Dec 8, 2025	Case: 25-CT-051354	Judge Koenig
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, slow speech, and lethargic movements. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI.
Defense:	Parks and Braxton pointed out to the State that the defendant only weaved one time and that this was an unlawful traffic stop. Weaving one time does not rise to the level of reasonable suspicion to believe someone is impaired justifying a traffic stop. The State Dropped the DUI to a Civil Careless Infraction.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 5, 2025	Case: 25-CT-050371	Judge Garagozlo
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, watery/glassy eyes, and thick slurred speech. The defendant stated that he had consumed two beers. The defendant was slow to answer questions and appeared nervous. After performing the HGN (eye test), finger to nose, and estimation of 30 seconds exercises, he was arrested for DUI. Officers believed he was actually impaired by drugs and requested a urine test to which he refused.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

Dec 4, 2025	Case: 25-CT-010648	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving all over the road. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, glassy eyes, delayed responses, and slow/exaggerated movements. She also had fumbling fingers. After performing poorly on the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, she was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 3, 2025	Case: 25-CT-008568	Judge Valkenburg
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for weaving. He was unable to maintain his lane and drifted from the right lane across the lane divider and then back to the left lane three times. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and slurred speech. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI.
Defense:	Many observations in the police reports were contradicted by the video tapes. After conversations with the State regarding the conflicts, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 3, 2025	Case: 25-CT-010606	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he had slurred speech. The defendant appeared lethargic and unsteady. After performing poorly on 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 regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Dec 3, 2025	Case: 25-CT-007878	Judge Taylor
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slow/slurred speech, and watery eyes. The defendant admitted to having consumed several shots of tequila. A bottle of tequila was also found in the car. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .178 and .159 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.

Dec 2, 2025	Case: 25-CT-011865	Judge Scott
Facts:	The defendant was found passed out his car after business hours at a closed Honda dealer lot. When officers approached, he was nonresponsive. Upon awakening him, officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, and he had to use the car for balance. The defendant had slurred speech and gave confusing answers to the officer's questions. He refused to do any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 24, 2025	Case: 25-CT-015029	Judge Menz
Facts:	The defendant left his house after a domestic disturbance and crashed his car into the woods. When officers arrived, he was already outside his truck, as this happened on his property. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, he stumbled, leaned against the patrol car for support, and admitted to having drank tequila. His speech was very slurred and he had trouble standing. The defendant also admitted that he felt that he was too intoxicated to drive so he backed up to go back in the house and ended up in the ditch. He refused to perform any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 20, 2025	Case: AL8GK4E	Judge Dittmer
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for following too closely. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and he appeared unsteady and swayed. 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:	The officer made the defendant out to be a falling down drunk in the police reports. They were completely contradicted by the videotape. After conversations with the State regarding the conflicts in the evidence, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 20, 2025	Case: 25-CT-039432	Judge Jacobus
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding and weaving. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and her movements were slow. The defendant refused to perform any field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. She later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, they Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 19, 2025	Case: 25-CT-013574	Judge Valkenburg
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding and driving with no lights after dark. Officers observed an odor of burnt marijuana from the vehicle, a slight odor of alcohol, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and he had severe body tremors. The defendant denied drinking and also denied smoking pot. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later refused a urine test.
Defense:	On tape, the defendant's speech was normal, his balance was normal, he was responsive and coherent, had no sway, walked normal, and his roadside tests were excellent as compared to what was written. After negotiations with the prosecutor about the evidence, the State Dismissed the DUI.
Result:	The DUI was dismissed.

Nov 18, 2025	Case: 25-CT-041613	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after he ran a red light. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, a flushed face, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. Due to physical disabilities, the defendant performed the HGN (eye test), finger to nose, and finger count exorcises. He was arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI.
Defense:	Many observations written in the reports were contradicted by the videotape. For example, on tape, his speech was not slurred and he performed the finger count and finger to nose much better on tape than as described the reports. After conversations with the State about the contradictions, they Dropped his Second DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 18, 2025	Case: 25-CT-027535	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was stopped after she pulled out of a parking lot and almost hit a cop head on and then drove on the curb. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, staggering, bloodshot eyes, and she admitted to consuming two alcoholic beverages. She was immediately arrested for driving on a suspended license as her license was suspended from a previous DUI. Later, while in the backseat of the patrol car, she refused to do any field sobriety tests. She was then arrested for DUI and later refused a breath test. This was the defendant's Second DUI within five years.
Defense:	On tape, her speech was normal and she was not off balance or unsteady. She was already under arrest for DWLS, so there was no reason for her to do any field sobriety tests because they were not going to release her. After negotiations, the State Dropped her Second DUI and also dropped the DWLS charge.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 18, 2025	Case: 25-MM-034821	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for having a defective tag light. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slow speech. His movements were lethargic and he appeared anxious. The defendant refused to step out of the car upon being directed to do so. He was then forcibly removed. The defendant refused to do any roadside tests and was arrested for DUI and resisting an officer without violence. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	After negotiations with the State regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI and the Resisting charge was Dismissed.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 18, 2025	Case: 25-CT-032380	Judge T. Brown
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving westbound in the eastbound lanes. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and watery eyes. He swayed while standing and used the car for support. After performing very poorly on 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 regarding the evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 18, 2025	Case: A77MSKE	Judge Lawhorne
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for driving on the wrong side of the road. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, he leaned on the vehicle for support, and had bloodshot/watery eyes. 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 videotape evidence and the defendant, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 17, 2025	Case: 25-CT-001491	Judge Compton
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol and marijuana, watery/glassy eyes, slurred/mumbled speech, and his movements were slow and lethargic. After performing the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, finger to nose, estimation of 30 seconds, 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.

Nov 17, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000942	Judge Compton
Facts:	Police received a call from an FDOT road ranger about a vehicle that was driving all over the road (i.e., the defendant). The defendant had stopped his car and the road ranger blocked him in. When officers arrived, they noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, and a slight slur to his speech. The defendant was not asked to perform any roadside tests and arrested for DUI. He later refused a breath test.
Defense:	The firm brought many irregularities in this case to the prosecutor's attention. First, it was completely unknown why no DUI investigation was conducted. In other words, why wasn't he even asked to perform any field sobriety tests. Also, under Florida law, one cannot be requested to take a breath test until after they have been arrested for DUI. Here, the officer requested a breath test prior to arresting the defendant. Finally , the officer wrote in his reports that the road ranger had a dash camera. This was never turned over. After negotiations, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 17, 2025	Case: 25-CT-000276	Judge J. Steele
Facts:	The defendant was the at fault driver in a traffic crash when she ran a stop sign and t-boned another car. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, thick tongued speech, and she admitted to having drank a glass of wine. 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, the defendant's speech was normal and there were no balance issues. In fact, her field sobriety tests were practically perfect on tape versus what was written in the police reports. Just prior to the trial date, the State Dropped the DUI and she got no conviction and no penalties other than a fine and courts costs.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.

Nov 12, 2025	Case: 25-CT-009797	Judge Gutman
Facts:	The defendant was stopped for swerving out of his lane of travel several times. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, glossy/red eyes, and slurred speech. After performing poorly on the HGN (eye test), one leg stand, and walk and turn exercises, he was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .189 and .185 in the breath machine.
Defense:	On video, the defendant did not swerve several times as written in the police report. He actually only swerved around one to two times. The firm filed a motion to suppress the evidence based on an unlawful traffic stop. In our motion, we alleged that the driving pattern on tape did not create a reasonable suspicion that the defendant was impaired. In addition, the officer's credibility was called into serious question as he clearly lied about the driving pattern in his police reports, as compared to the dash camera. Just prior to the motion hearing date, the State Dropped the DUI.
Result:	The State dropped the DUI.