DUI NOT CHARGED/HIT AND RUN REDUCED to a “speeding” ticket – State v. Mr. B. (DMC No. 6580) (Flagstaff Justice Court 2006-0366): Mr. B.’s car was observed in a ditch after it had struck a fire hydrant. He was outside of the vehicle when a passing motorist stopped to help him. He then walked home. The motorist called police, and identified Mr. B. in a photo lineup. Although the witness had stated that Mr. B. appeared to be very intoxicated, the police were unable to contact Mr. B. and secure a blood test. We argued a “Corpus Delicti” issue with the prosecutor, and they agreed to reduce the hit and run charge down to a mere speeding ticket with a small fine.
