very poorly on the field sobriety tests such as the walk and turn, one leg stand, and HGN (eye test). He was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State about the defendant and the evidence, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 22, 2025	Case: A77I13E	Judge Lawhorne
Facts:	The defendant crashed her car into a disabled trailer. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and incoherent/slurred speech. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test.
Defense:	The firm provided mitigation evidence to the State on behalf of the defendant. After negotiations, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 22, 2025	Case: AI96FRE	Judge Lawhorne
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, droopy eyelids, and he stated that he drank beer. His speech was thick/slurred and his eyes visibly dilated. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, finger to nose, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .127 and .127 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.

May 22, 2025	Case: AKTDVHE	Judge Szematowicz
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding and running a stop sign. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol bloodshot eyes, and swaying. After performing the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises, he was arrested for DUI.
Defense:	There was no probable cause to arrest the defendant. He performed practically perfect on the field sobriety tests. The State Dropped the DUI to a Civil Careless driving infraction.
Result:	The State Dropped the DUI to a Civil Careless driving infraction.

May 22, 2025	Case: AJF4OEE	Judge Szematowicz
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving with no tail lights, weaving, and speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, an open can of vodka seltzer in the car, he was unsteady, swayed, and exited the car slowly. After performing the HGN (eye test) and walk and turn exorcises, he was arrested for DUI. The defendant 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.

May 21, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000625	Judge Gutman
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving all over road. He also almost sideswiped another car. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, thick tongue speech, and fumbling fingers. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .120 and .118 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After several conversations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

May 21, 2025	Case: 25-CT003459	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped as she was lost and trying to enter a gate at a military base. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, trouble keeping her eyes open, and slurred speech. Her eyes were glassy, she had a lethargic/slow demeanor, and she handed the officer her debit card instead of her driver's license. She performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later blew a . 162 and .156 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.

May 21, 2025	Case: 24-CT-021052	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out in his car while parked on a sidewalk with the engine running. Upon awakening the defendant, the officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. His balance was unsteady and he had trouble communicating. The defendant admitted to consuming multiple drinks. He performed very poorly on field sobriety tests such as the HGN (eye test) and walk and turn. The one leg stand was not done for the safety of the defendant. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .124 and .120 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and providing mitigation to the State, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

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