The Client was stopped for speeding and after the stop the Officer noticed that the Client smelled like alcohol, had slurred speech and according to the Officer had trouble balancing. The Officer requested that the Client perform Field Sobriety Exercises,which the Client declined to do. The Officer then arrested the Client for DUI and transported him to the Breath Alcohol Testing facility and requested a breath sample of the Client. The Client refused to give a breath sample. The Firm obtained the evidence in the case, including the videos, and determined that the Officer in the case did not accurately describe the Client's condition. In the video the Client did not have trouble balancing or have slurred speech as alleged by the Officer in his report. After discussions with the Assistant State Attorney the DUI charge was dismissed.
The Client was charged with DUI accident involving injury after he crashed his motorcycle with his wife on the back. The Client was seriously injured in the crash and had to be transported to the hospital immediately. Once at the hospital law enforcement did a blood draw without the Client's consent. The blood draw revealed that the Client had a blood alcohol level that was over the legal limit. The Firm argued that new and recent caselaw on the national level effected the validity of the blood draw. The State agreed and dismissed the DUI charge against the Client.
The Deputy observed our client swerving in and out of his lane on more than three occassions, nearly striking other vehicles. The Deputy approached our client and as a result of the interaction noted that our client had red, glassy eyes and difficulty with his fine motor skills. This caused the Deputy to intiate FSE's. Our client admitted to drinking three beers and did not perform well on the FSE's. As a result, our client was arrested and charged with DUI.
In this case, the argument was that the Deputy lacked the reasonable suspicion necessary to initiate the FSE's. Also, the credibility of the Deputy and the validity of the interaction were all questioned, due to the refusal of the Deputy to call for a Spanish speaking officer when one was repeatedly requested by our Spanish speaking client.
After his initial stop, the Deputy indicates in his initial observation that Mrj has glassy bloodshot eyes and had difficulty retrieving requested items. This would fall short of comprising the reasonable suspicion necessary to initiate FSE's (important that there is no mention of the smell of alcohol, nor slurred speech, etc) In addition, our client indicated that he repeatedly requested a Spanish translator and was not provided one. Our client speaks very broken English and required a translator during my meeting with him.
As a result of the above-mentioned actions, the DUI was reduced to a reckless.
After a minor traffic accident, our 73 year-old Client was arrested and charged with his 2nd DUI. As part of the arrest, Client blew .144. Investigation by defense counsel revealed that Client had been clean & sober for many years before his most recent arrest. Investigation also revealed that Defendant had been diagnosed with cancer and his wife had been placed in hospice shortly before his arrest, and that is what led to his relapse with alcohol. State attorney agreed to drop DUI charges in humanitarian grounds.
Client was initially stopped and removed from his car at gunpoint on suspicion of fleeing & eluding after a brief pursuit by police led to the Client running a stop sign at a high rate of speed, almost hitting a marked police car, and then crashing into a curb (damaging his wheel and flattening his tire). Further investigation led to the Client's arrest for DUI, and he provided breath samples of .149/.142. Review of police video revealed errors in the investigating officers' administration of field sobriety exercises, and demonstrated extreme cooperation on the part of the Client. Investigation by defense counsel revealed that the Client, who worked at a car dealership, would lose his job if he were convicted of DUI. State attorney was convinced to drop all DUI charges based on the cumulative effect of the investigative errors, the Clients cooperation with investigating officers, and mitigation regarding the impact of a DUI conviction on the Client's employment status and ability to provide for his family.
The Client was on probation for felony drug possession when he was arrested for DUI. The DUI charge caused him to be violated on his felony probation and he was facing a maximum of five years in Florida State Prison. The firm investigated the reason for the violation, the DUI charge, and discovered that the client did not appear impaired at all. The firm discussed this issue with the State Attorney's office and they agreed to dismiss the DUI and reinstate the client on probation with no jail time and allow the Client remain free of a felony conviction on his record.
Our client was stopped by a member of the Orlando Police Department at 1:40am for speeding. Our client was not cited for speeding but charged with criminally driving while license suspended with knowledge. We began working on the case by challenging the officer's legal basis to stop our client. Without a written citation or warning for a speeding violation and only a mention of a speeding violation in the ticket for driving while license suspended, the officer was later unable to recall any important details about the events leading up to the traffic stop. We spoke with the prosecutor handling the case and before filing a motion to suppress the evidence based on an illegal stop, the State dismissed the case against our client.
Our client was in the United States on tourist VISA from the Dominican Republic. He was pulled over and cited for speeding 105mph in a 70mph zone and arrested for No Valid Drivers License. The Firm's attorney presented the client's valid Dominican Republic's drivers license and convinced the prosecutor to drop all charges including the speeding ticket.
In early 2016, our client was stopped and charged with Felony Driving While License Suspended only a few weeks apart. After the second arrest, our client's bond was revoked by the Judge forcing him to remain in custody at the jail. Immediately upon hiring our firm, we filed a motion to set bond in our client's case. Within a couple of days were able to get our client a bond that allowed him to be released the same day of the hearing. Then in working with our client's suspensions, we were able to guide our client through the process of removing suspensions from his driving record and eventually we were successful in getting our client a hardship license. After showing proof of the valid driver's license to the State and Judge, our client's felony charges were dropped.
Our client was charged with reckless driving for allegedly driving at an excessive speed during a rush hour traffic on Interstate 4 while weaving in and out of traffic in a construction zone. We worked with our client to point out inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the Trooper's report. We set the case for trial and presented our argument to the Assistant State Attorney prior to jury selection. After hearing our version of events and how it would play out in trial, the State agreed to drop the criminal charge.
Our client was stopped for an expired tag violation. During the traffic stop the officer noticed syringes and cotton balls in our client's backseat. Upon further investigation, the officer determined these items to be drug paraphernalia. The officer arrested our client for these items and sent the items to a lab for further testing. Upon returning from the lab, a syringe and cotton ball tested positive for the presence of heroin. The State then upgraded the charges and filed felony possession of heroin charges instead of misdemeanor paraphernalia charges. Our client voluntarily entered into a treatment program while the case was pending. This case also violated our client's previous drug related probation. We worked with the State Attorney and Probation not to arrest our client. After successfully participating in treatment, the State agreed to dismiss the felony charge against our client and his probation was never violated.
Our client was stopped for having a license plate frame surrounding his license plate. During the traffic stop the officer found cocaine and arrested our client. Due to our client's past, the offer from the State exceeded five years in prison. Our client declined the offer and we proceeded towards trial. Prior to trial we filed a motion to suppress the evidence found by the officer due to the illegal stop conducted. Florida law with regard to license plate frames had changed and the officer's stop was illegal, making any evidence found after inadmissible in court. Prior to the hearing on the motion to suppress evidence, the State dismissed all charges against our client.
