The Client was involved a crash and was discovered by law enforcement to be the at fault driver in the matter. Officers believed the Defendant to be impaired and conducted a DUI investigation. The Client performed poorly on the field sobriety exercises and was subsequently arrested for DUI and refused to give a breath sample. The Firm investigated the case and because the Client refused to provide a breath sample and did not have any prior record, the State agreed to dismiss the DUI Charge.
Our client was involved in a vehicle accident in an apartment complex and then continued driving about 150 feet from the scene of the crash. According to the report, the accident resulted in another parked car's rear window imploding. The police officer who arrived on scene noticed signs of impairment. Roadside exercises were offered but our client refused. After the arrest a breath sample was taken, which showed a result of .251. Due to the administrative rule requiring 2 breath samples, we pointed out to the State that the result would be inadmissible. The state agreed, dropped the DUI to reckless driving and completely dropped the leaving the scene charge as well.
Our client was found at fault in a high speed rear-end collision with a vehicle that was parked at a red light. He admitted to looking at his phone immediately prior to the crash and was driving while his license was suspended. He was issued non-criminal traffic citations for failure to use due care and failure to provide proof of insurance. He was also issued a criminal traffic citation for Driving While License Suspended. Our client was facing a maximum of 60 days in the Broward County Jail. The Ticket Clinic attorney for Broward County set the case for trial to make the State prove the allegations against our client. During the trial, our attorney was able to keep out key pieces of evidence which completely prevented the State from being able to prove that the crash occurred in Broward County and that our client knew his license was suspended. As a result of our attorney's efforts, the Judge granted a directed verdict of Not Guilty on the two non-criminal traffic infractions and granted a Judgement of Acquittal on the criminal charge of Driving While License Suspended.
The Defendant was observed driving “side by side” with another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Port St Lucie Blvd. According to the police officer, one of the vehicles was able to pull away and then change lanes in front of the other vehicle. After lengthy discussions with the Assistant State Attorney, all charges were dropped.
Our client was on their way to a vacation when they ran into their neighbor's mailbox. The neighbors called the police reporting that our client was drunk. Our client submitted to a breath test and blew 0.00. Despite the fact that a urine sample would be practical LEOs requested a warrantless blood draw.
Using our relationships with The State Attorney's Office we were able to voice our concerns that this warrantless blood draw was unconstitutional and agreed to a reduced charge of reckless driving!
The Client was involved in an accident where he crashed into several vehicles. Law enforcement arrived on the scene and conducted a DUI investigation. During the investigation, because of the language barrier, the Client refused to cooperate with the investigation. The Client was arrested for DUI where he subsequently refused to provide a breath sample. The Firm investigated the case and discovered there a was a lack of evidence in the case showing that the Client was impaired. The videos in the case only showed the Client standing with law enforcement. As result the Firm set the case for trial. The day before trial the State agreed to dismiss the DUI.
On July 5, 2020 our client was arrested for DUI and Driving While his License was Suspended. After failed negotiations, Ticket Clinic lawyers set the case for a jury trial. According to police, our client was leaving a bar and crashed his car and then tried to leave the scene. Our client said that his ex-girlfriend was driving at the time of the crash. When the police arrived, our client was in the driver's seat. The vehicle had become inoperable after the crash. Ticket Clinic lawyers presented several defenses during the trial. First, we argued that the car was inoperable, so he could not have been "driving it". Next, we argued a "necessity defense" as his girlfriend left the vehicle in an unsafe manner, forcing our client to try to move the car. The trial lasted 2 days and the jury deliberated for less than one hour. When they returned, the jury announced a verdict of NOT GUILTY to all charges. Needless to say, our client was very happy!
Our client rear ended a vehicle stopped at a red light while travelling at a high rate of speed. After the crash investigation was completed, the deputy on scene called for a DUI investigator, who advised that he was 30-45 minutes away. Rather than conduct the DUI investigation himself, the deputy recruited paramedics in a scheme to trick our client into going to the hospital for a blood draw by creating the impression that he did not have a choice in the matter and that his injuries were more serious than they actually were. Once at the hospital, deputies told our client that they would arrest him if he did not agree to provide a sample of his blood for the purpose of testing its alcohol content. Under duress, our client complied with the deputies' show of force and provided a blood sample, which revealed that his blood alcohol level was .225, nearly 3 times the legal limit. The Ticket Clinic attorney for Broward County filed a motion to suppress arguing that the deputies had illegally detained him and transported him to the hospital against his will to circumvent time limitations on a DUI investigation. Our attorney further argued that his consent to a blood test was not voluntarily given because he was threatened with arrest if he did not comply. The State Attorney's Office reviewed our attorney's motion and agreed with his arguments. Because none of the evidence against our client was lawfully obtained, the State dropped all charges.
The Ticket Client was hired to represent an 18 year old charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia following a 3/31/22 traffic stop. The firms attorney's quickly identified the legal issue that rendered the search that took place to be unlawful. The attorney made quick contact with the Assistant State Attorney assigned to the case and was able to convince him not to file any charges against the client.
The Client was enjoying himself on his boat with friends when he was stopped for having too many people on his boat. During the course of his encounter with law enforcement it was determined that the Client had been drinking and was impaired. The Officer had the Client do several sobriety exercises. The Client performed well on the exercises. Subsequently the Client was asked to submit to a breath sample, which the client also passed. Lastly, the Client was asked to submit to a urine sample, which came back negative for controlled substances. The Firm presented all these facts to the State Attorney’s Office, which refused to dismiss the case because their view was the exercises weren’t performed well enough to dispel impairment. The Firm set the case for trial several times and presented case law to the State as well. Finally the State agreed to dismiss all charges.
Our client, an aspiring firefighter with an offer from a Fire Department in hand, was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence. The only thing the officer indicated prior to arrest was that the client was asleep in the vehicle, in the wrong lane. There was never a mention of any other potential indicator of impairment. After our client's arrest, a breath sample of .04 - half of the legal limit - was provided. Our client also provided a urine sample.
Upon receipt of the evidence, our attorneys set the case for trial and did not waive our client's right to a Speedy Trial. With a breath sample under .05, our client was entitled to a presumption of non-impairment, meaning the State would have to argue that their own science was incorrect and our client, despite a .04 breath sample was impaired beyond a reasonable doubt.
On the eve of trial, the State dismissed the case against our client, knowing they could not prove the charges.
The Client was involved in a severe accident where both vehicles were totaled. Once police arrived they noticed that the Client seemed impaired by alcohol and found an open alcoholic beverage in the vehicle. The Client had injuries he was complaining of and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Once at the hospital law enforcement had the Client complete seated sobriety exercises. Afterwards the Officers asked for a blood sample from the Client. The Client refused to give a sample. The Firm investigated the case, including several hours of body camera footage. It was determined by the Firm that the Officers never actually knew how long the Client was going to be treated in the hospital. As a result the request for a blood sample was unlawful. The Firm filed a Motion to Suppress the refusal to give a blood sample. The case was also set for trial following said motion. Days before the motion was to be heard the State agreed to drop the DUI charge.
