SUCCESSFUL DUI CASE RESULTS
Court: Jefferson County Circuit Court (Bessemer Division)
Case Synopsis: Client stopped for driving erratic after 911 call placed to police concerning vehicle matching client’s. Officer noted bottle of vodka in client’s vehicle, strong odor of alcohol, red eyes, unsteady on feet, failed field sobriety tests, admission of drinking. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: Test Refused
Result: NOT GUILTY by jury verdict
Court: Jefferson County Circuit Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped at 2:18 A.M for improper lane usage. Officer noted odor of alcohol, unsteady on feet, red eyes, admission of drinking, and failed field sobriety tests. Client arrested for DUI and Improper Lane Usage.
Blood Alcohol: Test Refused
Result: DUI and Improper Lane Use charges dismissed by Judge prior to case going to jury for deliberations on motion of defense counsel
Court: Jefferson County Circuit Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped for speeding over 100 MPH on I-459 late at night. Bottle of vodka found in car. Officer noted odor of alcohol, failed field sobriety tests, unsteady on feet, and red eyes. Client arrested for DUI and Speeding.
Blood Alcohol: .10 g/210 L
Result: NOT GUILTY on DUI charge by jury verdict
Court: Escambia County District Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped for erratic driving. Officer observed empty bottle of vodka in front seat, strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech, failed field tests, and confusion. Client arrested for DUI and Reckless Driving.
Blood Alcohol: .21 g/210 L
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Birmingham Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: Client failed to yield right of way to police vehicle. Upon approaching client’s vehicle officer noted strong odor of burnt marijuana, blood shot eyes of client, unsteadiness of client on feet, and failed field sobriety tests. Client arrested for DUI (under influence combination alcohol and controlled substance)
Blood Alcohol: .03 g/210 L (no blood or urine for drugs)
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Vestavia Hills Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped for speeding 64 MPH in 40 MPH Zone at 12:50 A.M. Officer reported odor of alcohol, slurred speech, unsteady on feet, and client refused FST. Client arrested DUI & Speeding.
Blood Alcohol: .18 g/210 L
Result: DUI dismissed upon plea negotiation
Court: Jefferson County District Court
Case Synopsis: Two car traffic accident on Interstate I-459. Officer reported blood shot eyes, odor of alcohol, slurred speech, poor performance on field sobriety tests, and failed preliminary breath test on roadside. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .10 g/210 L
Result: NOT GUILTY verdict after bench trial
Court: Huntsville Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped for weaving. Officer reported red glassy eyes, odor of alcohol, and unsteadiness on feet. Preliminary breath test on roadside .101. Client arrested for DUI. Blood Alcohol: .09 g/210 L
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped for failure to maintain lane and running over curb at 3:38 A.M. Officer reported glassy and bloodshot eyes, severely impaired speech, fumbling for license, strong odor alcohol, and failed field sobriety tests. Client arrested for DUI and Improper Lane Usage.
Blood Alcohol: .23 g/210 L
Result: NOT GUILTY verdict on DUI after bench trial
Court: Shelby County District Court
Case Synopsis: Client involved in two car accident on U.S. Highway 280. Officer reported slurred speech and odor of alcohol. Failed field sobriety tests. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .21 g/210 L
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Pelham Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: 911 citizen complaint made to Pelham Police about possible impaired driver on I-65 running vehicles off the road. Description of vehicle matched that of client. Client stopped by police after erratic driving observed. Officer noted slow speech, odor of alcohol, red eyes, unsteadiness on feet, failed field sobriety tests, and .14 on preliminary breath test on roadside. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .14g /210 L
Result: NOT GUILTY verdict after bench trial
Court: Moody Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: Client involved in multi-car accident on I-20. Officer noted alcohol in vehicle, odor of alcohol, unsteadiness on feet, slurred speech, and failed field sobriety tests. Client arrested for DUI and Open Container.
Blood Alcohol: Test Refused
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Hoover Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped for failure to yield right of way to police vehicle. Officer reported odor of alcohol, red eyes, open container in vehicle, failed field sobriety test. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .15 g/210 L
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Fairfield Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped at approximately 3:01 A.M. for driving on wrong side of road. Client unable to perform field sobriety tests and Officer reported odor of alcohol, unsteadiness on feet, slurred speech and confusion. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .29 g/210 L
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Talladega District Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped by an Alabama State Trooper for no seat belt while in traffic at Talladega Super Speedway. Officer reported odor of alcohol, slurred speech and failed field sobriety tests. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .14 g/210 L
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped for improper lane usage and following too close at 3:20 A.M. Officer reported admission of drinking, odor of alcohol and poor performance of field sobriety test. Client arrested for DUI, Improper Lane Usage, and Following Too Close.
Blood Alcohol: Test Refused
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Etowah County District Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped for speeding. Officer reported odor of alcohol, admission to drinking, unsteadiness on feet, and poor performance of field sobriety tests. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .06 g/210 L
Result: DUI dismissed
Court: Opelika Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: 911 call to police reporting an erratic driver on I-85. Police responded and stopped client. Officer reported failed field sobriety tests. Client charged with combined influence of drugs and alcohol.
Blood Alcohol: .00 g/210 L (blood taken at hospital for drugs)
Result: DUI dismissed upon plea negotiation
Court: Hoover Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: Client involved in two car accident on U.S Highway 280 at 6:00 A.M. Client left scene of accident and stopped by police after BOLO issued for client’s vehicle. Officer reported confusion, blood shot eyes, unsteady on feet, odor of alcohol. Client arrested for DUI, leaving scene of accident, running red light, and license restriction violation.
Blood Alcohol: Test Refused
Result: DUI dismissed upon plea negotiation
Court: Elmore County Circuit Court
Case Synopsis: Client involved in two car accident on U.S. Highway 231. When police called to investigate accident they note blood shot eyes of client, odor of alcohol, open container in client’s vehicle, failed field sobriety tests, failed preliminary breath test; as well, witnesses on the scene reported incriminating evidence against client. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .15 g/210 L
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Alabaster Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped for failure to yield right of way. Officer reported confusion, slurred speech, red eyes, and unsteadiness on feet. Client arrested for DUI (under influence of any substance)
Blood Alcohol: No test given nor blood or urine taken
Result: DUI dismissed
Court: Branchville Municipal Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped for weaving, running off road, and following too close. Officer observed strong odor of alcohol, extremely blood shot eyes, slurred speech, and failed field sobriety tests. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .14 g/210 L
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Sumter County District Court
Case Synopsis: Client involved in single car accident on I-20/59. Client’s estimated speed at time of accident over 100 MPH. Client taken to hospital where blood taken. Cocaine noted in client’s blood. Client arrested for DUI (controlled substances).
Blood Alcohol: None. Blood test showing controlled substance
Result: DUI dismissed after plea negotiation
Court: Shelby County District Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped late at night for suspicious activity. Officer reported odor alcohol, slurred speech, failed field sobriety tests. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .12 g/210 L
Result: NOT GUILTY after bench trial
Court: Shelby County Circuit Court
Case Synopsis: Client stopped by Alabama State Trooper for Speeding. Trooper reported odor of alcohol, red eyes, and failed field sobriety tests. Client arrested for DUI.
Blood Alcohol: .13 g/210 L
Result: DUI dismissed by judge on pre-trial motion of defense counsel
