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.
Client was involved in an accident in which his vehicle backed into another vehicle in a parking lot. He performed poorly on FSE’s and his 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.
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.
Client was stopped for swerving on the Sunshine Skyway. She was arrested for DUI and provided and declined breath testing. Mr. Sullivan pointed out mitigation, including a jurisdictional issue, and the State agreed to reduce to reckless driving.
Client was stopped for allegedly swerving. Law enforcement alleged that our client performed poorly on FSE’s. Subsequent to his arrest, he provided a breath sample which was above the legal limit. Mr. Sullivan was able to demonstrate that our client’s BAC would have been lower at the time of driving. As a result, the State agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Client was involved in an accident. Charged with DUI with BAC above .08. This was a second offense DUI. Charge reduced to Reckless Driving after thorough analysis and mitigation presentation by Mr. Sullivan
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.
Client was stopped by law enforcement for speeding. Client performed poorly on FSE’s and provided a breath alcohol level above the legal limit. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation, including an argument that the breath result was unreliable. The State thereafter reduced the charge to Reckless Driving.
Client was stopped by law enforcement for an accident/erratic driving. Client performed poorly on FSE’s due to nerves, and a breath result was above the legal limit. Mr. Sullivan presented a “rising blood alcohol level” defense that resulted in a reduction in charge to Reckless Driving.
Client was stopped by police after a citizen reported that he was impaired. The officer claimed that client performed poorly on field sobriety exercises. Mr. Sullivan pointed out multiple inconsistencies in the officer’s report. Despite the fact that this was a second offense, the State agreed to amend the charge to Reckless Driving.
Client was contacted police after he was allegedly sleeping in his vehicle in the Publix parking lot midday. Mr. Sullivan presented inconsistencies in the officer’s report with the video and audio evidence. This attention to detail led the state to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving, despite the fact that this was a second offense.
Client was stopped by police after a citizen reported that he was impaired. The officer claimed that client performed poorly on field sobriety exercises. Mr. Sullivan pointed out multiple inconsistencies in the officer’s report. Despite the fact that this was a second offense, the State agreed to amend the charge to Reckless Driving.
