2023-CT-**78*0

Our client was allegedly speeding and swerving within his lane prior to being stopped by police.  Upon pulling over, the officer indicated that our client left his vehicle partially in the roadway.  After producing documentation for the car and his ID, the officer noticed the odor of an alcoholic beverage and cologne coming from the driver and asked the driver to exit the car. The driver admitted to drinking a glass of wine. The officer indicated unsteadiness and stumbling after he exited.  A series of field sobriety tasks were offered and performed on video.  The officer felt as if the Defendant was impaired by alcohol and arrested the driver for DUI.  Later, a breath test was requested and the driver agreed.  The results were .112 and .109.  Approximatly 20 months after the arrest, the Defendant hired the Ticket Clinic.  His previous lawyer had not obtained the desired result and Ticket Clinic lawyers were asked to take the case over.  After 14 days on the case, the Court set the case for trial, over our objection, giving us VERY LITTLE time to prepare. Prosecutors offered the maximum penalty…1 year in jail and would not agree to lower their offer.  We had NO choice but to go to trial.   Ticket Clinic lawyers retained a breath test expert to rebut the breath test program and breath test results.  The trial lasted 3 full days and was very contenious.  In the end, at approximately 7 PM on the 3rd day of trial, the Jury found our client NOT GUILTY.  Afterwards, the speeding ticket was dismissed as well.