The defendant was stopped for failing to move over and “having an illegal license plate border.” The client admitted to consuming two beers but the officer said on camera that he did not smell alcohol. Our client refused to perform field sobriety exercises and was arrested even though the officer did not smell alcohol. Our office attempted to negotiate with the State every step of the way to secure the best outcome for our client. The officers interpretation with the “illegal license plate border” was not valid under Florida law. Our office conducted extensive research into the law surrounding the case. We set the case for trial to let the State know that we beleived in the strength of our case. Within days after seting the case for trial we filed a Motion to Suppress the evidence due to the lack of probable cause to beleive oru client was impaired by alcohol. Within one week of the motion being filed the State dismissed all of the charges against our client with the filing of a Nolle Prosequi.

The Defendant was cited for Operating a Motor Vehicle with Expired Registration, a second degree misdemeanor. The Defendant had no prior criminal history and a conviction would have impacted the Defendant’s work in the healthcare field. Our office provided mittigation to the State and the charge was dismissed at the first court date.

The Defendant was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane. Law enforcement observed multiple indicators of impairment and our client provided a breath sample of .093. The client had a prior DUI recuded to reckless driving. Our office submitted mitigation and the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to Recklerss Driving.

The Defendant was arrested for Possession of Cociane, a third degree felony. The client had no prior criminal history. Our office got nvolved early and provided mitigation to the State and the charge was dismissed less than two weeks after the Defednant was arrested.

The Defendant was arrested for two counts of aggravated assault. Because of the serious nature of the charge the client’s firearm was seized by law enforcement. This made it impossible for the client to work his job as an armed security guard. Our team investigated the allegations and was able to present the State with the lack of evidence in the case. Our office intervened early and presented extensive mittigation to the State and the prosecutor declined to file formal charges. The client never stepped foot in the courtroom and was able to return to work as an armed security guard.

The Defendant was cited for misdemeanor representation of insurance. The client had no prior criminal convctions so keeping a clean record was of the utmost importance. Our office was retained only a few days before the court date. WIthin two days we presented the State with evidence and mitigation and a Nolle Prosequi was filed.

Our client was involved in a traffic crash, and when law enforcement responded, they observed indicators of impairment and suspected the defendant was under the influence of drugs. The client provided a breath result of 0.000 and submitted to urine testing. Mr. Sullivan submitted correspondence to the State outlining factual issues with the DUI charge. The State agreed to reduce the charge to careless driving with a withhold of adjudication.

The defendant was stopped by law enforcement for driving too fast around a turn, screeching tires, and operating the vehicle without headlights. The defendant performed poorly on field sobriety exercises and admitted to consuming wine prior to driving. The defendant provided a breath result of 0.149. Mr. Sullivan submitted correspondence to the State outlining mitigating factors and issues with the breath-testing machine, and the State Attorney’s Office agreed to amend the charge from DUI to reckless driving.

The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights. Following the stop, law enforcement alleged signs of intoxication, including bloodshot, watery, glassy eyes, droopy eyelids, and the odor of alcohol. The defendant performed poorly on field sobriety exercises and provided breath results of 0.12 and 0.12 after the arrest. Mr. Sullivan submitted persuasive correspondence to the State, and the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to reckless driving.

The defendant was involved in a rear-end collision and was determined to be at fault. When law enforcement responded to the scene, officers observed what they claimed were classic signs of impairment and believed the defendant was under the influence of drugs. The defendant submitted to both breath and urine testing. Mr. Sullivan prepared correspondence to the State outlining several factual issues, and the State ultimately dismissed the charge.

The defendant was stopped for having an expired registration. During the stop, law enforcement observed indicators of impairment, including the odor of alcohol, bloodshot and watery eyes, glassy eyes, and poor balance. The defendant performed poorly on field sobriety exercises and submitted to breath testing, with results of 0.12 and 0.11. Mr. Sullivan presented persuasive correspondence outlining significant mitigation, and the State agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to reckless driving.