Jan 13, 2026	Case: ALE871E	Judge Croff
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, mumbling/slurred speech, and watery eyes. He was unsteady, swayed, and staggered. Numerous alcoholic beverage containers were found in his vehicle. He refused to perform and 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.

Jan 12, 2026	Case: 25-CT-002288	Judge Gould
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and driving with no headlights on after dark. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, a flushed face, watery eyes, and mumbling/slurred/thick-tongued speech. He performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	The defendant's performance on the field sobriety tests were much better than as described in the highly exaggerated police reports. Also, his speech was normal and there was no weaving at all on the officer's dash camera. After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 12, 2026	Case: 25-CT-002676	Judge Gould
Facts:	The defendant had been doing donuts (burnouts) in a parking lot and ended up crashing into a pond. When officers arrived, they observed the defendant to be soaking wet. He had an odor of alcohol, red eyes, and the defendant denied drinking alcohol. He refused to perform 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.

Jan 12, 2026	Case: 25-CT-001823	Judge Gould
Facts:	The defendant was stopped in the middle of the roadway and his passenger was dancing in the middle of the road. Officers saw this and made contact with the defendant (driver). They observed an odor of alcohol and he stated that he had drank four beers. He had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. 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 .171 and .163 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 12, 2026	Case: 25-CT-011484	Judge Allen
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving with an inoperable headlight. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot/glassy eyes. He refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	Prior to trial, we told the prosecutor that there is literally no impairment, and as such, no probable cause to arrest him for DUI. The State agreed and Dropped the DUI. The defendant received no penalties other than court costs.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 12, 2026	Case: 25-CT-049646	Judge Skinner
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for an inoperable taillight. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, a flushed face, glossy eyes, and slurred speech. Her movements were slow and she appeared unsure. The defendant denied drinking any alcohol. She performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 12, 2026	Case: 25-CT-001478	Judge L. Sweet
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving and scraping against the curb. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy/watery eyes, and slurred speech. His movements were slow, coordination was poor, and he appeared very unsteady on his feet. 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.253 and .253 in the breath machine.
Defense:	As of October 1, 2025, a first refusal to submit to a breath test is now an additional crime. This defendant was arrested in August, two months before the law came into effect. When the defendant was asked for a breath test, he stated no. The officer then advised him of the implied consent law. However, she then went beyond the realm of the implied consent law and "told him that he would be committing a crime if he refused because the law changed." Well, she was obviously wrong and two months shy of the law changing. This misinformation and coercion caused the defendant to agree to the breath test. The firm filed a motion to suppress the .253/.253 breath test results based on misinformation of the law. The State agreed with our motion and Dropped the DUI prior to any hearing.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 12, 2026	Case: 25-CT-044858	Judge Koenig
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and he stated that he had consumed two drinks. The defendant also stumbled and swayed. The defendant performed 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 .128 and .114 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 7, 2026	Case: 25-CT-502820	Judge Mirra
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for honking his horn multiple times without any apparent reason and making an illegal U-turn. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, open containers of alcohol in the center console, bloodshot eyes, and he was very insulting and combative. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI.
Defense:	On tape, he was only being combative because he felt that he was not impaired and/or intoxicated. His speech was normal and he was not off balance at all. He performed very well on the roadside tests compared to what was written in the reports. Just prior to trial, the State Dropped the DUI and he received no conviction and no penalties other than a fine and court costs.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 7, 2026	Case: 25-CT-502866	Judge Mirra
Facts:	The defendant was found by police sitting in a lane of traffic. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant refused to perform and field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. This was his Second DUI.
Defense:	The defendant explained to police that he was looking for his dog and that why he had stopped in the road. In addition, the firm filed a motion to exclude his refusal to perform field sobriety tests. When a defendant refuses to perform field sobriety tests, an officer must advise them of the adverse consequences for refusing. For example, the officer must state something like, "I am going to have base my decision to arrest you on what I have observed so far if you refuse." In addition, the officer can state to the defendant that their refusal can be used against them in court. If they do not give any adverse consequences, the refusal will be excluded from evidence. Here, the officer did not give the defendant any adverse consequences. After negotiations short of trial, the State Dropped the DUI and he received no penalties other than court costs and a fine.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 7, 2026	Case: 25-CT-008579	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for sitting at a green light, stopping without cause in a traffic lane, and driving well under the speed limit. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant stated she had drank two to three cups of whisky. The defendant performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. She was arrested for DUI and later blew a .177 and .165 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 7, 2026	Case: 25-CT-046461	Judge Ingram
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road and speeding. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, unsteadiness, clumsiness, and slurred/slow speech. The defendant stated that he had drank a couple of beers. He performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 7, 2026	Case: 25-CT-036369	Judge Ingram
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving with inoperable taillights. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, the defendant fumbled with his documents, and he admitted to having drank a few beers. His dexterity was clumsy and he had a flushed face. Alcohol was also found in the car. The defendant performed the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. He was then arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense:	We pointed out to the State that none of his normal faculties were impaired. There was no driving pattern, his speech was normal, and on tape he was not clumsy. He walked normal and his field sobriety tests were much better on tape than as described in the police reports. The State Dropped his Second DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 6, 2026	Case: 25-CT-014768	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving back and forth in his lane, riding the fog line, and making an improper U-turn by crossing over a double yellow line. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. He also swayed, was unsteady, and had a red stain on his lips from red wine. The defendant performed the field sobriety 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 .159 and .157 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 6, 2026	Case: 25-CT-010909	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding, weaving, and failing to stop at a red light. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and he fumbled with his documents. His eyes were bloodshot/glassy and he had difficulty dividing his attention. Officers also found alcohol in the car. He refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI arrest.
Defense:	After negotiations with the prosecutor prior to trial regarding the video evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Jan 6, 2026	Case: 25-CT-014704	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and she denied drinking any alcohol. The defendant performed poorly on the roadside tests, which consisted of the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises. The defendant later blew a. 140 and .137 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 5, 2026	Case: 25-CT-048578	Judge Garagozlo
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for running a red light. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, and she appeared confused and disoriented. She fumbled with her documents and there was also an open cardboard package containing alcohol in her passenger seat. The defendant could not formulate coherent sentences and was unable to focus. She performed very poorly on the field sobriety tests. Due to physical injuries, she performed a series of seated field sobriety tests such as the finger to nose, palm pat, hand coordination, and HGN (eye test). She was arrested for DUI and later blew a .156 and .151 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.

Jan 5, 2026	Case: 25-CT-047224	Judge Garagozlo
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving erratically between lanes, narrowly avoiding other cars, and running a red light. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, constricted pupils, a sway, and he stumbled while exiting the car. The defendant 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 attempted to blow in the breath machine but could only provide one invalid sample of a .243 (also called a volume not met (VNM). Since he was not blowing properly, it was deemed a refusal.
Defense:	After negotiations with the prosecutor regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 18, 2025	Case: 25-CT-037334	Judge Ingram
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy/red eyes, and slurred speech. He was also unsteady on his feet. He refused to do any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI arrest.
Defense:	When a defendant refuses field sobriety tests, the officer must provide adverse consequences. They must say something to the effect of "your refusal can be used against you in court," or "I am going to have to make an arrest decision based on what I see so far." If they do not provide the adverse consequence, otherwise known as Taylor Warnings, the refusal is excluded from evidence. Here, they did not give any. Also, in Florida, a breath test cannot be requested until after one is arrested for DUI. Florida does not have prearrest breath tests or handheld devices. Here, they asked for breath prior the arrest. In fact, on tape, you can hear one cop yelling to the other "don't ask for breath now." The State Dropped the DUI and he received no penalties other than court costs and a fine.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 17, 2025	Case: 25-CT-037406	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding and stopping past the stop bar in the crosswalk. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, he struggled to locate his documents, had glossy eyes and slurred speech. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, estimation of 30 seconds, the alphabet, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .130 and .121 in the breath machine.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.