On April 6, 2007 the defendant was observed by a Broward Sheriff’s Deputy speeding at 67 mph in a 35 mph zone. As he followed the defendant, he witnessed her go thru a red light and accelerate to 85 mph in a 35 mph zone. Upon making contact with the driver, the Deputy noticed that the defendant had the odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath, bloodshot watery eyes and slurred speech. A DUI investigator was called to the scene and corroborated the observations of the stopping officer. The Defendant participated in the roadside sobriety exercises and performed poorly. The Defendant was arrested for DUI and submitted to the breath test that resulted in a reading of 143 g/ 210 and .141 g/210L Result: The State dropped all DUI charges.
DUI & Criminal Division
