Defense services for DUI and DWI offenses in the Clearwater and St Petersburg areas.
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Result:
DUI to Reckless Driving
2/27/25
SUmmary:
Our client was stopped by law enforcement upon blocking a crosswalk with his vehicle. Our client exhibited signs of impairment during initial contact with the officers, and further impairment during field sobriety tests. Our client refused to submit to a breath test requested by law enforcement. This was our client’s second arrest for DUI. Mr. Sullivan prepared substantial mitigation in the case and the State agreed to reduce the charge of DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AJB3XHE
Result:
DUI to Reckless Driving
2/27/25
SUmmary:
Our client was observed by law enforcement swerving and driving in excess of the speed limit. Contact was made with law enforcement where they observed our client to have slurred speech and trouble balancing. During field sobriety tests, our client appeared to exhibit further signs of impairment. Our client refused to take a breath test for law enforcement. Mr. Sullivan was able to prepare mitigating correspondence to the State which ultimately led to a reduction in charge of DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AJB3X4E
Result:
DUI to Reckless Driving
1/6/25
SUmmary:
The Defendant was stopped for speeding over the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Law enforcement detected indicators of impairment and elected to conduct a DUI investigation. The Defendant declined to submit to roadside tests. As a result, the Defendant was arrested for DUI. The Defendant had a prior conviction for DUI less than five years ago. After arrest, the Defendant declined breath testing as well. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation to the State Attorney’s Office and was able to secure a reduction in the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving. The Defendant received a “Withhold of Adjudication,” which means that the Defendant was not even convicted of the reckless driving offense.
Case #AIQEXQE
Result:
DUI to Reckless Driving
12/12/24
SUmmary:
The client was stopped by law enforcement when he was observed having difficulty maintaining a single lane, eventually striking a curb. Our client submitted to breath testing with results above the legal limit of .124/.129. Mr. Sullivan was able to prepare mitigation to the state, ultimately resulting in an agreement to reduce the charge from Driving Under the Influence to Reckless Driving.
Case #AJF4D2E
Result:
DUI to Reckless Driving
12/6/24
SUmmary:
Mr. Sullivan was retained on this matter more than a year after the case began. The client had previously retained a lawyer from Tampa who did not regularly practice DUI defense. The case was at a point. where the State was unwilling to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving, and the matter was set for jury trial with the State indicating that it was seeking jail after trial. After Mr. Sullivan got involved, he negotiated with the prosecutor, pointing out the mitigating circumstances and factual issues with the case. As a result, Mr. Sullivan successfully negotiated a disposition that avoided jail, but also resulted in the charge being reduced to Reckless Driving. This meant that our client avoided a driver’s license suspension, increased insurance requirements and the stigma associated with a DUI conviction.
Case #AI9MEVE
Result:
DUI to Reckless Driving
11/21/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for speeding with his high beams activated. Upon contact with law enforcement, our client submitted to a breath test which resulted in two readings above the legal limit of .08 at 0.143 and 0.146. The client was charged with DUI. Mr. Sullivan prepared correspondence to the state attorney’s office which included several mitigating factors, resulting in the reduction of charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AJF48LE
If you have been arrested for a DUI, Drunk Driving, DWI, or Driving Under the Influence charge in the Tampa Bay area arising out of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, or any other location within Pinellas County, we are highly rated DUI lawyers who can help.
Attorney Tim Sullivan is an experienced and qualified attorney. Our team is dedicated to defending your rights and protecting your privilege to drive. Our office also routinely deals with the DHSMV in making application for driving permits and Florida hardship driver’s licenses.
You cannot take the benefit of this law automatically! It requires the filing of specialized paperwork and careful attention to Florida DHSMV procedures. Therefore, having the advice of an experienced attorney is critical for avoiding the potential pitfalls and mistakes that can leave you without a driver’s license.
When searching for a good DUI lawyer in Pinellas County to protect your best interests and driving privilege, you should carefully consider the attorney’s training, skill, and qualifications. We are former state prosecutors who handle DUI cases only arising out of Pinellas County, including:
Judges and assistant state attorneys are accustomed to seeing us in their courtrooms on a daily basis. Likewise, with nearly 20 years of experience in the Pinellas County court systems, we understand how the system works. Let us evaluate the facts of your DUI charge, formulate defenses, and discuss getting your DUI reduced to reckless driving
Certified DUI Intoxilyzer Operators
If an Intoxilyzer was used in your case, we have the “know how” to examine the validity of the operator’s permit and to examine the machine’s calibration records. A failure of the police to properly comply with administrative rules may render your breath test results inadmissible in court.
Intoxilyzer Machine Inspector
Attorney Tim Sullivan is one of just a few Florida lawyers trained in FDLE curriculum to inspect and evaluate the maintenance protocol of the Intoxilyzer 8000 used in your case. Breath testing results are only admissible in court if the machine has passed regular local and state inspections.
"Masters of DUI” Program
Each lawyer has successfully fulfilled the prerequisites of the 2016 Masters of DUI Program conducted through the Florida Bar’s Department of Continuing Education..
Graduates of the NCDD at Harvard Law School
Attorney Tim Sullivan completed an intensive course of study at the National College for DUI Defense. This advanced-level training in the art of DUI advocacy is widely recognized by lawyers as a superior “hands on” approach to learning top notch DUI defense strategy.
Defense services for DUI and DWI offenses
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
2380 Drew Street, Unit 6
Clearwater, FL 33765
Phone: (727) 855-3847
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