Result: Not Guilty
2011CT006002NC (Sarasota)
The Defendant was stopped for making a wide left turn and failing to maintain a single lane. The DUI deputy noticed an open container in the car and several indicators of impairment. At that time he asked the Defendant to perform Field Sobriety Tests. The Defendant refused to perform the tests and refused to give a breath test. After being arrested the Deputy found a receipt with 20 drinks purchased from a local bar in the Defendant’s pocket.Darren Finebloomand AnneMarie Rizzo were hired to represent him. AnneMarie and Darren explained the plan of attack, investigated the case, and set the case for trial. AnneMarie and Darren successfully argued to the Judge the reasons for not allowing the receipt in evidence. The Prosecutor still refused to offer AnneMarie and Darren’s client a deal. At the end of the trial the jury returned a verdict of NOT GUILTY for their client.
