The defendant was pulled over by an officer for performing an illegal turn. Thereafter, the officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot watery eyes and slurred speech. The defendant admitted he was coming from a bar and had consumed a couple of drinks. The defendant performed poorly on roadsides and the original officer\’s observations were confirmed by the DUI Task Force. The defendant refused the breath test. Acquitted by a jury on 2/28/07.
DUI & Criminal Division
