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Richard Essen is a graduate of the University of Miami and its Law School. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1963 and has since been admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and New York.

He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Second, Eleventh, and District of Columbia Courts of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

He has lectured extensively before various Bar associations, law schools and criminal defense lawyers' associations.

Mr. Essen is the author and subject of a video program, "The Defense of Drunk Driving Cases: An... Approach". He authored "Defense of Drunk Driving Practice Guide".

Mr. Essen has written a bi-monthly column, "Essen's Notebook," for the DWI Journal since 1987, and is also on the Editorial Board of that national publication. He is the author of "Cross-Examination of the Arresting Officer in Drunk Driving Cases," in Cross-Examination: The Litigator's Puzzle, Shepard's/McGraw-Hill, 1990 (Aron, Duffy, and Rosner, eds.); DUI and Other Traffic Offenses, Chapter 6, Florida Bar CLE Committee, ed.; "Double Jeopardy:...," Vol.10, No.7 DWI Journal, July 1995; "Jury Selection Techniques" (co-author), Vol.9, No.8 DWI Journal, August 1994; "Challenging Low Sample Volume Results on

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the Intoxilyzer 5000" (co-author), Vol.9, No.4 DWI Journal, April 1994; "Cross-Examining the Arresting Officer: Model Questions Regarding Defendant's Driving Pattern" (co-author), Vol.9, No.2 DWI Journal, February 1994: "Initial Case Analysis" (co-author), Vol.8, No.12 DWI Journal, December 1993; "The Confrontation Clause and the Absent Officer (co-author), Vol.8, No.10 DWI Journal, October 1993; "Double Jeopardy: Deja Vu All Over Again?" (co-author), Vol.8, No.2 DWI Journal, February 1993; "Ain't That A Shame?" Vol.9, No.10 DWI Journal, October 1994; "Investigation-A Little Used Tool" (co-author), Vol.7, No.10 DWI Journal, October 1992; "Obtaining Post-Conviction Relief On Grounds That Counsel Was Ineffective" (co-author), Vol.7, No.7 DWI Journal, July 1992, "Grounds for Withdrawal of Plea After Group Advisory of Rights" (co-author), Vol.7, No.5 DWI Journal, May 1992, "The Little Engine That Couldn't (A Saga of DWI Cases Involving Non-Moving Vehicles)" (co-author), Vol.7, No.3 DWI Journal, March 1992; "Constitutional Speedy Trial" (co-author), Vol.7, No. 1 DWI Journal, January 1992; "Extra-Jurisdictional Arrests by Police Officers," Vol.6, No.11 DWI Journal, November 1991; "Florida Courts May Leave You Breathless" (co-author), Vol.6, No.9 DWI Journal, September 1991; "A Road Map of the Terra Incognita of Appellate Practice" (co-author), Vol.6, No.7 DWI Journal, July 1991; "The Corpus Delicti Rule: An Old Doctrine May Still Save Your Client" (co-author), Vol.6, No.5 DWI Journal, May 1991; "Challenging Florida's New Summary Suspension Statute: A Progress Report" (co-author), Vol.6, No.3 DWI Journal, March 1991; "A Modest Proposal to Redefine DUI," Vol.5, No.11 DWI Journal, November 1990; "May the Jury Make Its Own Law? 'Jury Nullification' and the Sympathetic Defendant" (co-author), Vol.5, No.9 DWI Journal, September 1990; "DWI Priors and Your Client's Credibility:..." (co-author), Vol.5, No.7 DWI Journal, July 1990; "When Can You Comment On Your Opponent's Failure to Call a Witness" (co-author), Vol.5 No.3 DWI Journal, March 1990; "Roadside Sobriety Tests: Both Scientific and Unreliable" (co-author), Vol.4, No.11 DWI Journal, November 1989: "Challenging the Constitutionality of Open Container Laws," Vol.4, No.7 DWI Journal, July 1989; "Human Factors Engineering:..." Vol.4, No.5 DWI Journal, May 1989; "Duress and Necessity as Defenses in DWI Cases," Vol.4, No.3 DWI Journal, March 1989; "DWI is Illegal, Sometimes!" Vol.4, No.1 DWI Journal, January 1989; "A Vehicle by Any Other Name: A Constitutional Attack Upon DWI Statutes," Vol.3, No.11 DWI Journal, November 1988; "Involuntary Intoxication: A Viable DUI Defense?" Vol.3. No.9 DWI Journal, September 1988; "When Per Se Statutes Creates Mandatory Rebuttable Presumptions: The Defense Response," Vol.3, No.6 DWI Journal, June 1988; "The Defendant's Right to Independent Blood Testing: A Right Without a Remedy?" Vol.3, No.4 DWI Journal, April 1988;" Suppressing Videotape Evidence on Fifth Amendment Grounds," Vol.3, No.2 DWI Journal, February 1988; "Using Weights and Measures Standards..." Vol.2, No.12 DWI Journal, December 1987; "DWI Penalties: An Appeal to Reason," Vol.2, No.8 DWI Journal, August 1987; "Cross-Examining the Arresting Police Officer: Pattern Questions Eliciting Alternative Reasonable Explanations," Vol.2, No.6 DWI Journal, June 1987; "Cross-Examining the Arresting Police Officer: Based Upon the Police Report," Vol.2, No.10 DWI Journal, October 1987; "Blunting the Public Hostility Against Drunk Drivers and Their Attorneys," Vol.2, No.4 DWI Journal, April 1987. Mr. Essen also authored the following article which questions the reliability of breath test results: "Why The Intoxilyzer Isn't Worth a 'Blank' II: Cross-Examination Of The State's Expert," Vol.11, No.7 DWI Journal, July 1996.

Mr. Essen has served as an Assistant State Attorney in Dade County, Florida and now, in addition to his own practice, teaches DUI defense tactics and techniques to thousands of attorneys throughout the country. A Regent for the National College for DUI Defense Inc., Mr. Essen has been lead counsel in at least 1,000 non-jury trials and 100 jury trials.


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The firm has been consecutively honored by Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, every year since 1999 for their profesional legal standards and ethics as well as having recieved their AV rating (the highest rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory). They are also listed as one of the Leading American Attorneys in the Area of Criminal Defense Law in the Florida Leading American Attorneys and named as one of South Florida's Top Law Firms by the South Florida Legal Guide every year since it inception in 2001 and super lawyer since its inception.

TV SHOWSRichard Essen has been a featured guest on approximately 65 major nationally televised shows including 60 Minutes, Donahue, Oprah, Good Morning America, Geraldo, Larry King Live, Court T.V., Joan Rivers, NcNeil-Lehr, The Today Show, Cross Fire, Morton Downey, Jr., Maury Povich, The Regis and Kathy Lee Show, Rolanda, The Johnny Cochrane Show, Montel and Al Rantel. He's also been on the 6 o'clock News for Channels 2, 4, 6, 7 and 10 (among others) in South Florida.

RADIO SHOWSIn addition to his extensive print and television exposure, Richard Essen has been interviewed on a multitude of local and national radio talk shows. He continues to share his vast knowledge and experience with the listeners from all over the country.

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● Case No: 06-010233MM10ADefendant was observed driving without head lights. Officer claimed driver showed “usual” signs of impairment. Defendant admitted to

drinking, but refused to take the breath test. Jury found defendant “Not Guilty”.

● Case No: 06-015662MM10ADefendant stopped by police after he fell off his motorcycle and was

trying to lift it. Police were called to the scene by witnesses, they observed all the signs of impairment and suggested sobriety tests which the defendant refused. He admitted to drinking and taking

Xanax on the night of the arrest.After several motions were filed attacking the illegal stop, the State

dismissed DUI charges.

● Case No: 04-14976MM10ADefendant was arrested for weaving, speeding and allegedly cutting off other vehicles. Officers noted bloodshot eyes, flushed face and a

distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage. Defendant failed roadside tests and when arrested blew a .142/.130 on the breath test

After many motions were filed and the breath test (which we won on appeal) was suppressed due to tap water used for machine testing,

the State dropped the DUI charge.

● Case No: 06-52363MMAESClient was attending bike week in Daytona, when he was assaulted by several other bikers and severely beaten. He escaped from his assault

on his motorcycle, only to be stopped by the police for speeding. Covered with blood, a broken nose, head injuries and being covered with alcohol from the drinks thrown on him by his attackers, he was

asked to do a field sobriety test and take a breath test in his condition. Unable to do the tests because of his medical condition, he was arrested, thrown in jail for eight hours and charged with D.U.I.

After a two-day jury trial, the jury returned a verdict within minutes of

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not guilty.

● Case No: 508949-X;1412;13-DVJDefendant driving on rims, did not stop on demand and later resisted

arrest. Officers further alleged driver showed usual symptoms of intoxication and refused both roadside sobriety and breath test.After numerous motions were filed by the defense the case was

dismissed.

● Case No: 05-015742MM10ADefendant was warned by a police officer in a bar, not to drive do to his condition. Nevertheless; he did drive away, without his headlights on. Police made "usual" observations, pointing out that among other

things the defendant failed the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. After multiple motions to suppress were granted, state nolle processed

(voluntarily dismissed) the case.

● Case No: 05-011209MM10ADefendant passed police officer driving 100 mph swerving his vehicle. He slammed into a barricade and smashed his windshield. He had an odor of alcoholic beverages and appeared impaired. He failed the field sobriety test administered and blew .163 and .168 on his breath test,

he admitted to drinking six beers.Several motions were granted to the defense; the DUI charge was dismissed and client received a “withheld” adjudication to reckless

driving (no conviction, no points).

● Case No: 05-018540MM10ADefendant was observed passing a DUI task force officer driving 100 mph, swerving, drifting and weaving his vehicle. When stopped he

demonstrated all signs of intoxication: blood shot eyes, slurred speech and the smelled of alcoholic beverages. Defendant began to perform the field sobriety exercises but refused to complete them or take a

breath test and he admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages.After several motions were filed a jury trial began. The Jury returned

with a “Not Guilty” verdict in less than five minutes for the DUI charge. The reckless driving charge was thrown out by the court for

lack of evidence.

● Case No: 489948X;2951EGC;7349EFXThe Defendant was arrested for speeding and weaving through traffic. Police observed odor of alcohol, bloodshot/watery eyes, flushed face,

slurred speech and lack of balance.(We call these the “usual” symptoms of impairment since police memorize them). He admitted

having a few beers, blew a .109/.095 and failed the roadside sobriety tests administered.

Case went to trial and the Jury found the defendant Not Guilty.

● Case No: 047967-W;6551;52;53;54;55-CRADefendant was charged with reckless driving, DUI and fleeing. Police

officers believed he switched seats with passenger just before he finally stopped. Police claimed they noticed all usual signs of

impairment. Defendant refused the roadside sobriety and breath testing.

After filing many motions, State dropped all charges.

● Case No: 489912-X;0897-EHTDefendant allegedly hit a vehicle in one city and continued driving.

The police pursued defendant who was stopped at the next city. Police officers administered the roadside sobriety test which the defendant failed. After being arrested, he blew a .176/.166 on the breath test.

Defense filed several motions to suppress both the illegal stop and any statements made by defendant. Case was dismissed.

● Case No: 575723-X;9685;86-DOMDefendant stopped for swerving and traveling 20 MPH over the speed limit, allegedly almost striking another vehicle. Police officers claimed



observing every possible sign of intoxication. After failing all roadside sobriety tests administered, defendant blew a .208/.214 on the breath

test.Motions attacked roadside observations and the breath test. State

dropped the case.

● Case No: 286017X;9105;06-EIRPolice officers swore the defendant was driving the wrong way on a

downtown one-way street. Upon being stopped, officer claimed defendant had all “usual” indications of impairment. Defendant

admitted to drinking, failed the roadside sobriety test administered and after being arrested blew a .129/.134 on the breath test.

Motions attacked the lack of proper one-way sign posting and an improper reading of the defendants rights. DUI Charge was dismissed.

● Case No: 388995-W;8036-EEVDefendant arrested for DUI after being stopped for a ignoring traffic sign. He showed “Usual” signs of impairment and failed the roadside sobriety test exercises. Defendants breath test was .079/.077 both

below the legal limit (between .05 and .08 there is no presumption of sobriety or impairment).

After many motions were filed and one appeal, charge was dismissed.

● Case No: 07-000093TThe client was driving her car in a normal fashion, committed no

traffic violation other than driving at night on a well-lit road without headlights. She was stopped by a city police officer and written a

warning for driving without her headlights. Upon completion of the warning, the officer requested the defendant to get out of the car. He did not indicate prior to that any suspicion of the client driving under

the influence. He arrested her for DUI.The State refused to drop the charges and the case went to trial.

During the trial we questioned the breath machine operator and got him to admit he did not see any signs of impairment the night the client was arrested. The trial proceeded despite this testimony and

during closing arguments, the State made several improper statements and the court granted a mistrial. When the State

attempted to try the client again, we filed a motion for dismissal as a result of the improper statements made by the State and for Double Jeopardy. The judge dismissed the case on the grounds of Double

Jeopardy.

● Case No: 06-TC-006567-A08Our client was observed driving erratically and going 5 m.p.h. through the intersection when he had a green light. The officer observed him making erratic lane changes, being all over the road and driving up onto the curb. He was asked to do field sobriety test and did poorly according to the arresting officer. He was arrested, the officer found an open cold beer in his car. He took a breath test and blew over the

legal limit. Defendant was found not guilty at trial.

● Case No: 573218X; 3884EUVDefendant stopped for running a red light and forcing other vehicles to take evasive actions to avoid a collision. Defendant admitted to having

two beers, failed all roadside tests and blew .15/.16 on breath test. After various motions were filed on the clients defense all charges

were dropped.

● Case No: 4731-ETY; 3219-DOTDefendant was charged with leaving the scene of an accident. Defense

filed motions to dismiss case for lack of evidence. Motions were granted and case was dismissed.

● Case No: 359942-X; 6440-EPJDefendant was stopped by police officials for swerving her vehicle

while driving. Defendant allegedly almost ran into a parked police unit when pulling over. Law enforcement officers noticed the usual signs of



impairment, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, flushed face and what officers described as the smell of vomit. Defendant admitted to having several vodka drinks the night of the arrest and blew a .14/.15 percent

on the breath test and failed all of the roadside sobriety tests administered.

After several motions filed by the defense the State was unable to proceed to trial.

● Case No: 2005MM1018ADefendant was stopped for weaving thru traffic lanes affecting other vehicles driving the same direction. Defendant admitted to drinking and blew a .22/.24 percent on the breath test. Defendant appeared disoriented and could not do the physical test. He failed all roadside

sobriety tests administered. The DUI charge was dropped after motions to suppress the breath

machine results were granted.

● Case No: 05-24126MMA08Our client was observed by the United States Coast Guard operating

his boat at high speed, at full plane, in a no wake zone. The boat was stopped by the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard Officer said he believed

that our client was impaired and smelled of strong alcohol odor. He did not do well on the physical sobriety tests. The client was detained by the Coast Guard, had his boat driven to shore and turned over to

the Sheriff’s Office for a DUI investigation. The client was asked again to do a physical sobriety tests but refused. He was arrested and asked

to take a breath test and blew .15 and .14. The client went to trial and jury returned a verdict of not guilty in 8

minutes.

● Case No: 05-030575TCA04Our client was allegedly seen by two independent witnesses to be

operating his car recklessly and failing to negotiate a turn and smashing his car, with him and his three passengers in to a palm tree.

When police arrived at the scene, all four occupants were seen attempting to push the car off the palm tree. Our client was allegedly

injured in the accident leaving blood stains on the driver door and admitting to the police that he was in an accident. He was taken to the Sheriff’s Office where he gave a breath sample of .20 and .21.

The case went to jury and after approximately ten minutes of deliberation the jury reached a verdict of not guilty.

● Case No: 06-CT002917AXXMBOur client was driving in what the arresting officer described as a reckless manner; driving at a speed which impeded other traffic.

When the officer turned on his blue lights, the client took an unusual length of time to stop. She was asked for her license and failed to

retrieve it until the third request. Because of what the officer described as the odor of alcohol, our client was asked to do field

sobriety tests. She did poorly on the first test and refused the others. She was arrested and refused the breath test.

After thorough investigation and preparation for trial by the law firm, we rejected of a reckless driving plea, the State dropped the charges

rather than go to trial.

● Case No: 04-031452TCA04The client in this case was accused of peeling out from a traffic light and driving in a reckless manner, consistent with someone who was impaired. The driver was stopped by law enforcement and was asked to do physical sobriety tests. He refused and for that was arrested. He

also refused a breath test. This case went to trial and after our cross examination of the arresting

police officer, the state dropped the DUI case and all the other charges in the middle of trial.

● Case No: 05-006250MM10AOur client was pulled over on suspicions of assault with a firearm

toward a man. The officers came on the scene following an



anonymous tip against our client. While the assault claims were unsubstantiated, officers claim they noticed the client had an odor of alcohol, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, he was also swaying and staggering. The client was given field sobriety tests which he failed

and was then arrested.The court heard our motion to suppress do to the validity of the arrest and motion was granted by the Judge despite officer’s testimony. All

observations and evidence against the client were thrown out.

● Case No: CTK040002871ADefendant who was driving 75 MPH on a 55 MPH zone, was observed

swerving his vehicle across the roadway, almost crashing into a bridge. When the police officers proceeded to turn on their lights and sirens, the defendant did not pull over immediately, driving instead for

two additional miles . When approached by officials, defendant allegedly had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his mouth. Officials administered roadside sobriety tests which were all

failed by the defendant. Defendant also blew a .192 and a .186 on the breath test.

After several motions to suppress the breath test were granted, the State offered a charge of “reckless driving” which the defendant

insisted on accepting.

● Case No: 06-009236MM10AWhile Coast Guard officers did a routine safety check on board our clients boat an officer said he smelled alcohol on him. The officers took control of the boat and drove it to shore where our client was asked to take field sobriety tests and was arrested for Felony BUI

because of his two prior DUI conviction.Defense filed motion to suppress all evidence obtained after the Coast

Guard Safety check, argued that the smell of alcohol alone was not sufficient. Circuit Court Judge John Murphy granted the motion.

● Case No: Z04-010378MMAThe driver was found passed out in the drive-through of a Steak-n-Shake. He smelled of alcohol and was blocking traffic and still in

control of the vehicle by being behind the wheel. He was asked to do a sobriety test, which the police described as being done poorly, with slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. He was asked to take the breath

test, recording .154. The court, upon our motion, suppressed all the evidence for an illegal

arrest. The state appealed the suppression and the appellate court confirmed that the arrest was illegal. The state dropped all charges

including the DUI.

● Case No: 086155-J; 7628-DGGDefendant was stopped for speeding and running a red light. The law

enforcement officer made all the usual observations of impairment slurred speech, blood shot eyes and the smell of alcoholic beverage on

the breath. The defendant admitted to drinking, failed all roadside sobriety tests and blew a .11 on the breath test.

After numerous defense motions were entered the case was dismissed.

● Case No: 297334X; 9802-EELDefendant was driving on the wrong side of a two lane street. The defendant had blood shot red eyes, slurred speech and was terribly

out of balance. Defendant admitted to drinking and blew a .20/.21 on the breath test. Defendant did not perform the roadside sobriety testsAfter defense filed several motions on defendants behave. The case

was dismissed.

● Case No: 376661W; 7248; 49-DNPDefendant was charged with DUI after crashing her vehicle thru two concrete barriers. The defendant showed signs of impairment at the time of his arrest. She failed all roadside sobriety tests administered

and refused to take a breath analysis test. After several motions were filed by the defense, criminal charges were

dropped.



● Case No: 5371DNYDefendant was driving and came upon a sobriety checkpoint were he

was detained for appearing impaired. Police officers administered roadside sobriety test which the defendant allegedly failed. Defendant was also given breath and urine test, he blew .51 /.52. percent on the

breath test. Prosecution was unable produce supporting evidence. The defense

won the case.

● Case No: 468469-W; 7297; 98-DNBDefendant was passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle in the

middle of the road way. The defendant was awakened after several attempts. He was unable to stand straight and fell on the ground while

taking the roadside sobriety tests which he failed. He blew a .13 percent when he was tested with the machine.

The case proceeded to trial where the defendant was found not guilty.

● Case No: 4794-EFZDefendant allegedly drove his vehicle at 10 MPH on the night of the

arrest with his lights off. After several blocks the defendant drove the vehicle onto the sidewalk. The defendant demonstrated slurred speech

and appeared impaired. He blew .27 twice on the breath test and failed the urine and the roadside sobriety tests.

Defense moved for a speedy trial and the case was won.

● Case No: 2005MM1018ADefendant, who admitted to drinking, was observed swerving his vehicle into other traffic lanes while driving, almost striking other vehicles in the roadway. He was administered several roadside

sobriety tests and also given a breath test by police officials. After allegedly failing to successfully perform the roadside tests, the

defendant was arrested. His breath test results were reported to be .242 and .228.

After multiple motions filed by defense counsel, the case was dismissed.

● Case No: 2004MM2368-KDefendant was stopped for running thru a stop sign. According to

police officials, defendant appeared impaired with blood shot eyes and poor balance. She failed all of the roadside tests administered and

refused to take a breath test. Defendant admitted to law enforcement officers she had two drinks.

After judge granted several motions entered by the defense, State offered a charge of reckless driving; DUI charges was dropped.

● Case No: 286141-XDefendant stopped for driving the “wrong way” on a one-way street. Defendant admitted to drinking, had blood shot eyes, slurred speech

and strong odor of unknown alcoholic beverages. Defendant had difficulties producing ID, problems balancing and blew a .15/.16

percent on the breath test. After numerous motions, the state was unable to proceed to trial and

the case was dismissed.

● Case No: 503652W; 575EIQDefendant was driving the “wrong way” on a one way street.

Defendant smelled of alcoholic beverage and admitted to drinking vodka at the night club she attended. She failed the roadside sobriety

tests administered and blew a .12 percent on the breath test. Defense filed numerous motions and at trial the case was dismissed.

● Case No: 086152J;5226-DGCDefendant stopped for driving without headlights, after which officers claim he showed “usual” symptoms of impairment. Defendant failed the roadside sobriety test and blew a .122/.122 on the breath test.Due to Language barriers faced by the defendant whom only spoke



Japanese, many motions were filed. Defense attacked the inability of the State to prove that the defendant was properly advised, among

other things. Defense won and the State dismissed the charges.

● Case No: 05-024422MM10AThe driver was stopped for running a red light in Hollywood. A DUI

task force officer responded and gave the driver roadside tests. According to the officer the driver failed the roadside test but said the

video was not available.After cross examinating both officers during trial, the jury found the

defendant not guilty.

● Case No: 06-005108MM10AThe defendant was stopped for driving on the sidewalk around another vehicle. The officer observed signs of impairment and

conducted a DUI investigation. The driver failed roadside test and the breath test results were .107 / .109

Due to the firms diligence and attention to detail, a Notice of Expiration of speedy trial was filed and the case was dismissed.

● Case No: 501468-W; 8219-DUUDefendant was stopped for allegedly swerving his vehicle while

driving. Defendant had problems standing and admitted to drinking. He failed all roadside tests and blew a .19 and .17 on the breath test.

Defense filed numerous motions and the case was dismissed.

● Case No: 6269-XAE; 5557-CZS; 5558-CZSA police officer observed the defendant going at an excessive speed

and swerving across traffic lanes. Defendant allegedly smelled of unknown alcoholic beverages and fell on the ground when roadside sobriety tests were being administered. Defendant blew a .19 /.21on the breath test, she admitted drinking and failed all field sobriety test

exercises.After numerous motions were filed by the defense, state could not

proceed to trial and the case was dismissed.

● Case No: 05-009930MM10AClient was involved in a rear end collision with two vehicles stopped at

a red light. The officers that investigated the accident were not present at the time of the accident. They along with the occupants of the other vehicles could not place our client in control of the wheel.

Our client refused to take field and urine sobriety tests which led to his arrest.

Defense filed eight motions that turned case into shambles. State proceeded to trial dropped DUI charges on the second day and

obtained no conviction.

● Case No: 061690J; 8691EBI A civilian called the police and informed them of a driver who had left the scene after striking a road barrier and throwing beer bottles out of her window. The police found the defendant four miles from the scene

and suspected that the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The driver refused roadsides and the breath test, however,

the police found drugs on her person. Defense counsel filed several Motions to Suppress which resulted in

the State dropping the charges.

● Case No: 2005-CT-5481 The driver reached a roadblock, drove out of the roadblock and then

parked. The officer approached the driver. The defense filed a Motion to Suppress All Evidence and despite the State having their witness present, defense counsel was able to able

to get the DUI charges dropped.

● Case No: 52958; 59; 60-NCDefendant had a case from 1986 for driving under the influence of

alcohol.



Defense filed motions and moved for everything it is entitled to in discovery. The case was dropped.

● Case No: 014078WThe driver drove off of the road onto a walking path in front of a

police officer. The officer flagged him down and he backed up into a fence. The officer stated that the driver had bloodshot and watery

eyes, a strong odor of alcohol, a flushed face and slurred speech. The driver refused the roadside tests and the breath test.

The defense filed motions and took the case to trial. The charges were dropped.

● Case No: 574028XThe defendant rear ended the car in front of him causing a three car pile-up. The officer stated that the driver had a strong odor of alcohol

on his breath, bloodshot and watery eyes and slurred speech. The driver admitted to having a few beers, refused the breath test and

failed the roadside tests.The defense filed a Motion to Suppress for Lack of Probable Cause and two Motions to Suppress Statements. The State could not go forward

with the trial and the charges were dropped.

● Case No: 489014X: 1510-EIQThe driver was involved in an accident. A city of Miami Oficer

responded to the scene and conducted an accident investagation. After charging the diver with DUI, the arresting officer took him to the

Miami Beach Police Station. The driver refused to submit to any chemical physical tests. The responding officer neither witnessed the

accident occur, nor witnessed the driver driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. likewise, the drivers of the other vehicles were never able to affirmatively place the driver behind the

wheel. According to the Probable Cause Afidavit, the driver was never affirmatively told that a criminal investigation for DUI was being

conducted and never mirandarizes by the arresting officer or any other officer before he attempted to administer roadside sobriety tests.

Prior to trial, defense moved to dismiss all charges. Coubt I (DUI) and Count II (reckless driving) were dismissed by the court upon defense

motion for lack of prosecution.

● Case No: 05-001181MM10AThe client was allegedly stopped for tailgating a Hollywood Police

Officer. The officer asked the client to take Field Sobriety tests which he allegedly failed. The client was also asked for a breath sample

which he blew .144 .166 and .154. The Judge Granted our motion to suppress evidence based on an illegal stop. The state dropped all charges based on Judges ruling.

● Case No: 086432JThe Driver was seen tailgating other cars and weaving in and out

traffic causing other cause to have to avoid them. After being pulled over the driver got into a physical and verbal altercation with the

police, refused to take any test and was arrested for DUI, resisting arrest with violence and assault on a LEO.

The firm file a battery of motions to exclude and suppress evidence and at the time of trial the was not prepared to proceed the judge

deigned them a continuance and dismissed all the charges

● Case No: 286779XThe driver was going the wrong way on a one way street. The officer pulled the driver over and stated that the driver had a strong odor of

alcohol on their breath, slurred speech and bloodshot and watery eyes. The driver refused the roadside and breath tests

The defendant had unequal tracking in their eyes, indicating a neurological problem as opposed to impairment. Through the

successful practice of filing motions to suppress and to exclude and after speaking to the arresting officer, the firm was able to get the

charge dropped.



● Case No: 489301X; 4997; 99; 5000-EGBEyewitness testified that defendant crashed a parked car through a

gate, causing considerable damage and then fled the scene. Witness then saw a police officer in the vicinity and directed the officer to the

defendant in the damaged vehicle a block from first collision. Allegedly defendant showed distinct signs of impairment, admitted to drinking

and failed all roadside sobriety tests. Various motions were filed in this case.

The state dismissed charges.

● Case No: 132000WThe defendant drove over a median and crashed into a guard house.

Police arrived on the scene noticed signs of intoxication from the driver and proceeded to give them road side test; after failing the first test the driver refused to take any more. The officer requested them to submit to a breath test which they also refused and arrested the

driver for DUI.The defense got the judge to throw out the road side test result and refusals as well as the breath test refusal and the state dropped the

DUI charge.

● Case No: 05010508MM10A The officer observed the defendant straddling the double yellow lines in the roadway, swerve into oncoming traffic and roll through a stop sign. The officer stopped the defendant and had him exit the vehicle.

He noticed the aroma of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The defendant refused all roadside exercises and the breath test and was

placed under arrest for marijuana possession and DUI.Through successful motion practice the marijuana possession charge

was dismissed and the DUI was dropped.

● Case No: B05021390Suspected of DUI, the driver was pulled over. The driver and vehicle

were searched. Subsequently, the police found marijuana in the driver’s pocket and a pipe in the vehicle.

The firm filed several Motions to Suppress which resulted in the State dropping the charges.

● Case No: 266253XSecond offense DUI: The driver crashed into an off duty police officer

who called an on duty officer to investigate the crash. The officer noticed a strong smell of an alcoholic beverage and gave the driver road side sobriety exercises which they failed; the driver refused to submit to a breath test and was arrested for DUI and charged with

causing the accidentThrough successful motion practice the firm got most of the evidence

excluded and the DUI and other charges dismissed

● Case No: 508424X The defendant was swerving in and out of his lane and almost hit a

police vehicle. The officer reported the defendant had a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The defendant failed the

roadside tests and refused to take the breath test.The defense filed four Motions to Suppress. The State was not ready

for trial and the case was dropped.

● Case No: 04021951MM10A An officer stopped the defendant for speeding on his motorcycle. The

officer stated that he observed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The defendant was asked to perform

roadside tests and take the breath test. He did the roadside tests but was unable to provide an adequate sample for the breath test which

was interpreted as a refusal.Defense counsel took this case to trial before a jury who acquitted the

defendant on all counts.

● Case No: 04025776MM10A



The defendant was involved in an accident after running a red light. The officer observed the defendant swaying heavily to the point where

he almost fell over. The defendant refused to take the roadside exercises and breath test.

After the firm filed a battery of motions and deposed witnesses, the defendant was acquitted of DUI and DUI property damage

● Case No: 550630XThe defendant was driving erratically at night with no headlights while

cutting off other cars. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol, blood shot eyes and slurred speech. The defendant failed the

roadsides and did not take the breath testThe firm filed Motions to Exclude Breath Refusal, Exclude Statements and the HGN Tests. All of the motions were granted. The defense was able to get the officer to admit on the stand that the client eventually agreed to take the breath test after being read the implied consent.

Additionally, the officer admitted that he did not afford the defendant the opportunity to take the test and treated it as a refusal. The DUI

charges were dropped

● Case No: 05008052MM10AThe driver was observed making an illegal u-turn, drifting from side-to-

side and moving slowly. The officer pulled the driver over and observed him to have bloodshot and glassy eyes, unsteadiness on his

feet and an odor of alcohol on his breath. The officer asked if the driver wished to participate in roadside exercises and he declined.

Defense counsel took this case to trial before a jury who acquitted the defendant on all counts.

● Case No: 2162EFXThe defendant was driving on Miami Beach with his children in the

vehicle. An officer ran a records check on his license plate and saw a DUI suspension for the driver. The officer conducted a traffic stop.

Defense counsel took the case to trial and argued that the defendant had a business purposes permit. The evidence was presented that the defendant had a legitimate business that he was conducting and the State could not prove otherwise. The defendant was found not guilty

at trial.

● Case No: 05-010057MM10AOur client was involved in a rear-end collision involving one other

vehicle stopped at a red light. A broward Sheriff's Deputy was dispatched to investigate and he, in turn, requestedd another deputy to conduct a DUI investigation. The scound Deputy did no accident investigation but instead made contact with the client and noted

certain alleged observations leading hin to request the Client to submit to roadside sobriety exercises. Client refused tests, was arrested and taken to the BSO Breath Test Facility where he was video taped and told he had to submit to a breath test requested bu arresting officer.

Again, our Client refused to submit to the breath test, refused to perform videotaped sobriety tests and refused to answer any

questions.Defense counsel filed a battery of Motions to Suppress and Exclude.

The DUI charges were dropped.

● Case No: 03028427MM10AThe Defendant was involved in an accident and fled. While being

chased by the police the driver crashed again and had to be removed from the car by fire rescue and transported to the hospital. The

officers followed them back to the hospital and observed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage and requested a blood test. The results of the blood test were positive for alcohol and the driver was charged with 9

charges including DUI and DUI with property damage.The defense proved there was not probable cause for the blood draw as well as consent was coerced out of the defendant. The officers also violated HIPPA rules in the hospital. The blood results were thrown out

resulting in the charges being dropped and one of the officers were investigated for use of force / coercion.



● Case No: 0382DVGThe driver was pulled over for an expired tag, no insurance and a

suspended license.Once the firm was able to clear up the suspended license issue and

the tag and insurance were made current, the charges were dropped.

● Case No: F05-035578Defendant was arrested for causing a car crash involving multiple cars

and injuries. He was charged with four felony counts of DUI. Following motions entered by the defense to suppress and dismiss,

the four charges were dropped to misdemeanor, later to be reduced to one count of reckless driving.

● Case No: 385666-WDriver was pulled over for doing 68 mph in 40 mph zone. Officer

requested the driver to submit to road side sobriety test and failed them, later defendent refused to take the breath or a urine test and

was arrested for DUI. Found not guilty by a jury of their peers

● Case No: 306656XOfficer observed a parked car with a person sleeping in the driver’s seat. Officer knocked on the window and gets no response. Officer then proceeded to open the door and wake up the person in the driver’s seat. Upon coming into contact with the driver the officer noticed an odor of an alcoholic beverage, blood shot eyes, slurred speech and requested driver to submit to field sobriety exercises.

Defendent failed then and refused to take the breath test.Charges dismissed from pretrial motions

● Case No: 04018899MM10AThe driver of a motorcycle was involved in an accident and was

transported to the hospital where two blood samples were taken. At the hospital, the driver was arrested.

The firm filed a Motion to Suppress Blood Results and won. The firm convinced the Judge that the officer had no basis to conclude that the

accident actually involved serious bodily injury. The charges were dropped.

● Case No: 046197-WOfficer observed defendant weaving while driving with an expired tag. Driver admitted drinking to the officer and failed all field sobriety test

and refused the breath testState not ready at time of trial; case dismissed.

● Case No: 04-016134MM10ADefendant was stopped at a DUI check point; an officer noticed signs

of impairment and requested the driver to submit to sobriety test. driver refused to submit to roadside sobriety test and was arrested for

DUI. The defendant was also found in possession of CannabisThe defense proved there was no probable cause for arrest and also

proved the reading of FL implied consent law was improperly administered. The state subsequently dropped the DUI and Possession

Charges

● Case No: 03001264MM10AWitnesses observed the defendant continually swerving in and out of

traffic, then onto a sidewalk until the vehicle came to a stop. The witness ran to the vehicle and removed the keys until the officers

could arrive. The officer arrived at the scene and stated that the driver had a strong odor of alcohol on their breath, slurred speech and

bloodshot and watery eyes. The driver performed very poorly on the roadside and breath tests.

Defense counsel was able to suppress the field sobriety exercises, breath test results and the video. All DUI charges were dropped.



● Case No: 289841-XDefendant crashed their car into a tree. When the officer arrived on the scene they requested the driver to submit to road side sobriety

test; agreed and fail them, refused to submit to a breath test and was arrested for DUI.

The defense filed a battery of motions to suppress evidence and at the time of trial the charges where dismissed

● Case No: 508408XDefendant was said to have nearly lost control of their scooter when

they approached a red light, proceeded to make a U-turn to avoid the red light then made another right turn to resume traveling in their

original direction. Police stopped them conducted a DUI investigation and arrested the driver for DUI and issued several other traffic

citations.The Defense found during the Drivers license hearing that the

arresting officer never saw the defendant do any of the things he was stopped for and the observations causing the officer to suspect impairment causing him to initiate the DUI investigation and

subsequent arrest. Motion to dismiss for no probable cause granted; case dismissed.

● Case No: 2005-MM-009152AThe defendent was allegedly observed by Seminole County Sheriff's Drputy coming out of a convenience store in Lake Mary, Florida. The defendent had left his vehicle parked in a fire lane with the engine

running while he went inside to make a purchase. Upon coming out, the Sheriff's Deputy made contact and initiated a DUI investigation based on purported signs of impairment. Client agreed to perform

roadside sobriety exercises which were videotaped. once completed, the defendant was arrested and transported thereafter to the John F.

Polk Correctional Facility for breath testing.This client was not convicted for DUI

● Case No: 508246XA parking enforcement officer observed a erratically driving vehicle and alerted another officer who observed the driver run a stop sign.

Officer then proceeded to pull driver over, conduct a DUI investigation and arrested the driver.

The state was not ready at time of trial and forced to drop the charges.

● Case No: 04015330MM10AThe defendant was stopped for traveling on the left lane solid white

line when the officer stopped the vehicle. The officer pulled the driver over and stated that the driver had a strong odor of alcohol on their

breath, slurred speech and bloodshot and watery eyes. The defendant performed the roadside test and refused the breath test.

During jury selection, defense counsel was able to get the State to drop the DUI charges.

● Case No: M030347The Police observed the defendant lose control of the vehicle and proceeded to pull them over and conduct a DUI investigation. The

defendant was uncooperative with the officers and was arrested for resisting arrest and DUI breath test results .114

State failed to provide proper discovery to the defense, forcing them to drop the DUI and resisting arrest charges.

● Case No: 04-011590MM10ADefendant got into a multiple car accident. Given road side field

sobriety test and fail them, breath test results .11 and made several admissions to the officer.

After filing and successfully arguing a battery of motions the firm managed to get evidence excluded and the state was forced to drop

the DUI charge



● Case No: 508440-XDriver accused of speeding and weaving, attempted to flee from

officer when another officer blocked off the defendants car to stop them. Failed road sides, breath test results .164

Defense brought out various discrepancies from the officers story and the truth to the court, and the state was forced to drop the DUI

charge

● Case No: 04-23167MM10ADefendant was involved in a minor accident with another car. The

officer on the scene observed some signs of intoxication and conducted a DUI investigation. Driver was later arrested and charged

them with DUIThe State dropped the DUI charge before trial

● Case No: 05-002746MM10ADefendant was stopped for driving without headlights. After being

pulled over defendent was asked to take road side test and performed them perfectly. driver refused to take a breath test and was arrested

for DUI and issued traffic citations.The video of the defendant’s performance of the road side test was brought to the attention of the judge and the state and all charges

dismissed

● Case No: 04-06705MM10ADefendants car was stopped at a road block, given road side test by

the police and later arrested for DUIDefense argued and proved the driver was not impaired. Found NOT

GUILTY by a jury

● Case No: 04-009442MM10AOur Client was arrested and charged with DUI

Through our investigation into the details of the case it was determined that the defendant was charged with the incorrect charge.

This fact was brought to the attention of the court and the charges were dismissed.

● Case No: 04-021470MM10AThe Defendant involved in a serious roll-over crash and was taken to the hospital. The investigating officer began to suspect the driver of

drinking and requested a blood test; they refused and were later charged with DUI.

The defense exposed problems with the officer’s investigation and additionally got witnesses excluded, forcing the state to drop the DUI

charge.

● Case No: 05-003296TCA04Defendant pulled over for going over 100 mph and later arrested for

DUIState dropped all charges after successful motion practice.

● Case No: 04-15566MM10APolice officer noticed a vehicle with a terrible driving pattern and pulled the car over only to find other indicators of DUI and later

arrested defendent.Found not guilty by a jury of their peers

● Case No: CTM040001072AOfficer pulled over a vehicle for speeding and proceeded to conduct a DUI investigation and later arrested the driver for DUI after failing the road side test. The breath test results were almost twice the legal limit.After reviewing the video tape of the road side test and bringing it to

the attention of the state the DUI charge was dropped

● Case No: 048435-WDefendant was pulled over after supposedly running a red light.



defendent stopped and given road side test. Later was arrested for DUI, defendant refused to submit to a breath test.

Motions were file to exclude the results of the road side test and the breath test refusal and the charges were dropped

● Case No: 6226-CZEThe defendant was involved in a accident and the officer started a DUI investigation after observing the defendant; defendent submitted to a

breath test and was arrested for DUI; also received several traffic citations as well.

The state failed to bring the case to trial with in the required time and all charges where dismissed

● Case No: 252483-WThe Defendant was approached and stopped while getting into his car

after leaving a club and later arrested for DUI.Motion to suppress due to illegal stop granted and DUI charge was

dropped.

● Case No: 044018769MM10AOfficer observed a vehicle driving with an expired tag. After making

contact with the driver the officer noticed a strong odor of a alcoholic beverage, slurred speech as well as blood shot eyes and called a DUI

task force officer to conduct a DUI investigation. Driver failed the roadside test and was offered a breath test, refused and was arrested

for DUI.State dropped the charges before trial.

● Case No: 04022691MM10AThe Driver was said to be spinning their tires exiting a shopping center

and sped off cutting across three lanes of traffic to get on the highway. The driver was pulled over and given Road Side Sobriety

test. They failed them and was arrested for DUIThe judge granted several pretrial motions that forced the state to

drop the DUI charge.

● Case No: 387929WThe defendant was found sleeping behind the wheel after a passer by alerted the police. After approaching the car the officer observed the classic signs of intoxication and subsequently arrested the driver for

DUI.The Defense proved there was no probable cause for the stop and

subsequent arrest. All charges dismissed before trial

● Case No: 8375-DDROfficer observed a vehicle unable to maintain a single lane and

following other cars too closely and pulled them over. After making addition observations the officer arrested driver for DUI and the driver

refused to take the breath test.The State dropped the DUI charge.

● Case No: 317078XThird offense DUI in Miami Dade County. Driver found asleep behind the wheel disoriented and smelling of an alcoholic beverage according

to the police. They refused to submit to Road side test and also refused to take a breath test.

The defense proved there was no probable cause for arrest. All charges dismissed.

● Case No: 508287XA vehicle was observed driving 56 MPH in a 30 MPH zone and was pulled over. The officer observed an odor of an alcoholic beverage

after coming in contact with the driver and proceeded to conduct a dui investigation including Roadside sobriety test that driver failed, the

driver was transported back to the police station for a breath test and arrested for DUI.

The defense proved through motion practice there was insufficient



cause to conduct the DUI investigation and the state dropped the charge.

● Case No: 46659Defendant stopped for making an illegal turn. Officer conducted

roadside test, breath test results twice the legal limit. Motions to exclude roadside test and breath test results granted.

Charges Dropped

● Case No: 5177DDXThe defendant was seen driving in a parking lot of a closed business,

also ran a stop sign and was pulled over. The officer observed signs of impairment when they came into contact with the driver and

conducted a DUI investigation and request the driver to submit to a breath test, the results were below the legal limit and the officer additionally request a urine test for drugs and arrested the driver.

The defense proved there was insufficient evidence for the officer to conduct the DUI investigation and got all the evidence gathered by it

suppressed and all charges where dismissed

● Case No: 062102JA Car was stopped for speeding and when the officer came in contact

with the driver he observed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from the driver and ordered the driver out of the car to take

road side sobriety test and subsequently failed. Defendent was arrested for DUI.

Defense proved the officer's testimony inconsistent with the time line of events leading up to arrest. We also proved the road side test

where improperly administered resulting in the charges being dismissed

● Case No: 468023WDefendant was pulled over for coming to a sudden stop to avoid

crashing into another car. The officer noticed two beer bottles in the car and proceeded to conduct a DUI investigation. Defendent was

arrested for DUI after failing the road side test.Motion to suppress the stop granted. Charges dissmissed.

● Case No: 289486 XDefendant was involved in a minor traffic accident. He was asked to

complete roadside tests which he failed and blew over twice the lagal limit. (.187)

The Essen, Essen, Susaneck, Canet & Cohen, P.A., attorney filed a motion to suppress the identity of the defendant using the accident report privilege and a motion to suppress the .187 breath test result based on a twenty minute violation. The state dismissed the case at

trial.

● Case No: 9118XADThe officer was waiting outside a local bar and when defendant left

the bar and attempted to drive home the officer stopped the defendant.

The Essen and Essen law firm's attorney filed and argued numerous motions including a motion to suppress the stop based on the officer having no valid reason to stop the defendant. The DUI was dismissed

by the judge.

● Case No: 0225568 MM10AOfficer observed the defendants vehicle driving in a reckless manner and proceeded to pull the vehicle over. Upon approaching the driver

the officer observed the defendant had bloosdshot eyes, odor of alcohol and slurred speech. The driver admitted to "having a couple of beers". The defendant refused to take roadside tests and refused the

breath test. Attorney Canet proceeded to trial and the client was found Not Guilty

by a jury.



● Case No: 289486XDefendant charged with DUI and leaving the scene of a accident.

Breath test results over twice the legal limit.All Charges Dismissed before trial.

● Case No: 0225568MM10ADefendant was observed driving his vehicle in a reckless manner and was pulled over. After being pulled over the officer noticed that when the defendant spoke a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage became noticeable, defendant admitted having "a couple beers" and refused

roadside and breath test.Found not guilty by a jury

● Case No: 01-026267TCA04The driver was stopped at a police road block where the police

indicated that the driver showed obvious signs of impairment, was unable to locate his driver’s license, handing the police his Visa card. He was described by the police as having a strong odor of alcohol on

his breath, used his car for support, had slurred speech and did poorly on the physical sobriety tests. Client took the breath test with a result

of .106. After the court heard our motion to suppress for an illegal stop, all evidence was suppressed and the state dropped the DUI charges.

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Our Goal is tobuild a WINNING case. Serious penalties deserve a serious defense.The trials and tribulations, as well as penalties, if convicted of DUI require a serious defense. That's why we examine every fact in our effort to build a winning case. Nationally we're a highly respected DUI defense firm because of our experience and dedication to be successful in every possible case. Our team of lawyers have a multitude of successful defenses that may help you, such as test altering effect of roadside wind, unreliable & misleading breath machines, disorienting effect of police car lights, medications mimicking intoxication and useless breath tests.Remember, your arrest doesn't mean you will be convicted. If you're arrested, you need not plead guilty.

More about our DUI defensesOur team of experienced attorneys work to examine every factor in every case that could work in your favor. Any of the following can severely impact the results of tests conducted during a typical DUI arrest. For instance:

● Breath-testing machines often give false readings. ● Police car lights can create nausea and disorientation. ● Medications can cause side effects that resemble intoxication. ● The pitch of the road can impair your balance while doing

balance tests.

Because inaccuracies during testing can negatively affect your case, the Essen Team has purchased several testing mechanisms to demonstrate in court their inability to establish accurate readings. We're one of the few firms that owns a breath-testing machine and uses a "wind measuring device." In addition, we're one of the firms in the United States to own a set of the strobe

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lights mounted on police vehicles to show how, when the room is darkened and the lights are spinning, many people feel nauseated and confused. We sometimes conduct Mock Trials in our office to practice hypothetical cases and will prepare our clients, when necessary, for stronger court presentations. We are fastidious in our examination of every detail in each DUI case.

Just consider the trials and tribulations, as well as the penalties, if you're convicted of DUI in Florida: a permanent criminal record, loss of license, community service, increased insurance rates, possible jail time, vehicle immobilization, fines and possible job loss. Though no one should drive drunk, everyone's entitled to the best defense possible. If you suffer from the disease of alcohol addiction, we'll insist, as a condition of employment, that you obtain professional help.

This decision to act is yours alone! Contact us today.



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ExperienceSpeaks Volumes.

For over a Decade Richard Essen and his firm have put on an extensive set of DUI defense seminars for DUI attorneys across Florida and the nation. He shares valuable tactics and techniques with DUI attorneys throughout the country focusing on new innovations in science and law related to DUI cases.

We explore all aspects of the DUI cases.

Join with us and participate in this special opportunity to tap into our firms 100 plus years of experience.

Richard Essen's...(Partial List)

Miami Lakes, Florida - April 15, 2005

Dania, Florida - May 7, 2004

Hollywood, Florida - November 7, 2003

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For more information on upcoming drunk driving (dui - dwi) seminars, please contact your Florida DUI Attorney at

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Put our team of DUI defense attorneys in gear by contacting us today!

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If you have a drunk driving DUI case in South Florida, including the areas of Palm Beach County, Miami Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale or the Keys, contact us right now to find out what your chances are of prevailing in your case. After all, the decision to fight or plead guilty could affect the rest of your life.

Practicing primarily in South Florida including the areas of Palm Beach County, Miami Dade County, Broward County, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale, but also available to defend drunk driving cases in Tampa, Tallahassee, Orlando, Naples, Fort Myers, and throughout Florida and other parts of the nation. We are a DUI - DWI law firm committed to a philosophy of vigorously defending your DUI - DWI Florida drunk driving

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case. Established over 55 years, our objective is to concentrate on the defense of criminal related traffic offenses. We've developed a reputation that speaks of our success and drives us to continue. We are the premier Florida DUI Attorney.

A law firm is nothing but its attorneys. See the credentials of the South Florida DUI law firm that has been concentrating on drunk driving, DUI and DUI related crimes for longer then any other Florida firm as well as our result driven practice. We promise that we'll do everything we can, within the bounds of legal ethics, to prevail in your DUI - DWI (driving under the influence / driving while intoxicated / drunk driving) case.

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