People V. JS

Our client in this case has had ongoing issues of PTSD due to his military service. These issues facilitated his making a poor choice to drink and drive, he was ultimately stopped and arrested at a roadblock. Our client had a previous DWAI so it was the DA’s policy to not reduce this charge as it was his second offense. Our team wanted to help our client with not only his mental issues but to avoid a criminal conviction. We helped our client get into some intensive counseling that was specific to his PTSD and his military service. Through such counseling and treatment, our client was able to demonstrate that in dealing with his ongoing issues he was taking this matter seriously and that it should not be an issue for him in future. Our team was able to demonstrate these factors to the ADA and show that while our client had made poor decisions, he was particularly deserving of some consideration due to his service to our country. We were able to persuade the prosecutor to deviate from the policy and give our client another chance to avoid being labeled as a criminal. The hard work of our team and our client made it possible for him to plead to the non criminal violation of DWAI. Without the extra efforts of our team and client he could have ended up in a much worse situation.

People V. MH

Our client’s initial offer was to plead guilty to a DWI, with a BAC of .27. This would leave our client with a criminal record for the rest of his life. We believed there was an issue with the stop, so we pushed forward. At hearings the officer said he stopped the vehicle because of a welfare check. He admitted there were no traffic infractions and that the stop was based solely on the concern for the wife. After the hearings, we submitted a memo of law outlining our issues. In the end, the Judge ruled that this was in fact, a bad stop and suppressed all the evidence and as a result, the case was dismissed.

People V. WJ

Police charged our client with an Aggravated DWI for having an alleged BAC of 0.18, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, and Drinking Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. Our client also had an extensive criminal history that included multiple felony convictions which included state prison. By exploring potential issues with the People’s case with the District Attorney, we were able to negotiate a reduction to DWAI, a traffic infraction, and Disorderly Conduct, a noncriminal offense. We also were able to convince the court to impose minimum fines for these offenses

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People V. SB

Our client, a commercial driver with a CDL license, was parked by the side of the road in his truck. He had a passenger that was also a commercial driver who was about to take over driving. Our client had a beer in his hand that he was drinking with his lunch. Despite this explanation, and the testimony of the other driver, officers who arrived on the scene ran our client through field sobriety tests and charged him with DWI in a Commercial Vehicle. This would have cost our client his employment, heavy fines and state surcharges, possible jail time, and would have resulted in the loss of his CDL for at least one year.

Our attorneys prepared pre-trial hearings and held a conference with the judge and prosecutor. After Nave DWI Defense Attorneys attorneys described our client’s case and our potential arguments at trial, the prosecution resolved the case by offering our client a single count of “Parked on Pavement,” a no-point traffic ticket. Our client kept his job, his license, his CDL, and the money he would have had to pay in fines and surcharges.

People V. DH

Our client holds a Commercial Driver’s License (“CDL”) and drives a truck for a shipping company. After drinking some beers he was involved in a property damage accident and blew a .15 after consenting to a Breathalyzer test. He was ticketed with 2 counts DWI, Speed Not Reasonable/Prudent, and Refusal to Take Breath Test. Any alcohol related conviction would result in a one year loss of his CDL and loss of his employment. After our attorneys submitted an appeal to the ADA handling the case, our client was allowed to enter a plea to one count of Reckless Driving, along with 90 days SCRAM, and a $2,000 dollar donation to the Wounded Warrior Project. Our client was thrilled he was able to keep his job. He called yesterday to thank us for allowing him to keep his career and provide for his family. He had no problem with the donation since his son is currently a United States Marine.

People V. JH

It was alleged our client had a BAC of 0.21 and was involved in a bad motor vehicle accident. He also had a CDL which he needed for his job. Any type of alcohol related conviction would have caused him to lose his CDL for at least 1 year and, as a consequence, his job. After a pre-trial hearing in which the weakness of the prosecution’s case was explored, the District Attorney offered a reduction to a non-alcohol charge of Reckless Driving that allowed our client to keep his CDL and his job.

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People V. SI

Client was arrested after an off-duty police officer observed what he believed to be signs of intoxication. Our client had faced DWI charges before in his past, and the prosecution was unwilling to offer anything but 1-3 years in State Prison. Our attorneys reviewed the video tape showing the arrest and the evidence that supported that arrest. A number of weaknesses and inconsistencies were discovered, and our attorneys used these factors to convince the prosecution to offer a sentence of straight probation. Our client did not serve one day in jail and was able to continue his employment, although the first offer from the prosecution would have had him spending months, if not years, in state prison.

People V. RB

Our client was changing a tire well off the roadside when approached by police. The police initiated a DWI investigation although our client was not alone and it was not clear who had been driving the vehicle. Our client failed the field sobriety tests and a breathalyzer revealed a BAC of .08. Our client was charged with 2 counts of felony DWI and other offenses as well. Our trial team took this case to trial and, after a 3 day jury trial, our client was found not guilty of all offenses. Our client was a decorated Veteran wounded in battle in Somalia, and after finding him not guilty, the jury came over and shook our client’s hand. Our client was spared an unwarranted felony conviction, his license was restored, and he avoided jail or prison, thanks to the hard work of the Nave DWI Defense Attorneys trial team.

People V. AC

Our client was charged with an E Felony DWI, speed and moving from lane unsafely at 2:11 a.m. Nave DWI Defense Attorneys took over this case after another attorney had it and was recommending that the client take a plea to the felony and spend 1 to 3 years in State Prison. Our client didn’t want to do any state time or plead to a felony because he works for his family business and it would have created a huge hardship for him to be away for any extended period of time. With the only option being to go to trial, our attorneys tried the case, and at the end of the trial, told the jury that there simply wasn’t proof beyond a reasonable doubt that our client was guilty. The jury agreed, and found our client guilty of the traffic offense of DWAI. This victory at trial means this Nave DWI Defense Attorneys client avoids state prison, a felony, Probation, and can keep working and supporting his family.

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People V. JL

Our client, a schoolteacher with no prior criminal record, was pulled over for a minor traffic violation and subsequently arrested for DWI. Despite the evidence against him, our attorneys argued that the traffic stop was unconstitutional. We filed a motion to suppress all evidence obtained as a result of the stop. The judge agreed, ruling that the police did not have a valid reason to stop our client's vehicle. As a result, all charges were dismissed. Our client was able to retain his teaching license and continue his career without a criminal record.

People V. NM

Our client, a nurse, was arrested for a First Time DWI after being pulled over for swerving. She had a BAC of .09. Our attorneys demonstrated that the breathalyzer used was not properly calibrated and had a history of producing inaccurate results. We also presented evidence of our client's impeccable record and contributions to the community. The prosecution agreed to reduce the charges to a non-criminal violation of DWAI, allowing our client to avoid a criminal record and retain her nursing license.

People V. GR

Our client, a recent college graduate, was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint and arrested for DWI. With a BAC of .10, he faced severe penalties that could impact his future employment opportunities. Our legal team argued that the checkpoint was not conducted in accordance with legal standards. After presenting our case, the prosecution agreed to a plea deal, reducing the charge to a traffic infraction with a minimal fine. Our client avoided a criminal record and was able to start his career without the burden of a DWI conviction.

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People V. KR

Our client lost control of her vehicle on snow-covered roads, striking a snowbank and was knocked unconscious. Despite this, she was forced to perform field sobriety tests and refused the breathalyzer. Charged with DWI, Refusal, and other violations, our attorneys argued that she should have received medical assistance. The prosecution reduced all charges to a single traffic infraction, and the refusal was dismissed, averting a one-year license loss.

People V. WM

Our client, a Veteran with severe injuries, turned the wrong way on a one-way street and was arrested for DWI and refusal after being subjected to field sobriety tests despite his artificial limb. Our attorneys pushed the matter to trial, resulting in a plea to a traffic ticket for driving the wrong way and winning the refusal hearing, protecting his license.

People V. AB

Our client, charged with DWI and refusal, was shown to have no criminal history and did not pose an ongoing threat. By negotiating with the ADA and officers, our attorneys kept the client's license intact during the case and secured an equitable result, allowing the client to accept responsibility without devastating consequences.

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