Dobrin v. State 874 So.2d 1171
Jan 01, 2004OUTCOME: License suspension overturned.
DHSMV had no objective evidence to support the seizure of Mr. Dobrin's vehicle.
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OUTCOME: License suspension overturned.
DHSMV had no objective evidence to support the seizure of Mr. Dobrin's vehicle.
OUTCOME: Motion to Dismiss granted. The Florida Legislature amended the statute the very next year.
A Motion to Dismiss was filed arguing that the Exploitation of the Elderly statute was unconstitutional. The case was heard by the Florida Supreme Court.
OUTCOME: The Supreme Court ordered FDLE to enact regulations to ensure the accuracy of blood alcohol testing.
Mr. Whited attacked the administrative regulations dealing with FDLE blood testing.
OUTCOME: Predicates established.
This was a benchmark case in setting forth the predicate for the introduction of breath and blood alcohol evidence in DUI/DUI Manslaughter cases.