Alphonse Taylor Blows 0.00 on BAC test

Wonder if they drew blood?

He hit a car in the parking lot, and here's what the story says:

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The officer reported that Taylor's eyelids were drooping, and that he performed poorly on the eye tests and could not keep his balance and started too soon during the walk-and-turn test. He reported that Taylor was walking unsteadily, swayed while standing and needed support exiting his vehicle. The officer checked boxes describing Taylor's attitude as cooperative, indifferent, carefree and sleepy. The officer noted that he did not smell alcohol.

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It isn't outside the real of possibility that he was legitimately just really tired from pulling an all-nighter, but it also isn't unreasonable to suspect that he'd been indulging in a little recreational substance use.

He was in a parking lot, cooperative, and he's the one that called police. If he doesn't have any prior issues, at worst he will plead to something lesser than DUI. He'll probably get off with simply paying court costs and have the case dismissed entirely if he stays out of trouble.

Seems like there's a lot for a defense attorney to work with. I've had friends who have gotten off with less to work with but they had pretty good lawyers.

Depends what the citation was written for too. Yes, there is more than one choice. I always charge under 32-5A-191(a)(5). Yes it makes a difference.

Driving while under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, etc.

(a) A person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle while:

(1) There is 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in his or her blood;

(2) Under the influence of alcohol;

(3) Under the influence of a controlled substance to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving;

(4) Under the combined influence of alcohol and a controlled substance to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving; or

(5) Under the influence of any substance which impairs the mental or physical faculties of such person to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving.

Accident occurs.
Calls cops.
Officer claims no smell of alcohol present.
Complains about dizziness.
Says he hit his head.
Slurred speech.
Wobbly posture and walking.
Doesn't follow directions as expressly given by officer.
Jailed for DUI.

Did I miss the part where the officer thought it would prudent to administer a head injury protocol?

While AT could have been high on some kind of drug, shouldn't the persons safety be a concern at some point in this ordeal?

Do we know how fast he was driving?

My understanding it was in a parking lot.

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My understanding it was in a parking lot.

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There are two driving citations that can be issued on private property. DUI and reckless driving.