Charges: OUI Refusal
Results: NOT GUILTY following Jury Trial
A late-night traffic stop led to OUI charges for our client, who was seen leaving a bar. Despite the court upholding the stop, we focused on the deputy’s actions during the BMV hearing. Under cross-examination, the deputy admitted the client performed well on field sobriety tests but cited HGN and other test clues for probable cause. The refusal claim was debunked, as the client had requested a blood test. The BMV granted dismissal, deeming it not a true refusal. At trial, we emphasized fairness and innocence, highlighting the client’s willingness for a blood test. The jury, deliberating briefly, returned a swift NOT GUILTY verdict.
