STATE v. NP 2009 CT 017903 NC
The Defendant was travelling southbound on Tamiami Trail in Sarasota County when he was pulled over by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office for speeding. The Deputy alleged to have seen signs of impairment including, slurred speech, odor of alcohol, and bloodshot watery eyes. The Defendant admitted to coming from a bar and stated he had two long island iced teas. The Sarasota County Deputy had the Defendant perform Standardized Field Sobriety tests. Upon completion of the tests the Defendant was arrested for DUI. He took a breath test and a urine test. Darren Finebloom set the case for trial and did not waive the Defendant right to a speedy trial. On the morning of trial the State dropped the DUI charge.
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