Defense services for DUI and DWI offenses
in the Clearwater and St Petersburg areas.
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Result:
DUI Amended to Driving without Headlights
6/20/24
SUmmary:
Our client was stopped by law enforcement for driving without headlights after dusk. Our client was elderly and admitted to have a few drinks. Law enforcement believed the client was impaired and made an arrest. Our client did poorly on FSE’s, but that is because of the age of the client. Our client provided a breath result of .000 and declined to provide urine. Mr. Sullivan successfully convinced the prosecutor that he was innocent of DUI in spite of the urine refusal and that all that he was guilty of was driving without headlights. The client did not get any points for the headlights violation, and is eligible to have the record of the arrest expunged.
Case #AI9MZGE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving with Withhold of Adjudication
6/18/24
SUmmary:
Our client was confronted by law enforcement after the officers observed the client smoking marijuana in a parked vehicle. Law enforcement conducted a “DUI” investigation because our client was in “actual physical control” of the vehicle. Subsequent to arrest, our client provided a breath result of .09. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation to the State and the State agreed to amend the charge to reckless driving with no conviction. This means the client is eligible to have the record of the arrest sealed.
Case #AIQERLE
Result:
Enhanced DUI Above .15 with Children in Vehicle Reduced to Non-Enhanced DUI
5/29/24
SUmmary:
Our client was arrested for an enhanced DUI for having a breath alcohol level above .15 and for having children in the vehicle following a traffic collision. Mr. Sullivan critically analyzed all of the evidence in the case and presented mitigation to the prosecutor. The State ultimately agreed to reduce the charge to a non-enhanced DUI. This allowed our client to avoid the requirement of an ignition interlock device.
Case #AI9MKPE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/14/24
SUmmary:
Our client was arrested for a second offense DUI. Mr. Sullivan received all of the evidence in the case, including the body cam footage. After a thorough review of this evidence, it was evident that our client’s appearance on video was inconsistent with impairment. Mr. Sullivan presented his findings to the prosecutor. Although the State is hesitant to offer a reduction on a second offense, the persuasive correspondence prepared by Mr. Sullivan convinced the prosecutor that a reduction was in the best interests of justice.
Case #A6MGSDE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/7/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for speeding. Following the stop, law enforcement detected indicators of impairment and requested that the client perform field sobriety exercises. Although the deputy said that the client performed poorly on these tests, Mr. Sullivan secured the body camera evidence which painted a different picture. Mr. Sullivan ultimately negotiated a reduction from DUI to Careless Driving with no conviction, no points, and a fine of only $166.00. The client never had to attend any court hearings and did not suffer any driver’s license suspension.
Case #AITZTJE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving with Withhold of Adjudication and No Probation
5/7/24
SUmmary:
Our client was stopped for speeding on US Highway 19 North. Subsequent to the stop, law enforcement detected indicators of impairment and attempted to conduct a DUI investigation. Our client declined to participate on roadside sobriety tests. Our client was then arrested. Post arrest, our client declined to submit to breath testing as well. Mr. Sullivan helped get the client a hardship license. He also presented mitigation to the State Attorney’s office that convinced the State to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AI9MVAE
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 and Marc Pelletier are experienced and qualified attorneys. We are 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:
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.
Roadside Field Sobriety Test Certified
Attorney Marc Pelletier received the same field sobriety test training as law enforcement. Thus, our team can review your DUI video to determine if your tests were properly administered and fairly interpreted.
"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
Marc Pelletier and 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
Baypoint Commerce Center
The Koger Building
9721 Executive Center Dr N,
Suite 120
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Wilder Center
3000 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33765
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