Previous Cases

Case 6215-XDL

FACTS: At 4:18 AM, Police saw the Defendant, passed out and slumped over the wheel of his vehicle, in the middle of the roadway, engine on and the Defendant’s foot pressed down on the brake. Defendant had slurred speech, and could not perform several of the roadside exercises. Defendant admitted to drinking beers earlier that night at a strip club, and blew a .194 and .201 into the breath machine, well over twice the legal limit.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 038726-J

FACTS: At 3:00 AM, Police came upon an accident scene near the intersection of highways 836 and 826. The Defendant was seated in his crashed vehicle, which caused over $15,000 in damage to his vehicle and the highway. The Defendant was stunned, and could not perform roadsides on the scene. The Defendant was arrested for DUI, as Police smelled alcohol coming from his person. The Defendant later blew .232 into the breathalyzer machine, nearly 3 times the legal limit.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

CASE: 1493-XED

FACTS:
Around midnight, Police were operating a checkpoint on Coral Way near 27th Avenue. The Defendant entered the checkpoint, and displayed bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. She also had difficulty balancing when she stepped out of the vehicle, and could not complete the roadside exercises safely. Police arrested the Defendant for DUI, and the Defendant later admitted to drinking wine earlier that night at a party with friends. The Defendant blew .152 and .143 into the breath machine.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 6157-XDL

FACTS:
Around 9:00 AM, Police came upon the Defendant asleep and slumped over the wheel of his running vehicle at the corner of Flagler Street and 57th Avenue. Police could not wake up the Defendant, and when they finally retrieved him from the vehicle, the Defendant could not perform any roadside exercises. The Defendant exhibited a strong smell of alcohol from his person. The Defendant admitted to drinking champagne earlier that night, and eventually blew .122 and .113 into the breath machine. Defendant arrested for DUI.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 1255-XDK

FACTS: At 2:45 AM, the Police observed the Defendant driving his vehicle and then pulling over and turning off the lights. The Police approached him and noticed that he had a strong smell of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. The Defendant failed the roadside tests,was unsteady on his feet, and told the Officer that he could not perform the walk and turn test. He then blew a .170 and .173 into the breathalyzer machine, over twice the legal limit. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 573600-X

FACTS: At 4:20 AM, the Defendant was observed speeding. When asked to pull over by the Police Officer, the Defendant stopped his car in the middle of the road and was told numerous times to move to the side of the road. The Officer noticed that the Defendant was stumbling when asked to exit the vehicle and that he had a strong smell of alcohol and slurred speech. The Defendant failed the roadside tests and refused to submit a breath test. He was aggressive towards the Officer and proceeded to yell and insult him. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 5659-XDL

FACTS: At 5:44 AM, the Defendant passed a Police Officer on SR 826 at 85 mph with a suspended driver’s license. The Defendant then failed to stop for a vehicle on the middle lane, nearly struck it from behind, and then made an erratic lane change. The Police stopped the Defendant and notice bloodshot eyes, a strong smell of alcohol, and slurred speech. The Defendant failed the field sobriety tests and later refused to take the breathalyzer test. Defendant arrested for DUI.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 239073-W

FACTS: At about 2:51 AM the Defendant was observed swerving in and out of his traffic lane. Police stopped the vehicle and notice that the Defendant had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and smelled like alcohol. Defendant was unable to complete the roadside exercises and admitted to have been drinking Heineken. When asked to take the breathalyzer test, the Defendant asked the Officer if the test would show any use of illegal drugs. A plastic bag containing marijuana was then found inside the vehicle. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI and Possession of Marijuana.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED both charges.

Case 6252-XDL

FACTS: At 12:40 AM, the Defendant was observed traveling the wrong way on a one way street. Defendant was pulled over by the Police and admitted to drinking four beers at a friend’s house. The Defendant was not able to perform any of the roadside exercises and blew a .239 and .237, almost three times the legal limit. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 573429-X

FACTS: At about 10:10 PM, the Defendant was observed swerving in and out of his lane and going over the median. Defendant proceeded to make a sharp left turn from the middle lane and pulled into a gas station where he was stopped by the Police. When asked to provide his driver’s license the Defendant gave the Officer a piece of chewing gum. The Defendant was not able to perform any of the roadside exercises. He then blew a .195 and .201 when taking the breathalyzer test, over twice above the legal limit. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 5657-EFX

FACTS: At 4:55 AM, the Defendant was trying to exit a parking garage in Miami Beach and sideswiped a stopped vehicle. The Police responded to the accident scene and noticed that the Defendant had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and smelled like alcohol. Various witnesses told the Police that the Defendant was behind the wheel and was attempting to leave. Defendant failed the roadside exercises and refused to take the breathalyzer test. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 2131-XDK

FACTS: At 12:45 AM, the Defendant was observed weaving from side to side and breaking abruptly. The Police stopped the Defendant after he nearly struck the officer’s car. Upon exiting his vehicle, the Defendant was barely able to stand, had a strong alcoholic beverage odor, and bloodshot eyes. When given his Miranda rights, the Defendant replied “I really don’t understand what you’re saying.” The Defendant failed the roadside exercises and blew a .144 and .137, well above the legal limit. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI and RECKLESS DRIVING.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 3152-XCK

FACTS: At 5:40 AM, the Defendant was observed driving at 60 mph in a posted 35 mph zone and following another vehicle too closely. After being pulled over into a construction area, the Defendant nearly lost control of his vehicle as he swayed and skidded. When exiting his vehicle, the Defendant was confused, continually swayed, and appeared to have bloodshot eyes and a strong alcoholic smell. He told the officer that he was leaving a bar and admitted to having a few drinks. The Defendant failed the roadside test and refused to submit a breath test. Defendant was arrested and charged with a FELONY HABITUAL DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE, DUI, and RECKLESS DRIVING.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI and DISMISSED the FELONY charge.

Case 9399-XDJ

FACTS: At 1:25 AM, the Defendant was observed speeding with his high beams on. The Defendant was pulled over for a traffic stop and the Officer noticed that he had a strong smell of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. When asked to produce his license the Defendant gave a credit card and admitted to have been drinking at a party. Defendant failed the roadside tests and blew a .094 and .095. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 6304-XAE

FACTS: At 1:24 AM, the Defendant was observed speeding on Collins Avenue traveling at 65 mph in a posted 30 mph zone. The Defendant also failed to drive within a single lane and was following another vehicle too closely. When stopped by the Police, the Defendant admitted to having three drinks and had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The Defendant failed the roadside exercises and did not submit a breath test while stating “I’m going to be honest Officer, I know I drank too much so I’m not going to take the test.” Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 489607-X

FACTS: At 2:30 AM, the Defendant hit another vehicle on Collins Avenue. When the Officer approached him, he noticed bloodshot eyes and a strong smell of alcohol. When asked for his license, the Defendant bypassed it in his wallet three times before he handed it to the Officer. Numerous pedestrians identified the Defendant as the one who had been driving recklessly and hit the vehicle. The Defendant told to the Officer “I only had three beers. That’s one beer an hour. How can I be intoxicated?” The Defendant then failed the roadside tests and blew a .159 and .160, twice the legal limit. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 9597-XDJ

FACTS: At 4:30 AM, the Defendant failed to yield the right of way for a Police Officer and caused her to swerve into oncoming traffic. When pulled over and asked for his license, the Defendant closed the window on the Officer, almost catching her hand. The Officer had to open the Defendant’s car door to make contact at which point she noticed a strong smell of alcohol and slurred speech. The Defendant then failed the roadside sobriety tests and refused to provide a breath test. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 8621-XCM

FACTS: At 5:09 AM, the Defendant was observed driving on Washington Avenue and almost hitting the center median. She then pulled into a parking space and was approached by a Police Officer. She told the Officer that she was not feeling well and she demonstrated slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and a strong smell of alcohol. The Defendant failed the field sobriety tests and blew a .104 and .099 into the breathalyzer machine. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 2140-XDK

FACTS: At 2:13 AM, the Defendant sped past a police officer at 76 mph in a posted 45mph zone while swerving in and out of his lane. The Police tried to stop the Defendant for about two blocks before he finally complied and pulled over. The Defendant then proceeded to get out of his car but had difficulty maintaining his balance and had to use the car for support. The Officer noticed that the Defendant had bloodshot eyes and a strong smell of alcohol. The Defendant then failed to cooperate and refused to take both the roadside and breathalyzer tests. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 3623-XCK

FACTS: At 12:45 AM, the Defendant was observed speeding at 60 mph in a posted 40 mph zone. Pursuant to a traffic stop, the Officer noticed that the Defendant had bloodshot eyes, smelled like alcohol, and demonstrated signs of impairment. Defendant failed the roadside tests and admitted to have been drinking wine at Chispa’s Restaurant. She then blew a .151 and .131 during the breathalyzer test. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 6852-XDG

FACTS: At 10:48 PM the Police observed the Defendant swerving from lane to lane and almost striking another vehicle on Ponce De Leon Boulevard. The Police signaled her to stop, but she continued to drive and proceeded to make a right turn on a posted no right turn lane. When the Defendant finally stopped, the Officer noticed that she had a strong smell of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. Defendant failed all of the roadside tests and blew a .212 and .229, almost three times the legal limit. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 3864-XDK

FACTS: At 1:30 AM, Police observed the Defendant leaving a strip club and running a red light. The Defendant admitted to drinking several pitchers of beer, and exhibited slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and swayed while he stood. The Defendant had slurred speech and failed all the roadside exercises. Later the Defendant submitted breath samples of .191 and .185, over twice the legal limit. Defendant arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 8422-XCM, B07-68221

FACTS: At 5:50 AM, Police observed the Defendant seated behind the wheel of a parked, running vehicle on Miami Beach. The Defendant was engaged in sexual activity with the passenger in plain view, and was making loud “moaning” noises. As Police approached, the Defendant stated “I’m sorry”, and “I don’t even have a license”. The Defendant failed the roadsides and blew a .090 and .092 into the breath machine. This was the Defendant’s 2nd DUI. Police also charged him with Lewd and Lascivious Conduct, and Driving with a Suspended License.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI, and DISMISSED all other charges.

Case 5403-XDQ

FACT: At 7:40 PM, Police came upon an accident scene, wherein Fire Rescue made contact with the driver at fault, who was non-responsive behind the wheel of his vehicle. There was an open beer bottle in the vehicle, and the Defendant stumbled several times while exiting the vehicle. After failing the roadside exercises, the Defendant blew a .14 in the breath machine, but denied drinking, and admitted to eating pancakes earlier that day. Defendant also gave the wrong name and date of birth to Police Officers at the scene.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 0679-XDK

FACTS: At 1:00 PM, Police came into contact with the Defendant, who was earlier that morning involved in a hit and run accident. The Defendant had accidentally collided into several parked cars in an apartment complex. Defendant refused to cooperate and perform the roadside exercises, and was charged with DUI, careless driving, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Defendant admitted to drinking Hennessey and Whiskey the night before, and blew a .127 and .116 into the breath machine.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 3049-XDH

FACTS:
Around 2:30 AM, Police witnessed an accident on 5th Street in Miami Beach between two vehicles. The Defendant approached the Police, and admitted to having 3 beers earlier that night. The Defendant failed 5 out of 5 roadside exercises, and had slurred speech. The Defendant told the Officer “I’m drunk, ok, right.” The Defendant refused the breathalyzer machine and did not make any other incriminating statements. Defendant arrested for DUI.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 5995-EJC

FACTS:
Around 2:30 AM, Police stopped the Defendant for driving 65 mph in a 35 mph zone. The Defendant also stopped directly under a red light. The Defendant had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, and was unsteady on his feet. The Defendant admitted to drinking earlier that night, and failed the roadside exercises. The Defendant blew a .061 and a .054 into the breathalyzer machine. Defendant arrested and charged with DUI.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 3471-XCK

FACTS: At 10:58 AM, Police received a call regarding a domestic dispute, wherein the Defendant armed himself with a knife. As Officers approached the duplex, the Defendant was attempting to leave, and the Officers blocked the Defendant’s car. Police immediately detained the Defendant to investigate the domestic violence call, and when no evidence appeared, Police arrested the Defendant for suspicion of DUI. Police never offered the Defendant roadside exercises, and the Defendant refused to submit to the breath machine. Defendant admitted to drinking several glasses of wine earlier that night, this was the Defendant’s 2nd DUI.

RESULTS: The State DISMISSED the DUI.

Case 6970-XDG

FACTS:
Around 1:30 AM, Police observed the Defendant make an improper left hand turn into oncoming traffic in Coral Gables. Police stopped the Defendant, and observed bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The Defendant could not perform roadside exercises as a result of his previously existing disability. Police arrested the Defendant for DUI, and the Defendant blew .128 and .124 into the breathalyzer machine.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.

Case 6783-XDL

FACTS: At 11:30 PM, Police observed the Defendant driving a van with dark tinted windows, and conducted a traffic stop on the Defendant. The Defendant was also driving on a previously suspended license for failure to complete a previous probation for another DUI. Police arrested the Defendant for Driving with a Suspended License, and DUI, as the Defendant blew .148 and .139 into the breathalyzer.

RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.