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Feb 24, 2026 Case: 25-CT-027878 Judge Ingram
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding and swerving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, glassy eyes. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the Second DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 23, 2026 Case: 25-CT-003032 Judge Gould
Facts: The defendant was the at fault driver in a rear end crash. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, a pale face, bloodshot eyes, unsteadiness, and incoherent/slurred speech. She also admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the day. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. Believing she was under the influence/impaired by drugs, she was arrested for DUI and subsequently took a urine test. The results came back from the lab and were positive for marijuana. This was her Third DUI arrest.
Defense: On tape, her speech was not slurred or incoherent. In fact, it was completely normal. Also, the officer overexaggerated her performance on the roadside tests as compared to the video. Just prior the trial date, after negotiations, the State Dropped her Third DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 18, 2026 Case: 25-CT-009545 Judge Hankin
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding (traveling 96 mph). Officers noticed and odor of alcohol, wide open eyelids, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, estimation of 30 seconds, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 17, 2026 Case: 25-CT-037720 Judge Garagozlo
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slow/slurred speech. The defendant admitted to having drank 3 beers. Due to physical disabilities, the defendant performed the nonphysical roadside tests such as the HGN (eye test), finger to nose, and estimation of 30 seconds. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .125 ad .119 in the breath machine. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense: The defendant was having a diabetic episode. EMS came out and his blood sugar was almost three times the normal limit. In discussions with the prosecutor, we put forth that the bodily chemical actions taking place during this diabetic episode can cause an elevated breath alcohol reading. After negotiations, the State Dropped the Second DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 17, 2026 Case: 25-CT-052334 Judge Garagozlo
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and fluctuating his speed. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and alcohol was seen in the center console. He was unable to maintain his balance and had to lean on the vehicle. The defendant performed very poorly on the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .247 and .237 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.
Feb 17, 2026 Case: 25-CT-044125 Judge Ingram
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slightly slurred speech, watery eyes, and lethargic/unsteady movements. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .112 and .102 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.
Feb 16, 2026 Case: 25-CT-502842 Judge Mirra
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding as he was driving 117 mph in a 50 mph zone. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, he appeared confused, and had slurred speech. When officers asked where he thought he was, he stated "Moscow" and that "he was Russian." The defendant refused to do any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 16, 2026 Case: 25-CT-502843 Judge Mirra
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving at a high rate of speed and failing to move over for the police (in violation of the move over law). Officers noticed an odor of alcohol , slurred speech, watery eyes, and he stated that he had drank two beers. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: In pretrial negotiations with the prosecutor, it was apparent on tape that the officers were pissed at him for not moving over. All the reports over exaggerated his level of impairment as compared to the videos.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 10, 2026 Case: 25-CT-002569 Judge Woolsey
Facts: The defendant was observed by the police driving 3 MPH in the opposite lane of travel before ending up on a grass shoulder. He also drove into a support wire for a wooden utility pole. Offices noticed him nearly falling asleep. He also had an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and his head was bobbing. The defendant could not even find the button to shut the car off. The defendant required assistance to get out of the car and was extremely unsteady. His speech was also very slurred. No roadside tests were conducted for safety reasons. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After numerous conversations with the State about the case and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 9, 2026 Case: 25-CT-015107 Judge Allen
Facts: The defendant was stopped for having an inoperable front light. The defendant had an odor of alcohol, glassy/watery eyes, and he used abusive language towards the officers. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Third DUI arrest.
Defense: On tape, the defendant didn't exhibit any normal faculties being impaired. We put forth that there was lack of probable cause to arrest him. After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 9, 2026 Case: 25-CT-013959 Judge Allen
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and he admitted to drinking alcohol. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 9, 2026 Case: 25-CT-014319 Judge Allen
Facts: The defendant was stopped swerving, following too closely and speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, droopy eyelids, glassy eyes, a sway, and he was unsteady on his feet. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 9, 2026 Case: 25-CT-013073 Judge Allen
Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving back and forth and running a red light. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, slurred speech, and difficulty dividing her attention. She swayed while she stood and fumbled with her documents. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later blew .172 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.
Feb 5, 2026 Case: 25-CT-003552 Judge Gould
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, thick tongued speech, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and he appeared unsteady with a sway to his stance. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 4, 2026 Case: 25-CT-049648 Judge Skinnner
Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol and glassy eyes. He also exhibited balance issues and had slurred speech. He performed the field sobriety tests which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. The defendant was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After conversations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 4, 2026 Case: 25-CT-011445 Judge Taylor
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving with no headlights. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and lethargic movements. He also had a wristband from a bar on his wrist and admitted to consuming a few drinks. The defendant performed only the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense: After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 3, 2026 Case: AITL0CE Judge Lawhorne
Facts: The defendant was stopped after he sat through an entire green and red light cycle. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, he swayed while he stood, and had bloodshot/glassy eyes. The defendant performed only the HGN (eye test) and then refused to do any other field sobriety tests. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was his Second DUI.
Defense: Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial. On tape, his speech was not slurred, he got out of the truck ok, walked around ok, did not have any sway, and was responsive and coherent. Just prior to the trial date and after negotiations, the State Dropped his Second DUI.
Result: The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 3, 2026 Case: 25-CT-011071 Judge Smith
Facts: The defendant was stopped for having an obscured tag. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, heavily slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. 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.
Jan 30, 2026 Case: 25-CT-002915 Judge J. Steele
Facts: The defendant was driving northbound in the southbound lane of travel. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, red/bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. He also stumbled a few times while walking. The defendant performed the HGN (eye test) and walk and turn, but refused to do the one leg stand exercise. He was arrested for DUI and later blew a .152 and .145 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.
Jan 30, 2026 Case: 25-CT-502018 Judge Paluck
Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving with no lights. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, incoherent/mumbled speech, glassy eyes, and he was unsteady. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .137 and .123 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.

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