The defendant was stopped for speeding, expired tag and having a broken side view mirror. After being stopped the officer noticed the strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, flushed face and slurred speech. Once out of the car, the defendant was very unsteady and had trouble walking to the rear of his car. The defendant admitted to drinking a couple of drinks and coming from an unknown bar. Roadside exercises were offered and refused and the defendant was arrested. Once at the police station, according to the arresting officer, the d0efendant became enraged, banging his head on the metal door, spitting on the wall and urinating in his cell, then rubbing his hands in the urine. The breath test was refused. Acquitted of DUI by jury after 15 minutes of deliberations.
DUI & Criminal Division
