The officer was eastbound on Kennedy Blvd when he observed the Defendant’s vehicle about four car lengths ahead of him in the left lane. The Defendant drifted on and off the left lane marker. The Defendant then drove about half-way into the westbound left turn lane before returning into his lane. The Defendant then turned left at the next intersection. A stop for possible DUI was conducted. The Defendant immediately exited his vehicle and appeared unaware of the officer’s activated overhead lights. The Defendant was noticed to have an odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath and his eyes were bloodshot and glassy. The Defendant refused to perform field sobriety exercises even after being warned that his refusal would be used against him in court. The Defendant was placed under arrest for DUI and refused to provide a breath sample. Results: State dropped the DUI charge.
DUI & Criminal Division
