Case Results

When a client was charged with his 4th DUI in Manatee County, attorney Metcalf fought for the best possible resolution. As a repeat DUI offender, he was facing a felony conviction, up to a year behind bars, and a devastating life-long license revocation. With such severe consequences on the line, the DUI proceeded to trial. After advocating for his client and challenging the evidence presented, the jury returned a not guilty verdict. As a result, the man saw no jail time, saved his license, and preserved his record and livelihood.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

Attorney Metcalf assisted a client in Pasco County, who was facing a minimum of 25 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl. The outlook was bleak, but attorney Metcalf took depositions from the investigating detective and scrutinized the search of the man’s truck that uncovered the alleged drugs. There were no plea offers made, and it became apparent that the prosecutor was aggressively seeking a conviction and the 25 year minimum mandatory prison sentence. Based on our investigation and the inconsistencies we found, attorney Metcalf filed and argued a motion to suppress. Though the officer changed his story at the hearing, attorney Metcalf used the officer’s prior sworn deposition testimony to show the judge the truth. Ultimately the judge agreed to suppress the illegally obtained evidence, and the entire case was dismissed.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.