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2/27/25
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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
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2/27/25
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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
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1/6/25
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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
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/18/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop by law enforcement due to a malfunctioning headlight. Our client elected to provide a breath sample which produced a breath result of 0.156/0.153. Mr. Sullivan was able to prepare mitigation to the state attorney’s office that challenged the legality of the DUI investigation in its entirety, resulting in a reduction in charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AHPG9WE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/18/24
SUmmary:
Our client was stopped by law enforcement for not having her headlights on while driving at night. Law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation. Our client refused to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan prepared correspondence to the State who in turn agreed to reduce the charge of DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AGZT2UE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/18/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a welfare check due to the vehicle’s low rate of speed and weaving pattern. Client submitted to a breath test administered by law enforcement with results above the legal limit. Mr. Sullivan was able to provide substantial mitigation in the case and the state agreed to reduce the charge of DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AJF47KE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/17/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop by law enforcement for leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage. Our client submitted to breath testing with results above the legal limit of .08. Several mitigating factors, including a prolonged detention of our client was of questionable legality. In this case, with the presence of significant mitigating factors surrounding our client’s charges, Mr. Sullivan was able to get the state to agree to a reduction in charge of DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AI9MWSE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/17/24
SUmmary:
Our client was stopped by law enforcement for going 55 MPH in a 40 MPH zone. Client submitted to breath testing with results above the legal limit. Mr. Sullivan prepared mitigation that led the state to agree and reduce the charge of DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AI9N02E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/12/24
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Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for speeding. Our client refused to provide a breath test for law enforcement. Ultimately, Mr. Sullivan was able to prepare correspondence to the state that provided significant mitigating factors and an outcome of a reduction in charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #A77G43E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/5/24
SUmmary:
Client was charged with a second offense DUI. Law enforcement conducted a traffic stop for turning the wrong way on a one way. Our client was arrested for DUI, and refused breath testing. Mr. Sullivan prepared persuasive correspondence to the prosecutor, pointing out legal issues with the investigation and arrest. The State ultimately agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving with just a fine and NO probation.
Case #A9XSXSE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Careless Driving
9/5/24
SUmmary:
Our client was initially approached by law enforcement in her parked car, asleep. However, the keys were not in the ignition, and the client provided a breath result that was below the legal limit. Our client was unable to provide a urine specimen. Mr. Sullivan was able to provide significant mitigating factors to suggest that there was no evidence with which to prove impairment, resulting in a reduction in charge from DUI to Careless Driving.
Case #AI9MZAE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/3/24
SUmmary:
Our client was initially stopped by law enforcement for failure to maintain his lane of travel. Our client refused to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan was able to present mitigation to the state that proved to be successful in securing a reduction in charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AI9MVPE
Result:
DUI to Careless Driving
9/3/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop by law enforcement due to using his cell phone to make a video call while driving. Our client refused to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan provided mitigation to the state, including the fact that Florida law does NOT prohibit a driver from making a video call while driving – challenging the legality of the initial traffic stop. Mr. Sullivan was able to secure a reduction in charge from DUI to Careless Driving.
Case #AJF478E
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DUI Above .15 Reduced to Reckless Driving
8/28/24
SUmmary:
Our client was confronted by law enforcement on private property, at his residence in his own backyard, asleep in the front seat of his vehicle. The client provided a BAC that was .210/.229. Our client refused to perform roadside field sobriety tests. Mr. Sullivan provided mitigation to the State challenging the entry of law enforcement into our client’s backyard without the benefit of a warrant, and not in fresh pursuit of any criminal offense. The State ultimately agreed and reduced the charge from DUI BAC Above .15 to Reckless Driving.
Case #AIQENBE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
8/27/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop where he failed to move over for an emergency vehicle that was stopped along the roadway. Client provided a breath result of 0.123/0.118, below the enhancement level of .15. Due to the facts and circumstances of our client’s case, Mr. Sullivan worked with the state to present mitigation that was successful in securing a reduction in charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AHPGCPE
Result:
DUI to Reckless Driving with a Withhold of Adjudication
8/27/24
SUmmary:
Our client was involved in a traffic crash and law enforcement determined she was at fault. Mr. Sullivan conducted his own independent investigation into the accident and located an independent witness who agreed that our client was not at fault for the crash. Law enforcement arrested our client for DUI. With the additional information Mr. Sullivan secured, the state agreed to a reckless driving with no conviction and no probation.
Case #AJH4ERE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
8/20/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for not having headlights activated. Subsequent to the stop, law enforcement noted signs of impairment and ultimately placed our client under arrest for DUI. Following the arrest, our client provided breath results of .136/.140. Mr. Sullivan worked with the State to present mitigation and was successful in securing a reduction in charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AJF48E
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to Reckless Driving
8/20/24
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Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for erratic driving. Following the stop, law enforcement noticed signs of impairment and conducted a DUI investigation. The client was arrested and thereafter provided a breath result of .19. Mr. Sullivan conducted a thorough analysis of the records of the breath testing machine and discovered issues with the device. Based upon these findings, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AI9MZME
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 #AI9MKPE
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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 Careless 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
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
3/6/24
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 #AGR46YE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/28/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for speeding. After the stop, law enforcement and investigated and ultimately arrested the client for DUI. Our client had a previous arrest for DUI. After a thorough analysis of the evidence, Mr. Sullivan discovered that there was critical evidence missing and was able utilize this missing evidence to secure a reduction to Reckless Driving.
Case #AITMR03
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/28/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop while driving home from dinner with spouse. Client had wine with dinner and took blood pressure medications which made the client dizzy. After being arrested for DUI, the client provided breath results of .13 and .14. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation to the State and the prosecutor agreed to drop the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AI9MJRE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/27/24
SUmmary:
Our client, who was unfamiliar with the area, was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane while trying to look at the GPS on the client’s phone. After the stop, law enforcement smelled alcohol and elected to conduct a DUI investigation. Our client did not do well on the tests due to nerves and anxiety. Subsequent to arrest, the client declined breath testing. Mr. Sullivan prepared persuasive correspondence to the prosecutor and the State agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AI9MKZE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/27/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for speeding 73 miles per hour in a 40 miles per hour zone and running a red light. Subsequent to the stop, law enforcement observed indicators of impairment and placed our client under arrest for DUI. After arrest, our client provided a breath result of .13/.13. Mr. Sullivan submitted mitigation to the State and the prosecutor agreed to amend the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving. This allowed our client to avoid the high insurance premiums associated with a DUI conviction.
Case #AHPG2SE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/20/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for failing to maintain a single lane with an allegation that the client almost ran into the police officer. Law enforcement detected indicators of impairment and our client was arrested for DUI. After arrest, our client refused breath testing. Mitigation was submitted to the prosecutor by Mr. Sullivan and the State agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AI9MG7E
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/20/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for not having a valid driver’s license. During the stop, law enforcement detected indicators of impairment and arrested the client for DUI. After arrest, the client submitted breath results that were .17/.17. Mr. Sullivan found significant problems with the investigation and breath results. These issues were presented to the prosecutor and the State agreed to Reduce the DUI with an enhanced breath alcohol level to Reckless Driving.
Case #AH5P9CE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/5/24
SUmmary:
Our client was arrested for a second offense DUI following a bike lane violation. The client refused FSE’s and Breath Testing. Mr. Sullivan recognized that this was a Military Veteran who simply suffered a relapse. Mitigation was presented to the State Attorney and he was able to secure a reduction to Reckless Driving through the Veteran’s Treatment Court Program.
Case #AGOY1GE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
1/23/24
SUmmary:
Our client was confronted by the police after law enforcement discovered the Defendant illegally parked and asleep. 20 years ago, a case like this would have been handled through a phone call to a taxi or family member, but it today’s day and age, law enforcement elected to arrest the Defendant for Driving Under the Influence when no driving was involved. Although there was obvious impairment, Mr. Sullivan submitted mitigation to the prosecutor and the State agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving which saved the client the stigma of a DUI conviction and the enhanced insurance premiums that are associated with a DUI conviction.
Case #AHPG2FE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
1/19/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for driving without headlights after watching football at a local pub. Subsequent to the stop, law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation and he was arrested for DUI. After arrest, he declined to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan submitted mitigation to the State Attorney’s Office and negotiated a reduction in charge to Reckless Driving.
Case #AI9MM5E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
1/10/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of failure to maintain a single lane with an allegation of nearly striking a police car. Law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation and arrested the Defendant. After arrest, the Defendant refused breath testing. Mr. Sullivan submitted mitigation to the State and the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.
Case #AIBGYYE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
1/10/24
SUmmary:
Our client was the traffic stop for excessive speed. Following the stop, law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation and discovered signs of impairment. The defendant was arrested and after arrest, refused breath testing. Mr. Sullivan submitted mitigation to the State and the prosecutor agreed to amend the charge to Reckless Driving.
Case #AHC3YZE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
12/5/23
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for speeding. Law enforcement alleged that he exhibited indicators of impairment but our client refused to participate in roadside tests or breat testing. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation to the State and the prosecutor agreed to amend the DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AI9MD7E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
12/5/23
SUmmary:
Our client was subject of a traffic stop for failing to maintain a single lane. Law enforcement detected indicators of impairment. Our client had a previous conviction for DUI. He performed fair on roadside tests and provided a breath result that was above .08. Mr. Sullivan presented a scientific argument along with mitigation to the prosecutor and the State agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AGR3OUE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/6/23
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for running two stop signs. Following the stop, law enforcement observed indicators of impairment and conducted a DUI investigation. Our client was arrested for DUI and declined to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan prepared a mitigation packet which was presented to the State Attorney. The prosecutor’s office found the issues compelling and agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AI9MASE
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to Reckless Driving
8/23/23
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for speeding and following too closely. Following the traffic stop, he was investigated and arrested for DUI. He submitted to breath testing with results of .214 and .204. These results were both above the legal limit of .08 and the enhancement level of .15. Mr. Sullivan found a number of substantial flaws with the breath testing machine which called into question the reliability of the results. Based upon this, the State agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AGOXJIE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
8/22/23
SUmmary:
Our client was charged with a second offense DUI after being stopped for speeding. Mr. Sullivan obtained all video evidence and found a number of conflicts between the officer’s reports and the objective video evidence. This was presented to the State Attorney and the government agreed to amend the charge to Reckless Driving. This concession meant that the client avoided a 6 month loss of license.
Case #AGR45QE
Result:
DUI Above .15 to DUI Below .15
8/22/23
SUmmary:
Our client was charged with DUI after being stopped for failing to maintain a single lane. Subsequent to arrest, our client provided breath samples that were above the .15 level, making this an enhanced DUI. Mr. Sullivan analyzed both the records of the breath testing machine and the time of the breath test. An argument was made that our client would have been lower at the time of driving. The State agreed with this analysis and the client was able to avoid the requirement of an interlock.
Case #AFLPNEE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
8/22/23
SUmmary:
Our client was found on the side of the road asleep in the clients’ vehicle. A subsequent investigation led to the client’s arrest for DUI. Mr. Sullivan obtained all of the evidence in the case and discovered a legal issue with the case and filed a Motion to Suppress. Based upon this issue, the State agreed to change the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #A77925E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving and Adjudication Withheld
6/13/23
SUmmary:
Client was found by law enforcement sleeping in a parking lot. The client declined to submit to field sobriety tests and breath testing. Mr. Sullivan prepared a mitigation packet to the State Attorney outlining issues with the case, our client’s good character, and proactive steps the client had taken since arrest. The prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving and Withheld Adjudication on the amended charge. This outcome, which is rare, allowed the client to be eligible to have the record of the arrest sealed.
Case #A6SA7XE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
6/7/23
SUmmary:
Client was the subject of a traffic stop and charged with a second offense DUI. The client refused both breath testing and field sobriety testing. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation to the State and also pointed out legal issues uncovered during the discovery process. Based upon this analysis, the State agreed to reduce the second offense DUI to Reckless Driving. Mr. Sullivan also won the client’s DHSMV Formal Review Hearing, so the client never lost the privilege to drive during the case.
Case #AHC3T1E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/31/23
SUmmary:
Client was involved in a traffic accident. Law enforcement conducted an investigation for which our client was ultimately arrested for DUI. Following the arrest, the client declined to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan sent a private investigator to the accident scene on the weekend. This swift action resulted in securing valuable video surveillance evidence which revealed that our client was the victim of the crash and the other motorist was at fault for running a stop sign. Mr. Sullivan presented this evidence to the State and it agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving. Mr. Sullivan was also successful in getting the continuous ankle monitor removed from client within one week of being retained.
Case #AGR432E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Careless Driving
5/31/23
SUmmary:
Client was underage and arrested for DUI. Mr. Sullivan conducted a thorough analysis of the video evidence, breath test records and toxicological screen from urine testing and discovered several flaws with the State’s Case. Mr. Sullivan prepared correspondence to the State Attorney and the State agreed to reduce the DUI to Careless Driving, no probation, no driving schools, just a fine of $166.
Case #AH0KZ5E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/30/23
SUmmary:
Client was arrested for a DUI following a traffic stop for stopping past a stop bar. Client refused field sobriety exercises and breath testing. Mr. Sullivan submitted a mitigation packet to the State attorney’s office and the State agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving. After the arrest, the client was ordered to wear a continuous ankle monitor. Mr. Sullivan was successful in having that removed within 3 days.
Case #AGR3T1E
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to Reckless Driving
4/6/23
SUmmary:
Client was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop for driving the wrong way on a roadway. Following arrest, client submitted to breath testing which produced results of .17 and .16. Mr. Sullivan completed a full analysis of the discovery and located a legal issue regarding law enforcement’s jurisdiction. After discussion with client, this legal issue was presented to the State along with a request to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving. This same issue was used during the DHSMV hearing which resulted in the client’s administrative license suspension being overturned.
Case #A6MGQTE
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to DUI Below .15
3/21/23
SUmmary:
Client was arrested for a DUI and provided a breath result well above the .15 enhancement level. Mr. Sullivan conducted a forensic examination of the records associated with the machine used to test the client’s breath for alcohol concentration. Mr. Sullivan discovered a number of issues with the machine that were used to leverage a reduction in the charge by the prosecutor. This had the effect of allowing the client avoid a requirement of having an ignition interlock installed in the client’s vehicle.
Case #A7750NE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
3/8/23
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for an alleged red light violation. Our client had previously been arrested for DUI and refused the breath test in that case. In this case, she declined to submit to roadside tests and also refused to submit to breath testing. Because this was the client’s “second refusal,” the client faced the additional misdemeanor charge of “Refusal to Submit to Testing.” Mr. Sullivan found a number of legal issues associated with the traffic stop, detention, and the recitation of the consequences of refusing a test. These issues were presented to the prosecutor, who agreed that a reduction in the DUI charge to Reckless Driving was appropriate.
Case #AFWDCJE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/15/23
SUmmary:
Our client was detained by law enforcement as he was parked in a public park with an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. Law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation and our client was placed under arrest for DUI. Mr. Sullivan raised a legal challenge regarding our client’s initial contact with the police as well as mitigation regarding the appropriateness of the DUI investigation given our client’s physical limitations. The case had an added wrinkle as it was a second offense and our client was also charged with a second refusal to submit to testing. Based on everything that Mr. Sullivan presented, the State agreed to reduce the second DUI offense to a reckless driving and agreed to just a fine and no jail on the charge of second refusal.
Case #AG5POFE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/15/23
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop after a citizen reported that the client had been involved in a domestic incident. Law enforcement detained our client and conducted roadside sobriety tests. Our client was arrested and provided a breath alcohol level that was nearly two times the legal limit. Mr. Sullivan conducted a thorough analysis of the evidence, interviewed witnesses, and determined that our client only drove because the client had been the victim of domestic violence and was attempting to diffuse the situation by driving a short distance. The prosecutor agreed that there was substantial mitgation and agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AG5POOE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/15/23
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for allegedly failing to maintain a single lane. After the stop, law enforcement conducted roadside sobriety tests and formed the opinion that our client was impaired. Subsequent to arrest, our client submitted to both breath and urine testing. Mr. Sullivan conducted a thorough examination of the evidence and discovered significant mitigation relating to both the sobriety exercises, which were inappropriate given the client’s age and weather conditions, as well as the chemical evidence. The State agreed with this assessment and reduced the charge to reckless driving with no conviction, no probation, no jail time, no loss of license and only a fine.
Case #AGCYQ0E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Careless Driving
2/15/23
SUmmary:
Our client was detained by law enforcement in the client’s garage for suspicion of DUI. The client refused both roadside sobriety tests and the breath test. After a thorough analysis of the evidence, Mr. Sullivan found legal issues associated with the initial contact with our client. These issues were presented to both the DMV and the State Attorney. At the DMV hearing, the hearing officer invalidated our client’s license suspension. At the criminal case, the legal issues were used to leverage a reduction in the charge from DUI to the infraction of Careless Driving.
Case #AG5PUJE
Result:
Motion to Suppress Granted – DUI Dismissed
2/3/23
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for “weaving within his lane.” After analyzing the evidence, Mr. Sullivan beleived that there was not sufficient evidence to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, despite the fact that after he was stopped, our client looked less than stellar on video. A Motion to Suppress was filed and at the hearing, Mr. Sullivan argued that the stop was invalid. The Court granted the Motion to Suppress, which resulted in the exclusion of all of the evidence.
Case #AEBMVHE
Result:
Felony DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/12/22
SUmmary:
Our client was charged with a fourth offense DUI and was facing a lifetime loss of his license. The client hired Mr. Sullivan to defend his case shortly after the arrest. Mr. Sullivan’s early intervention in the case resulted in the administrative license suspension being invalidated and our client was able to fully reinstate his license. In the criminal case, Mr. Sullivan reviewed all discovery and evidence which revealed several factual and legal defenses. These issues were brought to the attention of the State Attorney who ultimately agreed to amend the Felony DUI to a misdemeanor reckless driving. Our client was able to resolve the case with no DUI conviction, no loss of license and no jail time.
Case #22-0919-CF
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
7/26/22
SUmmary:
Our client was involved in a minor traffic accident which led to a DUI investigation. Following arrest, our client submitted to breath test with results of .13/.12. Mr. Sullivan prepared a mitigation memo to the State Attorney outlining weaknesses with the case. Based upon this information, the State agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.
Case #ADW4USE
Result:
2nd Offense DUI Pled to Minimums
7/26/22
SUmmary:
Our client was involved in a traffic crash and was thereafter investigated for DUI. The client had a prior DUI conviction for DUI and the breath alcohol level was above .30. Mr. Sullivan submitted significant mitigation to the State Attorney’s Office and favorably negotiated a “minimum” disposition with no jail time, no ankle monitor, with probation.
Case #385594X
Result:
Felony DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
7/18/22
SUmmary:
Our client was charged with a fourth offense DUI involving a DUI on a bicycle. Our office presented mitigating facts and circumstances to the State Attorney prior to any charges being filed. The State agreed that although the breath result was .20, the circumstances were mitigated. As a result, the State permitted our client to plea to the reduced charge of Reckless Driving at his first court date. Our client, who was facing a lifetime DL revocation, did not end up losing his license at all.
Case #21-11530-CF
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/10/22
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for erratic driving. Although our client performed well on field sobriety tests, he was nevertheless arrested for DUI. Multiple open containers were located in his vehicle. Following his arrest, our client provided breath results that were above the legal limit. Mr. Sullivan performed an audit of the intoxilyzer used to test our client’s breath alcohol level. He discovered that the breath test operator had an expired permit to operate the machine. Mr. Sullivan presented this to the State and the state agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #ADW4I7E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/10/22
SUmmary:
Our client was stopped by law enforcement after a citizen reported erratic driving. Law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation for which our client was arrested. Following her arrest, our client submitted breath results that were .22 and .22. Mr. Sullivan provided the State Attorney with a signficant mitgation packet outlining our client’s good character, her committment to the community, and the fact that this was truly an isolated incident during a very stressful time. Based upon this presentation, the State Attorney agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AEBM0SE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/10/22
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for failure to maintain a single lane of travel. Following the stop, law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation for which our client was ultimately arrested. After her arrest, our client submitted breath results of .13/.12. Mr. Sullivan presented evidence regarding our client’s good character and the State agreed to reduce the charge of DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #ADW4QHE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/10/22
SUmmary:
Our client was involved in a motor vehicle collision with another car. Following the crash investigation, the trooper elected to conduct a DUI investigation. Mr. Sullivan discovered several errors made by the troopers during the course of their investigation. We submitted correspondence to the State Attorney outlining these legal issues and the State agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #A76MK2E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/5/22
SUmmary:
Our client was stopped for driving at an excessive speed and charged with Racing on a Highway. Law enforcement detected indicators of impairment and placed our client under arrest for DUI. Following arrest, our client provided breath samples with results of .12 and .11. Mr. Sullivan negotiated a global resolution that resulted in no conviction for any crime. The DUI was reduced to Reckless Driving and the Racing on a Highway charge, which itself carries a 1 year suspension, was amended to Speeding.
Case #AEBMM3E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/5/22
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop after law enforcement observed the client driving aggressively. Subsequent to the stop, a DUI investigation was conducted for which our client was ultimately arrested. Following arrest, our client refused to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan submitted mitigation to the State outlining the client’s good character and young age. Based upon these factors, the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AEBLXNE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/5/22
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for a lane change violation. The officers detected indicators of impairment and our client was placed under arrest for DUI. Subsequent to arrest, the client provided breath samples of .11 and .12. Mr. Sullivan negotiated a resolution for the client that resulted in a reduction in the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving and no conviction or points on the amended charge of Reckless Driving.
Case #AEBMRXE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
4/29/22
SUmmary:
Our office was contacted by a client in the middle of March. He had been charged with a DUI and hired a firm out of South Florida to represent him. After 8 months, he had never met his lawyers and they told him he should plea to a DUI, go to jail for 10 days, and accept a 5-year license revocation.
Case #ADW4JLE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
3/15/22
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for not having headlights on. She was the subject of a DUI investigation and was ultimately arrested for DUI. Subsequent to arrest, she submitted to breath testing with results of .09 and .10. Mr. Sullivan submitted a mitigation packet and the State agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.
Case #AEBM3VE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
3/10/22
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop and was investigated for DUI. His breath results were just above the legal limit with results of .08 and .08. Mr. Sullivan presented scientific evidence demonstrating that his breath alcohol level would have been below .08 at the time of driving. The state agreed to a reduction to reckless driving with a withhold of adjudication. This means that the client is eligible to seal the record of the arrest.
Case #AEBMAOE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
12/21/21
SUmmary:
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for driving without headlights. Following the stop, a DUI investigation was conducted after which our client was arrested for DUI. Subsequent to his arrest, our client declined to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan submitted mitigating info to the State Attorney who agreed to amend the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
12/21/21
SUmmary:
Our client was involved in a minor traffic crash. A DUI investigation was conducted that led to our client’s arrest. Following his arrest, our client declined to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan submitted mitigation to the State Attorney who ultimately agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #ADW4JGE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
12/21/21
SUmmary:
Case #ADW4GSE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
12/16/21
SUmmary:
Case #AENXIXE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Careless Driving
11/17/21
SUmmary:
Case #ADDEG6E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
11/17/21
SUmmary:
Case #AEDTZME
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
11/17/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
11/17/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
11/4/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Above .15 to DUI Below .15
10/26/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/14/21
SUmmary:
Case #AE3AFIE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/13/21
SUmmary:
Case #ADDDQRE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/13/21
SUmmary:
Case #AEDTYQE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/13/21
SUmmary:
Case #AEBLWRE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/23/21
SUmmary:
Case #ADI9O1E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/23/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/21/21
SUmmary:
Case #ADW4EXE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
8/25/21
SUmmary:
Client was stopped for running a stop sign. Subsequent to the stop, our client performed below average on FSE’s. Because she had just finished a shift at work, she was quite fatigued. The deputy elected to place our client under arrest for DUI. Our client submitted to breath testing which yielded results that were both above the legal limit of .08 and the enhancement level of .15. Mr. Sullivan discovered issues with the machine that called into question the reliability of the results. This evidence was presented to the State Attorney’s Office and it agreed to reduce the charge of DUI Above .15 to Reckless Driving.
Case #AD0B7NE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving; Racing on a Highway Reduced to Careless Driving
8/25/21
SUmmary:
Client was stopped by law enforcement for allegedly racing another vehicle at excessive speeds on Gulf to Bay Blvd. Subsequent to the stop, law enforcement detected indicators of impairment and conducted a DUI investigation. Our client performed well on the tasks, but was nevertheless arrested for DUI and Racing on a Highway. Inasmuch as both offenses result in a license revocation, it was imperative that both charges be reduced to avoid our client losing his license. Mr. Sullivan was successful in convincing the State to reduce both charges, in large part due to our client’s proactive attitude in completing assignments that Mr. Sullivan provided him with.
Case #ADVMM3E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
8/25/21
SUmmary:
Client was stopped for driving through a safety zone. Subsequent to the stop, law enforcement alleged that they observed indicators of impairment and had our client performed field sobriety exercises. She performed above-average on the tasks. Nevertheless, law enforcement placed her under arrest. Subsequent to arrest, she declined to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan provided a mitigation packet to the State and it agreed to reduce the DUI offense to Reckless Driving despite it being our client’s second arrest for DUI.
Case #ADDDHZE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving – Adjudication Withheld
8/24/21
SUmmary:
Client was stopped for speeding. Law enforcement believed he was impaired and performed Field Sobriety Tests. Despite an above-average performance on the tests, the officer arrested our client for DUI. Subsequent to arrest, client provided breath results of .08/.07. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation ot the State Attorney’s Office and they agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving and Withhold Adjudication. This means that when his sentence is complete, our client will be eligible to seal the record of arrest.
Case #ADW4GKE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving; Possession of Cocaine Charge Dismissed
8/11/21
SUmmary:
Client was involved in a single vehicle accident. Law enforcement arrived at the scene and placed the client under arrest for DUI. Breath results were slightly above the legal limit. In a search incident to arrest, our client was found to be in possession of a small amount of cocaine. This was our client’s second arrest for DUI. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation to the State, which ultimately resulted in a dismissal of the felony cocaine charge and a reduction of the DUI to Reckless Driving
Case #20-01107-CF
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
8/5/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI
6/30/21
SUmmary:
Client was charged with a DUI offense that was a third offense occurring within 10 years of a felony. As a result, client was facing mandatory jail time, a 10 year loss of license, and the potential of a felony conviction. Mr. Sullivan negotiated with the state in a way that resulted in a plea that was not a felony, only a 6 month loss of license and no jail time whatsoever.
Case #AEBLLS3E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/25/21
SUmmary:
Our client was involved in a traffic accident in which he was alleged to have left the scene of an accident. A subsequent investigation led to our client’s arrest for DUI. He provided breath alcohol samples with results of .13/.12. Mr. Sullivan performed a thorough analysis of the Intoxilyzer. Due in part to some of the problems Mr. Sullivan found with the machine, the State agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AAM745E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/18/21
SUmmary:
Our client was stopped for speeding on 4th Street in St. Petersburg in an area where the speed limit had just changed. She declined breath testing and field sobriety testing, This was a second offense DUI arrest. The State agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AAM71RE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/6/21
SUmmary:
Case #ADW48HE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
4/1/21
SUmmary:
Case #ADDBX0E
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to a DUI Below .15
4/1/21
SUmmary:
Case #ADDBAEE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
4/1/21
SUmmary:
Case #ADGFB1E
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to a DUI Below .15
3/11/21
SUmmary:
Case #A76SOYE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
3/4/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/26/21
SUmmary:
Case #AD0B8VE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/25/21
SUmmary:
Case #ADGFB1E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/24/21
SUmmary:
Case #AAM77CE
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/17/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
SUmmary:
Case #ABSKE4E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to DUI Below .1
2/11/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
SUmmary:
Case #AD0B23E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/10/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/9/21
SUmmary:
Case #ADBM9IE
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to DUI Below .15
2/4/21
SUmmary:
Case #AC873HE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/4/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI above .15 Reduced to DUI below .15
2/4/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to DUI Below .15
2/4/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
1/26/21
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
1/14/21
SUmmary:
Client was stopped by police for a “move over” violation. Client holds a CDL license and risked losing his livelihood if convicted of DUI. The State would not reduce charge so Mr. Sullivan set the case for trial. On the day of trial, the State agreed to reduce charge. Client agreed to accept deal in order to avoid a 1-year cancellation of his CDL license.
Case #ACEVQXE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Careless Driving
12/8/20
SUmmary:
Client was arrested for DUI and provided a breath alcohol level below .08. Subsequent urine testing did not show any controlled substances in his system. The State agreed to amend the charge to Careless with no conviction, which allows the client to expunge the record of the arrest without having to shoulder the risk associated with having a trial.
Case #AC4TF8E
Result:
DUI Amended to Reckless Driving
12/1/20
SUmmary:
Client was charged with a DUI after a traffic stop for having no headlights on. Subsequent to the stop, she was arrested for DUI and provided a breath alcohol level above .15. Mr. Sullivan used freeze-frame technology and created videos which showed the Defendant’s headlights reflections in various windows. The State recognized that the stop may not have been lawful and agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.
Case #AALGL2E
Result:
Not Guilty Verdict
11/4/20
SUmmary:
The client was charged with a fourth offense DUI and facing substantial incarceration and a lifetime loss of license. Mr. Sullivan litigated the matter with a trial when the State would not agree to a reduction in charge. A not guilty verdict was returned, which resulted in the client avoiding any time in jail and a lifetime license revocation.
Case #19-11507-CF
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to DUI Below .15
10/21/20
SUmmary:
Client was charged with a DUI with a breath alcohol level in excess of .30. Mr. Sullivan conducted an extensive evaluation of the breath testing machine used to test our client’s breath alcohol level – which revealed multiple errors. This evidence was presented to the State and the State agreed to treat the case as a DUI with a breath alcohol level below .15. This concession allowed the client to avoid enhnanced finds and the mandatory placement of an interlock device on his car that he would have to blow into to get the car to start.
Case #AD0AW6E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/21/20
SUmmary:
Client was stopped for making an improper left turn in a golf cart. The client performed poorly on FSE’s and subsequently provided a breath alcohol test with results that were .19. Mr. Sullivan pointed out a number of legal and factual issues with the case, and the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AD0AUYE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/14/20
SUmmary:
Client was stopped for speeding and failure to maintain a single lane. He performed fairly on FSE’s and was arrested for DUI. Marijuana and paraphernalia were found in the car. Subsequent urine testing revealed the presence of THC in urine. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation on all matters and the State agreed to reduce the DUI offense to Reckless Driving.
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/13/20
SUmmary:
Client was detained after the police found her “passed out” behind the wheel. The client refused a blood test. Mr. Sullivan pointed out significant legal issues with the case. The state agreed to a reduction to reckless driving with a withhold of adjudication. The client will be eligible to seal her record.
Case #A7VDWTE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/13/20
SUmmary:
Client was stopped for weaving when pulling into his own driveway. Client was of advanced age was asked to do field sobriety exercises that were inappropriate for someone of his age. Client refused breath testing. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation and the State agreed to amend the DUI offense to a Reckless Driving.
Case #A7ZDWNE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/02/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/24/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Careless Driving
09/18/20
SUmmary:
Case #ACEVSNE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/10/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/09/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/09/20
SUmmary:
Client was involved in an accident in which her vehicle rear-ended a public transportation bus. She performed fairly on FSE’s and her urine results showed the presence of marijuana. Mr. Sullivan pointed out inconsistencies in the officer’s report using his skill and knowledge from taking the Drug Recognition Expert Medical Foundations class. The State agreed to reduce the charge to reckless driving.
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/09/20
SUmmary:
Case #A76S7JE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
08/27/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
08/24/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
08/20/20
SUmmary:
Client initially hired another lawyer. That previous lawyer recommended that client plea to DUI. Client then hired Mr. Sullivan. Client’s BAC was .12. Mr. Sullivan found troubling issues with intoxilyzer and presented same to State Attorney’s Office. State then agreed to reduce charge to Reckless Driving.
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
07/30/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
07/24/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
07/24/20
SUmmary:
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
07/20/20
SUmmary:
Case #AALG7QE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
07/20/20
SUmmary:
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