The client rear ended two parked police vehicles in a serious accident. The officer that was standing outside his vehicle at the time the accident occurred. Immediately the officer went to the driver side window of the vehicle and used his flashlight to break the vehicle’s window to gain access. In the process the client was hit directly in the face by the metal flash light. The client was then pulled out of the vehicle and transported to the hospital. Law enforcement claimed the client smelled like alcohol and asked for a blood sample, which was refused by the client. The client was then charged with DUI. The Firm was retained and attempted to gather any evidence in the case. It was discovered that there were no videos taken of the incident, nor were there any roadside exercises conducted. The only evidence showing DUI was the crash itself, an odor of alcohol and an admission to drinking. The Firm argued to the State that there wasn’t enough evidence for the State to win the case at trial. The State disagreed and the case was set for trial. The day before the trial the State dismissed the DUI charge.
DUI & Criminal Division
