Successful Results

Here are some real stories of people who have found success and closure with Lakeman & Peagler, LLC in Birmingham, Alabama.

July 2009: Client charged with DUI and Possession of Marijuana following late night traffic stop. DUI and Possession cases dismissed through plea negotiations whereby client plead guilty to Improper Lane Usage. License never suspended.
July 2009: Client charged with DUI following early morning arrest following citizen phone call to police on possible burglary. DUI dismissed upon defense motion due to lack of evidence to support DUI charge. License never suspended.
July 2009: Client charged with 2nd DUI in 5 years following traffic stop pursuant to failure to maintain lane. Client admitted to pretrial diversion program and DUI dismissed. License never suspended.
May 2009: Client charged with DUI after running over citizen mailbox and blowing .11. Client admitted to pretrial diversion program through negotiations with prosecutor and DUI dismissed upon payment of restitution to citizen. License never suspended.
May 2009: Client charged with DUI after improper traffic stop and blowing .14. Client admitted to pretrial diversion program through negotiations with prosecutor and DUI charge dismissed. License suspension time reduced.
April 2009: Client charged with DUI after routine traffic stop. Client admitted to pretrial diversion program through negotiations with prosecutor and DUI dismissed. License suspension time reduced.

Dismissed Cases:

Client facing 1-10 years in prison for unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle, along with unlawful possession of a controlled substance. The case was dismissed.
Client facing 2-20 years in prison, charged with burglary in the second degree. The case was dismissed.
Client facing felony possession of a controlled substance. The case was dismissed.

Client was arrested for second DUI with BAC well over twice the legal limit and was asleep at the wheel. Lakeman & Peagler negotiated with district attorney, and as a result, the client served no jail time and their second DUI was treated as a first offense.
Despite a written confession, client charged with theft of property had charges reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor.
Client charged with felony offense of theft of a motor vehicle faced 2–20 years in prison. Lakeman & Peagler had charges treated as misdemeanor plea and the client received no jail time.

Client breathed in toxic chemicals at workplace and was awarded a settlement for an undisclosed sum.
Client tried to reach a settlement for a vehicle personally. Client was awarded a 35% larger sum when Lakeman & Peagler stepped in.

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