Our Recent DUI Victories The following is a list of the firm's most recent DUI wins. Parks & Braxton provides the case number, the judge's name, as well as the date the DUI was won for authenticity purposes. Nov 9, 2002 Case: 9185-BGQ Judge Pando Facts: The defendant sideswiped 2 vehicles. Defendant was confused, disoriented and needed assistance to keep his balance. Result: The State dropped the DUI to a reckless driving. Oct 29, 2002 Case: 01-024274MM10A Judge Berman Facts: The Defendant was found sleeping behind the wheel at an intersection, while the car was in neutral. The defendant was also in possession of a pipe with the scent of burnt marijuana. The defendant performed sobriety test and was arrested for DUI. Result: The State was convinced to drop the DUI charge to a reckless driving. The State also dismissed the possession of paraphernalia charge. Oct 28, 2002 Case: 394723-W Judge Mills-Francis Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a red light. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The defendant blew a .106. Result: The State was convinced to drop the DUI to a reckless driving. Oct 28, 2002 Case: 297034-X Judge Mills-Francis Facts: The Defendant was stopped for weaving on the road. The officer smelled an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The defendant failed the roadside tests and refused a breath test. Result: The State was convinced to drop the DUI charge to reckless driving. Oct 28, 2002 Case: 7448-BOF Judge Newman Facts: The Defendant was arrested for DUI controlled substance. The defendant gave a urine sample which tested positive for marijuana. Result: The State was convinced to drop the DUI charge. The defendant has no conviction on his record. Oct 25, 2002 Case: 02-009671TCA99 Judge Moyle Facts: The Officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The defendant refused all testing. (2nd offense for DUI) Result: The case was dismissed. Oct 18, 2002 Case: 02-002658MM10A Judge Gehl Facts: The defendant was observed driving without headlights and running a red light. The deputy observed bloodshot eyes, an odor of alcohol, and a flushed face. The defendant blew a .137/.131. Result: The State dropped the DUI charge to a reckless driving. Oct 15, 2002 Case: 388103-W Judge Hernandez Facts: The defendant was involved in an accident. Defendant failed the roadside tests and blew a .086. Result: Based on the lack of officer credibility, the DUI was dropped to a reckless driving. Oct 14, 2002 Case: 01-121AC10A Judge Murphy / Cohn Facts: The defendant was seen by civilians driving all over the road. Upon arrival, the police observed the defendant's car stopped in the entrance to a construction site. The defendant was passed out behind the wheel with the engine running. The defendant failed roadside tests. (3rd Offense for DUI) Result: Judge Murphy dismissed the charges. Oct 12, 2002 Case: 061507-J Judge Pando Facts: The defendant was involved in an accident on I-95 and fled the scene after hitting another vehicle. He was later found by the police on the side of the interstate about 300 yards away from the accident site standing outside his vehicle which had a flat tire and exterior damage. He was arrested for Leaving the Scene of and accident and DUI as the officers observed alcohol on his breath and slurred speech. There were four officers involved in the investigation. Depositions were taken of each officer and they all gave different version of the events of that evening. For example, one officer stated the defendant had balance problems while another officer stated he did not. One officer stated the defendant had slurred speech and another officer stated his speech was good. Result: The State dropped the DUI and the Leaving the Scene charge and the defendant received no convictions on his record. Sep 29, 2002 Case: 02-4529MM10A Judge Zack Facts: The Defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .163/.158. Result: Judge Zack granted the motion to suppress the breath test. Sep 23, 2002 Case: 318523-X Judge Figarola Facts: The defendant was driving at a high rate of speed almost causing an accident. The officer observed mumbled speech, an odor of alcohol and balance problems. Result: The State dropped the DUI charge. The defendant has no conviction on his record. Sep 19, 2002 Case: 252155-W Judge Reyes Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a red light. Odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, swaying side to side, bottle of beer in the car. (3rd offense for DUI). The defendant refused to perform roadsides and refused to take a breath test. Result: The State dropped the DUI. Sep 13, 2002 Case: 02-003280MM10A Judge Lazarus Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving. Odor of alcohol, slow speech, stumbled out of car, bloodshot watery eyes. Result: The State dropped the DUI. The defendant has no conviction on his record. Sep 9, 2002 Case: 01-029462MM10A Judge Lazarus Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and his speech was slurred. The defendant failed all sobriety tests. A beer can was found inside the car. Result: The State conceded the motion and dropped the DUI charge. The defendant has no conviction on his record. Sep 9, 2002 Case: 7635-BNX Judge Pando Facts: The defendant was pulled over for running a red light and making an illegal U-turn. He had an odor of alcohol on his breath and bloodshot eyes. He took a breath test and blew under the legal limit. However, he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana from a urine test. Result: The State dropped the DUI. Sep 9, 2002 Case: 085545-J Judge Bloom Facts: The defendant was involved in an accident and left the scene. He was subsequently stopped by police. The officers smelled alcohol on the defendant's breath and observed slurred speech. He was arrested for DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. He took a breath test after his arrest and blew over the legal limit. This was the defendant's second offense. Result: The State dropped the DUI. Sep 9, 2002 Case: 02-001940MM10A Judge Lazarus Facts: The defendant was failing to maintain a single lane. Officer observed odor, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and poor balance at the scene. The defendant blew a .147/.141. (4th offense for DUI) Result: The State dropped the DUI charge to a reckless driving. Sep 9, 2002 Case: 02-003367MM10A Judge Lazarus Facts: The defendant was driving without headlights and failing to maintain a single lane. Odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and admitted to 6 drinks. Result: The State dropped the DUI to a reckless driving. Aug 28, 2002 Case: 01-023514MM10A Judge Gehl Facts: The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights and running through a stop light. The defendant staggered out of her vehicle and was crying periodically. Odor, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech. The defendant admitted to drinking "a lot". Result: The State dropped the DUI to a reckless driving. Aug 27, 2002 Case: 01-027781MM10A Judge Gehl Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving. Odor, bloodshot eyes, flushed face, slurred speech. The defendant failed sobriety tests and blew a .161. Result: The state dropped the DUI to reckless driving. Aug 23, 2002 Case: 381097-W Judge Hernandez Facts: The defendant was stopped for almost running a pedestrian off the roadway. The officer noticed alcohol on the defendant's breath, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. He performed several roadside tasks poorly according to the officer and took a breath test which he blew over the legal limit. Result: The State conceded the motion and dropped the DUI. Aug 19, 2002 Case: 297054-X Judge Krieger-Martin Facts: The defendant was stopped for almost backing into another vehicle. The officer observed alcohol on her breath, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. She admitted coming form south beach. She performed several roadsides and blew a .146 in the breath machine. Result: The State dropped the DUI and she received no conviction on her record. Aug 7, 2002 Case: 409914-X Judge Mills-Francis Facts: The defendant was involved in an accident. He performed roadsides and blew a just above the legal limit. Result: The defendant received no DUI conviction on his record. Jul 29, 2002 Case: 318506-X Judge Pando Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding and crossing over the double yellow lines. The defendant stated “there was no way he could pass a breath test.” He performed poorly on the walk and run. one leg stand, and finger to nose. He refused a breath test. Result: The State dropped the DUI. Jul 25, 2002 Case: 01-17563MM10A Judge Diaz Facts: The defendant nearly collided with a barricade and was weaving all over the road. The defendant staggered out of the vehicle and failed all sobriety tests. The defendant provided a urine sample which tested positive for tranquilizers. Result: The State dropped the DUI to a reckless driving. Jul 23, 2002 Case: 02-004971MMA99 Judge Ciklin Facts: The defendant stopped for drifting into the northbound lane on several occasions. Odor, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech. The defendant failed all sobriety tests and refused a breath test. The defendant also had a pipe with him and was charged with paraphernalia. Result: Judge Ciklin granted the motion and all of the charges were dropped. Jul 19, 2002 Case: 01-026696MM10A Judge Lazarus Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. Odor, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech. The officer wrote in his report that the defendant failed the sobriety tests. Result: The State dropped the DUI to a reckless driving. Jul 8, 2002 Case: 136436-J Judge Bloom Facts: The defendant was parked on the shoulder of the road. The trooper pulled up behind her vehicle with her overhead police lights on. The defendant performed poorly on roadsides and was arrested for DUI. The defendant did not take a breath test. Result: State conceded the motion and the defendant received no conviction on her record. Jun 26, 2002 Case: 01-026263TCA08 Judge Moyle Facts: Result: The State dropped the DUI to a reckless driving. Jun 26, 2002 Case: 01-028334TCA99 Judge Damico Facts: Result: The State dropped the DUI to a reckless driving. Jun 17, 2002 Case: 260450-W Judge Krieger-Martin Facts: Result: The case was dismissed. May 28, 2002 Case: 061432-BDY Judge Mills-Francis Facts: Result: The State dropped the DUI to a reckless driving. May 22, 2002 Case: 01-026265TCA99 Judge Ciklin Facts: Result: The State dropped the DUI to a reckless driving. Apr 10, 2002 Case: 02-013051TCA99 Judge Moyle Facts: The defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. Police observed odor, bloodshot eyes, and a statement "Yea I'm drunk again". The defendant refused all testing. (3rd offense for DUI). Result: Motion to dismiss granted for destruction of evidence. All charges dismissed. Jan 11, 2002 Case: 01-022818MM10A Judge Cowart Facts: The Defendant was observed weaving on Oakland Park Blvd. Defendant stumbled out of car. Defendant admits to drinking "shots". Result: The State dropped the DUI. The defendant has no conviction on her record. Case: 19-CT-001773 Judge Cameron Facts: The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain s single lane. He was alleged to have traveled over the fog lines. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, and red/glassy eyes. He had to steady himself while getting out of the car. He then performed various field sobriety tests such as the walk and turn, finger to nose and HGN (eye test). He was then arrested for DUI and later refused the breath test. Defense: The officers who stopped the defendant were outside their jurisdiction. The State did not provide what is called a mutual aid agreement between the two cities authorizing one jurisdiction to conduct traffic stops in the other's jurisdiction. In addition, the officers had body worn cameras but did not video any roadside tests for whatever unknown reason. The State Dropped the DUI, and the defendant, who is a CDL license holder, received No criminal conviction on his record. Result: The State dropped the DUI. Case: 21-CT-006470 Judge Damico Facts: The defendant was stopped for swerving in and out of traffic and almost hitting a house, after a 911 caller relayed what they had seen. Upon contact, the officers noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slow dexterity. She was unstable, her speech was mumbled, and she had slow comprehension. She performed poorly on the roadside tests such as the walk and turn and one leg stand. She was then arrested for DUI and later blew .166, .134, and .145 in the breath machine. Defense: The officer did not see any driving pattern upon stopping the defendant. Thus, he had no corroboration to legally justify the traffic stop Thus, the lawfulness of the traffic stop was called into question. Result: The State dropped the DUI. Case: 21-CT-036776 Judge Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, glossy/bloodshot eyes, and he stated he had consumed 3 crown and cokes. He also swayed while he stood, had mumbled speech, and appeared unsteady. He then performed various field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI. He later blew a .146 and a .143 in the breath machine. Defense: Due to inconsistencies between the police reports and the video tape that were pointed out by the firm to the State, the State Dropped the DUI. Result: The State dropped the DUI. Case: 21-CT-000592 Judge Nicola Facts: The defendant was stopped for weaving and speeding. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol, red/glassy eyes, and a flushed face. The defendant had a stamp on his hand form a bar. He was asked to perform roadside tests, but he refused. He was then arrested for DUI and later refused the breath test. Defense: Parks & Braxton announced ready for trial. Just prior trial, the firm pointed out to the State that the officer never even asked the defendant to step out of the car for the DUI investigation until he was being arrested. Thus, no-one could even see if he had any balance issues. Also, his speech was not slurred on tape. Furthermore, we provided case law to the State that the defendant's silence in not answering questions would be a violation of his Miranda rights. Result: The State dropped the DUI. Case: 22-CT-011805 Judge Farr Facts: The defendant was stopped for speeding. Officers observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and he made unusual statements. After performing roadside tests, he was arrested for DUI. Believing he was impaired by drugs, the defendant provided a urine sample which came back from FDLE positive for marijuana. Defense: The State could not prove he was impaired by the marijuana because it could have been in his system for up to 30 days. Result: The State dropped the DUI. Case: 22-CT-017772 Judge Farr Facts: While the defendant's boyfriend was being detained, the defendant tried to drive off. Officers had told her do not drive away because she had been drinking. Once they stopped her, they noticed an odor of alcohol, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. She was also unsteady. After performing various roadside tests, she was arrested for DUI. She later blew a .179 and .178 in the breath machine. Defense: Officers had no legal basis after only limited observations of the defendant to justify ordering her to not drive. The State agreed and Dropped the DUI. Result: The State dropped the DUI. 3042 results found. Viewing page 31 of 31. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 . . . 27 28 29 30 31