The Defendant was involved in a minor traffic accident with a taxi cab. When the police officer arrived, he noticed that the defendant had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and smelled like alcohol. When questioned, the defendant admitted to drinking prior to the accident. He was asked to perform roadside exercises and he did so. According to the officer, he performed very poorly. The officer asked the defendant to provide a breath sample, but he refused. The attorney for the firm prepared the case for trial. The State dropped the DUI case.
DUI & Criminal Division
