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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
