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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
