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 stopped by law enforcement for weaving and stopping beyond a stop bar at an intersection. Law enforcement observed indicators of impairment and conducted a DUI investigation. Our client was ultimately placed under arrest for DUI and submitted breath samples with results of .131 and .134. Mr. Sullivan submitted a mitigation packet to the State Attorney’s Office regarding our client’s promising career and other factors relating to the case and the State agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving
Our client was arrested for DUI and subsequently submitted to breath testing with results of .16 and .16. Mr. Sullivan provided the State with a scientific analysis demonstrating that her breath result would have been lower if it had been taken at the time of driving. Based upon this mitigation, the State agreed to resolve the case for the lower breath alcohol concentration. This lowered the penalties and resulted in our client avoiding the need to have an ignition interlock on her vehicle to reinstate her privilege to drive.
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 for speeding. She performed average on FSE’s and declined the breath test. Mr. Sullivan submitted a mitigation packet regarding our client’s character and efforts she had made since the arrest and the state agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.
Our client was stopped for “continuous drifting in and out of his lane.” He performed above-average on FSE’s and ultimately submitted to breath testing with results of .138/.152. Mr. Sullivan presented evidence demonstrating a lower BAC at the time of driving and the State agreed to reduce the charge.
Our client had gone out with several friends and found herself in the familiar position of recognizing that she had too much to drink. She tried to do the right thing by not driving and instead “sleeping it off” in the car. Law enforcement found her asleep in her car and elected to investigate and arrest her for DUI under the theory that she was in “actual physical control” of the vehicle. She ultimately declined breath testing after arrest. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigating evidence regarding our client’s lack of intent to drive and the State agreed to reduce the charge.
Our client was stopped after law enforcement alleged erratic driving. Our client was investigated for DUI and arrested. She submitted to breath testing with results of .000. The urinalysis results showed the presence of prescription medications. Mr. Sullivan prepared persuasive arguments demonstrating non-impairment and instead that the presence of the medications was evidence of therapeutic use. The State agreed to reduce the charge to the non-criminal offense of Careless Driving.
Our client was involved in a minor traffic accident with no injuries. He performed average on his FSE’s considering his state of nervousness during the investigation. Nevertheless, he was placed under arrest. Following his arrest, our client submit to breath test with results of .146. Mr. Sullivan submitted a mitigation packet to the State Attorney’s Office including our client’s history of military service and the state agreed to reduce the charge to reckless driving.
Client was stopped for running a red light and was ultimately charged with a second DUI offense where the prior conviction ocurred less than 6 months before this incident. As a result, the client was facing a minimum jail sentence and a 5 year loss of license. Mr. Sullivan did a full analysis of the evidence and discovered several legal issues with the State’s evidence. With the client’s consent, Mr. Sullivan used these legal issues to leverage a favorable resolution that avoided a conviction for DUI, a loss of license and jail time.
Client was stopped for running a stop sign. Subsequent to the stop, our client performed below average on FSE’s. Because she had just finished a shift at work, she was quite fatigued. The deputy elected to place our client under arrest for DUI. Our client submitted to breath testing which yielded results that were both above the legal limit of .08 and the enhancement level of .15. Mr. Sullivan discovered issues with the machine that called into question the reliability of the results. This evidence was presented to the State Attorney’s Office and it agreed to reduce the charge of DUI Above .15 to Reckless Driving.
Client was stopped by law enforcement for allegedly racing another vehicle at excessive speeds on Gulf to Bay Blvd. Subsequent to the stop, law enforcement detected indicators of impairment and conducted a DUI investigation. Our client performed well on the tasks, but was nevertheless arrested for DUI and Racing on a Highway. Inasmuch as both offenses result in a license revocation, it was imperative that both charges be reduced to avoid our client losing his license. Mr. Sullivan was successful in convincing the State to reduce both charges, in large part due to our client’s proactive attitude in completing assignments that Mr. Sullivan provided him with.
Client was stopped for driving through a safety zone. Subsequent to the stop, law enforcement alleged that they observed indicators of impairment and had our client performed field sobriety exercises. She performed above-average on the tasks. Nevertheless, law enforcement placed her under arrest. Subsequent to arrest, she declined to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan provided a mitigation packet to the State and it agreed to reduce the DUI offense to Reckless Driving despite it being our client’s second arrest for DUI.
