The defendant was observed and later stopped by a Broward Sheriff’s Deputy for speeding and driving with an expired tag. Upon being stopped, the deputy noticed the defendant to have an odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, bloodshot and glassy eyes, slurred speech and the defendant appeared disoriented. A DUI investigator was called to the scene and confirmed the stopping deputy’s observations. The defendant performed roadside sobriety exercises and did so poorly. The defendant was arrested and made conflicting statements to different officers pertaining to the amount of alcohol he consumed that night. The defendant refused all testing, including the breath test. The defendant found not guilty by a jury on all charges.
DUI & Criminal Division
