Client who runs red light avoids Dui Convicton

     Defendant was charged under Tennessee Dui law with a first offense Dui.  Defendant was observed by a Dui enforcement officer running a red light.  The report further states that the Defendant was slow to respond to the activation of emergency equipment and the defendant passed another officer without moving over as required by law.  After finally stopping, the officer detected several signs indicating that the suspect was under the influence i.e. smell of alcoholic beverage, admission to consuming alcohol and cues on the FSTs denoting physical and mental impairment.

   A plea agreement was reached where the Defendant avoided a Dui conviction and plead guilty a substitue charge of reckless driving.  Case No. 06-020.