The defendant was seen by an officer driving on the wrong side of the road on Sheridan Street in Hollywood, Florida. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop upon the defendant’s vehicle but was ignored by the defendant for several blocks. Upon making contact with the defendant, the officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of an alcoholic beverage, bloodshot eyes, a flushed and red face and stuttered speech. A DUI investigator was called to the scene and confirmed the first officer’s observations. At that time, the DUI investigator administered roadside sobriety exercises and the defendant performed poorly. The defendant refused the breath test despite being warned about the suspension of his driver’s license. All DUI charges were dismissed.
DUI & Criminal Division
