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May 15, 2006 Case: 575481-X Judge Mills-Francis
The defendant was stopped for running through an intersection with a broken red light without stopping or slowing. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and slurred speech. He called for a DUI officer to conduct field sobriety exercises. According to the DUI officer, the defendant failed all the tests. For example, on the walk and turn, the officer wrote the defendant did not touch heel to toe, stepped off the line, and lost his balance during the instructions. On the one leg stand, the officer wrote the defendant put his foot down three or more times and stopped the test at some point. Further, on the finger to nose, the officer alleged he stopped the test on the third arm movement. The defendant was then arrested for DUI. Two glasses of alcohol were found in the car upon his arrest.
Upon showing the State the deposition just prior to trial, the State DROPPED THE DUI.
May 15, 2006 Case: 014065-W Judge Ortiz
The defendant was involved in a crash in which he rear ended another car. He then left he scene of the accident and was later stopped by police. The police observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, appear unsteady, and have slurred speech. The defendant was arrested for Leaving the Scene of an Accident and DUI. The defendant refused roadside tests and the breath test.
On the morning of trial, the State DROPPED THE DUI.
May 15, 2006 Case: 6229-XAE Judge Arzola
The defendant was approached by a Sunny Isles officer who was pumping gas in North Miami Beach when he spotted the defendant slumped over the wheel of his vehicle in the middle of the road. The officer opened the door and had to rub the defendant's shoulders to awake him to see if he was alive. The officer noticed an odor alcohol, raspy speech, bloodshot eyes and the defendant appeared incoherent. The Sunny Isles officer conducted roadside tests and the defendant failed all of the five performed. He was then arrested for DUI. He subsequently refused the breath test. This was the defendant's second DUI.
The Judge GRANTED the motion to exclude the roadsides pursuant to Florida case law and excluded the field sobriety tests from evidence. Florida case law states when an officer is acting outside his jurisdiction, he is considered a civilian and has no right to gain access to evidence that a normal person would not be able to gather, such as field sobriety tests. In other words, the only reason the defendant submitted to the tests is because the officer was in uniform and driving in a marked patrol unit. When the motion was granted, the State DROPPED THE DUI.
May 12, 2006 Case: 06-13933TCA02 Judge Eissey
The defendant was first observed to be slumped over the wheel. The owner of the store called police, however, fire rescue arrived prior to the officer. When the officer arrived, he observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and balance problems. The defendant performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. Subsequently, he blew a .132 in the breath machine.
The State conceded the motion and DISMISSED THE DUI.
May 12, 2006 Case: 06-6791MM10A Judge Gehl
The defendant was stopped for speeding and running a red light. Upon contact, the officer stated that the defendant seemed disoriented. The officer observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. He later admitted to drinking three scotch and waters. The defendant did state that he was taking several medications for an illness. After performing poorly on the one leg stand and walk and turn test he was arrested for DUI. He blew a .083 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI on the morning of Jury trial.
May 12, 2006 Case: CTC-6438MMAES Judge Schuman
The defendant was stopped for weaving on the roadway. The driving pattern was captured on video. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slow speech. On the one leg stand the defendant put his foot down 3 times. On the finger to nose he missed his nose 2 separate times. On the walk and turn the defendant failed to touch heel to toe. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .139 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
May 9, 2006 Case: 052029-W Judge Newman
The defendant was involved in a rear-end crash. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant appeared to be confused in responding to the officer's questions, although he did state he had two beers. The defendant refused the roadside tests and the breath test.
On the morning of trial, the State DROPPED THE DUI.
May 9, 2006 Case: 586721-X Judge Bloom
The defendant was involved in a rear end collision. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant admitted to drinking and taking medication. The defendant refused all roadside tests and the breath test.
On the morning of trial, the State DROPPED THE DUI.
May 9, 2006 Case: 290000-X Judge Ortiz
The defendant was involved in a traffic crash. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant refused roadside tests, but blew a .143 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI. This was the defendant's third offense.
On the morning of trial , the State DROPPED THE DUI.
May 7, 2006 Case: CT-007394-XAF Judge Ober
The defendant was involved in a crash. Upon arrival the officer noticed a distinct odor of alcohol, flushed face and bloodshot eyes. The defendant was then told that they would be conducting field sobriety tests. The defendant allegedly performed poorly on all tests and was arrested for DUI. The defendant blew a .160 in the breath machine. This was his 2nd DUI.
After the motion to suppress the State dropped the DUI.
May 7, 2006 Case: CT-001561-XAM Judge Courtney
The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way without headlights. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. The defendant admitted to drinking a few beers. The officer found a bar receipt in a pocket for $138.23. The defendant failed to keep his foot up on the one leg stand and stepped off the line on the walk and turn test. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
May 7, 2006 Case: CT-006493-XAF Judge Ober
The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road and failing to stop at a stop sign. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. On the one leg stand she was swaying and put her foot down several times. On the walk and turn test she stepped off the line and failed to walk heel to toe. She was arrested for DUI and blew a .154 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
May 6, 2006 Case: 05-009168MM10A Judge Murphy
The defendant was involved in a rollover crash. The first Trooper observed the defendant behind the wheel of the vehicle. The investigating Trooper observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. He also observed that when she stood up she was completely off balance. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .131 in the breath machine.
All motions were granted. All of the evidence was thrown out.
May 6, 2006 Case: 06-CT-1440-XAM Judge Ober
The defendant was stopped for running a red light. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, blood-shot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant failed the walk and turn, one leg stand, and HGN (eye test) according to the DUI officer. The defendant was subsequently arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's second DUI in less than two years.
The State dropped the DUI.
May 4, 2006 Case: 575297-X Judge McWhorter
The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The defendant allegedly failed all field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He subsequently blew a .129 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 19, 2006 Case: 03-024369MM10A Judge Robinson
The defendant was stopped for cutting off other vehicles and running into the curb. The officers noticed an odor of alcohol and that the defendant was off balance swaying from side to side. Inside the car was a six pack of Bacardi silver, an empty pint of vodka and an open container of vodka and orange juice. The defendant attempted the finger to nose test but could not stand without leaning against the car. The defendant was arrested for DUI. A urine sample revealed the presence of cocaine, hydrocodone and oxycodone.
The motion was granted and the case was DISMISSED.
Apr 17, 2006 Case: 508468-X Judge Krieger-Martin
The defendant was stopped by police for driving without her headlights. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. She was asked to perform field sobriety tests. For example, on the walk and turn, she missed heel to toe ten times and raised her arms for balance. On the one leg stand, she put her foot down four times and raised her arms for balance. The defendant refused the breath test.
Based on the deposition transcript, the State dropped the DUI.
Apr 13, 2006 Case: 05-015472TCA08 Judge Moyle
The defendant was stopped at road block checkpoint. A caller had called 911 stating the defendant was driving all over the road. She identified the defendant at the checkpoint. The defendant appeared dazed, confused, and her speech was slurred. When the defendant exited the vehicle, she nearly fell. The defendant could not perform one roadside test to standards on video and appeared completely impaired. The defendant was arrested for DUI. She refused both a breath and urine test. This was the defendant's third offense for DUI.
The DUI was dismissed.
Apr 12, 2006 Case: 086817-J Judge Newman
The defendant was stopped for weaving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and balance problems. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests and refused the breath test.
The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 12, 2006 Case: 503772-W Judge McWhorter
The defendant was stopped for driving the wrong way down a one way street. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on roadsides tests. For example, on the walk and turn, the defendant stepped off the line seven times. On the one leg stand, the defendant put her foot down seven times. After her arrest for DUI, the defendant blew a .151 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
Apr 12, 2006 Case: 286741-X Judge Lindsey
The defendant was involved in a rear end traffic crash. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and the defendant had urinated on himself. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests and then refused the breath test.
On the morning of trial, the State DROPPED THE DUI.
Apr 4, 2006 Case: 05-017168MM10A Judge Murphy
The defendant was observed to be passed out in the middle of the intersection. The deputy noticed bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol. The defendant later admitted to driving. A DUI task force deputy was called to conduct field sobriety tests. On the walk and turn test the defendant missed heel to toe several times. On the finger to nose test the defendant failed to touch the tip of his nose and performed the wrong arm movement. The defendant was arrested for DUI.
The State dropped the DUI on the morning of trial.
Apr 4, 2006 Case: 1316-EIV Judge Bloom
The defendant was stopped while entering a roadblock. The officers observed an odor of alcohol and slow speech. The defendant almost fell while walking to the staging area to perform field sobriety tests. The defendant was asked to perform field sobriety tests. On the walk and turn exercise, he lost his balance during the instructions, raised his arms for balance, and did not take the correct number of steps. On the one leg stand, the defendant swayed, raised his arms, and hopped. The defendant tested positive for marijuana in a urine screen. Prior to the urine test, an exam was conducted by a DRE officer who was specifically trained in the recognition of detecting whether someone is impaired by drugs. The officer concluded the defendant was impaired by a controlled substance.
On the morning of trial, the State dropped the DUI.
Apr 1, 2006 Case: 04-016150MM10A Judge Robinson
The defendant was stopped at a DUI checkpoint. The task force deputy observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a flushed face. After exiting the car the subject was swaying from side to side. The defendant failed all field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI.
The motion was granted and all of the evidence was thrown out. The State dropped the DUI.
Mar 29, 2006 Case: 05-002365MM10A Judge Robinson
The defendant was stopped for making an illegal u-turn almost striking the deputy. Upon contact, the deputy noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and a flushed face. A DUI officer was then called to the scene. On the walk and turn test she failed to walk heel to toe and made an improper turn. On the finger to nose test, the defendant left her finger on her nose contrary to instructions. She was arrested for DUI and blew a .101 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI on the morning of trial.
Mar 29, 2006 Case: 05-018449MM10A Judge Feiner
The defendant was stopped for almost colliding with the center median two times. The deputy observed a strong odor of alcohol. bloodshot watery eyes and slurred speech. The defendant was unsteady exiting the car and was unsure where she was coming from. A DUI officer arrived and conducted a criminal investigation. He stated that the defendant appeared extremely unsteady on her feet and performed poorly on the field sobriety tests. He also stated that the defendant admitted to taking prescription medication for anxiety.
The motion was granted and all evidence was thrown out.
Mar 27, 2006 Case: 2006-CT-872-0 Judge Shoemaker
The defendant was stopped for weaving, speeding, and running a red light. The State Trooper observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant staggered and swayed once he was outside of his vehicle. The defendant refused both the roadside tests and the breath test. This was the defendant's second offense.
On the morning of jury trial, the State Dropped the DUI.
Mar 23, 2006 Case: 05-002270MM10A Judge Cowart
The defendant was stopped for driving 55 miles per hour in a posted 30 miles per hour zone. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy bloodshot eyes. Additionally, the officer noticed an alcoholic beverage next to the defendant in the vehicle. The defendant was unsteady as he exited the vehicle. A DUI task force member was called to conduct a criminal investigation. After failing the field sobriety tests, he was arrested for DUI. The defendant blew a .121 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
The State dropped the DUI and Open Container charges.
Mar 17, 2006 Case: 412774-X Judge Mills-Francis
The defendant was stopped by police after striking the sidewalk with his vehicle and swerving. Other motorists had to move out of his way. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred and mumbled speech, and unsteadiness. The defendant performed the roadside tests after being asked by the officers. The defendant could not perform any of the exercises since he almost fell over each time. After his arrest for DUI, the defendant blew a .209 in the breath machine.
The DUI was dismissed.
Mar 17, 2006 Case: 05-11672MM10A Judge Gehl
The defendant was observed to be sleeping in a parked vehicle behind a closed business. Two officers approached the car. One officer testified that he witnessed a strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The other officer noticed that he was unsteady on his feet when exiting the car. A DUI task force officer was called to conduct an investigation. The deputy stated that the defendant failed the field sobriety tests and arrested him for DUI.
The Motion was granted, the DUI was DISMISSED.
Mar 10, 2006 Case: 06-CT-001228-XCA Judge Ober
The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests according to the officer which were video taped at the scene. The defendant refused the breath test.
The State dropped the DUI.
Mar 10, 2006 Case: 550675-X Judge Ortiz
The defendant was stopped by an off duty officer for driving all over the roadway and into oncoming traffic. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. A DUI officer was called who made the same observations. The defendant refused all roadside tests and the breath test. This was the defendant's THIRD offense.
The DUI was dismissed.
Mar 8, 2006 Case: 06-3504-MMA Judge Marblestone
The defendant was involved in a traffic crash which he hit a tree. Witnesses identified the defendant as the driver involved in the crash. When the officers arrived, they found the defendant inside a restaurant and noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and blood-shot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on all roadside tests and blew a .190 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
The State conceded the motion and DROPPED THE DUI.
Mar 4, 2006 Case: 04-11131MM10A Judge Gehl
The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. He then contacted a DUI officer to conduct the criminal investigation. Prior to performing the sobriety tests the defendant informed the officer that he was in the hospital that day because a nail went into his eye. He also explained on video that the injury causes a problem with his equilibrium. The DUI officer disregarded the information and conducted the full battery of field sobriety tests. The officer stated that he failed the tests and arrested him for DUI.
After striking a number of jurors, the first jury panel was struck. The State subsequently dropped the DUI.
Mar 2, 2006 Case: 05-025643TCA04 Judge Marx
The defendant was stopped for driving his vehicle on the yellow line for 4 blocks straight. The defendant had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and an odor of alcohol on his breath. The defendant failed all field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He blew a .189 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
Feb 28, 2006 Case: CT-002328-XAM (JURY TRIAL) Judge Barber
An unknown caller reported that the defendant's vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the road. The officer observed a vehicle matching the description, saw the vehicle run a red light, and drive over the curb. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and a sway to her stance. The defendant performed field sobriety tests which allegedly indicated signs of impairment. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .166 in the breath machine. This was the defendant's second DUI within five years.
On the second day of trial, the State dropped the DUI.
Feb 21, 2006 Case: 05-009515MM10A (JURY TRIAL) Judge Feiner
The defendant was involved in a high speed rear-end collision whereby he struck a vehicle directly in front of him. The defendant's vehicle flipped over several times and the victim sustained injuries. An off duty officer witnessed the accident. Upon arrival, the investigating trooper noticed an extremely strong odor of alcohol on the defendant's breath, bloodshot eyes, and a flushed face. The victim testified in a pre-trial deposition that the defendant's car was riddled with beer cans. The trooper had the defendant perform field sobriety tests and subsequently arrested the defendant for DUI causing property damage and injuries to another. The defendant was also charged with refusal to submit to a breath test since this was his second arrest for DUI involving a refusal.
After the cross examination of the arresting trooper in the middle of jury trial, the State dropped the DUI charge and the charge for refusing to submit to a breath test.
Feb 13, 2006 Case: 04-025307MM10A Judge Feiner
The defendant was stopped for swerving from lane to lane. The officer noticed bloodshot eyes and an odor of alcohol on his breath. The officer then contacted a deputy with a camera to conduct the criminal investigation for DUI. The DUI deputy made additional observations including unsteadiness and slurred speech. The defendant refused to perform any tests and was arrested for DUI.
The State dropped the DUI on the morning of trial. This was the defendant's 2nd offense.
Feb 5, 2006 Case: 05-018449MM10A Judge Feiner
The defendant was stopped for weaving on the road. She had an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and was extremely unsteady on her feet. The defendant admitted to taking anxiety medication and appeared confused. The defendant failed field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's 2nd offense for DUI.
The motion was granted the case was DISMISSED.
Feb 2, 2006 Case: 01-9748MM10A (JURY TRIAL) Judge Gehl
The deputy testified at trial that he stopped the defendant because he exhibited signs of impairment when he saw him 30 minutes prior in a parking lot. After stopping the defendant the deputy testified that he noticed bloodshot eyes, flushed face and an odor of alcohol on his breath. He also testified in trial that the defendant appeared to be unsteady as he walked. On the walk and turn the deputy stated the defendant failed to walk heel to toe throughout the test. On the one leg stand he testified that the defendant kept tapping his foot on the ground and repeating numbers. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .098 in the breath machine. He also refused a urine test.
The motion was granted. The State appealed, and the judge affirmed the opinion. All charges were DISMISSED.
Jan 31, 2006 Case: 508695-X (JURY TRIAL) Judge Krieger-Martin
The defendant was stopped for running a red light. The officer who stopped the defendant, observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slightly slurred speech, and a sway to his stance.
The jury found the defendant NOT GUILTY in TEN MINUTES on his THIRD OFFENSE.
Jan 31, 2006 Case: 04-003872MM10A (JURY TRIAL) Judge Lazarus
The defendant was stopped for driving 90 mph. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, flushed face and bloodshot eyes. The DUI task force requested the defendant to perform field sobriety tests. On the finger to nose test the defendant failed to touch the tip of his nose and never took his finger off of his face. On the walk and turn the defendant failed to maintain his balance in the heel to toe position. He was unsteady on the turn and used his arms for balance. He was arrested for DUI and blew over the legal limit in the breath machine.
The Jury found the defendant NOT GUILTY in less than 1 minute.
Jan 30, 2006 Case: 550517-X Judge Bloom
The defendant was stopped for turning into an intersection and almost colliding with other traffic. The officers, observed slurred speech, an odor of alcohol, and the defendant stumbled as he exited the car. On the field sobriety exercises, such as the walk and turn, the defendant never touched heel to toe and stepped off the line at least six times. On the one leg stand, the defendant put his foot down four times. After performing the rest of the tests poorly, he was arrested for DUI. The defendant refused the breath test and this was his Second DUI.
After announcing ready for trial, the State dropped the DUI. The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 30, 2006 Case: 04-012837MM10A Judge Gehl
The defendant was stopped for running a red light. The initial officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and a flushed face. He then requested a DUI task force member to conduct the investigation. The defendant performed 3 field sobriety tests. On the walk and turn test the defendant repeatedly stumbled off the line. He was subsequently arrested for DUI.
The State approached the defense and dropped the DUI on the day of trial.
Jan 30, 2006 Case: 575287-X Judge Bloom
The defendant was stopped for driving on a blown out shredded flat tire. Once stopped by police, the officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and the defendant had to hold on to the car for balance. He performed poorly on roadside tests. Specifically, he failed to touch the tip of his nose on all attempts on the finger to nose exercise. On the walk and turn, he took the incorrect number of steps and stepped off the line throughout the exercise. The defendant was subsequently arrested for DUI.
On the morning of trial, the State conceded the motion. The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 27, 2006 Case: 04-20009MM10A Judge Berman
The defendant was stopped for driving at a high rate of speed while squealing his tires. In addition, the defendant made two quick u-turns. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a flushed face. The defendant stated that he had a few beers. Believing that the defendant might be DUI she asked him to perform field sobriety tests. After conducting the finger to nose, walk and turn as well as the one leg stand test, the defendant was arrested for DUI.
The state conceded the motion and dropped the DUI.
Jan 23, 2006 Case: CT-5666-XAM Judge Ober
The defendant was first seen in the center lane driving through a red light. Next, the defendant swerved to his left side almost colliding with the concrete medium. The defendant was allegedly swerving his vehicle over the next mile. The officer stated that the defendant ran through another light blocking the entire intersection. Upon contact with the driver, the officer stated that he was staggering and swaying as he walked. He also stated that the defendant almost fell over when his keys dropped to the ground. His speech was supposedly slurred and thick. He noticed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. The officer called for a member of the DUI task force. The task force officer placed the defendant on video and conducted field sobriety tests. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .085 in the breath machine. He also admitted on video to taking Vicodin.
The State dropped the DUI on the morning of trial.
Jan 13, 2006 Case: 05-2378MMA Judge Hershey
The defendant was involved in a traffic crash in which she pulled out in front of a truck. When the trooper arrived, he observed an odor of alcohol, mumbled speech, and dilated eyes. The defendant was arrested without being given the opportunity to perform field sobriety tasks. The defendant blew a .152 in the breath machine after her arrest for DUI causing property damage.
The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 12, 2006 Case: 46-2006-CT-011176-0 Judge Ansbro
The defendant was parked on the side of an open business with her lights off in the middle of the night. An undercover officer pulled up to the store to see if anything was happening. When the officer pulled up in his undercover truck and got out of the vehicle, the defendant drove off. The officer then initiated a traffic stop believing a crime had been committed or may be committed according to his testimony. The officer felt the defendant's car appeared "suspicious." Once stopped, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteadiness. A DUI officer was called and made similar observations. The defendant refused all roadside tests and refused the breath test. This was the defendant's SECOND DUI.
The defense provided case law and the Judge GRANTED THE MOTION TO SUPPRESS AND THREW OUT ALL THE EVIDENCE. THE STATE DISMISSED THE DUI.
Jan 11, 2006 Case: 05-21544MM10A Judge Robinson
The defendant was involved in a crash in which he ran over dirt, bushes, and landed in a canal. A police diver got him out of the vehicle as it was submerged in swampland. Once on land, the officers noticed an odor of alcohol and unsteadiness. The defendant admitted to drinking five to six beers. He performed poorly on roadside tests and refused the breath test after his arrest for DUI.
On the morning of Jury Trial, the STATE DROPPED THE DUI.
Jan 5, 2006 Case: 05-0029252-XAD-ANC Judge Horrox
The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane. Once stopped, the officer observed an odor of alcohol, a sway and unsteadiness, to his stance, and slurred speech. According to the officer, he performed poorly on roadside tests. For example, on the walk and turn, he stepped off the line and used his arms for balance. On the one leg stand, he swayed and used his arms for balance. Subsequent to his arrest for DUI, he refused the breath test.
The State dropped the DUI.
Jan 3, 2006 Case: 05-012327MM10A (JURY TRIAL) Judge Ross
The defendant was stopped for driving 90 miles per hour. The trooper observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The trooper asked the defendant to exit the vehicle and noticed she was unsteady. The trooper then asked if she would perform field sobriety tests and she complied. On the walk and turn test, she stepped off the line and missed heel to toe several times. On the one leg stand, she swayed and was off balance. On the finger to nose test, the trooper stated she was unable to touch her finger to her nose on every attempt. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .111 in the breath machine. After being read her Miranda rights, the defendant told the officer that she was in Tamarac when in fact she was not in Tamarac. She also admitted to drinking wine.
The Jury found the defendant NOT GUILTY.
Jan 2, 2006 Case: 04-026756MM10A Judge Lazarus
The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, sluggish movements and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The defendant performed several field sobriety tests. On the finger to nose test he failed to touch his nose 5 out of six times. On the walk and turn test the defendant failed to stay on the line. On the one leg stand he put his foot down 5 times and stated he cannot do this. The defendant stated that he would have gotten away with this if he wasn't speeding.
The State dropped the DUI the morning of trial.
Jan 2, 2006 Case: 04-016510MM10A Judge Robinson
The defendant was stopped for driving across the double yellow lines while driving 62 mph in a 40 mph zone. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. The defendant was so belligerent that he had to be physically removed from the car. He refused the exercises but later consented to a breath test. His result was a .153.
The State dropped the DUI. This was the defendant's 2nd DUI within 5 years.
Dec 13, 2005 Case: 05-003407TCA04 Judge Evans
The defendant was stopped for running a red light and squealing his tires. The two officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and the defendant was fumbling looking for his license. He was unstable on his feet and admitted to drinking beers. He refused the roadside tests and the breath test.
The State dropped the DUI.
Dec 12, 2005 Case: 05-016119MM10A Judge Zack
The defendant lost control of his vehicle and crashed into another car. The officer noticed that the defendant had an odor of alcohol and bloodshot watery eyes. The defendant stated that the passengers in his vehicle were even more trashed than he was. He also stated that he had a few beers at hooters. It should be noted that the defendant was also on felony probation for burglary, grand theft and drugs.
The Judge threw out the statements and the State dropped the DUI. He was also reinstated on probation.
Dec 12, 2005 Case: 05-004267TCA02 Judge Evans
The defendant was stopped for tailgating and driving in a careless manner. The officers who stopped the defendant were undercover officers and not DUI officers. They observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. They stated the defendant performed poorly on roadside tests (no video at the scene) and he blew a .181 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI. The breath test was video taped at the breath testing facility.
The State read the depositions, watched the video, and conceded the motions. The State dropped the DUI.
Dec 12, 2005 Case: 05-004972MMA04 Judge Damico
The defendant was parked while asleep in a church parking lot. The officers arrived on scene with their overhead lights because a BOLO (be on the lookout) had gone out about a disturbance on the road and possibly impaired driver (ie. the defendant). No other specifics were given in the BOLO. When the officers arrived, they never spoke to the other deputies on the scene and never spoke to the alleged victim about what allegedly happened. They went straight up to the defendant's car and ordered the defendant to roll down his window. They then observed drug paraphernalia (a pipe) and an odor of alcohol. The defendant admitted to having 5-6 beers and was very off balance, staggering, and had slurred speech. He refused the roadside tests and refused the breath test.
Nov 30, 2005 Case: 04-026609MM10A Judge Berman
The defendant was stopped for crossing three lanes of traffic without putting on her signal and then running a red light. A DUI task force deputy was subsequently asked to perform a criminal investigation for DUI. He observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and a flushed face. On video, the defendant stated she had come from a club and had a couple of drinks. The defendant refused to perform any sobriety testing and was arrested for DUI.
On the morning of trial, the State Attorney's Office dropped the DUI.
Nov 28, 2005 Case: 297124-X Judge Gayles
The defendant was stopped for careless driving and speeding. The officer who made the traffic stop observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and wrote the defendant was completely off balance and used the car to maintain his balance. A DUI officer was called to conduct roadside tests and the defendant was arrested for DUI. He refused the breath test and this was the defendant's second offense.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 21, 2005 Case: 061297-J Judge Ortiz
The defendant was involved in a crash in which she hit a barrier wall on the highway. When the trooper arrived on scene, he observed an odor of alcohol, slightly slurred speech, and a sway. The roadside exercises were video taped by the trooper which is very rarely done in Dade County. She was arrested for DUI and blew a .108 in the breath machine after her arrest.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 15, 2005 Case: 05-002010MM10A Judge Cowart
The defendant was stopped for driving 105mph. The Trooper observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The defendant was allegedly unsteady on his feet as he walked to the rear of his car. The defendant was asked to perform a series of field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 14, 2005 Case: 286034-X Judge Newman
The defendant was stopped for driving at a high rate of speed and almost colliding with another vehicle. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and he looked disoriented. He refused the roadside tests and breath test. This was the defendant's second offense.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 14, 2005 Case: 05-016303TCAO4 Judge Damico
The defendant was involved in a traffic crash after driving at a high rate of speed. The defendant ended up smashing into a median and then a tree. The air bags deployed and the vehicle was mangled. Paramedics and the police arrived on scene. The officer on scene noticed an odor of alcohol on the defendant, slurred speech, and he was completely unsteady. The paramedics put him on a stretcher due to his head injuries. In the ambulance, the officer asked the defendant for a blood sample since a breath test would have been impossible as the defendant was going to be transported to the hospital. The blood tests revealed a blood alcohol level of .26 which is over three times the legal limit. The defendant was not arrested until after the blood results came back from the lab.
The Judge agreed after reading the Statute and case law provided, granted the motion, and threw out the blood result.
Nov 8, 2005 Case: 05-1140MM10A Judge Zack
The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane, not signaling, and making wide turn. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .157 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
The Judge GRANTED the motion and threw out all the evidence in the case.
Nov 7, 2005 Case: 574171-X Judge Ortiz
The defendant was stopped for weaving. Once stopped , the officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteadiness. The defendant did not perform roadside tests stating he had too much to drink and then he refused the breath test.
The State dropped the DUI.
Nov 4, 2005 Case: 129409-J Judge Gayles
The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving by FHP. Once stopped, the officer observed an odor of alcohol and staggering. The defendant allegedly performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .159 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
Oct 18, 2005 Case: 05-009285MMA Judge Herr
The defendant was stopped for running a red light and speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, he fumbled getting his driver's license paperwork, and had bloodshot eyes. Further, the defendant had urine on his crotch area and he admitted having a few drinks. He refused roadside testing and he also refused the breath test.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 27, 2005 Case: 2005-CT-003163 Judge Spoto
The defendant was stopped for accelerating out of a parking lot at a high rate of speed. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, slurred speech, and a dazed look on his face. The defendant was unsteady upon exiting his vehicle and then performed poorly on roadside tests. The defendant blew a .094 (above the legal limit of .08) after his arrest for DUI.
The Judge granted the motion and threw out all the evidence in the case.
Sep 23, 2005 Case: 04-22314MM10A Judge Lerner-Wren
The defendant was stopped by police due to a dispatch about a "drunk driver" who was driving erratically and slow on I-75. The officer located the vehicle driven by the defendant which matched the description given by the anonymous caller. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, unsteadiness, and bloodshot eyes. The officer also saw two plastic cups with alcohol under the driver's seat and a bottle of wine in back seat area. The defendant could not perform roadside tasks and she was arrested for DUI. The defendant blew a .160, twice the legal limit, in the breath machine after her arrest for DUI.
The DUI was dismissed.
Sep 23, 2005 Case: 03-031656TCA04 Judge Cohen
The defendant was stopped by police for making an alleged improper u-turn at an intersection. The officer observed and odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy eyes. The defendant admitted drinking two beers along with stating she took Vicodin and Zoloft. She performed poorly on roadside tasks and refused the breath test after her arrest for DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 19, 2005 Case: 285935-X Judge Ortiz
The defendant was involved in an accident whereby he ran a red light and struck another car. The officer's observed an odor of alcohol and slurred speech. He allegedly performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .210 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 19, 2005 Case: 082808-J Judge Gayles
The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, slightly slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant initially refused roadsides tests and then while being hand cuffed agreed to perform them. According to the officer, he performed poorly. After his arrest for DUI, he blew a .179 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 19, 2005 Case: 306659-X Judge McWhorter
The defendant was stopped for running a red light. The initial officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteadiness on his feet. The DUI officer observed the same characteristics. The defendant refused the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's 3rd offense for DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 19, 2005 Case: 2005-CT-001807A Judge Yacucci
The defendant was stopped for swerving into another lane almost colliding with a police officer. The officer smelled an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes as well as slurred speech. The defendant admitted to having a couple of beers. After conducting the first field sobriety test, the defendant refused to continue. He was subsequently arrested for DUI. This was the defendant's 2nd offense.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 6, 2005 Case: 03-28579MM10A Judge Gehl
The defendant was involved in a hit and run accident. The victim followed the defendant and eventually forced him to pull over. The investigating officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and a flushed face. When he was outside the vehicle the officer stated that he almost fell over. Witnesses who were with the defendant stated he had several rum and cokes. The defendant was arrested for DUI.
The State conceded the motions to suppress and dropped the DUI.
Sep 5, 2005 Case: 508354-X Judge Ortiz
The defendant was stopped after the officer observed him parked in a handicapped spot. The officer observed him walk into the store then come out to the street. The officer had taken the keys out of the car prior to the defendant coming out of the store according to the girl in the car. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. He performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .147 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
Sep 5, 2005 Case: CT-726775-X Judge Dominguez
The defendant was stopped for weaving. The officer observed slurred speech, an odor of alcohol, and unsteadiness. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .124 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 31, 2005 Case: CT-5289-XAM Judge Dominguez
The defendant was stopped for drifting and speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and the defendant admitted drinking. She allegedly performed poorly on roadside tests and subsequently refused the breath test. This was the defendant's second DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 30, 2005 Case: 04-007727MM10A Judge Lazarus
The defendant was stopped for driving on the wrong side of the road almost hitting a marked police car. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he performed poorly on roadside tests according to the officer's report. There was no video at the scene. The defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .088 in the breath machine. The defendant admitted drinking five vodkas on video at the station.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 29, 2005 Case: 412912-X Judge Ortiz
The defendant was stopped by police when he was found slumped over the wheel at a red light unconscious. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, and slurred speech. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .127 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 29, 2005 Case: 286182-X Judge Bloom
The defendant was involved in an accident in which he crashed head on with a sign and then a fire hydrant. The officer who saw the accident observed the airbags deployed and smelled an odor of alcohol, and slurred speech. A DUI officer was called, however, no roadside tests were conducted due to the defendant's condition. He was completely off balance. The defendant refused the breath test.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 29, 2005 Case: 286145-X Judge Gayles
The defendant was stopped for driving on the wrong side of the road. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteadiness. He performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .11 in the breath machine.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 25, 2005 Case: 05-008268TCA02 Judge Burton
The defendant was stopped for swerving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and that the defendant was very unsteady. He performed poorly on the roadside tests according to the officer. The defendant blew a .199 in the breath machine.
The DUI was dismissed.
Aug 17, 2005 Case: CT-005806-XAM Judge Fernandez
The defendant was stopped for illegally driving through a safety zone on the roadway. Once stopped, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol and watery eyes. He performed poorly on roadside tests according the the officer and then he refused the breath test. He admitted to having four beers on video.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 15, 2005 Case: CT-731360-X Judge Barber
The defendant was stopped by police as he was parked half on a curb and half on the road. He was passed out behind the wheel sitting on his keys. The officer noticed he could not stand, had an odor of alcohol, and very slurred speech. He performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .149 in the breath machine. Everything was on video tape.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 15, 2005 Case: 508426-X Judge Mills-Francis
The defendant was involved in a head on collision in which she left the scene of the accident. She was subsequently stopped by police based on a BOLO (Be on the lookout) for her car. Once stopped, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol and called for a DUI officer. The DUI cop observed slurred speech, an odor of alcohol, and she performed poorly on roadside tests. She refused the breath test. The defendant was arrested for both DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 15, 2005 Case: 05-007552A02 Judge Evans
The defendant was stopped by police for driving over 100 miles per hour and he slid into the intersection at a red light. A DUI officer was called out and noticed an odor of alcohol, slightly slurred speech, and the defendant admitted to having a crown royal and coke and one long island iced tea. He performed poorly on roadside tests on video tape and subsequently refused the breath test.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 9, 2005 Case: 508542-X Judge Krieger-Martin
The defendant was stopped for running a red light and driving at a high rate of speed. The officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The DUI officer alleged the defendant performed poorly on roadside tests in his reports. The defendant refused the breath test.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 8, 2005 Case: 062669-J Judge Mills-Francis
The defendant was stopped for driving on the wrong side of the road. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteadiness. No roadside tests were conducted for safety reasons on the road. The defendant blew a .183 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Aug 7, 2005 Case: 04-034342TCA08 Judge Damico
The defendant was stopped for weaving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol and she admitted to drinking wine. She allegedly performed poorly on field sobriety tests on video and blew a .17 in the breath machine after her arrest for DUI.
The DUI was dismissed.
Aug 3, 2005 Case: 2004-CT-001365-A Judge Blechman
The defendant was stopped for weaving. Once stopped, the officer observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteadiness. He performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .193 in the breath machine after his arrest for DUI. This was the defendant's third offense.
The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 27, 2005 Case: 04-019541MM10A (JURY TRIAL) Judge Lazarus
The defendant was stopped for driving 93mph in a 65mph zone. The defendant was seen placing a beer can in the back seat of the truck. The Trooper later searched the vehicle and found beer cans in the back seat. The Trooper pulled out the beer cans on video. The defendant first denied drinking, and later admitted to drinking. The Trooper testified in trial that the defendant failed the sobriety tests including the one leg stand which he discontinued for no reason. The Trooper also testified that the defendant fell back on the walk and turn test. The defendant was subsequently arrested for DUI, and open container.
The defendant was found NOT GUILTY.
Jul 26, 2005 Case: 05-006538TCA04 (JURY TRIAL) Judge Moyle
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Once stopped, the officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, a flushed face and slow speech. He testified the defendant was swaying and walking "gingerly." The defendant performed the walk and turn and one leg stand exercises at the scene. He could not do the one leg stand and put his foot down several times. He was video taped at the scene and at the station after his arrest. He refused the breath test and this was the defendant's second offense.
The Jury found the defendant NOT GUILTY in twenty minutes.
Jul 25, 2005 Case: CT-728275-X Judge Thomas
The defendant was involved in an accident in which he crashed into an apartment complex gate. The officer at the scene noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and he was unsteady. He admitted to consuming a couple of beers and was transported to the hospital for his injuries. At the hospital, a DUI officer arrived and asked to him to volunteer to give a blood test to determine his alcohol level and the defendant agreed. The DUI officer noticed the same observations as the first officer. He was not arrested at that time because the officer was going to wait for the blood results to see if they were over the legal limit of .08. After the blood was analyzed, the results were a .139 (over the legal limit) and the defendant was subsequently arrested by the same DUI officer.
The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 25, 2005 Case: 086441-J Judge Mills-Francis
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Once stopped, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. He noticed the defendant to stagger and perform poorly on roadside tests. The defendant refused the breath test.
The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 15, 2005 Case: 05-010227TCA04 Judge Moyle
The defendant was stopped for failing to move over for a police vehicle. Once stopped, the officer observed an odor of alcohol and she performed poorly on roadside tests according to the officer. She then blew a .153 in the breath machine.
The DUI was dismissed.
Jul 11, 2005 Case: CT-2732-XAM Judge Fernandez
The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. The officer noticed and odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant stated she had several drinks. She performed poorly on roadside tests according to the officer on video and then blew a .098 (above the legal limit) in the breath machine after her arrest for DUI.
The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 6, 2005 Case: 2005-CT-141-A Judge Todd
The defendant was stopped for running a red light, hitting a curb, and weaving several times. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and be very off balance and unsteady. He performed the walk and turn exercise poorly and refused to continue with the rest of the tests. He then refused the breath test. The officer noticed twelve Heineken beer caps in his car.
The State dropped the DUI.
Jul 4, 2005 Case: 04-6164MM10A Judge Diaz
The defendant was allegedly involved in an accident when his car jumped the median striking another vehicle. The officer noticed an extremely strong odor of alcohol on the defendant's breath and his speech was slurred. He was unable to perform any sobriety tests and blew a .181 in the breath machine.
The Judge granted the motion and all of the evidence was thrown out.
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