DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING – NO CONVICTION (OCTOBER 2008) Defendant was driving on Dale Mabry in Tampa and was stopped for following too closely and flashing his high beams at the car in front of him. Tampa police officers initiated a traffic stop on defendant and immediately transported him to a nearby parking lot […]
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING – NO CONVICTION (OCTOBER 2008)
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING – NO CONVICTION (OCTOBER 2008) Defendant was stopped for speeding and pulled into Dunkin Donuts to perform Field Sobriety Exercises. On video, defendant performed the exercises in a satisfactory manner, but the officer arrested her anyway. She later refused to provide a breath sample. At pre-trial, Stephen Higgins kept the […]
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING – NO CONVICTION! (OCTOBER 2008)
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING – NO CONVICTION! (OCTOBER 2008) At 17 years old, defendant was arrested for DUI after being observed speeding. Upon contact with the officer, defendant’s breath smelled like alcohol and she failed to adequately perform the field sobriety exercises. Defendant later provided a breath sample indicating impairment. Because of her age […]
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING (OCTOBER 2008)
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING (OCTOBER 2008) A 911 call was placed reporting that the defendant was passed out in his car and did not appear to be coherent. On arrival, police officers noted that defendant was passed out and there were approximately 15-20 beer cans spread throughout the vehicle. Defendant was unable to perform […]
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING – (OCTOBER 2008)
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING – (OCTOBER 2008) Defendant was stopped for weaving by a Hillsborough County Deputy, failed the field sobriety exercises and blew a .156. Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, Stephen Higgins negotiated with the state to get the defendant’s charge reduced to a Reckless Driving to prevent him from a conviction […]
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING – NO CONVICTION (NOVEMBER 2008)
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING – NO CONVICTION (NOVEMBER 2008) Defendant was observed speeding and stopped on suspicion of DUI. Upon initial contact with Tampa Police Officers, there is an odor of alcohol emitting from defendant’s breath and the officers requested that she perform field sobriety exercises, which she failed. Defendant also admitted to drinking. […]
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING – BREATH SAMPLE OF .166! (NOVEMBER 2008)
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING – BREATH SAMPLE OF .166! (NOVEMBER 2008) Defendant was traveling westbound on Kennedy near Armenia Ave. in Tampa at which time he was observed by a Tampa DUI officer weaving within his lane. On video obtained by defense counsel, defendant was seen weaving and crossing the lane markers. During the […]
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING (NOVEMBER 2008)
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING (NOVEMBER 2008) Defendant was stopped for doing in excess of 100 MPH on the interstate. Upon initial contact with the police, defendant exhibited signs of impairment including slurred speech, vomiting and difficulty balancing. After failing the roadside field sobriety exercises, defendant provided a breath sample of .116 and .117. After […]
DUI REDUCED TO A RECKLESS DRIVING (DECEMBER 2008)
DUI REDUCED TO A RECKLESS DRIVING (DECEMBER 2008) Officers arrived on the scene of a truck partially parked in a ditch. Upon contact with the defendant, Tampa Police officers immediately assumed DUI and advised the defendant that they were completing their crash investigation and beginning a DUI investigation. Defendant refused to answer any questions, refused […]
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING (DECEMBER 2008)
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING (DECEMBER 2008) Defendant was observed driving at the Tampa International Airport. The booth operator, after speaking with defendant, smelled alcohol and watched as the defendant had difficulty accessing his truck for his parking stub. Tampa International Police arrived and arrested defendant for DUI. Defendant provided a breath sample of .214 […]
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