The defendant was observed by officers driving at 60 mph in a posted 35 mph speed zone. Upon stopping the defendant, the officers noticed the odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath, bloodshot and glassy eyes, and slurred speech. Upon her exiting the vehicle, the defendant was unsteady on her feet. The defendant then participated in two sets of roadside sobriety exercises and performed poorly on each. The defendant then refused to submit to a breath test. The defendant was acquitted by a jury after only 5 minutes of deliberations.
DUI & Criminal Division
