The defendant was traveling approximately 75 MPH in a 45 MPH zone when he passed through an alleged red traffic light and caused a police officer to agressively apply his breaks as he was about to enter the intersection with a green light. The defendant locked up his breaks and came to a stop past the intersection where the first officer made contact. The officer not only smelled alcohol but also saw that a beer can that was between The defendant’s legs. The second officer on scene conducted the Field Sobriety Eexercises and arrested the defendant. The defendant gave a breath sample of .115 and .120. The DUI charge dropped.
DUI & Criminal Division
