Case Results

Client was accused of grand theft for stealing and cashing a forged check. We were able to speak to the alleged victim in the case and the victim agreed to speak to the State Attorney about dropping the charges. Our office had our client perform some community service hours, and we presented these to the State Attorney. All charges were dropped.

Client was charged with battery after being involved with a physical altercation with his neighbor. The neighbor alleged that our client struck him in the face with his fist during an argument. Our client had no prior criminal record, and we were able to show that the neighbor had been repeatedly harassing our client’s grandson. We also discovered that the neighbor had a prior criminal history and mental health issues. Faced with this new evidence, the State Attorney dropped all charges.

Our client was on probation for multiple felony charges when an arrest warrant was issued for him not completing his probation. Several years later, our client was arrested in Louisiana; he was held for extradition to Florida with no bond. On the day of his arrest, his family contacted our firm. We immediately took action and set the case for court. Within two days, we were able to get our client released without him being extradited. After that, we got the court to agree to terminate probation so long as our client paid the court costs. He paid the fees and the probation was terminated.

Client was contacted by a law enforcement officer regarding a car accident where the driver had left the scene of the accident. The vehicle in question had been registered to our client and the officer had wanted to speak to him about the crash. Prior to speaking to the detective, the client called our office; we informed the detective that our client would only make a statement if he would not face any criminal charges. Our firm was able to reach an agreement with the detective that our client would make a statement if he was only charged with a civil infraction. In the end, our client was never criminally charged or arrested and his civil infraction was eventually dismissed.

Client was arrested for DUI after being involved in a traffic crash where the boat he was towing was thrown off the trailer. When officers arrived at the scene, they found multiple beer cans around the boat. Officer’s claimed that our client exhibited multiple signs of impairment. Our client was arrested and refused to take a breath test. We were able to argue to the State Attorney that our client’s faculties were not impaired by alcohol, but were impaired by the fact that he had been involved in a traffic crash. The State Attorney’s Office the agreed to drop the DUI charge to reckless driving.

Client arrested and a second DUI within five years. Client was facing mandatory jail and a five year driver's license suspension. Client was stopped for weaving and almost striking construction barrels. Officer had client submit to field sobriety exercises and claimed that our client failed all exercises. Our office requested all discovery and witnesses from the State Attorney and found that the State had a problem with a witness that our office was aware of from a prior case. Based on this witness problem the State agreed to drop the DUI to reckless driving even though our client had a prior conviction.

Client stopped for DUI after officer observed client weaving. Client attempted to take field sobriety exercises but had medical issues that cause him concern that he could not complete the exercises. Client was then arrested for DUI and submitted to a breath test with results of 0.106 & 0.108. Client's work involved a security clearance that was placed in jeopardy if he received a DUI conviction. We provided the State Attorney with medical records showing why he was unable to perform the field sobriety exercises. The State Attorney agreed to drop the DUI to reckless driving and our client did not receive a driver's license suspension and was able to keep his security clearance.