[During my jury trial] Patrick presented a cogent and effective cross examination, effectively fleshing out all the exculpatory aspects of my stop. He concluded with a compelling and metaphorically vivid closing argument, which clearly undermined the prosecution’s capacity for rebuttal.

-R.S.

Case #47

People v. D.S.
67th Dist. - Flushing (Flint)

This client was charged with three things, including:I -OWI, II - Open. Intox, III - DWLS. He was pulled over after running a stop sign and making a wide turn. There was an open beer in the console in plain view. He was on his way home after a work function but had stopped at a bar on the way. He failed the field sobriety tests and the preliminary breath test results were .15. He was arrested, and the DataMaster test results were .16, .16. This particular case was complicated by the fact that the client's license had been restricted over the past 5+ years stemming from revocation after two OWI convictions within 7 years (1994, 1997), and had yet to return to have the license fully re-instated. Therefore, any alcohol related conviction would impact client greater than typical client.

Result: All Charges Dismissed, client plead guilty to added counts of Reckless Driving & Disorderly

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