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PINELLAS MAN CHARGED WITH DUI WHILE DRIVING IN exCESS OF 95 MPH ON COURTNEY CAMPBELL CAUSEWAY HAS CHARGE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING

STATE v. A.T.
Judge: John Carballo
Date: January, 2007

FACTS:

The Defendant was driving at a high rate of speed when law enforcement began their pursuit with lights and sirens. The Defendant did not immediately pull over but eventually pulled over after approximately one mile. Law enforcement alleged that the Defendant’s eyes were bloodshot, watery and glassy. They further indicated that the Defendant failed the Breathalyzer test and regurgitated several times prior to the 20 minute observation period before administering the Breathalyzer. Law enforcement claimed that the Defendant performed poorly on the field sobriety test, indicating that he lost his balance on more than one occasion. Finally, law enforcement claimed that the Defendant was mumbling during the course of the investigation.

RESULT: DUI reduced to reckless driving charge.