22. 12/07/05 | 04-018899MM10A (Robinson)
Count 1: Nolle Prosequi (DUI Property Personal Injury)
Count 2: Nolle Prosequi (DUI .20)

The client, according to police reports was operating his motorcycle eastbound on State Road 84 in Davie. The client allegedly drove through the intersection at University Drive and put the motorcycle down. The client was injured and his passenger left the scene to get medical help. A witness had observed the entire incident and called police. Fire Rescue transported the client to the hospital. A Davie police officer responded to the hospital and concluded that the client was impaired due to alcohol and order a blood draw. The client’s result were over .20%. Mr. Canet filed a Motion To Suppress the Blood Alcohol Results. He argued to the Court that the officer had no probable cause to order the draw and that otherwise no statutory authority existed that would allow the officer to order the draw. The Court agreed and the results were SUPPRESSED. State did not appeal and the case was DISMISSED.

21. 10/17/05 05-002437 MM10A (Lazarus)
Count 1: Nolle Prosequi (DUI)
Count 2: Driving Wrong Side (Dismissed)

This client was stoped for driving on the wrong side of the roadway. Mr. Canet filed several motions that were unopposed by the State because of witness problems that could not be overcome. The State was forced to DISMISS the case.

20. 08/09/05 | 04-009442MM10A | (Lerner-Wren)
Count 1: Nolle Prosequi (DUI)
Count 2: Disobey Stop Sign (Dismissed)

This client was stopped by veteran Hollywood Police officers, including dedicated DUI Investigator Jon Cooke. The client had allegedly ran through a stop sign. The officers video taped the client performing field sobriety exercises. It was their belief that he did not perform to standards and he was arrested. Mr. Canet filed no motions in this case but instead continually announced ready for trial with the understanding that State could never prove case as charged. The State had filed an Information alleging impairment due to alcohol. However, the tests done on the client proved that he had not had any alcohol. Instead, the client was arrested because he had admitted taking other non-controlled prescription medication. State conceded and DISMISSED.

19. 04/26/05 | 04-016981MM10A | (Feiner)
Count 1: Nolle Prosequi (DUI)
Count 2: Speeding (Dismissed)

This client was stopped and arrested for DUI. BSO DUI Task Force member Deputy George Anthony investigated and arrested him. Mr. Canet stood by his announcement of ready for trial. State had witness problems and voluntarily DISMIISED. The State would not let rthis case go and later re-filed. Mr. Canet went to trial and the was found NOT GUILTY.

18. 02/22/05 | 04-003451MM10A | (Berman)
Count 1: Nolle Prosequi (DUI Property Damage)
Count 2: Nolle Prosequi (DUI)
Count 3: Nolle Prosequi (Leaving the Scene)
Count 4: Nolle Prosequi (DWLS)
Count 5: Nolle Prosequi (Careless Driving)

This client was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident while traveling westbound on Broward Boulevard in Ft. Lauderale. The other persons involved in the accident followed the client and called the police with a description of his vehicle. A Ft. Lauderdale officer heard the radio dispatch and responded to the call. A few moments later, a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy spotted two vehicles going northbound on I-95. The driver of one of the vehicles signaled for the deputy to stop the other vehicle. The deputy then initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle being driven by the client. The actual stop took place in Dania Beach. Meanwhile, the Ft. Lauderale officer responded to the scene of the traffic stop. Upon arrival, he investigated the client for DUI and arrested him. He also charged the client with Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Mr. Canet filed a Motion to Suppress for Lack of Jurisdiction. He argued to the Court that the Ft. Lauderdale officer had never been in fresh pursuit nor did he have jurisdiction to make a valid citizen’s arrest. The Court agreed and GRANTED the motion. The State did not appeal and voluntarily DISMISSED.

17. 02/17/05 | 01-9617MM10A | (Murphy)
Count 1: Dismissed (DUI)
Count 2: Careless Driving (Dismissed)

This client had been investigated and arrested by officers of the Plantation Police Department. Mr. Canet originally filed a Demand For Speedy Trial. Case was set outside the recapture period. The Court denied Motion For Discharge. The Case was appealed and the Judge reversed. When the case came back for trial is was DISMISSED.

16. 01/27/05 | 00-12127MM10A | (Diaz)
Count 1: Nolle Prosequi (DUI/ .20 or above)
Count 2: Nolle Prosequi (DUI Property Damage)

This client was involved in a n accident. He was investigated arrested. He was charged with DUI with breath results above a .20 %. Mr. Canet filed a Motion To Suppress breath test results based upon no twenty minute observation. On the day of hearing the motion was GRANTED by the Court. The State appealed and lost the appeal. Later the State voluntarily DISMISSED.