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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for speeding. Following the stop, a DUI investigation was conducted and our client was placed under arrest for DUI. Our client declined to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan prepared persuasive correspondence to the State Attorney who agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.
Our client was charged with a drug-related DUI following a traffic stop. Mr. Sullivan negotiated with the State and worked out a deal where the charge was reduced to reckless driving, and the Court withheld adjudication. This meant that the client avoided a conviction and will be eligible to seal the record of the arrest.
Our client was stopped for driving on only a rim. He performed average on FSE’s. He provided a breath alcohol level of .128. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation and evidence that the breath result was unreliable and the State agreed to reduce the charge.
Our client was involved in a traffic accident with a stop sign which then fell and landed on a vehicle which had occupants. Subsequent to the crash, law enforcement conducted an investigation and our client was arrested for DUI. Our client declined chemical testing post arrest. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigating circumstances to the State of Florida and it agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.
Our client was stopped by law enforcement as he was leaving a tavern after a patron called in and complained that he was intoxicated. Law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation and our client was arrested for DUI. Post arrest, our client submitted to breath testing with results of .155. Mr. Sullivan submitted scientific evidence relating to the breath test that called into question the reliability of the results and the State agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.
Our client was stopped for driving on only a rim. He performed average on FSE’s. He provided a breath alcohol level of .128. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation and evidence that the breath result was unreliable and the State agreed to reduce the charge.
