Attorneys for DUI and Traffic Offenses in South Florida

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This past year I bought myself a new toy. It’s the third bike I’ve owned, so ‘Im familiar with the tickets that come with it. So far Steven Bell, Esq. has had my reckless driving reduced to a $50 fine and driving school-no points and a complete dismissal of criminal charges. Had my driving without a license dropped-no points. And a 30 over speeding ticket to a fine and driving school-no points. I’d have to say this law-firm handles their own. If your looking for a stress free way of handling your tickets call Meltzer and Bell PA, “The Traffic Stop”.

Meltzer and Bell, P.A., “The Traffic Stop,” really went above and beyond in their representation of me in Osceola County on my speeding ticket. They may possibly be THE BEST traffic lawyers I’ve ever encountered. Be sure to send your friends and family to the Meltzer and Bell, P.A., “The Traffic Stop,” for their traffic ticket and DUI needs. I can’t believe that they got the result that they did. Quite simply, they are the most professional firm that I have ever dealt with, and their level of expertise and communication is unparalleled.

I sincerely thank you for everything.

I just had to commend you on the outstanding job you did on behalf of your client in court yesterday. If my clients were ever to ask me if I know of a good DUI defense attorney, I know to whom I can refer them!

I just wanted to thank you for taking care of my ticket for me. I am thrilled with the outcome and I will definitely refer you to all my family and friends! Thank you so much!

Thank you Meltzer and Bell, The Traffic Stop, for handling my recent accident case. You did an amazing job in getting my case dismissed and saved me TONS of money in the long run. I will always recommend your services to anyone who wants the job done right!

Larry,
I wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for getting both my tickets dismissed with no points and without having to attend traffic school. You and Steve were very responsive and quick to act on my behalf. I will certainly recommend your services to anyone I encounter that needs the help of an attorney.

Thanks again!

Thank you very much for taking my case and getting it dismissed. I truly appreciate your hard work. This was a great experience and will recommend your services.

Steve,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your assistance! Meltzer and Bell, the traffic stop, always does a fantastic job for me! This time you really saved me! My license was going into suspension and you saved the day!

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Facts: The Defendant was driving at night without her headlights on. After being stopped she through her cigarette out the window and was alleged to have red, watery eyes, very slurred speech and an odor of alcohol coming from her. She was asked where she was coming from and kept saying she was going through a tough divorice and coming from a bar. She was asked to step out of the car, being that it was 2:45 a.m. and perform roadside exercises. She was alleged to perform poorly on them and was arrested for DUI. She was taken to the breath facility and she refused a breath after being told her license would be suspended for a year for doing so. The Sate offered the first offender program, a reckless. Our client turned it down. We attempted to convince the state that the facts were not sufficient to support a criminal conviction. The state disagreed. Our firm announced ready for trial. Mr. Bell, the managing partner of the firm, was lead counsel on the case with Ari Goldberg, another partner with the firm. After closing arguments were concluded, the jury came back finding our client not guilty of DUI.

Facts: Our client was pulled over on her way home from work traveling in excess of the speed limit. The officer also claimed that our client had committed numerous traffic infractions during the time it took for him to effectuate a traffic stop. According to the police report, our client displayed numerous indicators of impairment, including the odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and balance issues. The officer wrote in his report that our client performed poorly on the field sobriety exercises as well, which was backed up by the video evidence our firm obtained from the law enforcement agency. Once at the police station, our client provided two samples of breath which were right at twice the legal limit. All hope seemed lost to our client, until she called our firm to help defend her. Even though the evidence in support of a DUI conviction against the client was plentiful, we were able to speak with the assigned prosecutor and secure placement for the client in the “reckless diversion program”. Admittance into diversion is never a guarantee for any driver and is always on a case-by-case basis. Our firm consistently represents people in similar situations and works hard to build mitigation packages to send to the State in support of diversion. We also assist our clients in either fighting the administrative driver’s license suspensions from the DMV or helping our clients obtain a hardship license. Fortunately for this client, they never lost their driving privileges at any time during the pendency of their case. The resolution resulted in a reduction of the DUI charge to reckless driving and carried no driver’s license suspension. This was particularly crucial, because like many people in Florida, this client could not survive financially without the ability to drive. Outcome: DUI Charge Dismissed, Pleaded Guilty to Reckless Driving Charge (with no conviction)

Facts: Our client was arrested after failing to maintain a lane. The videos were rough. They showed what a neutral observer would undoubtedly believe were heavy signs of impairment. Our client, after reviewing the videos at our office, agreed that this was not a great case to bring in front of a jury at trial. Although our client refused to give a breath sample at the jail, the interactions with the police and performance on the field sobriety exercised which were all captured on video, along with admissions to drinking that night, led to everyone agreeing to resolve the matter without a determination of guilt or innocence from a jury, which would expose our client to many months in the county jail. Negotiations went on for a fairly short period of time before we were able to secure a plea in accordance with the “first time offender diversion program”. The State allowed for a reduction of the Driving Under the Influence Charge to a reckless driving with alcohol playing a significant factor, which in turned saved our client’s driver’s license. Since this client also was not adjudicated of the crime, there was no criminal conviction, no points assessed to their driving record, and the ability to seal all records of the arrest and prosecution. Outcome: DUI Charged Dismissed, Plea to Reckless Driving Diversion Program

Facts: Our client had a verbal altercation with her husband and stormed out of the house. Her husband decided to call the police, because he was afraid, she was too impaired to drive. The police began looking for her in the neighborhood before allegedly witnessing her run a stop sign. It didn’t end there as the in car video showed the client failing to stop for the officer, leaving the neighborhood, and then coming back into the neighborhood. The client was told an arrest could have been made for fleeing or battery. After giving two breath samples that were more than 2 times the legal limit, she was charged with enhanced DUI. This client had a professional licensure that necessitated a valid driver’s license and could not afford to lose her driving privileges for any period of time. Negotiations went on for months before we were able to secure a reduction to a reckless driving, saving her ability to continue with her professional career. Outcome: DUI Charged Dismissed, Plea to Reckless Driving Diversion Program

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