THE INTOXILYZER 8000 MACHINE IS NOT APPROVED                                       

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
2008 CT 012680 NC
The Defendant was stopped for failing to drive with headlights.  The police noticed signs of impairment and began a DUI investigation.  The Defendant performed well on the field sobriety tests but was still arrested by the Police.  The Sarasota County Sheriff then transported the Defendant back to the jail where he agreed to take a breath test.  The Defendant blew over the legal limit.  Darren Finebloom     challenged the validity of the machine and the Judge in Sarasota County ruled the machine was not an approved machine.  As a result the Defendant's breath test was excluded from evidence and the State dropped the charge to a reckless driving. 

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
2008 CT 010981 NC
The Defendant was involved in a single vehicle accident.  The police arrived on the scene and noticed signs of impairment.  A DUI investigation was completed and the Defendant was arrested for DUI.  The Defendant agreed to provide a breath test and blew a .13.  Darren Finebloom     challenged the validity of the machine and the Judge in Sarasota County ruled the machine was not an approved machine.  As a result the Defendant's breath test was excluded from evidence and the State dropped the charge to a reckless driving. 

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
2005 CT 017976 NC
After 4 years of hard work the Defendant's DUI arrest was reduced to a reckless driving. The Defendant was arrested for DUI and blew a .126 on the Intoxilyzer 5000.  Darren Finebloom     vigorously fought the intoxilyzer machine and finally his determination paid off. The Court in Sarasota rules that the failure of the State to turn over the source code resulted in the State having a difficult time in getting the Defendant's breath test into evidence.  Because the state now had to prove the machine was scientifically reliable it dropped the DUI to a reckless driving. 

DUI DROPPED ENTIRELY
2009 CT 006593 NC
The Defendant was stopped for having an expired tag. The Defendant had a few beers with a friend and kept telling the deputies he was not impaired.  The officers conducted their DUI investigation and asked the Defendant to submit to some field sobriety tests which he agreed to perform.  Believing that he was impaired and not fit to drive, the defendant was placed under arrest and transported to the Sarasota County Jail for a breath test.  The arresting officer was shocked at the breath results so he asked the Defendant to submit a urine test and to subject himself to a DRE (drug recognition evaluation) test. The Defendant complied with all commands asked of him and after David Haenel had several discussions with the state attorney about the merits of the case, the prosecutor realized they could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt and dropped it completely.

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
2008 CT 009246 SC
The Defendant was involved in a traffic accident and left the scene of the crash.  He was later stopped by law enforcement and investigated for DUI.  The North Port officers saw indicators of impairment and administered field sobriety tests to the Defendant.  The officers said the Defendant did poorly on the roadside tests.  The Defendant attempted to take a breath test but the machine registered a volume not met. AnneMarie Rizzo and Darren Finebloom     met with the prosecutor and discussed the inconsistencies in the case. On the morning of jury trial the state attorney amended the DUI charge to reckless driving. Adjudication was withheld on the charge, meaning the Defendant can get the charge sealed with a court order if the probation terms are completed successfully. 
 
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
2009 CT 004113 NC
The Defendant was stopped because she was allegedly heading torwards a Bayflight helicopter that had just landed. The deputy smelled alcohol on her breath and called for a DUI deputy.  The deputy conducted field sobriety tests and at the jail the Defendant refused to submit to a breath test because of prior conversations with law enforcement officers. David Haenel and AnneMarie Rizzo immediately began a thorough investigation of the facts, including jail surveillance video and at the end the state attorney agreed to reduce the case to a reckless driving with no conviction.  

NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL
2008 CT 019307 NC
The Defendant was pulled over for driving without headlights. The Officer smelled the odor of alcohol and immediately had his mind made up that the Defendant was DUI.  The Defendant performed admirably on the field sobriety tests and refused the breath test. Fortunately the Jury felt differently based on the evidence and found the Defendant not guilty.  Darren Finebloom     obtained a not guilty veridct. 

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
2008 CT 016736 SC
The Defendant was stopped for speeding and indicated signs of possible impairment.  The Defendant submitted to field sobriety tests and was arrested by a DUI deputy. The Defendant was transported to the Sarasota Jail where he refused to submit to a breath test.  David Haenel convinced the State to reduce the charge to a reckless driving and the Defendant received no conviction or withhold of adjudication.

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
2008 CT 017187 NC
The Defendant was arrested for following too closely and failure to maintain a single lane.  After submitting to field sobriety tests the Defendant was arrested and transported to the Jail for a breath test.  The Defendant and a correctional officer became involved in an altercation and the Defendant did not provide a breath sample.  After hours of depositions and negotiations, David Haenel convinced the State to ultimately reduce the case to a reckless driving. 

DUI COMPLETELY DISMISSED EVEN WTIH A BREATH TEST
2009 CT 004458 SC
The Defendant was observed by a DUI traffic officer exiting the parking lot of bar. The Deputy describes in his report that the Defendant rolled through a stop sign upon exiting the bar. The Deputy stopped the Defendant and conducted field sobriety tests. The DUI "seasoned" deputy wrote in his report that the Defendant exhibited indicators of impairment and was arrested. The Defendant was transported to the jail where she took a breath test. AnneMarie Rizzo convinced the State Attorney that she was not impaired and the state dropped the entire case.
 
ANOTHER DUI COMPLETELY DISMISSED  DEFENDANT BLOWS .192
2008 CT 018651 NC
The Defendant was stopped a checkpoint in the 7900 block of South Tamimai Trail. The Officers noticed signs of impairment, including an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and red bloodshot eyes.  The Defendant did poorly on the field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested. The Defendant then took a breath test and blew a .192 on both occassions.  Darren Finebloom     challenged the constitutionality of the checkpoint. The Judges in Sarasota County agreed with this argument and found the stop of the Defendant was unlawful. The DUI was totally dismissed. 

DUI REDUCED TO A NO CONVICTION RECKLESS
2008 CT 009534 NC
The Defendant was pulled over for speeding by a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper. The Defendant, who was 18 years old, performed field sobriety tests but was still arrested for DUI. He was transported to the Sarasota County Jail and asked to submit to a breath test.  He blew over the legal limit and spent over 8 hours in jail.  David Haenel challenged the reliability of the breath test and the State agreed to reduce the charge to reckless driving and adjudication was withheld, meaning no conviction and no points.  

DUI REDUCED TO A NO CONVICTION RECKLESS
2008 CT 020813 NC
An anonymous driver called the 911 dispatch center claiming that the driver in front of her was all over the road and slow to respond when approaching traffic signals. The driver followed the car for several miles until the police finally stopped the car. The Defendant, who has numerous medical conditions, did fair on field sobriety tests but was still arrested.  Once at the Sarasota jail the Defendant submitted to a breath test and blew over the legal limit. David Haenel filed a motion to suppress the stop of the vehicle as well as the breath test in the case.  The prosecutor agreed with the defense motion and agreed to reduce the charge to a reckless driving and adjudication was withheld, meaning no conviction and no points.   

DUI AND OBSTRUCTION COMPLETELY DISMISSED 
2009 MM 003356 NC
The Defendant was stopped late at night for a loud stereo.  Subsequent to the stop, the officers became irritated with the Defendant.  The Defendant was asking simple questions regarding the field sobrierty tests. Instead of explaining the tests, the officer arrested the Defendant for DUI and Obstruction.  The Defendant was simply standing up for herself and exercising her rights to be informed of the situation. The only sign of impairment was the odor of alcohol on her breath. The Defendant took a breath test and blew below the legal limit. Darren Finebloom     immediately began an independent investigation. After obtaining all the evidence in the case Darren Finebloom     convinced the State to drop the DUI but also the Obstruction charge. 

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
2008 MM 005548 NC
The Defendant was taking his friend home when he was confronted by a security guard at the country club gate.   An argument ensued and the Police were called to the scene. The police arrived and had the Defendant perform field sobriety tests and subsequently he was arrested. The Defendant took a breathalyzer test and blew a .121 and .115.   Darren Finebloom     and David Haenel filed a motion to produce the source code and a subpoena to the manufacturer of the machine.  As a result of years of pending litigation, the Judge in Sarasota County ruled that the State would have to prove the machine was scientifically reliable. Rather than going through this "scientific predicate", the state attorney offered us a reckless driving. 

ANOTHER DUI DISMISSED  (CHECKPOINT CASE)
2008 CT 018650 NC
The Defendant was stopped at a DUI checkpoint at the 7950 block of S. Tamiami Trail. The Police noticed several signs of impairment and asked her to perform some field sobriety tests. After completion of the tests the Defendant was placed under arrest and then agreed to take a breath test. The Defendant blew a .185 and .189.  Darren Finebloom     and David Haenel filed a motion challenging the constitutionality of the checkpoint. Because of previous success in attacking the checkpoints the State dismissed the case. 

DUI DROPPED ENTIRELY 2008 CT 021264 NC
The Defendant was involved in a minor traffic crash on St. Armand's Circle.  The Sarasota police responded to the scene and conducted a DUI investigation.  Believing the Defendant might be impaired, the officer conducted field sobriety tests and then arrested the defendant for driving under the influence with property damage. The defendant then consented to a breath test at the Sarasota County jail. Following the breath test they asked the Defendant for a urine sample which he voluntarily surrendered.  Darren Finebloom     insisted that the Defendant would take NO offer in the case because he was not impaired. For the eighth time in four days the State dropped a Finebloom and Haenel case entirely.

THE STATE DISMISSES 7 OF OUR DUI CHECKPOINT CASES ON 2-3-2009
DUI DISMISSED 2009 CT 00047 NC  2/3/2009
The Defendant was stopped at a DUI checkpoint. The Police noticed an odor of alcohol and the Defendant performed some field sobriety tests.  After the tests she was arrested for DUI and submitted to a breath test.  Darren Finebloom     argued to the State Attorney's Office that they would not be able to prove this case and that the DUI operational plan was unconstitutional.  The Judge agreed and the State dropped the DUI charge. 

2008 CT 015879 NC  DUI DISMISSED
The Defendant was stopped at a DUI checkpoint. She was subsequently arrested for DUI and blew over the legal limit. Darren Finebloom     and David Haenel argued that the checkpoint was unconstitutional based on the fact that it gave unbridled discretion to the police. The Court in Sarasota granted the motion to Suppress--leaving the State with no field sobriety tests or breath test results.  The State completely dismissed the DUI charge. 

2008 CT 013980 NC  DUI DISMISSED
The Defendant was stopped at a DUI checkpoint. She was subsequently arrested for DUI where she blew over the legal limit.  Darren Finebloom     and AnneMarie Rizzo argued that the checkpoint was unconstitutional based upon a prior ruling. In a decision from 2008, the judges at the Second District Court of Appeal held that a Charlotte County DUI checkpoint was unconstitutional because it gave too much discretion to the checkpoint supervisor.  Applying that reasoning, our office argued that the Sarasota checkpoint plan gave unbridled discretion to the police. The Court in Sarasota granted the motion to suppress ALL physical evidence and the State completely dismissed the DUI charge. 

2007 CT 005356   NC 
DUI DISMISSED
The Defendant was stopped at a multi-agency DUI checkpoint. She was subsequently arrested for DUI where she blew over the legal limit.  Darren Finebloom     and AnneMarie Rizzo argued that the checkpoint was unconstitutional based on the fact that it gave unbridled discretion to the Police. The Court in Sarasota granted the motion to suppress and all Field Sobriety Tests and the breath test were excluded as evidence. The State completely dismissed the DUI charge. 

2007 CT 005339   NC  DUI DISMISSED 
The Defendant was stopped at a DUI checkpoint. She was subsequently arrested for DUI where she blew over the legal limit. Darren Finebloom     and David Haenel argued that the checkpoint was unconstitutional based on the fact that it gave unbridled discretion to the Police. The Court in Sarasota granted the motion to suppress and all Field Sobriety Tests and the breath test were excluded as evidence. The State completely dismissed the DUI charge. 

2008 CT 15881 NC  DUI DISMISSED 
The Defendant was detained at a  DUI checkpoint. She was subsequently arrested for DUI and provided a breath sample. AnneMarie Rizzo set the case for trial and was prepared to argue that her client was not impaired.  Prior to trial, AnneMarie argued that the DUI checkpoint plan was flawed because it gave the Sarasota Sheriff Sergeant too much discretion and control in the operation of the checkpoint. The Court agreed and entered an order throwing out all field sobriety and breath test results.  The State completely dismissed the DUI charge. 

2008 CT 13983 NC  DUI CHARGES DISMISSED
The Defendant was stopped after going through a DUI checkpoint in the 5500 block of South Tamiami Trail.  He was stopped by a "line" deputy because our client's speech was unintellible and he had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The Defendant's breath alochol level was a .199, over twice the legal limit.  Darren Finebloom     and David Haenel argued that the checkpoint was unconstitutional based on the fact that it gave the supervising deputy too much discretion during the checkpoint.  Both criminal Judges in Sarasota granted the motion, and the case was thrown out.  The State completely dismissed the DUI charge. 

2008 CT 006501 NC  DUI CHARGES DISMISSED
The Defendant was stopped at a multi-agency DUI checkpoint. The checkpoint was attended by officers from Sarasota, Venice, and North Port Police Departments.  After attempting to leave Siesta Key, the Defendant was detained by a line officer because she had a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and mumbled speech.  After admitting to three beers she performed field sobriety tests and subsequently blew a .186 on the breath test.  Darren Finebloom     and Anne Marie Rizzo argued that the checkpoint was unconstitutional based on the fact that it afforded too much discrection to the Police. Two Judges in Sarasota granted the defense motion to suppress all field sobriety and breath tests.  One week later the state completely dismissed the DUI charge. 

NOT GUILTY OF DUI  AT JURY TRIAL 1-07-2009
2008 CT 014268 NC
The Defendant was stopped for running a red light and weaving all over the road. The deputy sheriff claimed that the Defendant had a strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and had a difficult time following simple instructions.   The Defendant refused to do any of the tests including the breath test. He was arrested and charged with DUI.  Darren Finebloom     pushed the case to trial. After trial the Defendant was found not guilty by a jury of his peers and justice was truly served. 

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING WITH NO CONVICTION 12-15-2008
2008 CT 015475 SC
The Defendant was stopped by a deputy following a 911 call of a careless driver. As the deputy was behind the Defendant he observed the driver almost stike the curb and then drive on the middle of the dotted line.  A traffic DUI deputy was called and a DUI investigation resulted in the defendant's arrest. The Defendant refused to take a breath test and before a motion to suppress was filed by AnneMarie Rizzo on behalf of her client. The State reduced the charge to a reckless driving with adjudication of guilt withheld.  That means that her client did not get convicted or have 4 points assessed on his driving record.
 
DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING WITH NO CONVICTION 12-10-2008
2008 CT  016742 NC
The Defendant was stopped for almost hitting a deputy's vehicle. He was asked to perform field sobriety exercises and was subsequently arrested for DUI. He was taken to the Sarasota County Jail and refused to provide a breath test. Our office won the DHSMV hearing, saving our client a six-month administrative suspension.  AnneMarie Rizzo filed a motion to suppress evidence on the grounds that procedure was not followed correctly by the experienced DUI deputy. The Judge granted the motion immediately and the State amended the charge to a reckless driving and offered our client NO CONVICTION. Our client NEVER went without a license during this entire episode.   

DUI NOT GUILTY AT JURY TRIAL  11-20-2008
2008 CT 007018 NC
The Defendant was out with friends for a going away party. He decided to leave the bar and head home. He was followed by two police officers who alleged that he was weaving within his lane and drove off the side of the road.  The Defendant performed all of the Field Sobriety Tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. He was taken back to the jail where the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office alleged he refused to take the Breath Test. Darren Finebloom     set the case for trial. During the trial Mr. Finebloom vigorously disputed the Officer's testimony and gained an acquital for the Defendant. Justice was served in this case as the State could not meet its burden. The Jury acquited the Defendant within an hour of deliberations. 

DUI DISMISSED ENTIRELY 12-3-2008
2008 CT 016741 SC
The Defendant was stopped by a North Port officer for failure to maintain a single lane. That officer called for a backup officer who arrived to conduct a DUI investigation. Our client explained to the officer that he was nervous and not impaired. The officers conducted field sobriety exercises and administered a breath test. The officers even asked our client to take a urine test. The evidence was provided to AnneMarie Rizzo who convinced the prosecutor that they did not have enough evidence to prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt. The State Attorney agreed and declined the case entirely.  

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING 10-22-2008
2nd DUI WITHIN 5 YEARS REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
The Defendant was facing 60 days in the county jail and loss of her license for five years. The Defendant had a DUI conviction in 2004. The Defendant was stopped on the side of the road and was approached by the police.  She let her foot of the brake and crossed two lanes of traffic. Eventually the Police made contact with her and smelled the odor of alcohol on her breath.  She was forced to perform field sobriety exercises and subsequently arrested for DUI. The Defendant refused a breath test.  Darren Finebloom     filed a motion to exclude the field sobriety tests because they were not voluntary. Just prior to the hearing on the motion to suppress the charges were reduced to a reckless driving no jail and no five year license suspension.  (2008 CT 004624 NC)

DUI DISMISSED ENTIRELY 9-24-2008
The Defendant went through a DUI checkpoint and was stopped by police. The deputies noticed an odor of alcohol on the Defendant's breath and ordered him into the checkpoint area for further investigation. The Defendant performed several Field Sobriety Tests and was subsequently arrested. The Defendant took a breath test. Anne Marie Rizzo and David Haenel pushed the case to trial and the State dropped the charges.  NOT REDUCED DUI DROPPED ENTIRELY  (Ref. 2008 CT 013981 NC)

DUI-NOT GUILTY!! 2006 CT 008488 NC
The defendant was in the parking lot of a local dance club when a disturbance occurred. The defendant quickly left the area with his sister and was followed through out Sarasota and Manatee counties for at least 15 minutes by a car full of other people. A passenger in the car following the defendant called 911 and told the dispatcher that he would kill the defendant if they caught him. The defendant's sister also called 911 and reported the car following them. Ultimately, the defendant was stopped by the police and charged with DUI. He submitted to a breath test and provided a breath sample over a .08. Darren Finebloom     successfully argued to the Jury that the defendant drove his vehicle out of necessity and  the Jury, after listening to the 911 tapes, returned a verdict of NOT GUILTY. (Ref. 2006 CT 08488 NC)

DUI REDUCED 9-19-2008
The Defendant was stopped by the Sheriffs Office and after smelling alcohol the officer asked the Defendant to perform roadside field sobriety tests.  The Defendant was then given a breath test and blew a .137 and a .139.  AnneMarie Rizzo sucessfully argued to the court to suppress the evidence because the State failed to provide the DVD after being ordered. AnneMarie negotiated a reduced charge of reckless driving and adjudication was withheld, meaning he did not receive points on his license.  (Ref. 2008 CT 05553 NC)

DUI DROPPED 9-17-2008
The Defendant was stopped for failure to maintain a single lane. He submitted to roadside field sobriety tests and was ultimately arrested. He then blew into the intoxilzyer and registered a .000.  He then agreed to give urine and David Haenel pushed the case to trial on the theory that the State was not going to be able to prove the Defendant was under the influence of a controlled substance at the time of driving.  Two weeks prior to trial the State dropped the charges.  NOT REDUCED-DISMISSED ENTIRELY (Ref. 2008 CT 011127 SC)

DUI REDUCED
The Defendant drove through a DUI checkpoint and was detained by officers after they observed bloodshot, watery eyes and smelled alcohol on his breath. The Defendant then submitted to a breath test and blew a .125.  After a long drawn out challenge by Darren Finebloom     to the intoxilyzer results the State dropped the charge to a reckless.  (Ref 2006 CT 016290 SC) 

DUI REDUCED
The Defendant was observed driving 73 in a 45 and weaving outside his lane. The officer pulled him over and he performed some roadside field sobriety tests. The Defendant refused the breath test and Darren Finebloom     pushed the case to trial. Two weeks prior to trial the State dropped the charge to a reckless driving. (Ref 2007 CT 020566 NC)

DUI REDUCED
The Defendant was stopped at a DUI checkpoint. He submitted to roadside field sobriety tests and did very well.  Following his performance on the tests he was placed under arrest and transported to the Sarasota County jail.  Realizing that his performance on the tests was excellent, he refused to take the breath test.  Following lengthy discussions with the state attorney they ultimately decided to reduce the case to a reckless driving. (Ref. 2007 CT 24551 NC)

DUI DROPPED
The Defendant was stopped for speeding and following the stop was asked to submit to field sobriety tests. David Haenel wrote a letter to the State Attorney asking the State to drop all the charges because he did not think they were going to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. After waiting for the urine results to come back negative the State dropped the charges. (Ref. 2008 CT 007065 NC)    

SECOND DUI DROPPED!!
The Defendant was stopped at a DUI checkpoint. To determine whether the defendant was drunk, a Sarasota County Deputy requested that she perform Field Sobriety Excercises, which the police claim she failed and placed her under arrest. She later agreed to provide a breath sample. After lengthy negotiations by Darren Finebloom     with the State Attorney's Office regarding the DUI checkpoint and other factual evidence, the State dropped all charges. (Ref. 2007 CT 024552 NC)

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS
The defendant was involed in a minor motor vehicle accident. Following the accident and DUI investigation, the defendant was transported to the Sarasota County Jail where she provided breath samples of .161 and .165.  Darren Finebloom     set the case for trial and the State Attorney withheld adjudication (no conviction) to the reduced charge of Reckless Driving. (Ref. 2007 CT 020162 NC)

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS
The defendant was involved in a fight and later stopped on suspicion of DUI. The defendant was charged with DUI, battery, and disorderly intoxication. After filing a Motion to Suppress evidence in the DUI case, Darren Finebloom     convinced the State Attorney's Office to reduce the DUI charge to a Reckless Driving (with no conviction), and dismiss all remaining charges. (Ref. 2007 MM 018118 SC)

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS
The defendant was involved in a three car accident and following her performance on field sobriety tests was arrested for DUI. She also submitted to a urinalysis which tested positive for numerous medications. After lengthy negotiations by Darren Finebloom     with the State Attorney, two counts of DUI were never filed, the remaining DUI charge was reduced to a Reckless Driving, and all remaining civil infractions were dismised. (Ref. 2007 CT 019460 NC)

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS
The defendant was arrested for DUI and subsequently refused to take a breath test. On the theory that witnesses would not be available to testify against the defendant, David Haenel pushed the case to trial. On the day of trial, the DUI charge was reduced to Reckless Driving.  (Ref. 2007 CT 012874 SC)

DUI REDUCED TO A RECKLESS
The defendant was pulled over for weaving within her lane. The Officer noticed an odor of alcohol on the defendant's breath, bloodshot watery eyes and slurred speech.  The defendant was subsequently arrested for DUI and refused to take a breath test. Darren Finebloom     refused to allow his client to plead guilty to DUI and set the case for trial. On the eve of trial, the State reduced the DUI to Reckless Driving.  (Ref. 2007 CT 000585 NC)

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS
The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane. The Deputy asked her out of her car and checked her eyes to determine whether she was impaired. After much interrogation, the defendant admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the evening. The defendant was subsequently arrested for DUI. Darren Finebloom     filed a Motion to Suppress the statements made by the defendant and the Judge granted this motion. The State filed an appeal. Eventually the State reduced the charge to Reckless Driving, without any formal conviction of the charge.  (Ref. 2006 CT 023585 NC) 

DUI-NOT GUILTY
The defendant was involved in an automobile accident. The Florida Highway Patrol arrived and performed a DUI investigation after they smelled an odor of alcohol coming from defendant's breath. The defendant later provided breath samples of .084 and a .089.  Darren Finebloom      refused to allow the defendant to take any plea deal and argued that the State Attorney could not prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant was impaired at the time of driving. At trial, the Jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty. (Ref. 2005 CT 12205 NC)

DUI-NOT GUILTY
Police arrived on the scene of an accident and found the defendant outside his vehicle. While questioning the defendant, the police smelled an odor of alcohol and asked the Defendant to perform field sobriety tests, and then arrested him for DUI. The Defendant later provided a breath sample of .106. At trial,  Darren Finebloom     and David Haenel argued that the State Attorney could not prove that defendant was in actual physical control of the vehicle nor was he impaired at the time of driving. The jury returned a Not Guilty verdict. (Ref. 2006 CT 023931 NC)

DUI DISMISSED!!
The Defendant was involved in a traffic accident. The Police were dipatched to the scene and observed the Defendant in the driver's seat. The Police smelled a strong odor of alcohol on the Defendant. A blood draw was performed on the Defendant and it was determined that his blood alcohol level was .128.  Darren Finebloom     filed a Motion to Dismiss arguing that the satute of limitations had expired. The statute of limitations on a Misdemeanor DUI is 2 years. The Defense proved that no dilligent or reasonable search was made to locate the Defendant. Four counts of DUI with property damage were dismissed. (Ref. 2003 CT 010852 SC)

DUI REDUCED TO A RECKLESS
The Defendant was pulled over for speeding and following too closely on the interstate. Darren Finebloom     filed a Motion to Suppress the evidence, and on the eve of trial, the State Attorney reduced the charge to Reckless Driving. (Ref. 2006 CT 015361 NC)

DUI DROPPED DURING TRIAL!!
The Defendant was stopped prior to a DUI checkpoint. The Trooper conducted roadside tests and Defendant provided a breath sample over a .08.  During trial, Darren Finebloom     argued that the State Attorney was unable to prove venue and the case was reduced to a Reckless Driving without any conviction. (Ref. 2006 CT 21826 NC)

DUI  DISMISSED!!
The Defendant was stopped for committing a traffic infraction. The Officer smelled an odor of alcohol on the Defendant's breath.  He was asked to perform field sobriety tests and subsequently arrested for DUI.  David Haenel was able to get the DUI dismissed prior to any trial.  (Ref. 2004 CT 014252 NC)

NOT GUILTY -ACQUITTED! 
The Defendant got into a traffic accident. The Police arrived on the scene noticed an odor of alcohol coming from the Defendant's breath and requested that the Defendant perform Field Sobriety tests. The Defendant was arrested and later took a breathalyzer test and blew over the legal limit.  David Haenel gained an acquittal at the trial of the Defendant. (Ref. 2004 CT 018624 NC)

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING   

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
The Defendant was stopped for an improper taillight. The Defendant was then asked to perform field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. The Defendant refused a breath test. David Haenel did a public records request for the arresting Officers personnel file upon showing the evidence to the State Atorneys office the DUI was dropped. (Ref. 2005 CT 005264 NC)

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
The Defendant was pulled over for committing a traffic infraction. The Police then requested the Defendant perform some field sobriety tests. The Defendant was subsequently arrested for DUI and took a breath test. David Haenel pushed the case to trial and the State reduced the charge. (Ref. 2005 CT 012039 SC)

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
The Defendant was stopped for a traffic infraction. The Defendant was then asked to perform field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI. The Defendant refused to provide a breath test.  David Haenel pushed the case to trial and the State reduced the charge. (Ref. 2006 CT 001336 NC) 

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
The Defendant was pulled over for speeding. The Police then requested the Defendant perform some field sobriety tests. The Defendant was subsequently arrested for DUI and took a breath test. David Haenel set the case for trial and the State reduced the DUI to Reckless Driving. (Ref. 2006 CT 005256 NC)

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING 
The Defendant was found passed out in his vehicle. He was asked to perform field sobriety tests and subsequently arrested for DUI. The Defendant took a breath test.  David Haenel set the case for trial and the DUI was reduced to Reckless Driving. (Ref. 2006 CT 009095 NC)

DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
The Defendant was stopped for running a stop sign and ordered to perform field suobriety tests and subsequently arrested for DUI. The Defendant took a breath test and blew over the legal limit. Darren Finebloom     filed a motion to exclude the field sobriety tests because they were not voluntary. The State reduced the DUI charge to Reckless Driving.  (Ref. 2006 CT 010083 NC)