Our client was stopped for allegedly running a red light on a busy road at 12:20am. Upon further investigation, the officer believe our client may be driving under the influence of alcohol. The officer observed the odor of alcohol, bloodshot and watery eyes, and delayed movements. After performing poorly on the field sobriety tests, the officer arrested our client. At the jail, our client refused to supply the officer with a sample of her breath. We were able to place our client in a program for first time offenders. Our client successfully completed this program and the State dismissed all criminal charges against her, allowing her to proceed with a clean record.
After pulling over our client for speeding, an officer certified as a Drug Recognition Expert, noticed our client had blood shot eyes and dilated pupils that did not react to light. The officer suspected our client was impaired by marijuana. The officer claimed our client performed poorly on roadside exercises and found 2.5 grams of marijuana in the client’s car. Our client admitted to smoking marijuana a few hours earlier. A urine test revealed THC, the compound found in marijuana, was in the urine of our client. The officer charged our client with DUI and Possession of Marijuana. Our client was adamant that he needed his driver license to keep his job; both charges subjected his license to suspension. The firm’s attorney set the case for trial. On the day of trial the Prosecutor agreed to amend the DUI to reckless driving and to conditions that would save our client’s license from suspension.
Client was involved in a single car accident and was observed at the scene to have watery eyes, a slow & slurred speech pattern, and an overwhelming odor of alcohol on his person. He refused both FSEs and a breath test, and was arrested for DUI. Through defense counsel's investigation it was discovered that the Client suffered from a seizure disorder in which the symptoms of a seizure closely mimicked those of intoxication. Defense counsel provided proof of this condition to the State, as well as statements from family members describing how the seizures appeared to an outside observer, and the DUI was dismissed.
The client committed a battery on her partner in front of law enforcement. After setting a stand your ground hearing, the State amended their original offer of the extensive Batters Intervention Program for domestic violence, to a 12 week anger management diversion which can be completed in 3 months. Upon the completion of the diversion, the case will be dropped completely.
Client was charged with a DUI after causing an accident and performing poorly on her roadside exercises. The Client also refused a breath sample. Because she was involved in accident the State would not agree to drop the charge to a reckless driving. However, once she retained the Firm, the Firm was able to convince the State that even though she did not perform well, she did have some medical issues that could possibly explain some of her poor performance, and this could be a risk for the State at trial. After considering the Firm's argument, the State agreed to drop the DUI charge.
Our client was pulled over for allegedly swerving all over the road. Upon making contact with our client, the officer claims he detected several signs of impairment and that our client admitted to drinking. The officer conducted field sobriety exercises and says that our client failed to perform them to standards. After being arrested and taken to the police station, our client refused to provide a breath sample. During of our investigation of the case, Ticket Clinic attorneys became aware of the fact that the arresting officer had been suspended for allegedly battering a teen following a traffic stop. Ticket Clinic attorneys immediately set the case for trial and the state was forced to dismiss the charges.
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, 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 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.
