CTC111721XEOAN – Pinellas County – November 2012
Charge: DUI
Result: Reckless Driving
At 5:30 AM, on his way to the airport to travel and visit his daughter, defendant’s right rear tire blew. He was not familiar with the area, and traveled on the flat tire looking for a gas station. Ultimately, he was stopped by Pinellas County Sheriff who immediately suspected that the 60 year old defendant was impaired. During the Field Sobriety Exercises, the defendant (a Polish immigrant) had trouble understanding the instructions and according to the officer and the indications on video surveillance, failed the field sobriety exercises. He was arrested for DUI. Throughout yearlong intensive negotiations, the charge was reduced to a reckless driving.
