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Result:

DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

11/17/21

SUmmary:

Our client was involved in a traffic accident with a stop sign which then fell and landed on a vehicle which had occupants. Subsequent to the crash, law enforcement conducted an investigation and our client was arrested for DUI. Our client declined chemical testing post arrest. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigating circumstances to the State of Florida and it agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.

Case #AEDTZME

Result:

DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

11/17/21

SUmmary:

Our client was stopped by law enforcement as he was leaving a tavern after a patron called in and complained that he was intoxicated. Law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation and our client was arrested for DUI. Post arrest, our client submitted to breath testing with results of .155. Mr. Sullivan submitted scientific evidence relating to the breath test that called into question the reliability of the results and the State agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.

Case #ADDEEDE

Result:

DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

11/17/21

SUmmary:

Our client was stopped for an improper u turn and thereafter investigated for DUI. He looked good on video but the police chose to arrest him anyways. He submitted to breath results that were below the legal limit. Rather than take the risks associated with trial, our client chose to plea to the non-criminal amended offense of careless driving. This resolution will allow our client to have the record of this arrest expunged from his record.

Case #ADDEG6E

Result:

DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

11/17/21

SUmmary:

Our client was charged with a 3rd offense DUI. In reviewing the evidence in the case, Mr. Sullivan located a legal issue associated with law enforcement’s jurisdiction to make an arrest. This legal argument was presented to the State Attorney and it agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.

Case #AEDU13E

Result:

DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

11/17/21

SUmmary:

Our client was the driver involved in a traffic accident with a pedestrian resulting in injuries. Subsequent to the stop, our client declined roadside FSE’s and breath testing. Mr. Sullivan reviewed all evidence and discovered that law enforcement engaged in some behavior that was inappropriate and called in to question the veracity of the allegations. This evidence was presented to the State and the State agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.

Case #AEDTZUE

Result:

DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

11/4/21

SUmmary:

Our client was stopped by law enforcement for weaving and stopping beyond a stop bar at an intersection. Law enforcement observed indicators of impairment and conducted a DUI investigation. Our client was ultimately placed under arrest for DUI and submitted breath samples with results of .131 and .134. Mr. Sullivan submitted a mitigation packet to the State Attorney’s Office regarding our client’s promising career and other factors relating to the case and the State agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving

Case #ADW4J2E

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DUI Defense Lawyers in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Throughout Pinellas County

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.

Let’s Get Your Driver’s License Back Immediately after a DUI Arrest!

  • IMPORTANT: You only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to challenge your driver’s license suspension. For that reason, time is of the essence and your attorney must promptly demand a Formal Administrative Review Hearing . Contact us to find out more about how we may be able to keep you on the road.
  • Our Objective: Let’s Get You an Immediate Hardship License – If this is your first DUI arrest, Florida Statute section 322.2615(1)(b)3 and 322.271(7) may authorize you to immediately apply for a hardship license. We can cut through the red tape and show you how.
  • Let’s Keep You Driving Uninterrupted – If you have never previously suffered a driver license suspension for a DUI, Florida law allows you to keep driving uninterrupted on a hardship license:
      • After your 10-day DUI driving permit citation expires;
      • While your DUI case is pending in court; and
      • Even if you are ultimately convicted of DUI

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.

Have An Experienced DUI Lawyer in Court

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:

  • St. Petersburg
  • Clearwater
  • Dunedin
  • Safety Harbor
  • Tarpon Springs
  • Palm Harbor
  • Largo
  • St. Pete Beach
  • Treasure Island
  • Gulfport
  • Pasadena
  • Indian Rocks Beach
  • Indian Shores
  • Redington Shores
  • Madeira Beach
  • Belleair
Judges and assistant state attorneys are accustomed to seeing us in their courtrooms on a daily basis. Likewise, with nearly 25 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

Put our experience to work for you.

We Made it Our Business to Know Law Enforcement’s Business…

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.

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