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Apr 23, 2026	Case: 25-CT-003765	Judge Gould
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for swerving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy eyes. The defendant stated that she had drank a 16 ounce beer. She refused to perform any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. She later blew a . 124 and .114 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State about the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 23, 2026	Case: 25-CT-014453	Judge C. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was found in his disabled car facing east in the southbound lane and shoulder of the interstate. The defendant had crashed his car into the left shoulder wall on the highway. The officer had to forcibly open the door as it was stuck from the crash. The defendant told EMS that he was under the influence of alcohol and ketamine. The officer, however, did not smell alcohol, but noticed bloodshot/watery eyes, unsteadiness, and a sleepy/confused demeanor. The defendant was taken to the hospital and no field sobriety tests were conducted. At the hospital, the defendant agreed to provide a blood sample. It later came back from the lab positive for ketamine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State about the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 21, 2026	Case: 26-CT-001084	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out by police at a red light with her mouth open and head tilted back. They had to knock multiple times to get her to wake up. Upon officers awakening her, they noticed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot/watery eyes. She refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test. This was her Second DUI arrest.
Defense:	On video, the defendant stated over and over that she had worked many hours and she was just tired, not drunk. On tape, her speech was normal and she was not off balance in any way. She appeared very coherent once getting her bearings after being woken up. After negotiations with the State, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 20, 2026	Case: 25-CT-061735	Judge Ingram
Facts:	Officers received a call about a suspicious vehicle. When they arrived, they saw the defendant's car parked across multiple parking spots with damage to the front bumper. The defendant was sleeping in her car with the engine on. They then located a sign that had been broken which was consistent to the damage to her car. Officers woke her up and observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and incoherent/slurred speech. She stated that she had consumed two glasses of wine and they also saw a wine bottle in her car. She performed the HGN (eye test) and walk and turn exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State about the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 20, 2026	Case: AJ2C9OE	Judge Gonzalez-Cuervo
Facts:	The defendant was the at fault driver in a rear end crash. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and he appeared unstable. A caller had also dialed 911 prior to the crash stating that the defendant was all over the road. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	The firm filed a motion to exclude the defendant's refusal to perform field sobriety tests. When a defendant refuses to perform field sobriety tests, an officer must advise them of adverse consequences (i.e., Taylor warnings) or the refusal will be excluded from evidence. The officer must state something like "your refusal can be used against you in court", or "I will have to make my decision to arrest based on what I've seen so far." Here, there were no adverse consequences. After conversations with the State prior to trial, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 14, 2026	Case: 25-CT-016358	Judge Valkenburg
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and red/watery eyes. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. The defendant later refused the breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State, we pointed out that on tape not one of the defendant's normal faculties were impaired. In other words, there was no probable cause. The State agreed and Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 14, 2026	Case: 25-CT-014337	Judge Valkenburg
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for running a red light and failing to maintain a single lane. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, heavily slurred speech, and bloodshot/watery eyes. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .196 and .188 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State about the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 9, 2026	Case: 25-MM-051813	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out behind the wheel of his car at a gas station. Upon awakening him, the officers noticed an odor of alcohol, watery/bloodshot eyes, and he admitted to having consumed alcohol. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .200 and .203 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State about the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 8, 2026	Case: 25-CT-014173	Judge Koenig
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out in her car in a Publix parking lot. When officers awoke her, they did not smell any alcohol, but for whatever reason, believed she was under the influence of illegal drugs. The defendant admitted to taking her prescribed Xanax the night before. According to the officer, she performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later provided a urine sample. That sample came back from the FDLE lab positive for multiple controlled substances. This was her Second DUI.
Defense:	There was no reasonable suspicion to order her out of car as there was no indication she was sick, injured, or impaired. She could have just been innocently sleeping. In addition, there was no reasonable suspicion to even conduct a DUI investigation because the only factor was her statement about taking Xanax the night before. The State agreed and Dropped her Second DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 8, 2026	Case: 25-CT-060894	Judge Koenig
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for violation of the move over law. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy/bloodshot eyes, and slow/lethargic movements. His speech was slow and slurred, he swayed while he stood, and he admitted to having consumed three beers. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	On tape, the officer administering the field sobriety tests was a trainee and had no idea what she was doing. In fact, you could hear one officer asking her if she "ever watched any DUI videos." She blocked anyone from seeing the walk and turn and one leg stand because she parked her car with the dash camera too close. After those were completed, another cop showed up and administered the same roadside tests again. No one knew why. After negotiations with the State, they Dropped the DUI and all he had to do was pay a fine and court costs.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 8, 2026	Case: 25-CT-007830	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving over the white dashed lane markers and driving at speeds of 100 miles per hour. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, unsteadiness, lethargic movements, and he had dark brown vomit on his chest and neck. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .114 and .110 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State about the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 8, 2026	Case: 25-CT-012241	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding, following too closely, and cutting through vehicles. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, confusion, fumbling through his documents, unsteadiness, and glassy eyes. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .11 and .11 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State about the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 2, 2026	Case: AKWRM8E	Judge Mckyton
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way and driving over a raised median. Officers noticed and odor of alcohol, slurred/lethargic speech, watery eyes, and he would not maintain eye contact with the officer. The defendant refused to perform any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After conversations with the State about the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 1, 2026	Case: 25-CT-019707	Judge Valkenburg
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving with no headlights. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slow/slurred speech, a sway to his stance, and glassy eyes. The defendant refused to perform and field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .138 and .137 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State about the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Apr 1, 2026	Case: 25-CT-017338	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for improper passing and driving into oncoming traffic. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, he staggered and had bloodshot eyes. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI arrest.
Defense:	After conversations with the State about the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Mar 31, 2026	Case: 25-CT-002066	Judge Lux
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out in his car on the side of the road. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and slightly slurred speech. He appeared disheveled and disorderly. The defendant stated that he had been chilling out and didn't want to drink and drive. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), finger to nose, one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .110 and .107 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State, although not a legal defense, the defendant was doing the right thing by pulling over and not driving anymore.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Mar 30, 2026	Case: 25-CT-057827	Judge Garagozlo
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and running a stop sign. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glossy/bloodshot eyes. He also swayed while he stood, was clumsy, and appeared confused. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .187 and .185 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State about the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Mar 30, 2026	Case: 25-CT-004310	Judge Gould
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for making an improper left turn, almost striking a curb, and weaving as well. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, he admitted to having drank four beers, and he had a slight sway. The defendant also stated that he knew he was not good to drive. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), estimation of 30 seconds, one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .207 and .190 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After conversations with the State about the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Mar 27, 2026	Case: 25-CT-004572	Judge J. Steele
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he stated that he had consumed two beers. The defendant swayed while standing and lost his balance while getting out the car. He performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .170 and .169 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.

Mar 27, 2026	Case: 25-CT-002138	Judge J. Steele
Facts:	The defendant drove up to the police to discuss a domestic violence situation. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol. According to the officer, she performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	An odor of alcohol alone, without more, especially no driving pattern, is not enough to allow an officer to lawfully request field sobriety tests. After conversations with the prosecutor, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

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