From Second DUI Charge To Full Acquittal: How We Helped A Client Avoid Jail And Protect His Future
DISCLAIMER: The results are specific to the facts and legal circumstances of each of the clients’ cases and should not be used to form an expectation that the same results could be obtained for other clients in similar matters without reference to the specific factual and legal circumstances of each client’s case.
A Second DUI and Everything on the Line
This case involved a hardworking member of our Miami community, someone who never thought he’d need a criminal defense lawyer.
But after being charged with a second DUI offense, his future was in jeopardy.
He knew the stakes were high. So, he came to us and said, “I’m putting my life in your hands.”
Second DUI Charges Come with Harsh Penalties
A second DUI in Florida isn’t treated lightly. The penalties are enhanced:
- Mandatory jail time
- Higher fines
- Longer license suspension
- Ignition interlock device
- And a criminal record that could impact employment and immigration
The prosecutor in this case was not interested in offering any kind of lenient deal and frankly, we didn’t think the offer was fair either.
When the Deal Isn’t Right, We Go to Trial
We took the time to review every piece of evidence. And what we found were serious legal issues that worked in our client’s favor.
So when negotiations broke down, we didn’t back down. We said:
Thanks, but no thanks. Let’s bring in a jury.
Less Than 15 Minutes to Clear His Name
We went to trial.
We told the jury his story.
We connected the law, the facts, and the truth, and delivered it with clarity and conviction.
After less than 15 minutes of deliberation, a jury of his peers came back with a unanimous NOT GUILTY verdict.
“We weren’t just his attorneys, we were his voice,” said Attorney Daniel Izquierdo.
“In that courtroom, we were the last thing standing between him and a jail sentence. And we made sure the jury saw the truth.”
We Were the Only Thing Standing Between Him and Jail
This man was facing real time behind bars. If found guilty, the consequences would’ve followed him for years. But because he came to us and because we took the time to truly understand his case and fight for him, he walked out of the courtroom free.
- No jail.
- No conviction.
- A clean slate.
Do You Need a Miami DUI Defense Lawyer?
If you’ve been charged with DUI in Miami, especially a second offense, you need to speak with an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible. Please contact me online or call my Coral Gables office directly at 305.707.7345. You should also download my free book “A Six Pack Of Questions That Can Cause A Hangover After A DUI Arrest”. This free download provides valuable information and answers to questions about DUI charges that can give you the best chance at winning your case.