Russo Pelletier & Sullivan

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in the Clearwater and St Petersburg areas.

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Result:

DUI REduced to Reckless Driving

2/11/21

SUmmary:

Defendant was involved in a rear-end collission. She was transported to a local hospital to be medically cleared. The officer believed that she was impaired and requested a blood sample. The client declined. Mr. Sullivan presented varoius legal arguments regarding the illegality of law enforcement’s request for blood. The State agreed to reduce the charge.

Case #ACEV7TE

Result:

DUI to Reckless Driving

2/11/21

SUmmary:

Defendant was involved in a minor traffic accident. The police investigated and believed that the defendant was impaired. Subsequent to arrest, the Defendant submitted to breath testing. The State ultimately agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving based upon mitigation submitted by Mr. Sullivan.

Case #ABSKE4E

Result:

DUI REduced to Reckless Driving

2/11/21

SUmmary:

Defendant was involved in an unusual altercation where he attempted to prevent a tow truck driver from towing his girlfriend’s vehicle. Police were called and he was investigated for DUI. Because of his size and physical limitations, he performed poorly on FSE’s. He subsequently provided a breath sample. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation and the State agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.

Case #ADDB7GE

Result:

DUI to Reckless Driving

2/11/21

SUmmary:

Defendant was stopped for a traffic infraction for failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. Defendant performed above average on FSE’s. Nevertheless, he was arrested for DUI. Subsequent to his arrest, he declined to provide a breath sample. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation and the State agreed to reduce the charge.

Case #AD0AVTE

Result:

DUI Above .15 reduced to DUI Below .15

2/11/21

SUmmary:

Defendant was involved in an alleged reckless driving episode. When law enforcement made contact with him, they detected indicators of impairment and placed him under arrest for DUI. Subsequent breath testing revealed a BAC above .15. Mr. Sullivan presented scientific evidence demonstrating that he was below .15 at the time of driving. The state agreed and treated his case as a below .15 disposition. This allowed the client to avoid a mandatory 6 month interlock.

Case #ACEV8QE

Result:

DUI REduced to Reckless Driving

2/11/21

SUmmary:

Defendant was stopped leaving his employment as a bartender after the police observed a traffic infraction. The police smelled alcohol on his breath and conducted a DUI investigation. Client performed above-average on FSE’s. He ultimately was arrested and provided a breath sample of .14. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation and scientific evidence of what his BAC would have been at the time of driving. Based upon these factors, the State agreed to reduce the charge.

Case #AD0B23E

Result:

DUI to Reckless Driving

2/11/21

SUmmary:

Defendant was charged with a DUI following a stop for a traffic infraction. He performed above-average on FSE’s and submitted to breath testing post arrest. The State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving after receiving a mitigation packet from our office.

Case #ACS0V3E

Result:

DUI to Reckless Driving

2/11/21

SUmmary:

Defendant was charged with a second offense DUI. An anonymous citizen reported that she was impaired leaving a bar. Subsequent to her arrest, she declined to submit to breath testing. After a two year legal battle challenging the legality of the traffic stop, the State agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving

Case #AALG3WE

Result:

DUI to Careless Driving

09/18/20

SUmmary:

Client was stopped for speeding. She performed phenomenally on field sobriety exercises and declined breath testing. Mr. Sullivan provided persuasive correspondence to the State outlining the issues that the State would have at trial. The State agreed to reduce the charge to the non-criminal infraction of Careless Driving.

Case #ACEVSNE

Result:

DUI to Reckless Driving

09/18/20

SUmmary:

Client was stopped for speeding and performed poorly on FSE’s. Her breath result was .08. Mr. Sullivan was able to demonstrate that her breath would have been lower at the time of driving (rising blood alcohol defense) and the State agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.

Case #ACRVYOE

Result:

DUI to Reckless Driving

09/18/20

SUmmary:

Client was involved in an accident for which she was at fault. She allegedly performed poorly on FSE’s and refused breath, but no video was preserved by the State. Mr. Sullivan pointed to the policy agency’s policy’s and was able to demonstrate that they violated their own policies by not taking video. The State thereafter agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.

Case #ACEV3ME

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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