Christopher A Missiaen's Legal Cases (4)

DUI and DWI

DUII

Nov 07, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

My client admitted to having one beer and refused to provide a breath sample. At trial, the state argued that her performance on the roadside tests was sufficient proof that she was impaired. I estab ... lished that the roadside tests were difficult to pass and subject to the officer’s interpretation. I also established that the arresting officer had failed to videotape the roadside tests in violation of department policy. The jury found my client not guilty.

DUI and DWI

Breath Test Result Suppressed

Aug 21, 2012

OUTCOME: Dismissed

I uncovered a second audio recording that confirmed that my client had requested an attorney after he was arrested. I filed a Motion to Suppress the result of the breath test. The state conceded the ... motion and the case was subsequently dismissed.

DUI and DWI

Breath Test Result Suppressed

Feb 08, 2012

OUTCOME: Dismissed

I filed a Motion to Suppress and elicited evidence that my client actually passed the roadside tests and should not have been arrested. The court suppressed the result of the breath test and the case ... was subsequently dismissed.

DUI and DWI

Former Jeopardy

Jun 14, 2011

OUTCOME: Dismissed

My client was charged with DUII on the theory that he was impaired by his prescription medications. In between my client’s first appearance and trial, the state attempted to change the charging instru ... ment and proceed on a theory of alcohol intoxication. However, the state failed to provide the proper notice to me and my client. The first trial was declared a mistrial and the case was subsequently dismissed.

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