The defendant was stopped for traveling well below the speed limit and continuously weaving and drifting between lanes causing other traffic to take evasive action. The defendant also executed a u-turn almost striking the median. Upon making contact with the defendant, officers noticed him to have slurred speech, bloodshot watery eyes, unsteadiness on his feet and had a constant sway. The defendant submitted to roadside sobriety exercises and performed poorly to the extent that the defendant could maintain his balance during simple instructions. The defendant admitted to taking two oxycodone pills prior to driving and had a bottle full of an alcoholic beverage in the cup holder of his vehicle. The defendant submitted to a breath test and blood test that were positive for oxycodone. All DUI charges were dismissed.
DUI & Criminal Division
