Recent Cases - DWI & DUI
Illinois DWI - Mike R., 1.2009
DWI Probation - Statutory Summary Suspension Suspension Dismissed - No license or Insurance Affects
Madison County Illinois v. Tim K., 1.2009
DWI Probation - License Suspension Dismissed
Illinois v. Jack V., 12.2008
DWI & Drug Possession Charges All Drug Cases Dismissed. Probation on DWI Charge - NO License Suspension
St Clair Illinois DUI charges along with drug possession charges; all drug charges were dismissed and client was given court supervision for DUI charge. Motion to rescind statutory summary suspension granted; therefore, client's license suspension was canceled, thus no indication on his driving record of a license suspension or other violation.
City of Kirkwood v. Pat R., 11.2008
DWI case Dismissed / No license Suspension
Kirkwood Missouri DWI, client stopped for crossing center line while on his cell phone, charged with DWI and improper lane usage. After several months of mounting a defense, both cases were completely dismissed with no fines or court costs assessed against the defendant. No license suspension.
St Clair Illinois v. David F., 10.2008
Probation / License Suspension Dismissed
St Clair Illinois DUI, client was stopped for traffic violation and police were able to get good evidence against him to support DUI charges and the Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension of his license. Able to negotiate probation to avoid conviction, more importantly, able to prevent the license suspension or any indication of this offense on client's driving record or criminal record.
“Ben, Just wanted to drop you a line to extend my thanks for the awesome job you did for me recently. I was hoping for the best but prepared for the worst and the final outcome was even more favorable than I had hoped for. Great to see there are still professionals out there who actually deliver. Thanks again.”
St Clair Illinois v. John A., 9/2008
License Suspension Dismissed
Illinois statutory summary suspension was dismissed by Illinois DUI lawyer Ben Sansone after successfully arguing that the arresting officer failed to give proper warning to motorist and lacked probable cause for the arrest.
City of St Louis v Kate K., September 2008
Missouri DWI Dismissed
Illinois v. Andrew Q., 8.2008
Probation and License Suspension Dismissed
People of Illinois v John A., July 2008
Probation / License Suspension Dismissed
First offense DUI charge stemming from arrest and traffic stop after defendant allegedly made a left turn that "almost caused an accident". The car the defendant allegedly made a left turn in front of did not strike the defendant, and kept going; therefore, weak evidence as to the traffic stop. For lack of probable cause Illinois DUI lawyer Sansone had the Statutory Summary Suspension thrown out despite a BAC of .20. Probation and no conviction for DUI charge.
State of Missouri v. Robert S., May 2008
Missouri DWI dismissed
Client was stopped for running a red light and then submitted to field sobriety tests and failed a BAC test (breath test). Based on probable cause issues, strength of the state's evidence, and the fact that the client was about to go on active duty military, the prosecutor dismissed the DWI charge after several court appearances, defense motions, and negotiation. Initial offer was standard SIS with probation; most Missouri DWI lawyers end up getting the standard deal, however, the extra effort and work on the case led to this fantastic result for my client.
.12 BAC - DWI amended to C&I
O'Fallon Missouri v. Kelly B., 3.2008
Missouri DWI amended to C&I
Madison County Illinois
4th DWI, reduced to 1st Offense
City of Berkeley v. Tony C., 11.2007
.16 BAC - DWI Case Dismissed
Kevin H. v. Missouri Dept. of Revenue, 10/25/2007
Trial Judgment in Favor of My Client
Wentzville MO v. Brian T., September 2007
Missouri DWI Dismissed
Wentzville Missouri DWI Dismissed and amended to Careless and Imprudent Driving. No probation.
State of Illinois v. Joe L., Case # 07DT596 (DUI - 6/2007)
Client is a CDL driver and his livelihood was in jeopardy if the Statutory Summary Suspension of his license was allowed to apply based on his failure of field sobriety tests and his BAC was over .08. License suspension was dismissed based on improper warnings to Defendant by the police officer. CDL driver kept his license and did not have a single day of suspension or any affect on his license or CDL status. Defendant was granted probation on the criminal charges to avoid a conviction, all other cases were dismissed.
State of Missouri v. Paul M., Case # 061911015 (DWI - 3/2007)
MO DWI DISMISSED. Companion charge of Improper Lane Usage, Dismissed.
Defendant stopped by police for improper lane usage and submitted to Field Sobriety Tests. Submitted to Breathalyzer and BAC level of .186%. Ben Sansone successfully defended the case based on issues of probable cause for the stop and proper procedure for field sobriety tests were not followed by the arresting officer. Despite a high BAC of .186% (more than double the legal limit) the DWI charge was dismissed on procedural grounds argued by DWI lawyer Ben Sansone.
State of Missouri v. McIlvoy, (St Charles DWI - 2/2007)
DWI DISMISSED remaining charges amended to improper muffler
State of Missouri v. M. Pratt, (St Louis DWI -11/2006)
DWI CASE DISMISSED & NO LICENSE SUSPENSION
State of Illinois v. Matt. H., (St Clair DUI - 6/2006)
DWI CASE DISMISSED & LICENSE SUSPENSION RESCINDED
State of MO v. J. LaFortune, (St Louis DWI - 7/2005)
DWI CASE DISMISSED & NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
DWI lawyer Ben Sansone argued that the Police failed to substantiate probable cause for the traffic stop; moreover, Ben Sansone's argument pointed out the police officer's failure to properly administer the breathalyzer test making it inadmissible as evidence in the State's case, therefore, the case was dismissed.
State of IL v. M. Masseoud, (St Clair DUI -10/2006)
DWI CASE DISMISSED & LICENSE SUSPENSION RESCINDED.
Defendant submitted to breathalyzer test at 1:31 a.m. but was not read his Miranda Rights until 1:43 a.m. DUI Lawyer Ben Sansone cited US Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, 384 US 436 (1966) and prevailed based on failure to read Miranda Rights before submitting to the breathalyzer. Additionally, the police failed to provide sufficient evidence that the breathalyzer was administered properly and maintained and calibrated pursuant to Illinois law. Judge ruled in Defendant's favor, CASE DISMISSED.
State of MO v. T.Vehige, (FELONY DWI - 2006)
NO JAIL TIME AND PROBATION CONTINUED DESPITE SUBSEQUENT DWI VIOLATION
State of MO v. J. Vietmeier, (FELONY DWI - 7/2005)
DEFENDANT RELEASED WITHIN 48 HOURS, NO ADDITIONAL JAIL TIME.