DUI Attorney DeBary
We Have Offices Conveniently Located in Deland and Daytona Beach
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your DUI charge, a DUI is always a serious and potentially life-changing crime to be charged with. If you're a DeBary resident now dealing with the ramifications of an unfortunate drunk driving arrest or incident, attorney Matt Thompson of Thompson Law, P.A. has the experienced, dedicated, and aggressive approach needed to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.
Have you been charged with a crime in Central Florida? With offices conveniently located in DeLand and Daytona Beach, our team can defend you against your criminal charges.
If you have been charged or arrested for driving under the influence in DeBary, FL or in the surrounding Volusia County areas, contact an experienced DUI attorney to discuss the details of your offense and the future of your case. Attorney Matt Thompson will sit with you for a confidential free consultation to discuss how Florida's criminal laws impact your case. DUI defenses can be applied, and depending on the events leading up to, during, and after your drunk driving charge, one of these DUI defenses may be applied:
DUI Defenses
- Motion to suppress an illegal stop
- Lack of evidence of physical control
- Exclusion of defendant’s statements
- Exclusion of DUI breath test results
- Failure to read Miranda Rights
- Police misconduct
- Speedy trial violation
- Insufficient evidence
- Violation of accident report privilege, requiring suppression of the defendant’s statements after an accident
- Motion to suppress evidence gathered after a DUI arrest made without probable cause
- Necessity or duress
The laws surrounding Driving Under Influence in Florida have a variety of possible defenses in place, and when applied by the right attorney, they can set your defense on a successful course so that you can go back to life as usual.
"Thompson Law, P.A., 'A Florida Firm,' combines an innovative legal approach with old-fashioned values to provide clients with representation that has both depth and focus."
- Matt Thompson
Matt Thompson is a multi-generational Florida native with a keen sense of criminal laws and proceedings. As a former prosecutor, Matt is a lawyer who has experience working as an attorney on both sides of the courtroom. Insight, knowledge, and experience Matt has gained as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney helps achieve the best possible outcomes and results for his clients.
Contact Thompson Law, P.A. today for a free attorney consultation to discuss your DUI charge and where to go from here.
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All Charges Reduced Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
Client was accused of shooting a shotgun over the head of two minors. Attorney Thompson did a public records request to discover that officers reported to the scene of the crime the night of the incident and spoke to the victims on the evening the alleged crime occurred and believed the victims to be intoxicated and unreliable. Attorney Thompson conducted depositions of the officers and ultimately all charges were reduced to a misdemeanor and no incarceration.
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No Charges Filed and Prevented Arrest Grand Theft
Client was caring for her special needs sister. While caring for her she received advice from bank personnel to place her sister’s Disability Checks into a bank account in the Client’s name to avoid other family members from stealing money. Once the family members discovered this they called the police to investigate the Client. Attorney Thompson put together documentation showing how the money was being spent and met with police to further explain the situation. The police determined that there was no
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No Criminal Charges Filed Public Assistance Fraud
Attorney Thompson and Client reviewed case and met with Department of Revenue investigators to explain the discrepancy. In doing so, the State determined that they would not seek criminal charges, but offered a repayment plan through non-judicial means.
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All Charges Dismissed Resisting an Officer Without Violence
The Client was attending a wedding and stayed in a hotel after the reception. Someone called the police regarding a noise complaint. When the police arrived, the Client would not allow the police to enter his hotel room. The police forced entry and arrested the Client for Resisting and Officer Without Violence. Attorney Thompson provided case law to the State that shows that the police officer did not have the right to enter the hotel room and arrest the Client.
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All Charges Dismissed Racing on the Highway
Client was arrested after leaving a car show in a fast vehicle. Officers suspected the client of racing another vehicle and police officers pulled him over, drug him out of his vehicle, and arrested him for both racing on the highway and resisting an officer without violence. Upon review of the body camera video, Attorney Matt Thompson raised an excessive use of force complaint against the arresting officer. All charges against the client were dismissed.
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Charge Reduced Felony Child Abuse
Attorney Thompson took over for the Defendant’s prior attorney who was unable to obtain an offer of anything other than a felony conviction. Attorney Thompson prepared a sworn Motion to Dismiss and was offered a misdemeanor with no probation or jail.