The State Attorney's office charged our client with DUI causing Serious Bodily Injury, a 3rd degree Felony that carries a minimum/mandatory sentence of 4 years in prison. The State Attorney's office alleged that our client spent a day at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood drinking and gambling with friends; and that on his way home, he was involved in a serious car crash while travelling approximately 90 miles per hour. Our client's passenger suffered a broken neck, and a witness on scene allegedly heard our client admitting that he was drunk. Our client refused to provide a sample of his blood, and the Davie Police Department submitted a refusal affidavit to the DMV, which triggered an automatic license suspension. The Ticket Clinic attorney in Broward County requested an administrative hearing to challenge this suspension. During the hearing, our attorney was able to challenge the state's evidence and question the arresting officer. The FLHSMV overturned our client's license suspension, and the State Attorney's office eventually dropped all DUI charges against our client and withheld adjudication on the lesser charge of Reckless Driving. Our client went from facing a felony conviction and at least 4 years in prison, to a withhold and now has the option to seal and expunge this case from his criminal record.
On March 18, 2021 at approximately 4:14am, a Deputy arrived just east of the intersection between Dale Mabry Highway and County Line Road. Upon his arrival he observed a gray Honda Civic parked on the grass shoulder to the right of the eastbound lane of County Line Road. The Defendant was observed in the driver seat with the driver door open. As the Deputy parked his car, the Defendant exited the vehicle. The Deputy made contact with the Defendant who appeared to be heavily intoxicated. His speech was slurred and he had the smell of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. The Deputy asked the Defendant where the keys to the vehicle were located and he responded they were on the ground by his foot. The Deputy located the keys next to the Defendant’s foot while he was standing next to his vehicle’s rear passenger side tire. The Deputy then took the Defendant into custody for a DUI investigation. The Defendant did refused to perform the field sobriety exercises as he claimed he was not driving. The Defendant was arrested for DUI. The Defendant refused to submit to a breath test. A prior conviction for DUI was found on the Defendant’s record from 2010.
Result: The firm set the case for trial and prior to the trial date, the State dropped the DUI charge.
Our client was charged with Driving Under the Influence and Resisting an Officer Without Violence after police officers encountered her in a gas station parking lot while responding to a call regarding a domestic disturbance. During the investigation, our client admitted to officers that she drank two beers at a Florida Panthers game and struck a curb while driving home. After their investigation, officers attempted to arrest her for DUI, but alleged that our client resisted by tensing her arms and resisting efforts to put her in handcuffs. The Ticket Clinic attorney in Broward County prepared a motion to suppress all of the evidence gained as a result of her detention, alleging that because the officers did not physically observe her driving, they could not lawfully arrest her for DUI. Our attorney further argued that because the arrest for DUI was unlawful, our client could not be charged with resisting an unlawful arrest. The State Attorney's office dropped all criminal charges against our client without requiring a hearing on the motion to suppress
Our client, who was 28 years old, got into an argument with his step-father over a car and money. Our client was accused of punching his step-father in the face and head several time by his mother, who witnessed it and tried to break it up. The mother called 911 and the step-father was able to hold the Defendant on the ground until the police arrived. The step-father had visible injuries on his face and head according to the police. Our client was arrested for Battery. Ticket Clinic lawyers took over the case, entered a Not Guilty plea, reviewed all discovery and set the case for a trial. Several days before the trial was set to start, the State agreed to drop the Battery charge.
The Police received a BOLO for a reckless driving and described the vehicle. Police found the vehicle driving in Cape Coral. They did a search of the driver's driving record and found out his license was suspended. The video showed his driving pattern was perfect and he refused the roadsides and refused the Breath test. The Firm Filed two motions to suppress, One motion to suppress the BOLO of reckless driving, as case law states it is not admissible and one motion to suppress the client's statements since he was in custody at the time he made the statements and was not read his Miranda rights. And one motion to sever the NVDL charge. State agreed to drop the DUI and NVDL
Our client's car was stopped for failing to maintain a lane of travel. The deputy smelled alcohol in the car and began a DUI investigation. After the investigation was complete, our client was arrested for DUI. A breath test was requested and our client blew under the legal limit. A urine test was requested, which was positive for chemical/controlled substances. Ticket Clinic lawyers filed a Motion to Suppress the Urine Results, based on an illegal search. On the day of trial, after 2 years working on the case, the State finally agreed to drop the DUI charge.
Our client was pulled over for failing to maintain his lane of travel. He admitted to coming from a bar and having 2 drinks. After noticing signs of impairment, he was asked to perform roadside exercises and he agreed. According to the officer, his performance was poor and he was arrested for DUI. Due to Covid, the case moved very slowly and the State would not agree to drop the DUI. Ticket Clinic lawyers set the case for a jury trial. After it was set, the State finally agreed to drop the DUI charge.
Our client was involved in a 3 car wreck, one of which was a police vehicle. The police officer was stopped ahead, and our client failed to move over and struck the police vehicle. The Deputy sustained minor injuries. Officers on scene noticed signs of impairment, including the odor of alcohol, balance issues, bloodshot/watery eyes, slurred speech, and an admission to drinking. A DUI investigation was started and the officer said that our client "flunked". A breath test was provided and the results were .141 and .142. Our client was charged with 3 counts of DUI. Initially the plea offer included 30 days in jail. After many attempts, the State finally agreed to reduce the charge to reckless driving and dropped 2 of the DUI charges. This new offer included no jail and no driver license suspension!
Our client was stopped for driving at night with no headlights on. When the police approached, our client handed the officer a bag of marijuana and his driver license. Our client's eyes were red/watery and his speech was slow. A Drug Recognition Expert was called to the scene and our client admitted to recently smoking a joint. The officer noticed signs of marijuana impairment. Roadside exercises were performed and our client was arrested. A breath test result registered .00, and a urine sample was not properly provided. The State Attorney initially refused to drop the case. Eventually, a reckless driving offer was extended, which was declined. The offer was improved, but again it was refused by our client. We demanded a jury trial. With the jurors upstairs, ready to start the trial, the State finally agreed to drop the DUI completely.
Our client was stopped speeding. The officer saw a 6 pack of White Claws on the passenger seat and a 6 pack of Stella's on the passenger floorboard. An open/empty White Claw was in the driver's side door. The driver's eyes were bloodshot/watery and there was a very strong odor of alcohol coming from the driver according to the officer. A DUI investigation was started and the officer said our client was "carefree" during the investigation and she mocked the officers. After the completion of the exercises, our client was arrested. She stated "I'm not drunk, I only had 2 White Claws". A breath test was requested and refused. Ticket Clinic lawyers began picking the case apart and negotiating with the State. Eventually, the State agreed to drop the DUI charge.
Our client was charged with a DUI and qualified for the DUI Pre-Trial Diversion Program. During his time in the program, our client was rejected for violation of his ignition interlock device, and his case was put back on the Judge's docket for active prosecution. Our attorney filed a Motion to Suppress evidence the State sought to use against our client based on the interaction the client had with police. Upon review of the motion filed, the State offered our client a reduced charge - Reckless Driving - with minimal sanctions. Our client was successfully able to avoid a DUI conviction on his record, as well as an additional license suspension.
Client was pulled over for driving without rear or front lights at 3am. Client was followed for 2 miles and was all over the road. Client was off dash camera roadside, but could be heard asking for a Creole Interpreter and arguing with Deputies. Deputies told him he spoke perfect English. Client said he would do whatever they wanted, but was then heard saying "What are you doing to my eyes?" Client was promptly arrested and was not given the opportunity to do FSE's because the Deputies had had enough. Video at the jail shows client asking for someone who speaks Creole a couple times, and when they read him Implied Consent he shrugged his shoulders which they took as a refusal. Case prepared for trial. Friday before trial, prosecutor offered lessor Reckless Driving which client refused. Monday before jury selection, prosecutor filed Nolle Prosequi dropping case.
