Charge(s) – OUI
Result: OUI – Not Guilty
Client was directed to the screening area when passing through a sobriety checkpoint. Officer immediately noticed a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from inside the vehicle. Officer also noticed her eyes were red, glassy, and blood shot. Client stated she had two margaritas when asked if she knew why she was brought into the screening area. At this point the officer administered a series of field sobriety tests. It was noted that the client was unsteady on her feet when exiting her vehicle. Client failed all assessments and consented to a PBT with a 0.133 reading. Client was placed under arrest and was given a follow up breath test at the station with readings of 0.148, 0.179, and 0.149.
