Collins, Collins & Ray

DWI

Police came into contact with Client 11121 when they were called to the scene at which there was an individual who was passed out in a vehicle. Client was in the driver’s seat and the vehicle was parked partially in the road. The officer reported that upon awakening Client, he noticed that Client had red, glassy eyes, slurred speech and a strong odor of intoxicants. Client admitted to having “a lot” to drink. Officers reported that Client tried to get out of the vehicle but was unable to stand without assistance and was unable to take any Field Sobriety tests. After being transported to the police station, Client gave a breath sample which showed a BAC of .13. Client was charged with DWI, but after trial, was found Not Guilty of DWI.

DWI-Drugs

Client 12124 was confronted by police after stopping in the parking lot of a business. The officer reported that Client turned into the lot without using a turn signal. The officer said that Client was upset and crying, but denied drinking. The officer reported that when he asked if Client had taken any medications, Client reported taking prescribed medications. The officer found prescriptions in the vehicle and suspected that Client was impaired. Client was arrested and charged with DWI-Drugs. After trial, Client was found Not Guilty of the DWI-Drug charge.

DWI

Client 11115 was stopped by police for swerving between lanes and changing lanes without signaling. After the traffic stop, the officer reported that Client had red, blood shot eyes and smelled of an intoxicant. Client stated that he had had one beer earlier and agreed to take a Portable Breath Test (PBT), which showed a BAC of .13. Client was arrested and charged with DWI; after taking the case to trial, Client was found Not Guilty.

Criminal Defense

Client 09101 was stopped by police for a minor traffic violation. The officer reported that Client had a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot, watery, eyes and slurred speech. The officer further described Client as uncooperative and unable to stand without swaying. According to the officer’s report, Client failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) and refused to submit to a breath test. Client was arrested and charged with Drinking in Public, DWI, No Seat Belt, No Vehicle License, No Proof of Insurance and Refusal to Submit. After trial, Client was found Not Guilty of all charges.

DWI and Refusal to Submit

Officers came in contact with Client 13110 when Client stopped to check on a friend who had been stopped by the officers. The officers reported that Client had red eyes and an odor of intoxicants. Officers also reported that Client admitted to have been drinking. Client refused to take any tests and was arrested and charged with DWI and Refusal to Submit. After trial, Client was found Not Guilty of DWI and Refusal.

DWI

Client 13105 was stopped by police after the officer witnessed Client making an improper turn. The officer reported Client smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech. Client agreed to take Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) but, the officer reported that Client swayed throughout the testing and did not pass. Client was then transported to the police station to take a breath test but was unable to give a sufficient breath sample for testing. Client was charged with DWI. After trial, Client was found Not Guilty of DWI.