DUI charges

Date:

Jun 27, 2024

Practice area:

Personal Injury

Client:

David Brown

Outcome:

$850,000 Settlement

Summary:

Resulting in an $850,000 settlement that included compensation for emotional distress and punitive damages.

Client situation
Legal strategy
Challenges faced
Outcome & result

The client was stopped by law enforcement, administered a breathalyzer test, and subsequently arrested for DUI. Facing severe penalties, the client sought legal representation to contest the charges.

Key Challenges:
  • Challenging the accuracy and administration of the breathalyzer test.
  • Addressing prior DUI incidents, if any, which could influence sentencing.
  • Mitigating the impact of the DUI charge on the client’s driving record and employment.
  • Navigating the legal system and potential biases against DUI defendants.

The legal team employed a comprehensive defense strategy focusing on procedural errors, evidence integrity, and negotiation to achieve charge reduction.

Actions taken:
  • Reviewed the arrest procedure for any violations of the client’s rights.
  • Examined the calibration and administration records of the breathalyzer used.
  • Gathered witness statements and any available video footage of the traffic stop.
  • Identified potential flaws in the prosecution’s case, such as chain of custody issues.

The case involved several hurdles that required meticulous legal work to ensure a favorable outcome for the client.

Obstacles:
  • Potentially incriminating evidence from the breathalyzer and field sobriety tests.
  • Prosecution’s focus on strict DUI enforcement and penalties.
  • Societal and judicial biases against DUI offenders.
  • The client’s previous DUI record complicating plea negotiations.

Through diligent defense efforts, the legal team succeeded in reducing the charges and minimizing the long-term impact on the client’s life.

Settlement details:
  • Reduction of charges from DUI to reckless driving or a similar lesser offense.
  • Imposition of a lighter sentence, such as probation or community service, instead of jail time.
  • Enrollment in an alcohol education or treatment program as part of the sentence.
  • Maintenance of the client’s driving privileges with restrictions, if necessary.
  • Successful negotiation of a plea deal, avoiding the uncertainties of a trial.

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