The Police stopped the Defendant for changing lanes and almost crashing into another vehicle. The Defendant then followed another car too closely, and the officer pulled him over. Upon coming into contact with the Defendant, the officer smelled alcohol on his breath and also noticed that his speech was slurred and his eyes appeared red and bloodshot. The police asked the Defendant if he would perform roadside exercises and he agreed. According to the police, he performed all three of the exercises poorly. The Defendant admitted to drinking several beers while watching the races, but he refused to give a breath sample. The Defendant had previously been convicted of DUI. The attorney for the firm prepared for trial. On the day of the trial, the State dropped the DUI charge.
DUI & Criminal Division
