he Defendant was seen swerving on the road, and she almost crashed into a police cruiser on the side of the road. As she continued to drive, she struck the center median. The Defendant drove into the Seminole Casino and jumped the curb, almost striking the metal gates. When the police made contact with her, she appeared confused and disoriented. She told the officer that she did not have any recollection of driving and almost getting into an accident. The officers asked her to perform roadside exercises, and she agreed. According to the police, she performed very poorly. She admitted to police that she had consumed some wine, as well as a prescription sleeping pill earlier in the evening. The attorney for the firm investigated the case. Prior to trial, the attorney was able to convince the State that the driving pattern was due to the consumption of the sleeping aid, which she had a valid prescription for. The State dropped the DUI charges.
DUI & Criminal Division
