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 minor traffic accident which led to a DUI investigation. Following arrest, our client submitted to breath test with results of .13/.12. Mr. Sullivan prepared a mitigation memo to the State Attorney outlining weaknesses with the case. Based upon this information, the State agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.
Our client was involved in a traffic crash and was thereafter investigated for DUI. The client had a prior DUI conviction for DUI and the breath alcohol level was above .30. Mr. Sullivan submitted significant mitigation to the State Attorney’s Office and favorably negotiated a “minimum” disposition with no jail time, no ankle monitor, with probation.
Our client was charged with a fourth offense DUI involving a DUI on a bicycle. Our office presented mitigating facts and circumstances to the State Attorney prior to any charges being filed. The State agreed that although the breath result was .20, the circumstances were mitigated. As a result, the State permitted our client to plea to the reduced charge of Reckless Driving at his first court date. Our client, who was facing a lifetime DL revocation, did not end up losing his license at all.
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for erratic driving. Although our client performed well on field sobriety tests, he was nevertheless arrested for DUI. Multiple open containers were located in his vehicle. Following his arrest, our client provided breath results that were above the legal limit. Mr. Sullivan performed an audit of the intoxilyzer used to test our client’s breath alcohol level. He discovered that the breath test operator had an expired permit to operate the machine. Mr. Sullivan presented this to the State and the state agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Our client was stopped by law enforcement after a citizen reported erratic driving. Law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation for which our client was arrested. Following her arrest, our client submitted breath results that were .22 and .22. Mr. Sullivan provided the State Attorney with a signficant mitgation packet outlining our client’s good character, her committment to the community, and the fact that this was truly an isolated incident during a very stressful time. Based upon this presentation, the State Attorney agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop for failure to maintain a single lane of travel. Following the stop, law enforcement conducted a DUI investigation for which our client was ultimately arrested. After her arrest, our client submitted breath results of .13/.12. Mr. Sullivan presented evidence regarding our client’s good character and the State agreed to reduce the charge of DUI to Reckless Driving.
Our client was involved in a motor vehicle collision with another car. Following the crash investigation, the trooper elected to conduct a DUI investigation. Mr. Sullivan discovered several errors made by the troopers during the course of their investigation. We submitted correspondence to the State Attorney outlining these legal issues and the State agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Our client was stopped for driving at an excessive speed and charged with Racing on a Highway. Law enforcement detected indicators of impairment and placed our client under arrest for DUI. Following arrest, our client provided breath samples with results of .12 and .11. Mr. Sullivan negotiated a global resolution that resulted in no conviction for any crime. The DUI was reduced to Reckless Driving and the Racing on a Highway charge, which itself carries a 1 year suspension, was amended to Speeding.
Our client was the subject of a traffic stop after law enforcement observed the client driving aggressively. Subsequent to the stop, a DUI investigation was conducted for which our client was ultimately arrested. Following arrest, our client refused to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan submitted mitigation to the State outlining the client’s good character and young age. Based upon these factors, the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
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.
