The client's vehicle was stopped by police officers as they suspected a possible DUI. Another police agency from a neighboring city was called in the complete the DUI investigation. After completing the DUI investigation, our client was arrested. A breath test was requested, and our client consented. A breath test reading that was over the legal limit was obtained. Our firm filed a Motion to Suppress all evidence based on the responding police department's lack of jurisdiction to complete the DUI investigation in the neighboring city. As a result, the DUI charge was dropped.
After an incident at a state park, our client was arrested for Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer. Our firm was able to obtain multiple witness' statements that contradicted the statements of law enforcement. In addition, our firm obtained information and photographs from the officer's social media accounts that called into question who was the actual aggressor. After presenting this evidence to the State Attorney, the Assault on a Law Enforcement charge was dropped.
DUI with Property Damage: Our client and his passenger were approached by police after our client's car was found crashed against a tree. Law enforcement observed the odor of alcohol, took a statement from our client and asked our client to perform field sobriety exercises. After the exercises, our client provided a breath sample of .185 and .196. After our office took the case we thoroughly reviewed all of the State's evidence and after making substantial legal arguments, the prosecution dismissed all charges.
The defendant was charged with Driving under the influence. The defendant was stopped for swerving between lanes. Once stopped it was discovered that there were several children in the car ages 1 through 12. The defendant admitted to having a couple drinks. The State wanted the defendant to do 180 days in jail on the charge. The Firm filed a motion to suppress the evidence in the case as the stop of defendant’s vehicle was unlawful. The Court agreed with the Firm and suppressed the evidence in the case, thereby limiting severely what the State could prove in the case. Instead of agreeing to dismiss the case the State appealed the judge’s decision. Ultimately the State’s appeal was dismissed and all charges against the defendant were dropped.
According to the police, the Defendant was involved in a road rage incident. He allegedly crashed his car into another vehicle on the highway. When the vehicles stopped, both drivers engaged in a verbal dispute. A road ranger came to assist in moving the vehicles from the roadway. The Defendant allegedly started to take photographs of the other vehicle, a small child in the vehicle and the other driver. When the other driver protested, the Defendant allegedly started a physical altercation with the other driver. According to the Road Ranger, the Defendant almost threw the other driver into traffic. The police arrived and claimed that the Defendant was verbally abusive towards them as well. They placed the Defendant under arrest for battery. The attorney for the firm investigated the case. He wrote a “Stand Your Ground” Motion to Dismiss and prepared to argue it. On the day of the motion, the State dismissed all charges against the Defendant.
According to the police, they came into contact with the Defendant and smelled the odor of cannabis. They eventually arrested the Defendant for Possession Cannabis. The attorney for the firm investigated the case, and was able to get the Defendant into a program for first-time offenders. Upon completion of the program, the attorney for the firm was able to get the prosecutor to drop the case completely.
According to the police, the Defendant was in a no parking zone at the airport. The officer advised the Defendant to keep driving. The Defendant pulled up a few feet but then parked the car again. The officer ordered the Defendant to either drive around or to go to the parking lot. According to the officer, the Defendant became belligerent and refused to move his car. The Officer advised the Defendant that he was going to issue him a ticket. At that point, the Defendant intentionally attempted to drive away. The officer eventually stopped him and the Defendant was charged with Disobeying A Lawful Command of a Police Officer. The attorney for the firm prepared the case for trial. At the end of the trial, the Defendant was found Not Guilty of any criminal wrongdoing.
According to the police, they came upon the Defendant who was passed out behind the wheel at a railroad crossing. They made several attempts to wake him up. When he eventually woke up, his foot came off the brake and his car rolled forward in a dangerous manner. The officer noticed that the defendant smelled like alcohol. He also had red, bloodshot eyes and a flushed face. He performed poorly on the roadside exercises. The police placed the Defendant under arrest and requested that he provide a breath sample. He blew a .091 and .085. The attorney investigated the case and prepared for trial. The State dropped all DUI related charges.
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.
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
