The Defendant was stopped for speeding 88 mph in a 45 mph zone by a member of the DUI Task Force. The Deputy approached the vehicle and noticed the Defendant to have the odor of an alcoholic beverage, slurred speech, bloodshot watery eyes, and acted in a dazed and unresponsive manner when being spoken to. The Defendant admitted to consuming 5 to 6 drinks in the hour before being stopped as well. The Defendant refused to perform roadside exercises citing that “one leg was shorter than the other” and refused the breath test. The Defendant was arrested and was seen on video passing out in the back of the police car on the way to the jail. All DUI charges were dropped by the State of Florida.
DUI & Criminal Division
