The Client was initially stopped for speeding by law enforcement. Once stopped the Officer noticed an odor of alcohol an slurred speech. The Officer conducted a DUI investigation and then arrested the Defendant for DUI, at which point they offered the Client to provide a breath sample, which she refused. The Firm began investigating the case and discovered that the Officer involved made several statements about the condition of the Client's impairment that turned out not to be true when the video was examined. After speaking with the Assistant State Attorney, they agreed to dismiss the DUI.
The Defendant was observed by an officer spinning his tires and fishtailing his vehicle across two lanes of traffic onto the I-95 ramp. The officer then activated his emergency lights when the defendant slammed on his brakes almost causing the officer to rear end the vehicle. The defendant stopped his vehicle and was approached by the officer. He had a blank and confused stare on his face when asked by the Officer if he knew why he was stopped. The Defendant then took 5 or 6 minutes to look for his license and registration and finally handed the officer his credit card. The Defendant admitted to drinking 3 beers, he smelled like alcohol and his movements were slow and lethargic according to the officer. Additionally, while waiting for the DUI Task Force officer, the Defendant fell asleep and was slumped over in the car with his head down. After being woken up by the officer, he was requested out of the vehicle to perform roadside tasks. He admitted to this officer that he had drank only 1 beer. He was asked to perform the walk and turn where he could not stand in the starting position and was unsteady on his feet. He had to be instructed more than 4 times how to conduct the walk and turn exercise. According to the officer, he only walked heel to toe 2 times out of 18 steps. On the one leg stand, the defendant could not hold his foot up for more than 9 seconds and put his foot down 4 times. During the Finger to Nose exercise, the Defendant missed the tip of his nose on 2 occasions and used the left hand when the officer called the right hand twice in a row. The Defendant also stated “that is a good trick” when the officer instructed him on the finger to nose exercise. The Defendant was placed under arrest and was taken to the breath alcohol testing facility where he refused to give a sample of his breath. He said that he drank the night before and there might be something in there. He was advised his license would be suspended for 1 year but still refused to give a sample of his breath. The Firm challenged the State’s evidence and vigorously cross examined the two officers involved in the case. The Jury deliberated for 5 minutes and returned a verdict of Not Guilty.
On October 9, 2016, at approximately 8:21am a Hillsborough County Sheriff Deputy responded to a suspicious vehicle call. Upon arriving at the scene, he saw a grey Hyundai facing a barricade to a dumpster in the parking lot, not in a designated parking space. The keys were in the ignition and the vehicle was still running. The driver was unconscious in the driver seat. After knocking on the window multiple times, the driver awoke and had difficulty opening the window. As the defendant exited the vehicle he had to lean his back on the car as he stood. The Defendant had a distinct odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. He admitted to drinking earlier in the evening. The Deputy requested the defendant perform field sobriety exercises, which he refused. The defendant was then placed under arrest for DUI, and subsequently provided a breath sample of .201 and .212.
Results: the firm filed a motion to suppress and prior to the motion hearing, the State dropped the DUI charge.
On September 16, 2016 the defendant was stopped for speeding 64mph in a 40 mph zone. The Defendant had an odor of alcohol on his breath, red/glassy/bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a blank stare. The Defendant was requested to perform field sobriety exercises which he agreed to do. The Defendant exhibited multiple clues of impairment on each exercise. He was subsequently arrested for DUI. The Defendant provided breath samples of .114 and .114.
Results: The case was set for trial, but before the trial date the State dropped the DUI charge.
The Defendant was charged with driving under the influence. Defendant was stopped for running a stop sign. The officer approached the Defendant and immediately stated he smelled alcohol impurities on the breath of the Defendant. The Defendant refused all field sobriety exercises and breath test. A jury found the Defendant not guilty.
Our client was accused of causing an accident and then leaving the scene. When the police came into contact with our client, the officer suspected that he was impaired by alcohol. Our client was transported to the hospital for a blood draw. The blood result showed an alcohol level of .24, three times the legal limit. During our investigation, our lawyer revealed that one of the key witnesses was refusing to testify. We prepared for trial, and on the day of trial the DUI charge was dropped.
Miami-Dade County. On December 25, 2016, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) was dispatched to a traffic crash. FHP claimed that our client had a strong odor of alcohol, that his eyes were bloodshot, that he had slurred speech and that he swayed back and forth while standing. FHP conducted roadsides exercises and claimed that our client failed to perform the exercises to their standards. Our clients performance on the roadside exercises resulted in him being arrested and taken to the police station for further testing. While at the police station our client provided breath samples of .153 and .142. Ticket Clinic attorneys were able demonstrate problems in both the accident and DUI investigations and the prosecutor was forced to dismiss all charges.
Our client was involved in a head-on collision with another car. The officers who arrived on scene indicated that they noticed that our client smelled of alcohol and trouble standing on his own. The officers requested a blood sample, and our client agreed. The sample showed an alcohol level of .16, double the legal limit. Our law office filed a motion to exclude the blood, as it was obtained illegally in our opinion. Once the motion was read, the prosecutor agreed with our motion and dropped the DUI charge.
The Defendant was stopped for driving a vehicle with an inoperative headlight. After the officer smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car he requested a back up officer. The officer located a plastic baggie in the tray next to the drivers seat which contained marijuana. Additionally, the Officer found a glass pipe with burnt marijuana residue. The Defendant admitted everything was his. After the Firm entered into negotiations with the Office of the State Attorney, the State of Florida dismissed all criminal charges against the Defendant.
Our client was involved in an altercation at an airport. After arriving late to the gate and becoming irate, she was not allowed to board the plan. After being re-booked, she began demanding that the staff serve her drinks, and then she was asked to leave that flight. Ultimately, she was arrested and charged with Breach of the Peace. After lengthy discussions with the State Attorney's office, the charge was dropped. While her actions were annoying to others, they didn't amount to a breach of the peace.
Defendant was a passenger in a car that was stopped for a traffic violation. After the car was stopped, the defendant switched seats with the driver,and got into the driver's seat. The were still in the ignition and the car was running. The defendant was charged with DUI as he was in actual physical control of the vehicle. After his arrest, the defendant took a breath test which registered a .163 and a .169. Aquitted of DUI by a jury.
The defendant was stopped for doing 46 in a 40 mph zone. The officer approached the car and noticed the driver\'s speech was slurred, his eyes were watery, his face was flushed and he had an odor of alcohol on his breath. The officer asked how much the defendant had to drink and he said \"nothing.\" When asked why he smelled of alcohol, the defendant replied that he had been at a bar all night. He was asked to perform field sobriety exercises and he stated that the tests were biased and that he did not have good balance. He refused to take the exercises and then refused to provide a breath sample. In the middle of the trial, the State dismissed the case.
