The Client was involved in a serious vehicle accident when she went the wrong direction on an interstate exit ramp. Law enforcement was called to the scene where they discovered that not only was the Client injured but she also smelled of alcohol. She was transported to the hospital for treatment. Once at the hospital, law enforcement determined that the Client would be in the hospital for quite some time and as a result a blood sample was requested in order to determine the Client’s blood alcohol level. The Client initially refused but later recanted the refusal. The Client was then charged with DUI. The Firm was hired to represent the Client and began gathering all the relevant evidence. There was no video of the incident or of law enforcement’s interaction with her, however there was an audio recording. On said audio recording the Client’s speech pattern sounded extremely slurred and impaired. The Firm set the case for trial based on the fact that the State had limited evidence, other than the audio recording. The State agreed that the case was weak and dismissed the DUI charge.
DUI & Criminal Division
