In this case, the defendant was arrested for a second DUI offense after being stopped for speeding. During the traffic stop, law enforcement reported multiple indicators of impairment, including the odor of alcohol, bloodshot watery eyes, and slurred speech. The defendant performed moderately on roadside field sobriety exercises and was ultimately arrested for DUI, providing a breath result of 0.089. Mr. Sullivan prepared correspondence outlining mitigating factors in the case, and the State agreed to amend the charge to reckless driving with a withhold of adjudication and no probation.

The defendant was involved in a traffic crash and subsequently exhibited indicators of impairment, including slurred speech, swaying, and confusion. The client declined to submit to field sobriety exercises and breath testing. Because of the accident, the defendant was deemed ineligible for the Pinellas County DUI Diversion Program. Nevertheless, Mr. Sullivan submitted persuasive correspondence to the State Attorney’s Office, and the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to reckless driving.

The defendant was stopped by law enforcement after a concerned citizen reported erratic driving. Law enforcement observed indicators of impairment, including the odor of alcohol and slurred speech. The defendant began performing field sobriety exercises but ultimately declined to complete them and was arrested for DUI. This was the defendant’s second DUI offense. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation to the State, and the State agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to reckless driving.

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.

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.

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.

Mr. Sullivan was retained on this matter more than a year after the case began. The client had previously retained a lawyer from Tampa who did not regularly practice DUI defense. The case was at a point. where the State was unwilling to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving, and the matter was set for jury trial with the State indicating that it was seeking jail after trial. After Mr. Sullivan got involved, he negotiated with the prosecutor, pointing out the mitigating circumstances and factual issues with the case. As a result, Mr. Sullivan successfully negotiated a disposition that avoided jail, but also resulted in the charge being reduced to Reckless Driving. This meant that our client avoided a driver’s license suspension, increased insurance requirements and the stigma associated with a DUI conviction.

Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for speeding with his high beams activated. Upon contact with law enforcement, our client submitted to a breath test which resulted in two readings above the legal limit of .08 at 0.143 and 0.146. The client was charged with DUI. Mr. Sullivan prepared correspondence to the state attorney’s office which included several mitigating factors, resulting in the reduction of charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.

Client was charged with a DUI after a drivers license check revealed that the registration for the vehicle the client was operating was expired. After the stop, law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation and our client performed above average on roadside field sobriety tests. Nevertheless, the client was arrest for DUI and provided a breath result that was over the .08 legal limit after the arrest. The client was a CDL drivers license holder, and thus the stakes were very high if he was convicted of DUI. Mr. Sullivan challenged the administrative license suspension and won our client’s drivers license back. Mr. Sullivan was later successful in getting the DUI charge reduced to Reckless Driving. This outcome meant that our client was able to save his CDL drivers license.

Our client was involved in a motor vehicle collision in which he rear ended a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Sergeant at a red light. The client submitted to breath testing resulting in a .115/.117 breath result. Mr. Sullivan was able to provide correspondence to the state including signifant mitigating factors, convincing the state to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.

Our client was the subject of a traffic stop by law enforcement for failing to move over or slow down for an emergency vehicle that had its lights activated. Our client submitted to a breath test administered by law enforcement with results yielding .049/.047. Mr. Sullivan questioned the legality of the traffic stop and provided mitigation that encouraged the state to agree to a reduction in charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.

Our client was stopped by law enforcement for speeding at a rate of 70 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. Our client elected to submit to a breath test administered by law enforcement resulting in a .000 reading and no odor of alcohol reported. Mr. Sullivan was able to readily secure medical documentation as well as significant mitigation that in turn led to a reduction in charge from DUI to Reckless Driving with Adjudication of Guilt Withheld and no probation.