The police arrested the defendant for DUI. According to the police, they came into contact with an individual who was improperly parked and passed out behind the wheel of his car. The car was still running when the police arrived. The officer had to knock on the window repeatedly in order to wake the client up. The defendant had red glassy eyes, slurred speech, flushed face, and the odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. He admitted to police that he had 3 or 4 beers. The police alleged that he was impaired and that he had actual physical control of the vehicle. After taking a number of depositions and preparing for trial, the Firm announced ready. On the day of trial, the State dropped the DUI charge completely.
DUI & Criminal Division
