2025CT-****

Our client was arrested for DUI after an investigation by the Orlando Police Department. The case began when a Wawa employee called the police, claiming she saw our client driving erratically, almost striking another vehicle, staggering after exiting his vehicle, and later passing out on a bench after purchasing food. When officers arrived, our client explained that he had simply bought a sandwich, eaten outside, and fallen asleep—without disturbing anyone. He refused to provide his license, asserting that he had not committed a crime and was not driving at the time. The officer threatened to charge him with DUI if he did not comply. Ultimately, our client was arrested, and officers found car keys in his pocket. Recognizing that these circumstances did not fall under any exception to the rule requiring misdemeanors to be committed in the officer’s presence, our attorney filed a motion to suppress. We successfully argued that the arrest violated our client’s constitutional rights. The Judge agreed and suppressed the arrest, all statements, and all evidence obtained, forcing the State to dismiss the case.