Our client, who drives for a living was arrested during Bike Week for DUI. After the arrest, the Defendant submitted to a urine test, which showed the presence of Codeine. The client insisted that the results were flawed, and supporting documentation of a negative drug test was provided to the State Attorney's office, that was obtained shortly after the DUI arrest. The State Attorney agreed to drop the DUI charge based on these facts.
Our client was involved in a rear end collision and then allegedly left the scene of the accident. A criminal charge was filed and our law firm began our representation. After investigating the case, demanding all of the State's discovery and thorough negotiations with the State Attorney's office, all criminal charges were dropped
While driving his motorcycle, our client was accused of cutting a vehicle off, causing an accident and leaving the scene of the accident. Our client denied that an accident had actually occurred. The accident report mentioned minor damage but included no photos of any damage. Our client was able to provide photos showing that his motorcycle had no damage. The State Attorney agreed to drop all criminal charges.
After being stopped for speeding, and submitting to Field Sobriety Exercises, our client was arrested for DUI. A breath test was requested, but our client chose to refuse this test. During our investigation, we were able to establish a positive performance of the exercises and many inconsistencies between the video and the officer's written report. Based on these facts, the State Attorney agreed to drop the DUI charge.
An officer conducted a “well fare check” when he observed our client pulled over on the side of the road apparently looking at his cell phone. Our client explained to the officer he had pulled over to safely make a phone call to his friend. The officer claimed to have observed bloodshot eyes, heard slurred speech and smelled an odor of alcohol. Our client admitted to drinking alcohol but stated he couldn’t recall how many drinks. The officer said our client had difficulty in locating his documents and was unsteady on his feet upon exiting his car. The officer claimed our client performed poorly on the roadside exercises and provided breath results of .202 and .201. After hiring The Ticket Clinic, counsel was able to suppress the breath evidence. The State then offered a Reckless Driving charge which was rejected by counsel and the case was set for trial. On the day of trial, the State dropped all charges.
An officer pulled over our client for speeding. Our client only spoke Spanish and was unable to provide the officer with a driver’s license from Florida. The officer charged her criminally with No Valid DL. Counsel was able to determine that the client did, in fact, possess a valid Puerto Rican Driver’s License, and since she did not have residency in Florida, she was not required to have a Driver’s License from Florida. Counsel convinced the State to drop all charges.
On Oct. 11, 2009 the Defendant was stopped for Racing on Adamo Drive. The Defendant denied he was involved in a race. No other vehicles were stopped with the Defendant. The Deputy never created a police report detailing why he believed the Defendant was involved in a race. The State had nothing more than the ticket to build their case. On the day the case was set for trial, the State dropped the racing charge.
The defendant was stopped after a DUI officer received a call about an impaired driver. The officer observed a vehicle which matched the description of the vehicle from the anonymous report. The officer followed the vehicle and witnessed its left side tires cross the fog line. The vehicle then swerved in its lane a total of 3 times to the left, then drifted once to the right side of its lane. The vehicle then drifted outside of its lane 3 more times within a ½ mile distance. The defendant stopped past the stop bar as it approached a red light. At that point, the officer initiated a traffic stop. Upon making contact with the defendant, the officer immediately detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage and had red-watery eyes. The defendant stated he had not been drinking. The defendant tripped as he exited his truck. The defendant then stated he had consumed 1 beer. The defendant refused Field Sobreity Exercises. The defendant was then arrested. Upon a search of the defendant’s vehicle, a large cup half filled with an unknown alcoholic beverage was found in the front driver’s side cup holder. The drink was cold and had ice in it. A 1.7 liter bottle of Svedka vodka was found in the back seat. The defendant refused to take the breath test. Result: State dropped the DUI charge.
Our client was stopped by the police for riding his bicycle at night without lights. He was immediately searched and the officer discovered a handgun tucked into his waistband. The client was arrested and charged with Felony Carrying a Concealed Firearm. The attorneys at the firm convinced the prosecutors that they would be unable to prove several important elements of the crime and the prosecution agree to drop all felony charges.
On March 15, 2014, The Defendant was involved in an accident where he crossed over the center median striking his side to the front of another vehicle. The Defendant then traveled across all of the southbound lanes of Belcher Rd striking the concrete wall. The Defendant was charged with Reckless driving, careless driving and no proof of insurance. Result: the firm filed a motion to dismiss, and before the motion could be heard, the State Attorney dismissed all of the charges.
Our client was pulled over for having an obstructed tag. When the officer approached, he noticed an overwhelming odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. He then asked our client to exit the vehicle. While searching the vehicle, the officer found a grinder, rolling papers, and marijuana. Our client was then arrested. After 9 months, the State dismissed the charges.
The defendant was stopped for speeding (65mph in a 45mph zone). Upon contact with the defendant, the deputy noticed a strong odor of alcoholic beverages on his breath and his eyes were bloodshot and glassy. The defendant kept repeating questions related to his stop. The defendant performed poorly on field sobriety exercises and post Miranda admitted to taking multiple shots of whiskey earlier in the evening. The defendant submitted to breath samples of .145 and .137 breath alcohol content. Result: State dropped the DUI charge.
