2025 DUI (Martin County)

Facts: Our client was stopped for running a red light while driving home friends who had been drinking. There were open containers in the car and the officer claimed our client had slurred speech, glassy eyes, and smelled of alcohol. Based on these observations the original officer called a DUI unit to conduct a DUI investigation. Our client was respectful and cooperative by providing all information requested of him and answering all of the officers’ questions. He performed roadside field sobriety tasks, but was ultimately arrested for DUI and taken to the jail. At the jail, the officers requested he submit to a breath test, which he refused.

Results: Our client hired us right away and we quickly requested the discovery in his case. We were able to get and review the videos and evidence in his case before his first court date. After our review of the evidence we believed our client did not appear to be impaired and that we could possibly be successful at a trial on the DUI. So, at the first court date we did not waive his speedy trial rights and set the case directly for trial. At trial the jury was out for 45 minutes before returning a verdict of not guilty. Our client got to leave the courthouse and go home with his family and keep a clean driving record.