DISMISSED | 2nd OFFENSE DUI DRUGS (Morphine, Codeine, Zolpidem, Oxazepam, Nordiazepam, Temazepam, and Diazepam) DISMISSED due to INDEPENDENT TEST ISSUE – State v. Mr. L. (DMC No. 10577) (Casa Grande Justice Court TR2011-4397): Mr. L. had been pulled over for weaving on the road. He appeared highly impaired by drugs, and he was taken to the station. He asked to call our office and spoke with one of our attorneys. We instructed him to remain silent, submit to the blood test and ask to be released for an independent chemical test. The Officer indicated that he would allow Mr. L. to be released to get his own independent blood test at a hospital, and then booked him into jail without complying with our request. Due to this violation, all charges were dismissed. Due to Mr. L.’s priors, he was facing potentially 6 months in jail.
