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In a dramatic courtroom moment, Judge George Mertz halts a sentencing hearing after a defendant tests positive for alcohol during court proceedings.

Although the defendant denied drinking, a preliminary breath test revealed a measurable blood alcohol level. The judge made it clear:

“The test doesn’t lie.”

Citing concerns about meaningful participation in the hearing — and a pattern of alcohol-related conduct — Judge Mertz revoked bond on the spot and ordered the defendant taken into custody.

This unexpected turn highlights how seriously courts take compliance with bond conditions — especially when alcohol use is tied to the underlying offense.

Watch the full breakdown of this tense courtroom exchange.

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