The defendant was stopped by the Sergeant of the B.S.O. DUI Task Force who was on his way home from work for driving 105 M.P.H. in a 55 M.P.H. zone on I-95 and weaving in and out of traffic. Upon making contact with the defendant the Sergeant noticed the defendant to have an odor of an alcoholic beverage, bloodshot watery eyes and was unsteady on her feet. A second member of the DUI Task Force arrived on the scene and noticed the defendant to have a strong odor of alcohol, red and watery eyes, a flushed face and slurred speech. The defendant participated in roadside sobriety exercises and performed poorly. The defendant submitted to a breath test which resulted in a .144/.145 reading. The defendant was found not guilty by a jury.
DUI & Criminal Division
