According to the police, the Defendant pulled out of a parking space in front of a Mexican restaurant and bar, and collided with another vehicle. The police made contact with the Defendant and noticed the odor of alcohol on her breath, as well as a flushed face, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The officer asked her a number of questions and the Defendant appeared to be disoriented as to her location. The Defendant admitted to consuming alcohol while inside of the Mexican restaurant. The officer requested that the Defendant perform roadside exercises. She agreed and performed poorly on all three. The Defendant was arrested for DUI. The officer requested that she submit to a breath test, but the Defendant refused. The attorney for the firm prepared the case for trial. On the day of trial, the State dropped the DUI case.
DUI & Criminal Division
