| Jun 3, 2003 | Case: 01-009909MM10A | Judge Diaz |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint. He was asked to perform field sobriety tests which he allegedly failed, and blew a .165 on the intoxilyzer. | |
| Result: | The motion was stipulated to by the State, and the DUI was dropped. | |
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| Jun 1, 2003 | Case: 317747-X | Judge Figarola |
| Facts: | The defendant was observed by the officer driving without his head lights. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant performed poorly on roadside tasks according to the officer. The defendant refused to take a breath test. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI and the defendant received no conviction for any crime on his record. | |
| May 27, 2003 | Case: 342099-W | Judge Mills-Francis |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding. The speeding occurred in Surfside, however, the defendant was stopped in Bal Harbor. A North Bay Village officer responded to conduct the DUI investigation. The defendant performed poorly on the roadsides and blew a .131 on the Breath machine. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| May 19, 2003 | Case: 317761-X | Judge Newman |
| Facts: | The defendant was involved in an accident as he hit a bus stop. The officer observed the defendant staggering around as he arrived. Also, the defendant was given roadsides which he performed poorly. Officers observed an odor of alcohol and slurred speech. The defendant admitted drinking whiskey to the officer. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| May 19, 2003 | Case: 373565-W | Judge Reyes |
| Facts: | The defendant was pulled over for allegedly driving at an officer while he was conducting a traffic stop. The officer observed beer in the car and the defendant admitted drinking too much. She performed poorly on roadside tests and blew a .15 in the breath machine. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| May 19, 2003 | Case: 266860-X | Judge Krieger-Martin |
| Facts: | The defendant was pulled over for driving over 100 miles per hour. The officer observed the defendant to be unsteady, have slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol on his breath. The defendant performed several roadsides poorly according to the officer and he refused to take a breath test. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| May 19, 2003 | Case: 02-007168MM10A (JURY TRIAL) | Judge Feiner |
| Facts: | The defendant was allegedly seen driving home recklessly by his neighbor. She stated that he then passed out drunk in his car. The defendant was placed on video upon arrest and failed every sobriety test. | |
| Result: | The state attorney’s office dropped the DUI in the middle of trial. | |
| May 11, 2003 | Case: 03-11012MMA | Judge Manalich |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding and striking a curb. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and the defendant refused to listen to the officer’s instructions. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| May 8, 2003 | Case: 050587-W | Judge Pando |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for nearly colliding with a police officer. The officer stated that the defendant was unsteady, had an odor of alcohol, and had mumbled and slurred speech. The officer requested the defendant to perform roadside tasks. The defendant performed poorly on the tests and subsequently refused the breath test. | |
| Result: | The Judge granted the motion throwing out all of the roadside tests. Case is still pending. | |
| May 6, 2003 | Case: 01-001588MM10A | Judge Diaz |
| Facts: | The defendant was involved in a traffic crash. The crash investigator noticed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The defendant performed field sobriety tests and was arrested. The defendant admitted to taking pain medication. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI prior to trial. | |
| Apr 28, 2003 | Case: 508042-X | Judge Figarola |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped because he was involved in an accident. His speech was slurred, appeared sleepy, and he could not stand upright without the assistance of the officer. He performed several roadsides poorly and later blew a .11 into the breath machine. | |
| Result: | DUI dismissed. | |
| Apr 21, 2003 | Case: 387793-W | Judge Krieger-Martin |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for driving head on at a police officer while pulling into a parking lot. The officer who stopped the defendant stated in deposition that the defendant was completely off balance and could not speak clearly. He noticed an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. The officer who conducted the DUI investigation stated in the reports that the defendant’s speech was good and there were no balance problems. The defendant blew a .091 into the breath machine. | |
| Result: | State dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 12, 2003 | Case: 02-021437MM10A | Judge Zack |
| Facts: | The defendant drove his car into a concrete median, knocking down a light pole. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, flushed face and bloodshot eyes. The defendant stated he had 2 liters of alcohol which were found in the vehicle. The defendant’s blood alcohol level was a .24 (3 times the legal limit). | |
| Result: | The court granted the motion and threw out the blood test. | |
| Apr 9, 2003 | Case: 03-025466TC10A | Judge Diaz |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for an illegal turn, and was subsequently arrested for driving on a DUI suspension. | |
| Result: | The Judge granted the motion and all evidence was thrown out. The State has 15 days to appeal. | |
| Apr 8, 2003 | Case: 050813-W | Judge Pando |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving. He was unsteady, had an odor of alcohol, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. He performed very poorly on the sobriety tests. The defendant stated to the officer “he was drunk, but not that drunk.” He blew a .201 in the breath machine. | |
| Result: | The State conceded the motion and dropped the DUI. | |
| Apr 8, 2003 | Case: 388162-W | Judge Hernandez |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for having a cracked windshield. The officer noticed slurred speech, an odor of alcohol, and bloodshot eyes. According to the officer, the defendant performed several roadsides poorly. The defendant refused a breath test. This was the defendant’s second offense. | |
| Result: | The State dismissed the DUI. | |
| Apr 6, 2003 | Case: 508188-X | Judge Figarola |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for weaving at a high rate of speed. The officer observed bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol. The defendant performed poorly on roadsides according to the reports. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Case: 02-020612MM10A | Judge Murphy |
| Facts: | The defendant was found passed out with his car halfway in the road. The defendant was unable to perform the roadside tests and blew a .208 on the intoxilyzer. | |
| Result: | The motion to suppress was granted, and all of the evidence was thrown out of court. | |
| Mar 6, 2003 | Case: 01-013951MM10A (JURY TRIAL) | Judge Berman |
| Facts: | The Defendant was stopped by Davie Police Department. Several officers on scene noticed bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The defendant failed roadside tests, admitted that he should have taken a cab, and was arrested for DUI. He blew a .098 on the intoxilyzer. | |
| Result: | NOT GUILTY. | |
| Feb 18, 2003 | Case: 131981-W | Judge Figarola |
| Facts: | The defendant was stopped for speeding and almost hitting another vehicle. The defendant was alleged to have staggered out of vehicle and he had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The defendant performed poorly on roadsides and he blew a .216 in the breath machine. | |
| Result: | The State dropped the DUI. | |
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