2009CT005274NC
The Defendant was involved in a car crash and once the police arrived they noticed indicators of impairment. The Deputies stated the Defendant had an odor of alcohol, staggering, and unable to focus. Additionally, they stated he had bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech. The Defendant was requested to perform field sobriety tests which they said he performed poorly. The Defendant was arrested and taken to jail where he was asked to take the breath test. The Defendant’s breath test results were .283 and .282. The Defendant immediately retained the Law Firm of Finebloom and Haenel. Darren Finebloom quickly began preparing his defense for his client. Darren even found the medical nurse who evaluated the Defendant who stated she did not believe the Defendant to be impaired despite his breath test. Darren Finebloom and David Haenel filed a motion to suppress the breath test and won! The State was not allowed to use the results of the breath test against the Defendant. After setting the case for trial and Darren Finebloom and David Haenel were able to convince the State Attorney to reduce the DUI charge to Reckless Driving.
