| Aug 14, 2026 | Case: 25-CF-005648 | Judge K. Fernandez |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slow slurred speech, red eyes, and both an odor of alcohol and marijuana. According to the officer, he performed poorly on the field sobriety tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. The defendant was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. The defendant was also charged with felony possession of marijuana. In addition, this was his Third DUI within ten years and he was charged with Felony DUI. | |
| Defense: | The firm took pretrial depositions of all the officers on scene. At the depositions, officers were contradicting each other and could not explain why the defendant was immediately handcuffed and detained prior to any investigation. It was a bunch of drugs cops who truly had no idea what they were doing and running amuck. Their credibility was called into question. After the depos, the State Dropped the Felony DUI to a reckless driving and also amended the felony possession of marijuana charge to a misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia charge. The defendant received no probation and his only penalty was to pay court costs and a fine. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
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| Aug 14, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-004624 | Judge Doyle |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and droopy eyelids. The defendant stated that he had consumed two beers. The defendant refused to perform roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-000228 | Judge Powell |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, a flushed face, and bloodshot eyes. He performed poorly on the field sobriety tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. The defendant was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Case: 26-MM-023015 | Judge Skinner |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and a sluggish speech pattern. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. He was also charged with resisting an officer without violence for not getting off his phone. | |
| Defense: | The defendant was stopped in his driveway. He was simply trying to call a neighbor who is a police officer. His speech was not sluggish and he was not off balance in any way. After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI and he received No penalties other than a fine and court costs. They also Dismissed the resisting charge. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-022066 | Judge Skinner |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, he appeared drowsy, and he also stumbled and staggered. The defendant stated that he had consumed a few drinks at a pub. He performed poorly on the field sobriety tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. The defendant was arrested for DUI and later blew a .138 and .134 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-018880 | Judge Skinner |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol slurred speech, a flushed face, and she swayed. She also stumbled, staggered, and appeared very unsteady. Officers were only able to conduct the HGN (eye test) because the defendant almost fell over. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Case: AGLTYTE | Judge Gonzlaez-Cuervo |
| Facts: | The police stopped the defendant after a store owner called stating that the defendant was cursing at him and was causing a disturbance. When the officer stopped him, the defendant had jumped out the car and the officer immediately handcuffed him. Officers then noticed an odor of alcohol, mushed mouth/slurred speech, and watery eyes. He performed poorly on the field sobriety tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. The defendant was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | The firm filed a motion to suppress alleging that the traffic stop was unlawful. We provided case law to the State, that simply cursing at the store owner was not enough to stop the defendant. Also, there was no disorderly conduct because no one else was around. Also, we filed a motion to suppress alleging that the defendant was unlawfully arrested (a defacto arrest) when he was initially handcuffed. Prior to trial date, the State Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-002943 | Judge C.Brown |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glossy/watery eyes, and she made incoherent statements. She performed poorly on the field sobriety tests which consisted of the HGN (eye test), walk and turn, and one leg stand. The defendant was arrested for DUI and later blew a .173 and .170 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State regarding the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-019508 | Judge C. Brown |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for crossing over the solid white lines a few times and rapidly increasing his speed and then slowing down. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot/watery eyes. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. This was his Third DUI. | |
| Defense: | We pointed out to the State in pretrial negotiations that on tape, his speech was normal, he was responsive and coherent, he had no sway or balance issues, and he did not look or sound impaired at all. Prior to trial, the State Dropped his Third DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-003581 | Judge Scott |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights and running a stop sign. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and she had difficulty speaking. The defendant admitted to having drank vodka. She performed poorly on the field sobriety exercises, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn. She was arrested for DUI and later blew a .092 and .090 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After conversations with the State regarding the .02 margin of error in the breath machine, we were able to place the defendant's breath alcohol results under the legal limit. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Case: AMRQWKE | Judge Mckyton |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving and straddling the lane markers. The Officer did not smell an odor of alcohol, but he seemed dazed and confused, his speech was slurred/mumbled, and he admitted to smoking marijuana that day. He had constricted pupils and also was unsteady. He performed the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises and was subsequently arrested for DUI. He later refused a urine test. | |
| Defense: | After conversations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Case: AL8GUHE | Judge Dittmer |
| Facts: | The defendant was the at fault driver in a rear end crash. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, watery/glassy eyes, and a sway to her stance. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, finger to nose, estimation of 30 seconds, and walk and turn exercises, she was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .103 and .103 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State about the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Case: A9KUCME | Judge Rohaidy |
| Facts: | The defendant was the at fault driver in a rear end crash. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He also was unsteady on his feet. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | On tape, his speech was normal and not slurred. Also, we pointed out that any unsteadiness could have just as easily been caused from the severity of the impact of the crash versus alcohol. After negotiations with the State prior to trial, they Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-020098 | Judge Koenig |
| Facts: | A call went out via 911 about a drunk driver leaving an Outback Steakhouse and backed into a tree. When officers found the defendant, he was passed out behind the wheel. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, he could barely stand without falling, and stuttered speech. He repeatedly asked if he can just get an Uber. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He 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. | |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Case: 26-MM-013260 | Judge Koenig |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for driving recklessly in a construction zone. Allegedly, he was driving at speeds exceeding 75 mph with workers present. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, a fixed gaze, slurred speech, and he stated that he had drank beer. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He 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. | |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-021031 | Judge Koenig |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding and failing to maintain a single lane. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and she appeared clumsy. She also appeared unsteady, stumbled, swayed, and had a flushed face. She performed poorly on the field sobriety exercises, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn. She was arrested for DUI and later blew a .159 and .150 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. | |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-017644 | Judge Koenig |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for an inoperable headlight. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. His movements were also slow and lethargic and he had a sway to his stance. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .209 and .191 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State about the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-014357 | Judge Koenig |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving and running a red light. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glossy/watery eyes, unsteadiness, and staggering. She also had a sway to her stance and poor comprehension. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, she was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test. | |
| Defense: | On tape, she was not unsteady, she was responsive and coherent, never staggered, and her speech was normal. After negotiations with the State about the credibility of the officer, they Dropped the DUI and she received no conviction and no penalties other than court costs and a fine. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-017628 | Judge Koenig |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for making an unlawful turn. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slow/lethargic movements, and extremely slow speech. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .115 and .104 in the breath machine. | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State about the defendant and the evidence, they Dropped the DUI. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Case: 26-CT-001977 | Judge Smith |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for doing burnouts in the middle of an intersection. These actions impeded the flow of traffic. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, a flushed face, and he admitted to drinking. The defendant refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. He was also charged with racing on the highway (i.e., stunt driving). | |
| Defense: | After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI and Dismissed the racing charge. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI | |
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