25-**2CT

On March 1, 2025 police were doing a routine business check of the Blondie’s Truck stop around 4 am. They noticed a blue Ford F-150 parked with the engine running.  In order to conduct a “safety check” the officer approached and noticed several open containers in the bed of the truck and found the driver asleep in the driver’s seat, keys in the ignition, engine running.  The officer could hear the radio playing.  The officer attempted to wake the driver with no success.  The officer’s body camera was activated and again he tried to wake the driver.  After “popping” the door, the driver woke up and admitted to drinking 2 beers.  The officer noticed the odor of alcohol, and found 2 open containers within the truck.  A DUI investigation was started and the driver agreed to perform roadside tasks with the officer.  After a poor performance (according to the officer) the driver was arrested and taken to the breath testing center.  There, he agreed to a breath test which registered .17 and .18.  Ticket Clinic lawyers were retained and aggressively defended the case. A Motion to Suppress: Unlawful Detention was filed, argued and denied.  Next, the case was set for a jury trial.  After a 2-day trial the jury returned a verdict after 6 PM…NOT GUILTY!!