Location: Broward County
Charge Type: DUI
Result: Charges Reduced, Dismissal
The Situation
Our client, a nursing student with a bright future ahead, was pulled over for speeding and subsequently charged with DUI Enhanced—a more severe DUI offense due to her high breathalyzer results.
What made her situation particularly troubling was that her sober ex-boyfriend had forced her to drive while intoxicated, putting her in an incredibly vulnerable position. Despite this, she fully cooperated with law enforcement and remained polite and respectful throughout the investigation.
Due to the high breathalyzer reading, she was not initially eligible for Florida’s DUI Diversion Program, which meant she faced serious penalties that could jeopardize her nursing career.
The Defense Strategy
Understanding that a DUI conviction would have devastating consequences, we took a proactive and strategic approach to securing a better resolution.
- Highlighted her strong character, her commitment to rehabilitation, and the unfair circumstances surrounding her arrest.
- Identified key legal inconsistencies in the state’s case, challenging errors in the arrest process.
- Filed a Motion to Suppress her Blood Sample, proving that policy and procedures were not properly followed by law enforcement.
- Negotiated aggressively with the prosecution, arguing that a conviction was neither fair nor appropriate given the circumstances.
By leveraging our legal expertise, thorough preparation, and aggressive defense tactics, we successfully convinced the prosecution to reconsider their stance.
The Result
Instead of facing a DUI conviction and the long-term consequences of a criminal record, our client’s charge was reduced to reckless driving with a withhold of adjudication.
This means she can now seal her record—completely removing the charge from public view.
Result: Charge Reduced
This outcome was even better than what the DUI Diversion Program would have offered, ensuring that she can continue her nursing career without a DUI conviction affecting her future opportunities.