A 59-year-old client (Spanish-speaking) made a left turn, upon noticing an officer driving behind him. Due to the poor condition of the road, the client activated his high-beams and continued to drive. Officer pulled him over for Failure to Dim Headlights. Officer, who did not speak Spanish, proceeded to question my client and to conduct field sobriety tests. Client refused to submit to a blood test, and was cited with DUI, Exercise Due Care and Failure to Dim Headlights. Upon negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the Exercise Due Care and Failure to Dim Headlights. The DUI was amended to a Reckless Driving. The client entered a Nolo plea (no points) to the reckless driving and was fined. Upon payment of fine, the case was closed out without probation, community service, risk reduction course, or drug and alcohol evaluations.
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