DISMISSED | DUI DRUGS (Marijuana) – State v. Mr. M. (DMC No. 10455) (Scottsdale City Court TR-2011028359): Mr. M. was at an intersection in 3rd Avenue & Craftsman Court in Scottsdale, where he stopped his vehicle to let off passengers. He was stopped for blocking the intersection. Subsequently, a DUI investigation ensued and the officer stated he saw a “green film” on Mr. M.’s tongue and accused him of smoking marijuana. Ultimately, a Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE) was conducted and urine was collected. After a 3 month fight with the Scottsdale City Prosecutors Office, urine results came back negative for any marijuana. The DUI’s were dismissed summarily. We then lobbied for the Scottsdale City Prosecutors Office to look into the officer’s behavior.
