While on routine patrol, a police officer saw a car travel over the double solid line into the opposing lane several times and then proceed through a red light without stopping. When he attempted to stop the car, the driver did not stop immediately.
When she was finally pulled over, she admitted to drinking 2 Bud Light Beers. Her eyes were blood shot, red and glassy. The police officer could smell a moderate odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her facial area. Her voice was thick and her words were slightly slurred. She was unsteady on her feet. She failed three field sobriety test (9 step walk and turn, one leg stand & HGN.)
The driver, a healthcare professional, was arrested and charged with OUI- Alcohol 2nd Offense, Failure to stay within marked lanes, and failure to stop for a red light. She refused to submit to a chemical test.
If convicted, she would have been required to attend a 14 day in-patient alcohol program and 26 weeks of aftercare, been placed on supervised probation for 2 years, and she would have to pay thousands in fines, fees, court costs, and surcharges. Fortunately, she hired the right lawyer, DUI Attorney George E. McCarthy, Jr. Yesterday, a jury found her not guilty of DUI 2nd offense.
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