The Defendant ran a red light and was stopped. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol. He then told the officer to “stop” after getting out of the car and began walking away back to his car. The officer told him to stop and he said “No, Time out”. At that time, the officer started an investigation for DUI and noticed glassy, bloodshot eyes and his speech was slurred. He said he had a couple drinks at his “buddy’s house” and could not focus. After performing poorly on roadsides, he was arrested for DUI. He was taken to jail where he refused to submit to a sample of his breath. The State initially refused to offer the defendant a chance to have his DUI dismissed, however, the firm demanded a jury trial and forced the case forward and prepared for trial based upon the video evidence. After the Firm had more negotiations with the assigned trial division State Attorney, the DUI was dismissed.
The Defendant was seen by a security guard jump a median in his car and crash into a cement sign. He then observed the Defendant get his belongings from the trunk. The officer came to the scene and the defendant stated he had “fallen asleep.” The Defendant smelled like alcohol, had slow and slurred speech and his eyes were red and glassy. His face was red and flushed as well and he was walking slowly. When asked how the crash occurred, the Defendant responded that “nobody was injured.” The officer then asked for the Defendant to perform roadsides to which the Defendant became hesitant. The officer told him the refusal could be used against him in court. He complied. After performing poorly, the Defendant was arrested for DUI and taken to the jail where he refused to submit to a sample of his breath. The firm retrieved both videos in the case and after viewing them convinced the filing attorney to completely drop the DUI crash offense and file the charges as a Reckless Driving Causing Damage. Subsequently, the Firm entered into further negotiations based upon the video evidence. The State agreed to dismiss all charges against the Defendant.
The Defendant was stopped for carelessly "swerving" around an apartment building and not wearing a seat belt. After noticing an odor of alcohol and other signs of impairment the officer began a DUI investigation After failing the field sobriety exercises, the Defendant was placed under arrest for a second DUI within 5 years (with mandatory jail and a mandatory 5 year drivers license revocation)and blew .111 and .112. The attorney challenged the legality of the stop, causing the state to drop the DUI charge As a result the Defendant was able to avoid a DUI conviction, mandatory jail time, and a 5 year license revocation
The Defendant was BOLO’d as a vehicle driving out of control almost hitting other cars on the road. The officer got behind the car and observed the Defendant swerve off the road into the grass where it hit a storm drain sending sparks into the air. After being stopped, the officer noticed that he became defensive and argumentative. Additionally, he said he had “4 or 5 beers”. His speech was slow and slurred and smelled like alcohol. He performed poorly on roadside exercises and was arrested. While at the jail he refused to submit to a sample of his breath. The defendant “technically” did not qualify to have his charges reduced but was able to convince the State Attorney’s Office to dismiss the charges for Driving Under the Influence.
The Defendant was stopped without probable cause and arrested for NVDL. As a United Kingdom citizen with immigration issues, the Defendant had lived in the United States for many years with no hope of obtaining a Florida license in the near future. The Attorney filed a motion to suppress the vehicle stop and the state dropped all criminal charges against the Defendant.
The Defendant was seen not wearing eye protection failing to maintain a lane. He was stopped and was unsteady on his feet and stumbled for his wallet. His movements were slow and deliberate and he kept pointing to the scooter. Additionally he had a hard time keeping his eyes open and kept scratching his face and his nose. Additionally, his speech was slow and slurred. A DUI unit arrived on scene and conducted an investigation. The Defendant said he came from a beach where he was flirting with girls. The officer then asked the Defendant to perform roadside exercises where he performed poorly. After the roadsides were completed, the Defendant was arrested for driving under the influence and taken to the jail. He gave a breath sample and blew a .000. He then refused to submit to a urine sample. He did admit after the urine refusal to taking some medications. The officer took the Defendant’s out of state license from him and noticed a 1 year suspension. The Firm requested a hearing and convinced the hearing office with the DMV that the Defendant’s license was suspended unlawfully. His license was returned to him in New Jersey. Additionally, after speaking with the Office of the State Attorney about the proof problems in the case, all criminal prosecution ceased and no formal charges were filed against the Defendant.
According to police, they stopped the Defendant for having a headlight out while driving at night. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer noticed the strong smell of burnt cannabis. The officer asked the Defendant about this and the Defendant admitted that he had just smoked a joint and he turned over a plastic bag containing cannabis. The attorney for the firm investigated the case, and was able to get the Defendant into a program for first time offenders. Upon completion of the program, the attorney for the firm was able to get the prosecutor to drop the case completely.
The Defendant drove by an accident scene of a serious bodily injury crash and started yelling at the officers on scene about the road being blocked. She was swerving around the road and almost striking curbs. An officer tracked the vehicle down and stopped the defendant. She had slurred speech, an odor of alcohol coming from her and exhibited signs of impairment. The Defendant continually talked about irrelevant information and was extremely impaired on video. After admitting to being at a club and drinking, she performed poorly on roadsides and was arrested. She consented to a breath test which yielded results of .151 and .154. The Firm negotiated with the State Attorneys Office and they agreed to dismiss the charges for Driving Under the Influence
According to the police, the Defendant approached an undercover officer who was conducting an anti-prostitution sting. The Defendant offered money to the officer in exchange for a sexual act. He was arrested for committing a lewdness violation. The attorney for the firm investigated the case, and was able to get the Defendant into a program for first time offenders. Upon completion of the program, the attorney for the firm was able to get the prosecutor to drop the case completely.
Defendant was stopped for speeding. After performing poorly on the roadside sobriety exercises, the defendant was arrested. DUI case dropped.
The Defendant was stopped without probable cause and cited for multiple criminal and civil violations. The attorney challenged the legal sufficiency of the stop causing the state to drop all criminal violations and the judge to drop all traffic infractions. As a result the client avoided possible jail time and saved hundreds of dollars in potential fines and court costs.
The Defendant was revoked as a habitual traffic offender for a period of 5 years. An officer observed the Defendant in the driver seat of his vehicle while it was being pushed by another vehicle. They were blocking traffic in the intersection. The officers stopped the vehicles at a gas station and ran the Defendant’s drivers license. The Defendant told the officer that he drove to that location and the car stalled. The Firm argued that the statement was irrelevant and inadmissible and the car was not “capable of operation” at the time of the stop and therefore the State could not prove the charges. The Judge agreed and dismissed the case.
