When your future is on the line, experience matters. At Rossen Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys secured back-to-back Not Guilty verdicts in two DUI trials within 48 hours. These victories not only demonstrate our legal skill—they highlight what’s possible when the right team defends your rights with precision, strategy, and purpose.

Winning Two DUI Trials in Two Days: A Legal Feat Built on Strategy and Experience

Fewer than 2% of criminal cases in Florida ever make it to trial. Winning two of them, back-to-back, is even rarer.

Attorneys Scott Simmons and Susan Lawson led the DUI defense in both trials. Their command of case law, courtroom instincts, and strategic execution earned praise from judges, who described them as “legal gurus” for their ability to argue effectively and cite precedent on the spot.

“Our clients trusted us with their freedom—and we refused to let them down,” said attorney Scott Simmons. “We uncovered every weakness in the prosecution’s case and delivered a defense that was built to win.”

“It’s one thing to know the law,” added Susan Lawson. “It’s another to apply it under pressure, in front of a jury, with someone’s future at stake. That’s what wins trials.”

Case #1: DUI Charges Dropped After Trial – “Sleeping, Scared, Shut Down”

Client Profile: Marcus Benson (name changed)
Background: Georgia resident charged with DUI in Florida
Challenge: Denied access to DUI Diversion Program due to residency status
Verdict: Not Guilty

Marcus, a first-time offender with no criminal history, was found asleep in his car—foot on the brake, vehicle in drive—when officers saw it slowly roll forward and lightly hit a road sign. Though there were no signs of impairment beyond speculation, he was charged with DUI and labeled “Signal 1,” law enforcement code for a suspected impaired driver.

Marcus refused both the field sobriety exercises and a breath test, invoking his legal rights and denying the state any hard evidence. Our defense crafted a powerful courtroom narrative: “Sleeping, Scared, Shut Down”—emphasizing that Marcus was groggy, nervous, and overwhelmed, not intoxicated.

Despite the prosecution’s refusal to offer a fair plea deal—even acknowledging the case was weak—our team brought the case to trial and won.

Impact of the Win:

  • Avoided a wrongful DUI conviction

  • Protected career and professional licensing

  • Saved thousands in fines, fees, and insurance spikes

Case #2: Suppressed Evidence Leads to Another Not Guilty DUI Verdict

Client Profile: Alejandro Rivera (name changed)
Challenge: DUI case based on Spanish-language field sobriety exercises without translation
Verdict: Not Guilty

The next day, Rossen Law Firm was back in court—this time exposing a critical legal failure by the state.

Alejandro, a Spanish speaker, was given field sobriety instructions in Spanish—but the state failed to provide an independent translator, a legal requirement under Florida law.

Attorney Susan Lawson filed a motion in limine, successfully suppressing all verbal statements made during the arrest. The jury watched the body cam footage—without audio—stripping the prosecution of context and clarity. With no interpretable direction or narrative, the case unraveled.

In a pivotal moment, Susan Lawson called a sidebar, challenging the prosecution on a procedural violation. She also prevented the state from misusing the mistrial process, ensuring that even a guilty verdict would be legally invalid due to prosecutorial error.

Key Takeaways:

  • Video was admitted without audio, creating reasonable doubt

  • All verbal evidence was excluded due to lack of certified translation

  • A “free trial” was secured, protecting the client from a tainted verdict

Why These DUI Trial Wins Matter

According to Florida Highway Safety data, more than 32,000 DUI arrests are made annually in the state. Yet, many of those charged are first-time offenders with no criminal history—people who simply need a fair fight, not a lifelong conviction.

The Rossen Law Firm Advantage:

  • 2 Not Guilty Verdicts in 2 Days

  • 100+ Years of Combined Criminal Defense Experience

  • Thousands of Clients Helped Across South Florida

  • Track Record of Beating DUI Charges at Trial

When the system overreaches, our team fights back—and wins.

Protecting Your Freedom Starts with the Right Legal Team

These back-to-back DUI victories underscore one truth: justice isn’t automatic—it’s earned.

At Rossen Law Firm, we believe every client deserves a real defense. Whether it’s identifying prosecutorial overreach, suppressing unlawful evidence, or standing firm in front of a jury, our mission is to defend your tomorrow.

 

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