Our case studies provide a closer look at how we’ve helped clients navigate challenging DUI charges and achieve favorable outcomes. While every case is different, these examples highlight our strategic approach, dedication, and commitment to protecting our clients’ rights and futures.
Our client was involved in a traffic crash, and when law enforcement responded, they observed indicators of impairment and suspected the defendant was under the influence of drugs. The client provided a breath result of 0.000 and submitted to urine testing. Mr. Sullivan submitted correspondence to the State outlining factual issues with the DUI charge. The State agreed to reduce the charge to careless driving with a withhold of adjudication.
The defendant was stopped by law enforcement for driving too fast around a turn, screeching tires, and operating the vehicle without headlights. The defendant performed poorly on field sobriety exercises and admitted to consuming wine prior to driving. The defendant provided a breath result of 0.149. Mr. Sullivan submitted correspondence to the State outlining mitigating factors and issues with the breath-testing machine, and the State Attorney’s Office agreed to amend the charge from DUI to reckless driving.
The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights. Following the stop, law enforcement alleged signs of intoxication, including bloodshot, watery, glassy eyes, droopy eyelids, and the odor of alcohol. The defendant performed poorly on field sobriety exercises and provided breath results of 0.12 and 0.12 after the arrest. Mr. Sullivan submitted persuasive correspondence to the State, and the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to reckless driving.
The defendant was involved in a rear-end collision and was determined to be at fault. When law enforcement responded to the scene, officers observed what they claimed were classic signs of impairment and believed the defendant was under the influence of drugs. The defendant submitted to both breath and urine testing. Mr. Sullivan prepared correspondence to the State outlining several factual issues, and the State ultimately dismissed the charge.
The defendant was stopped for having an expired registration. During the stop, law enforcement observed indicators of impairment, including the odor of alcohol, bloodshot and watery eyes, glassy eyes, and poor balance. The defendant performed poorly on field sobriety exercises and submitted to breath testing, with results of 0.12 and 0.11. Mr. Sullivan presented persuasive correspondence outlining significant mitigation, and the State agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to reckless driving.
Our client was stopped for erratic driving. Following the traffic stop, law enforcement claimed to observe classic signs of impairment, including bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech, and the odor of alcohol. The client declined to submit to roadside field sobriety exercises and also refused the breath test. Mr. Sullivan prepared persuasive correspondence to the State, and the State agreed to reduce the DUI charge to reckless driving.
The defendant went out for food and drinks with a friend and, while driving home, realized it was unsafe to continue driving. The defendant pulled over in a parking lot to sleep and did not have a phone available to contact an Uber or Lyft. Law enforcement observed the defendant in the vehicle with the keys and arrested the defendant for DUI under the theory of actual physical control. Following the arrest, the defendant refused a breath test. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation to the State, including the defendant’s efforts to make a responsible decision by not driving, and the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to reckless driving.
The defendant was arrested at a Tesla charging station after being found intoxicated in his vehicle. The defendant submitted to both breath and urine testing. Mr. Sullivan presented a defense that the vehicle was inoperable because both the Tesla’s battery and the defendant’s cell phone battery, which functioned as the vehicle’s key, were dead. Based on this legal issue, the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to reckless driving, with only a fine and no probation.
The defendant was leaving Clearwater Beach and was stopped for speeding and failing to maintain a single lane. Our client performed poorly on the walk-and-turn and one-leg-stand field sobriety tests but is 67 years old. The defendant was arrested for DUI and subsequently submitted to a breath test, producing a result of 0.11. Mr. Sullivan submitted mitigation to the State, and the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to reckless driving.
Our client was stopped by law enforcement for running a stop sign. After the traffic stop, law enforcement alleged that the defendant exhibited classic signs of impairment, including the odor of alcohol, bloodshot watery eyes, and slurred speech. Mr. Sullivan prepared persuasive correspondence outlining factual issues with the case, and the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to careless driving with a withhold of adjudication. This outcome means the client did not receive any points and is eligible to have the record of the arrest sealed or expunged.
Our client was stopped by law enforcement for running a stop sign. After the traffic stop, law enforcement alleged that the defendant exhibited classic signs of impairment, including the odor of alcohol, bloodshot watery eyes, and slurred speech. Mr. Sullivan prepared persuasive correspondence outlining factual issues with the case, and the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to careless driving with a withhold of adjudication. This outcome means the client did not receive any points and is eligible to have the record of the arrest sealed or expunged.
The defendant was stopped for traveling 65 miles per hour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone. After the traffic stop, law enforcement observed indicators of impairment, including bloodshot, watery eyes and the odor of alcohol. The defendant performed poorly on field sobriety exercises and was arrested for DUI. Following the arrest, the defendant refused to provide a breath test. Mr. Sullivan submitted persuasive correspondence to the State outlining mitigation, and the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to reckless driving.
