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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/14/21
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Case #AE3AFIE
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/13/21
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Case #ADDDQRE
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DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
10/13/21
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Case #AEDTYQE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/13/21
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Case #AEBLWRE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/23/21
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Case #ADI9O1E
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DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
9/23/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
9/21/21
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Case #ADW4EXE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
8/25/21
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Client was stopped for running a stop sign. Subsequent to the stop, our client performed below average on FSE’s. Because she had just finished a shift at work, she was quite fatigued. The deputy elected to place our client under arrest for DUI. Our client submitted to breath testing which yielded results that were both above the legal limit of .08 and the enhancement level of .15. Mr. Sullivan discovered issues with the machine that called into question the reliability of the results. This evidence was presented to the State Attorney’s Office and it agreed to reduce the charge of DUI Above .15 to Reckless Driving.
Case #AD0B7NE
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving; Racing on a Highway Reduced to Careless Driving
8/25/21
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Client was stopped by law enforcement for allegedly racing another vehicle at excessive speeds on Gulf to Bay Blvd. Subsequent to the stop, law enforcement detected indicators of impairment and conducted a DUI investigation. Our client performed well on the tasks, but was nevertheless arrested for DUI and Racing on a Highway. Inasmuch as both offenses result in a license revocation, it was imperative that both charges be reduced to avoid our client losing his license. Mr. Sullivan was successful in convincing the State to reduce both charges, in large part due to our client’s proactive attitude in completing assignments that Mr. Sullivan provided him with.
Case #ADVMM3E
Result:
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
8/25/21
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Client was stopped for driving through a safety zone. Subsequent to the stop, law enforcement alleged that they observed indicators of impairment and had our client performed field sobriety exercises. She performed above-average on the tasks. Nevertheless, law enforcement placed her under arrest. Subsequent to arrest, she declined to submit to breath testing. Mr. Sullivan provided a mitigation packet to the State and it agreed to reduce the DUI offense to Reckless Driving despite it being our client’s second arrest for DUI.
Case #ADDDHZE
Result:
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving – Adjudication Withheld
8/24/21
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Client was stopped for speeding. Law enforcement believed he was impaired and performed Field Sobriety Tests. Despite an above-average performance on the tests, the officer arrested our client for DUI. Subsequent to arrest, client provided breath results of .08/.07. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation ot the State Attorney’s Office and they agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving and Withhold Adjudication. This means that when his sentence is complete, our client will be eligible to seal the record of arrest.
Case #ADW4GKE
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DUI reduced to Reckless Driving; Possession of Cocaine charge dismissed
8/11/21
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Client was involved in a single vehicle accident. Law enforcement arrived at the scene and placed the client under arrest for DUI. Breath results were slightly above the legal limit. In a search incident to arrest, our client was found to be in possession of a small amount of cocaine. This was our client’s second arrest for DUI. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation to the State, which ultimately resulted in a dismissal of the felony cocaine charge and a reduction of the DUI to Reckless Driving
Case #20-01107-CF
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DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
8/5/21
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DUI
6/30/21
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Client was charged with a DUI offense that was a third offense occurring within 10 years of a felony. As a result, client was facing mandatory jail time, a 10 year loss of license, and the potential of a felony conviction. Mr. Sullivan negotiated with the state in a way that resulted in a plea that was not a felony, only a 6 month loss of license and no jail time whatsoever.
Case #AEBLLS3E
Result:
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
5/25/21
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Our client was involved in a traffic accident in which he was alleged to have left the scene of an accident. A subsequent investigation led to our client’s arrest for DUI. He provided breath alcohol samples with results of .13/.12. Mr. Sullivan performed a thorough analysis of the Intoxilyzer. Due in part to some of the problems Mr. Sullivan found with the machine, the State agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AAM745E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/18/21
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Our client was stopped for speeding on 4th Street in St. Petersburg in an area where the speed limit had just changed. She declined breath testing and field sobriety testing, This was a second offense DUI arrest. The State agreed to reduce the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AAM71RE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
5/6/21
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Case #ADW48HE
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to a DUI Below .15
4/1/21
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Case #ADDBAEE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
4/1/21
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Case #ADDBX0E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
4/1/21
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Case #ADGFB1E
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to a DUI Below .15
3/11/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
3/4/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/26/21
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Case #AD0B8VE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/25/21
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Case #ADGFB1E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/24/21
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Case #AAM77CE
Result:
DUI Above .15 Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/17/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
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Case #ABSKE4E
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
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DUI Above .15 Reduced to DUI Below .1
2/11/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
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Case #AD0B23E
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/11/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/10/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/9/21
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Case #ADBM9IE
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
2/4/21
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DUI Above .15 Reduced to DUI Below .15
2/4/21
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Case #AC873HE
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DUI above .15 Reduced to DUI below .15
2/4/21
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DUI above .15 Reduced to DUI Below .15
2/4/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
1/26/21
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
1/14/21
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Client was stopped by police for a “move over” violation. Client holds a CDL license and risked losing his livelihood if convicted of DUI. The State would not reduce charge so Mr. Sullivan set the case for trial. On the day of trial, the State agreed to reduce charge. Client agreed to accept deal in order to avoid a 1-year cancellation of his CDL license.
Case #ACEVQXE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Careless Driving
12/8/20
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Client was arrested for DUI and provided a breath alcohol level below .08. Subsequent urine testing did not show any controlled substances in his system. The State agreed to amend the charge to Careless with no conviction, which allows the client to expunge the record of the arrest without having to shoulder the risk associated with having a trial.
Case #AC4TF8E
Result:
DUI Amended to Reckless Driving
12/1/20
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Client was charged with a DUI after a traffic stop for having no headlights on. Subsequent to the stop, she was arrested for DUI and provided a breath alcohol level above .15. Mr. Sullivan used freeze-frame technology and created videos which showed the Defendant’s headlights reflections in various windows. The State recognized that the stop may not have been lawful and agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving.
Case #AALGL2E
Result:
Not Guilty Verdict
11/4/20
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The client was charged with a fourth offense DUI and facing substantial incarceration and a lifetime loss of license. Mr. Sullivan litigated the matter with a trial when the State would not agree to a reduction in charge. A not guilty verdict was returned, which resulted in the client avoiding any time in jail and a lifetime license revocation.
Case #19-11507-CF
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/21/20
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Client was stopped for making an improper left turn in a golf cart. The client performed poorly on FSE’s and subsequently provided a breath alcohol test with results that were .19. Mr. Sullivan pointed out a number of legal and factual issues with the case, and the State agreed to amend the charge from DUI to Reckless Driving.
Case #AD0AUYE
Result:
DUI above .15 Reduced to DUI Below .15
10/21/20
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Client was charged with a DUI with a breath alcohol level in excess of .30. Mr. Sullivan conducted an extensive evaluation of the breath testing machine used to test our client’s breath alcohol level – which revealed multiple errors. This evidence was presented to the State and the State agreed to treat the case as a DUI with a breath alcohol level below .15. This concession allowed the client to avoid enhnanced finds and the mandatory placement of an interlock device on his car that he would have to blow into to get the car to start.
Case #AD0AW6E
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/14/20
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Client was stopped for speeding and failure to maintain a single lane. He performed fairly on FSE’s and was arrested for DUI. Marijuana and paraphernalia were found in the car. Subsequent urine testing revealed the presence of THC in urine. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation on all matters and the State agreed to reduce the DUI offense to Reckless Driving.
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/13/20
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Client was stopped for weaving when pulling into his own driveway. Client was of advanced age was asked to do field sobriety exercises that were inappropriate for someone of his age. Client refused breath testing. Mr. Sullivan presented mitigation and the State agreed to amend the DUI offense to a Reckless Driving.
Case #A7ZDWNE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/13/20
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Client was detained after the police found her “passed out” behind the wheel. The client refused a blood test. Mr. Sullivan pointed out significant legal issues with the case. The state agreed to a reduction to reckless driving with a withhold of adjudication. The client will be eligible to seal her record.
Case #A7VDWTE
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
10/02/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/24/20
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DUI Reduced to Careless Driving
09/18/20
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Case #ACEVSNE
Result:
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/18/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/10/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/09/20
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Client was involved in an accident in which her vehicle rear-ended a public transportation bus. She performed fairly on FSE’s and her urine results showed the presence of marijuana. Mr. Sullivan pointed out inconsistencies in the officer’s report using his skill and knowledge from taking the Drug Recognition Expert Medical Foundations class. The State agreed to reduce the charge to reckless driving.
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/09/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
09/09/20
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Case #A76S7JE
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
08/27/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
08/24/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
08/20/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
07/30/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
07/24/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
07/20/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
07/24/20
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DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
07/20/20
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