DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
Defendant was stopped for speeding in excess of 20 MPH over the limit on 272 Northbound. On video, defendant’s speech was slurred and his performance on the Field Sobriety Exercises was inadequate. Defendant subsequently provided breath samples of .113 and .110. Stephen Higgins argued to reduce the charge, despite the level of the blow, based on miscommunication between the defendant (who was non-english speaking) and the arresting officer. The State Attorney reduced the charge to Reckless Driving. (Ref. 3287-XAM)
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