After 2am on January 10, 2015, our client was stopped for driving too slowly down the road in Downtown Orlando with her lights off. A police officer stopped our client and noticed her eyes were droopy, bloodshot, and watery. He also noticed the odor of alcohol coming from her breath and her vehicle. After performing field sobriety tests our client was arrested and eventually provided a breath sample of .136 and .137. We worked to get our client to begin some standard DUI conditions early on in her case. We eventually succeeded in getting our client admitted into a program for first time DUI offenders in Orange County. After our client successfully completed the conditions of the program, the State dismissed all criminal charges against our client.
Our client was returning to his office after a lunch break when he got into a small bumper to bumper accident with the vehicle in front of him. When he got out of his vehicle to make contact with the other driver, the other driver refused to speak with him while she was on phone with police. Our client attempted to have the other driver meet him in a parking lot down the road from the accident scene so he could get back to his office on time but the other driver refused to move. Our client left the scene to go to his office without exchanging all required information with the other driver. Police responded to the scene and started working the accident. Our client then returned to the scene after checking in at work. The officer cited our client with a criminal charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident without properly exchanging information. Upon the outset, we noted the property damage estimate listed in the accident report and on the citation indicated a total damage amount of $0. We then requested and received a copy of the 911 call from the other driver, where our client can be heard explaining to the other driver where he worked, how close it was, and asking her to follow him there. Based on the circumstances we argued with the State that since there were no injuries, no property damage, and our client returned to the scene - there was no basis to file a criminal charge. The State agreed and dropped the criminal charge.
The defendant was stopped for speeding. He completed the roadside exercises and refused the breath test. Defendant was acquitted by a jury of DUI.
Our client was pulled over by FHP for running a stop sign. The Trooper required that our client exit the car, and the situation became confrontational. The Troopper noticed signs of impairment, including red/ glassy eyes, slurred speech, the odor of alcohol and unsteadiness. After our law firm obtained the video, it appeared that the officer may have exaggerated, as the signs of impairment were not noticable on the video. After admitting to consuming a "few drinks" and performing the roadside excerises on videeo, our client was arrested. A breath test was offered, but refused by our client. Our firm filed a Motion To Suppress Evidence, and on the day of the motion, ther DUI charge was dropped.
The client was stopped by law enforcement for running a red light. Once stopped the Officer smelled the odor of marijuana and the odor of alcohol. The Officer requested the Client to submit to sobriety exercises, which the client completed. However the officer still arrested him for DUI and upon searching the clients vehicle discovered marijuana. The client did not admit to or know the marijuana was in the vehicle. After discussing the law on the issue as well as the clients background and the facts of the case, the Firm was able to get the State to agree to dismiss the DUI and the Possession of Marijuana charge.
Client was stopped by law enforcement and a DUI investigation ensued after the officer claimed he noticed signs of impairment. Subsequently the client then gave a breath sample over the legal limit. After speaking with the State Attorney about the specific facts of the case, as well as the clients background the State agreed to dismiss the charge of DUI.
Client was charged with domestic battery after his live in girlfriend and another witness stated to law enforcement that he had stuck his girlfriend and also cut her, even though it was not clear where she received the cut. Her alleged injuries required hospital treatment and thousands of dollars in medical costs. The firm discussed the facts of the case with the State and the State agreed to dismiss the charges without having him pay for any medical bills.
The defendant was stopped for making a turn from the wrong lane. The defendant completed roadside exercises and took breath test. He blew .083 and .088. Dui charge dropped during trial.
The Defendant's vehicle was observed to be speeding and failing to maintain its lane of travel. The police officer followed the vehicle for approximately 1 mile and initialed a traffic stop. Upon making contact, the officer noticed that the driver "reeked of alcohol" and had bloodshot eyes. The driver admitted to consuming Heineken beers at a nearby bar. The officer called for a DUI officer to arrive as a DUI investigation was about to begin. The DUI officer noticed similar signs of impairment as well as slurred/mumbled speech. Roadside exercises were offered and performed on video. The driver was arrested and offered a breath test, which he refused. After completing discovery and deposing the stopping officer, our law firm filed a Motion to Suppress, arguing that the detention of the driver was unlawful. Through detailed research, almost 50 pages of Florida caselaw was obtained and provided to the State Attorney in support of the firm's motion. In response to the motion and research, the State Attorney agreed to drop the DUI charge. This same Defendant retained The Ticket Clinic for a DUI several years ago, and we were able to get that DUI charge dropped as well!
Client was stopped for allegedly going 64 in a 35mph zone. When the officer approached, he noticed glassy eyes and an odor of alcohol. He also noticed the driver to be slow and lethargic. The officer asked our client where he was coming from and the client said “none of your business”. He was asked to step out of the vehicle and perform field sobriety exercises. According to the arrest report, he sternly refused. The officer told him he would cut him a break and let him call for a ride or walk home. Our client elected to walk home. After the officer left, our client re-entered his vehicle and attempted to drive off. He was stopped again by the same officer and arrested for DUI. We filed a motion alleging the stop was bad, and that there was no reasonable suspicion to investigate and no probable cause to arrest. After the motion was heard, but before the judge ruled, the state dropped the criminal charge.
The defendant was charged with Felony Driving While License Suspended and was offered more than half a year in jail by the State Attorney. The Firm filed a motion on his behalf to dismiss the felony charges as they should only be misdemeanor charges. The State submitted and dropped the felony charge to a misdemeanor with no jail.
