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Result:

Domestic Injunction for Stalking Denied

SUmmary:

Client faced a domestic injunction for stalking his wife due to repeated texting during an acrimonious divorce. Attorney Pelletier secured a denial of the injunction after a lengthy hearing by demonstrating that there was insufficient evidence to establish stalking under Florida law. In particular, Attorney Pelletier argued that the text messages were for the legitimate purpose of parenting the children and did not meet the objective standard of causing substantial distress. During the hearing, it became readily apparent that the Petitioner had also engaged in similar behavior. As a result, the Judge dismissed the petition for an injunction.
Case Number 25-003119-FD

Result:

Battery on Person 65 Years of Age or Older, “No Information” Filed, Case Expunged

SUmmary:

Client was charged with battery on a person 65 years of age or older after an argument with his significant other. Attorney Pelletier was able to demonstrate that no significant injuries resulted from the altercation and that the alleged victim herself did not want to see prosecution commence. From a review of the available evidence, Attorney Pelletier successfully argued that the facts did not establish that any intentional unwanted touching or striking actually occurred. As a result of Attorney Pelletier’s efforts, the state ultimately filed a “no information” and declined to prosecute the case. Further, Attorney Pelletier ensured that the case was expunged from the client’s record.
Case EXPUNGED

Result:

Violation of Probation for Marijuana Possession Dismissed

SUmmary:

Client faced a charge of violating her probation after having pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession of marijuana. The client, who resided out-of-county, allegedly failed to report online to probation in July 2025, had some unpaid supervision fees, and allegedly failed to provide proof of completing a drug test by a particular date. Attorney Pelletier produced evidence that showed repeated attempts by the client to get in touch with the probation officer – successfully showing that client did not neglect her reporting obligations and that any delay in reporting was the result of technological issues and poor responsiveness from the authorities. Ultimately, Attorney Pelletier secured a complete dismissal of the alleged probation violation.
Case Number 24-08244-CF

Result:

Possession of Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Alprazolam – Felony Charges Reduced to Misdemeanor Paraphernalia Possession

SUmmary:

Client was initially charged with felony possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, and alprazolam. Attorney Pelletier demonstrated that the basis of the charges had dubious legal standing: law enforcement’s approach of the vehicle started off as a welfare check and they did not have probable cause for criminal activity to initiate a search of the vehicle. Attorney Pelletier also showed that, due to the presence of another individual in the vehicle, the state had a joint constructive possession problem. Ultimately, Attorney Pelletier successfully secured a reduction to the misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Case Number 25-01833-CF

Result:

Battery on Person 65 Years of Age or Older, “No Information” Filed, Case Not Prosecuted

SUmmary:

Client faced charges for battery on person 65 years of age or older after an altercation at the beach. Attorney Pelletier convincingly demonstrated that the entire incident was provoked and instigated by the alleged victim. The alleged victim had reacted angrily to the client fishing with his family and after verbally castigating the client and his wife returned again 30 minutes later to continue his harassment, including threatening violence against the client’s wife. Attorney Pelletier argued that the client acted in lawful defense of another when he restrained the alleged victim after the alleged victim made threats against his wife. Further, as Attorney Pelletier pointed out to the prosecutor on the case, the client was suffering from metastasized prostate cancer and was six years the senior of the alleged victim. The prosecutor agreed with Attorney Pelletier’s arguments and presentation of the facts and filed a “No Information”, declining to prosecute the case.
Case Number 25-03949-CF

Result:

Criminal Charge of “Reckless Driving,” Reduced to Civil Citation of “Careless Driving”

SUmmary:

Client was speeding on US Highway 19 North and was subsequently pursued and stopped by law enforcement. Law enforcement alleged that the client admitted he was trying to evade a traffic stop and also alleged that other vehicles were forced to hit their brakes to avoid collision as a result of client’s speeding. Attorney Pelletier demonstrated, through an objective analysis of the video evidence, that neither claim was supported; he showed that the client’s conversation with law enforcement after the stop contained no admission of attempted evasion. Ultimately, as a result of Attorney Pelletier’s meticulous documentation of the actual facts, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge from the criminal “Reckless Driving” to the civil citation of “Careless Driving.”
Case Numbers ALL92CE, ALL92BE

Result:

Felony Charge of “Possession of Amphetamine” reduced to Misdemeanor offense of “Possession of a Drug without a Prescription”

SUmmary:

Client’s vehicle was occupied by a woman who had just committed a theft at a Kohl’s; the client was not involved in the theft. When searching the woman’s purse, law enforcement also found a glass pipe and two baggies containing methamphetamine. While searching the vehicle, law enforcement also searched a backpack therein, which the client claimed as his own, and found a quarter of an Adderall pill which the client denied was his. Law enforcement arrested the client for possession of amphetamine; Attorney Pelletier pointed out to the state that at the time law enforcement searched the vehicle the woman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and numerous drugs had been found in her purse. Attorney Pelletier also argued to the state that, because the woman was alone in the car, she was presumed to have full dominion and control over illegal substances contained there – thus, demonstrating that the state had a hurdle in making a “constructive possession” case against the client. Attorney Pelletier’s presentation of the facts and legal arguments ultimately convinced the state to reduce the client’s charge from the felony “Possession of Amphetamine” to the second degree misdemeanor of “Possession of a Drug without a Prescription”.
Case Number 25-00558-CF

Result:

Charges of Burglary; Grand Theft – “No Information” Filed – State declined to prosecute

SUmmary:

The client was charged with “Burglary of Unoccupied Conveyance” and “Grand Theft”. The charges stemmed from the client’s frustration with a landscaper whose equipment had been damaging the client’s vehicle in a residential complex. Because his complaints about the damage to his property were ignored, the client decided to hold on to a few pieces of the landscaping equipment in order to get the business owner’s attention. Because the total “sticker price” of the items exceeded the felony threshold of $750, law enforcement arrested the client for “Grand Theft”. Attorney Pelletier argued, based on case precedent, that the proper way to calculate the value of the items was to instead look at the fair market value for used equipment of that nature; using this method, Attorney Pelletier demonstrated that the total fair market value of the equipment was below the felony threshold. He also pointed out to the state that the client was cooperative with law enforcement and that all the landscaping equipment was recovered in undamaged and working condition. Based on these facts, Attorney Pelletier argued for a “No Information” filing; the State agreed and declined to prosecute the case.
Case Number 25-08132-CF

Result:

Felony Charges of “Attempted Burglary” and “Criminal Mischief” Reduced to “Trespass in a Structure” and “First-Degree Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief”

SUmmary:

Client became angry with his girlfriend after she refused to let him in to her residence. The client was alleged to have shattered one of the windows of the alleged victim’s residence and her car’s windshield. The burglary charge stemmed from law enforcement’s apparent view that the client shattered the window of his girlfriend’s residence with the intent of entering the house because she wouldn’t let him in. Through a careful examination of the available evidence, Attorney Pelletier demonstrated to the State that the client was in fact not trying to break into the house but shattered the window in anger. First, Attorney Pelletier pointed out that the window that was broken was far too small for the client to enter through; by examining the video evidence, he was also able to show that law enforcement had made a similar observation at the scene of the incident. Attorney Pelletier also made the point, based on the available video evidence, that the alleged victim never claimed to law enforcement that the client was trying to break in by shattering the windows and that the client himself said that the window shattering was merely a result of his anger issues and was not accompanied by any other intent. Attorney Pelletier also argued that because the evidence did not show that the damage caused by the client cost $1000 or more, the charge of felony mischief needed to be amended to a misdemeanor based on case law. The state ultimately agreed with Attorney Pelletier’s arguments and analysis; the Attempted Burglary charge was amended to Trespass in a Structure and the Criminal Mischief charge was reduced to a misdemeanor. As a result, the client went from facing mandatory state prison time of 21 months or more to a one year probationary sentence.
Case Number 25-03093-CF

Result:

“Domestic Battery” Reduced to “Disorderly Conduct”

SUmmary:

Client had a physical altercation with his girlfriend due to her objection to him driving to visit friends in Kissimmee. Attorney Pelletier’s documentation of the incident showed how she was the aggressor in the case: she tried to prevent him from driving away, violently yanked him by the hair, and even slashed at least one of his tires. Any moves made by the client were reactive and defensive as Attorney Pelletier demonstrated. He also showed how the alleged victim’s extensive criminal history made her a less-than-credible narrator of events; she alleged that had been grabbed by the throat and the back of her head and thrown to the ground. As Attorney Pelletier pointed out in his discussions with the State, the criminal arrest affidavit did not mention any injuries on the alleged victim and no witnesses could corroborate her claims. Ultimately, Attorney Pelletier successfully persuaded the State to reduce the client’s charge from “domestic battery” to the non-violent charge of “disorderly conduct.”
Case Number 25-01772-MM

Result:

“Driving Under the Influence” Reduced to “Reckless Driving” for Client with Mental Impairment

SUmmary:

Client, who had been diagnosed with Major Neurocognitive Disorder, was arrested for a DUI after allegedly causing property damage with her vehicle near her residence. Attorney Pelletier argued that many of the alleged signs of impairment that the client was displaying that were observed by law enforcement – including slurred speech, slowness of movement, and an inability to follow instructions – were a result of her mental condition rather than the effects of any substances despite a urine analysis showing the presence of alprazolam and its metabolites. Attorney Pelletier made the case that it was impossible to ascertain based on that method of testing alone whether the client was actually feeling the effects of the substance at the time she was operating the vehicle; he also pointed to law enforcement’s failure to conduct a Drug Recognition Evaluation which would have been critical in determining impairment by substances other than alcohol. Attorney Pelletier’s deft arguments on behalf of the mentally impaired client convinced the State to reduce the charge to “Reckless Driving” as opposed to the more serious DUI.
Case Number ALJVLJE

Result:

Client Facing “Felonious Possession of Firearm” Charge Moved to Mental Health Court

SUmmary:

Client experienced severe mental distress after a divorce with his spouse; he contacted his sister to let her know that he was going to take his own life and a video he sent her showed him holding a handgun. She contacted law enforcement who promptly found out about his prior felony conviction and arrested him for illegally possessing a firearm in light of that conviction. Attorney Pelletier’s representation of the client sought to highlight his mental health history and cooperation with law enforcement in an attempt to mitigate the severity of the sentence. An evaluation revealed that the client suffered from a number of mental health issues. Attorney Pelletier’s zealous representation of the client got the case moved to Mental Health Court where the client was placed on probation and avoided a minimum mandatory prison sentence of nearly 4 years up to a maximum of 15 years.
Case Number 25-01941-CF

Result:

“Domestic Battery by Strangulation” Charge, “No Information” Filed, Case Not Prosecuted

SUmmary:

Client was arrested for allegedly strangling his daughter during a physical altercation. Attorney Pelletier presented all of the facts to the state to challenge the daughter’s narrative and show all the relevant circumstances surrounding the case. Attorney Pelletier deftly laid out the alleged victim’s violent and aggressive history for the state and pointed out that Florida law gives parents the authority to physically discipline their children. He also made an effective argument under Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law; this law, in part, allows the use of force by someone who is being subjected to a forcible felony. Attorney Pelletier argued that the client’s daughter’s conduct in preventing the movement of the client’s vehicle fell within the definition of the forcible felony of “False Imprisonment” thus giving the client the right to use physical restraint. The state filed a “No Information” and declined to prosecute the case.
Case Number 25-06328-CF

Result:

Criminal Traffic Violations Involving Motorcyclist Reduced to Civil Infractions

SUmmary:

Client, while riding a motorcycle, used a bike lane to pass a vehicle on the right and then drove left of center to pass three vehicles on the left at an elevated speed. The client faced criminal traffic charges that included reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, and lacking a motorcycle endorsement. Attorney Pelletier pointed out to the state that despite the nature of the client’s driving, no other vehicle was required to take evasive action or appeared to be in any way affected by the client’s operation of the motorcycle. No property was damaged and no individuals were injured as a result of the client’s conduct. Attorney Pelletier successfully got all criminal traffic violations reduced to civil infractions.
Case Numbers AKOYRIE, AKOYRJE, and AKOYRKE

Result:

Charges of “Fleeing and Eluding” and “Burglary of a Conveyance” reduced to “Resisting Without Violence” and “Trespass”

SUmmary:

Client was alleged to have pulled the door handle of a truck that belonged to a former friend of his; he faced no allegations of entering the truck or taking any property from it. This alleged conduct alone formed the basis for a burglary charge against the client. Attorney Pelletier pointed out to the state that a forensic analysis showed that the DNA that was obtained from the truck handle did not match his client’s DNA, thus showing that there was no objective forensic evidence that the client had ever touched the door. The “Fleeing and Eluding” charge stemmed from the client allegedly failing to pull over for law enforcement when they initiated lights and sirens in pursuit of him. Attorney Pelletier argued that despite this initial conduct, the client was ultimately cooperative with law enforcement, turning himself in the next day and ultimately acknowledging that he was driving his vehicle in the area. Attorney Pelletier also showcased his client’s efforts at mitigation, including that he had completed nearly 100 hours of community service. Ultimately, Attorney Pelletier successfully persuaded the state to reduce the charge of “Fleeing and Eluding” to “Resisting Without Violence” and the “Burglary” charge to a “Trespass”, and the client received probation and avoided any felony conviction or driver license suspension.

Case Numbers
25-07105-CF
25-07106-CF

Result:

Charge of “Unauthorized Possession of Driver License or ID Card” – “No Information” Filed – State Declined to Prosecute – Case Expunged

SUmmary:

Client was pulled over for a stop sign violation as he was leaving a dance hall. After showing his driver’s license to law enforcement, the officer observed a portion of a second driver’s license in the client’s wallet; the client told the officer that the license was “fake”. Attorney Pelletier pointed out to the state that the discovery of this document was entirely by happenstance and did not occur in the context of the client attempting to purchase alcohol or tobacco or enter into an establishment restricted to those 21 or older; the client was twenty years old at the time of the incident. Attorney Pelletier further pointed to the client’s respectful demeanor toward law enforcement as the incident unfolded and how he had begun engaging in community service to demonstrate his contrition. The client, as Attorney Pelletier conveyed to the state, was a hard-working and family oriented young man with aspirations of attending either medical school or law school, dreams that could be derailed by prosecution. Not only did Attorney Pelletier successfully persuade the state to file a “No Information” and not prosecute the case, he also got the case expunged to the immense benefit of the young client and his future.
Case EXPUNGED

Result:

4th Felony DUI Case Reduced to “Reckless Driving”

SUmmary:

Client was stopped in his vehicle by law enforcement while apparently stationary in the right lane of US 19, and Attorney Pelletier demonstrated to the state that the video evidence in question was both insufficient and contradicted the law enforcement narrative. The video did not show erratic driving on the part of the client and did not indicate that client was “fumbling” to receive his documents as law enforcement alleged. As Attorney Pelletier pointed out, the video also did not seem to indicate that the client struggled with following directions or that he had any difficulty standing as law enforcement alleged. Beyond pointing out the inconsistencies between law enforcement’s account of the events and what the video evidence actually showed, Attorney Pelletier also outlined legal arguments against the stop in a Motion to Suppress, primarily based on the contention that law enforcement had not observed any traffic violations that would justify a stop of the defendant’s vehicle. As Attorney Pelletier pointed out to the state, because the client had not partaken in Field Sobriety Exercises or been breath tested, the state had very limited evidence of impairment. By showing that law enforcement’s stop of the client’s vehicle was unlawful and demonstrating how little evidence existed for impairment, Attorney Pelletier successfully secured a reduction from a felony charge of “Driving Under the Influence” to a misdemeanor “Reckless Driving”. This avoided a mandatory lifetime driver license suspension and the possibility of significant jail time.
Case Number 24–04679–CF

Result:

“No Information” Filed in Case of Veteran Facing Firearm Charge – Case Expunged

SUmmary:

Client was an honorably discharged veteran facing a charge of “Introduction of Certain Articles Unlawful (Firearm)” for allegedly having a firearm in his vehicle while it was parked outside of a VA Hospital. The client’s vehicle was searched after he encountered law enforcement outside the hospital. Law enforcement’s theory rested on the premise that the client had brought the firearm to the “grounds” of a hospital in violation of Florida law. Attorney Pelletier argued that the firearm was securely encased in the client’s vehicle the entire time and was never actually brought out of the vehicle into the parking lot, thus making it highly unlikely that the statute in question was actually violated. He also pointed to state agency guidance by the Department of Children and Families which indicated that leaving a firearm in a vehicle on hospital property would not constitute a violation of the statute. Due to Attorney Pelletier’s arguments, the state filed a “No Information”, thus declining to prosecute. Attorney Pelletier also successfully secured an expungement of the case for the client who had no previous criminal record.
Case EXPUNGED

Result:

“No Information” Filed in “Felony Domestic Battery” Case

SUmmary:

Client was facing a “Felony Domestic Battery” charge for allegedly throwing a beer can at his wife during an argument, resulting in a laceration on her arm. Client claimed that the injury was self-inflicted by his wife because she was angry with him and wanted him to get arrested. Although the client’s wife did not admit to injuring herself, when Attorney Pelletier spoke to her, she expressed that she would not like to see the client prosecuted and willingly signed a “Request Not to Prosecute”. By showing that the alleged victim did not wish to prosecute and that the State’s case completely depended on her willingness to move forward, Attorney Pelletier successfully persuaded the state to file a “No Information” and not pursue prosecution.
Case Number 25-07836-CF

Result:

“No Information” Filed in Burglary Case

SUmmary:

Client and alleged victim had been romantically involved for over two decades and purchased a residence together where they briefly lived together before breaking up. Client was later alleged to have kicked her ex-partner’s (the alleged victim) door and damaged one of his windows. Attorney Pelletier argued to the state that no allegations in the Criminal Arrest Affidavit indicated that the client attempted to enter the residence or that she had any intent to commit any crimes within the residence – necessary elements for burglary. Attorney Pelletier also demonstrated to the State that it seemed that the alleged victim did not want to be involved with any kind of criminal case. Ultimately, Attorney Pelletier successfully persuaded the state to file a “No Information” in the case and the client avoided prosecution entirely.
Case Number 25-01519-CF

Result:

“No Information” Filed in “Resisting Arrest with Violence” Case

SUmmary:

Client and his brother were ejected from a bar in Downtown St. Petersburg and shortly thereafter the client’s brother was placed in law enforcement custody. Law enforcement alleged that the client reached to touch an officer and was asked to get back, refused, and pushed an officer in the chest. Law enforcement then claimed that force was necessary to take the client into custody. Attorney Pelletier, obtained surveillance video through a subpoena and provided the video evidence to the State. The video showed that the client never made any attempt to touch any law enforcement officers. He was merely trying to see whether his was brother was injured. Attorney Pelletier also argued that the video evidence did not depict any verbal directives to “get back” from law enforcement. The state decided to file a “No Information” and the client thus avoided prosecution for any criminal offense.
Case Number 25-11033-CF

Result:

“No Information” Filed on “Burglary/Battery” and “Stalking” Charges – Case Expunged

SUmmary:

Client was accused of battering and stalking a woman who claimed that she wanted nothing to do with him – only for evidence to indicate, as Attorney Pelletier demonstrated to the State, that they had had a years-long romantic relationship and friendly/flirtatious interactions after the relationship officially ended. Attorney Pelletier pointed to messages sent by the alleged victim to the client requesting that he not leave the bar where she worked after he visited there and thanking him for flowers he left on her vehicle – which would seem to contradict what she told law enforcement, namely that she found his behavior to constitute stalking or was “threatening”. Thus, the evidence indicated that the client’s presence at the bar on the day of the alleged battery was neither unexpected nor unwanted. Attorney Pelletier pointed out that the alleged victim gave differing accounts of the battery that allegedly occurred in the vehicle each time she told the story, including claiming that the client merely grabbed her neck and another time claiming that he grabbed her neck and kissed her and another time claiming that he choked her without mentioning any kiss. She also characterized the nature of her relationship with the client in different ways on different occasions, as Attorney Pelletier pointed out to the state, by variously referring to him as either a “former boyfriend” or stating that they were simply “old friends”. The state was persuaded to file a “No Information” on the “Stalking” and “Battery” charges and thereafter the case was expunged.
Case EXPUNGED

Result:

“No Information” Filed in Case of “Approaching a 1st responder with Specific Intent” – State declined to prosecute

SUmmary:

Client’s girlfriend was arrested for alleged domestic battery after a neighbor reported a disturbance and a loud argument between the couple. The Client voiced his disapproval. He was arrested for “approaching a first responder with specified intent after a warning”. Attorney Pelletier pointed out that the statute under which the client was charged has specified elements that the client did not meet. As Attorney Pelletier outlined for the state, the client never threatened violence against the law enforcement officers, never blocked the vehicles in any way, and, although he did use profanities, there was no indication that he truly “harassed” the officers; that element, as Attorney Pelletier pointed out, requires inducing emotional distress in the officer which the client’s conduct alone could not have elicited. Ultimately, Attorney Pelletier successfully persuaded the state to file a “No Information” and not prosecute the client.
Case Number: 25-05572-MM

Result:

“No Information” Filed in Case of “Domestic Battery by Strangulation”

SUmmary:

Client was charged with “Domestic Battery by Strangulation” for allegedly choking a woman he was romantically involved with. However, the alleged victim was found to not be a credible witness and was uncooperative with the state. Notably, she was also opposed to prosecution of the client. Ultimately, Attorney Pelletier succeeded in securing a “No Information” filing for the client, and the client avoided prosecution.
Case Number 25-09693-CF

Result:

State Declines to Prosecute on “Grand Theft” Charge in Handyman Case

SUmmary:

Client was a handyman who had an agreement to do work on alleged victim’s residence. He collected a deposit for the work but was unable to begin work on the set date as he was in jail for unrelated reasons. Upon his release, he contacted the woman on whose home he had been set to begin work and informed her why he had been unable to begin and told her that he would be willing to start within the next day or so. The woman repudiated the agreement and told the client not to come to her residence and demanded a refund of the deposit; the client refused to issue the refund. Attorney Pelletier argued no theft occurred because, at the time that he collected the deposit, the client had every intention to begin work for the alleged victim; further, as Attorney Pelletier indicated to the state, client was willing to pay back the deposit which was of a relatively small amount. Ultimately, Attorney Pelletier successfully persuaded the state to drop the the “Grand Theft” charge and resolved the case as a misdemeanor unlicensed contracting charge with no probation.
Case Number 25-02935-CF

Result:

Charge Reduced, Minimal Jail Time and Probation Secured for Veteran Facing “Cocaine Trafficking” Charge

SUmmary:

Client, an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army who struggled with serious mental health issues, worked as rideshare driver in Florida. Client only became directly entangled in a drug transaction once when he delivered cocaine to an undercover narcotics detective; as Attorney Pelletier pointed out to the state, client’s role in the transaction was limited to a “hand-off” without much of an interaction, client never acted aggressively or bore a weapon, and client did not attempt to “rip off” the detective in any way. Attorney Pelletier argued that the client played such a miniscule role in the overall drug activities of the man who employed him, did not have a prior criminal history, and had previously served his country. Due to Attorney Pelletier’s efforts, the client was sentenced to nine months in jail and avoided an otherwise mandatory 3 year prison sentence.
Case Number 25-11239-CF

Result:

Client Facing Nearly Two-Decade Old Marijuana Charges Secures Reduction

SUmmary:

Client, a resident of Puerto Rico, made repeated visits to Pinellas County in 2007 to care for his ill father. During one of his visits to Pinellas County in August 2007, the client provided a marijuana cigarette to an undercover officer without requesting any money. About a month later, in September 2007, the undercover officer called the client requesting to buy marijuana; a transaction of $40 for 6.1 grams of marijuana then occurred in a shopping plaza parking lot. Attorney Pelletier pointed out that now, years later, the client has no prior criminal history and has not been arrested or charged with any criminal offense; he was gainfully employed and had six sons as Attorney Pelletier pointed out to the state. He successfully secured a reduction of the “Sale of Marijuana” charge to a misdemeanor “Delivery of Marijuana” and secured a withhold of adjudication thereby avoiding a felony conviction or any term of probation.
Case Number 08-17429CFANO

Result:

Fraudulent Urine Testing Practices; Violation of Probation (Reckless Driving) – Resolved with Minimal Jail Time and Probation

SUmmary:

The Client was on probation for a charge of Reckless Driving when she was arrested for violating probation and commit a new criminal offense by engaging in “Fraudulent Urine Testing Practices” during a random drug test. Attorney Pelletier was able to secure an outcome with the Judge that limited the client’s jail time to eight days, with once-a-week Urine Analysis tests for a month, and the ability to be released from probation in 90 days after completing any outstanding probationary conditions. The client was also permitted to move back home to New York with their family and to report to the probation officer via the Internet.
Case Number 23-16351-MM

Result:

Sexual Battery x2 and False Imprisonment, Case Expunged

SUmmary:

The client was accused of two counts of Sexual Battery and one count of False Imprisonment. Attorney Pelletier demonstrated to the case assigned prosecutor that the case rested solely upon “he said”/ “she said” allegations and that there was insufficient evidence to support the filing of formal charges. The prosecutor agreed and filed a “No Information” which resulted in all of the charges being dropped before the case ever went to court. Thereafter, Attorney Pelletier successfully expunged all charges from the client’s record.

Result:

Domestic Battery, Case Expunged

SUmmary:

The Client was accused of Domestic Battery where the alleged victim claimed they were shoved to the floor and suffered a head injury. Attorney Pelletier collected evidence that demonstrated that the victim had fallen and sustained the head injury as a result of consuming alcohol to the point of intoxication. The State ultimately accepted this conclusion and dropped all charges. Following the successful resolution of the case, Attorney Pelletier successfully petitioned to expunge the charge from the Clients’ record.

Result:

Aggravated Battery on Pregnant Female

SUmmary:

The client was accused of Aggravated Battery on a Pregnant Female. Two of the client’s roommates were engaging in prostitution and were offering their “services” out of the client’s home. On the date of the arrest date, the client discovered that the alleged victim had damaged his property and the residence itself. The client then confronted the victim who began acting violently. Attorney Pelletier gathered evidence that showed the client was not the aggressor and that the only person who had been injured was the client. Attorney Pelletier intervened with the prosecution, presented this evidence, and the charge was dropped before the matter ever reached the courtroom.

Case Number 23-05182-CF

Result:

Driving Under the Influence – Reduced to Reckless Driving (Resolved 11/16/2023)

SUmmary:

The client was charged with Driving Under the Influence, where he was observed swerving and when stopped, performed poorly on Field Sobriety Exercises and blew almost twice the legal limit. Attorney Pelletier demonstrated numerous irregularities and anomalies with the Intoxilyzer used to conduct breath testing in the case. The State agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving and the client served a brief period of probation.
Case Number AFLPTRE

Result:

Boating Under the Influence; Possession of Cocaine; Possession of Opioids – Reduced to Careless Operation of a Vessel and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Case Expunged

SUmmary:

The client was accused of Boating Under the Influence, Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Opioids. Attorney Pelletier got the opiate charge dropped, the cocaine charge reduced to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and the BUI charge amended to the civil infraction of Careless Operation of a Vessel. The client was able to resolve the case in a manner that avoided a conviction for any criminal offense, paid a total fine of less than $600, and did not have to serve a single day on probation.

Result:

Domestic Battery

SUmmary:

The client was accused of Domestic Battery after her sister called the police to report a fight between the client and her boyfriend. Despite law enforcement observing an injury to the client’s face, the police elected to arrest her on the theory that she was the initial aggressor. Law enforcement relied on the client’s admission to striking the alleged victim first. However, Attorney Pelletier convincingly demonstrated to the prosecutor that the client was in fact “covering” for her abuser in order to prevent him from being arrested. Attorney Pelletier recounted in detail how the alleged victim had been arrested for abusing the client five times in the past. The prosecutor agreed with this analysis and dropped the charge against the client.
Case Number 23-04307-MM

Result:

Possession of Altered Driver’s License; Battery on Security Guard, Case Expunged

SUmmary:

The client was accused of the misdemeanor offense of Battery and the felony charge of Possession of an Altered Driver License. The client was visiting Clearwater Beach from out of state. Upon entering into a restaurant, a bouncer demanded identification from the client and confiscated his ID after declaring it to be a “fake.” When the client reached for his property, the bouncer initiated a physical confrontation. Attorney Pelletier demonstrated that the bouncer had no lawful authority to take the property of another and that the use of physical force by the bouncer was unlawful. The prosecutor agreed with this conclusion and decided not to pursue any charges at all. Following this decision, Attorney Pelletier successfully petitioned for the case to be expunged.

Result:

Worker’s Compensation Fraud – Nolle Prosequi filed 08/02/2024, Case Administratively Sealed

SUmmary:

The client was accused of the felony charge of Workers Compensation Fraud when the client made an insurance claim after he injured a pre-existing hernia while at work. The State alleged that he had lied to his doctors about previous injuries in that same area. The State sought tens of thousands of dollars in restitution for medical treatment and a surgery that had already been performed. After a thorough review of the medical records, Attorney Pelletier was able to point to every instance where the client had truthfully disclosed the pre-existing injury when asked. In other words, the client had never lied. Armed with these documents, Attorney Pelletier convinced the prosecutor that the initial decision to pursue felony charges was in error. Upon examining the records that Attorney Pelletier produced, the State concluded that the client had never been dishonest in his attempt to obtain benefits. The State entered a Nolle Prosequi because there was no fraud and the felony charge was dropped.

Result:

Driving Under the Influence; Possession of Alprazolam; Possession of Clonazepam – Alprazolam charge reduced to Possession of Drug Without Prescription and Clonazepam charge Nolle Prosequi, Motion for Early Termination of Probation granted 03/21/2025

SUmmary:

The Client was charged with Possession of Alprazolam, Possession of Clonazepam, DUI, and Refusal to Submit to Testing. Attorney Pelletier presented a prescription defense that resulted in the State entering a Nolle Prosequi to the Possession of Clonazepam charge Attorney Pelletier likewise convinced the State to amend the felony charge of Possession of Alprazolam to the misdemeanor offense of Possession of a Drug without a Prescription. The charges were resolved with no jail or prison time and no felony convictions. Instead, Attorney Pelletier secured a 12 month probationary sentence that included counseling and treatment. After the client completed six months of probation, Attorney Pelletier was successful in persuading the Court to grant the client’s Motion for Early Termination of Probation.
Case Number 23-10761-CF

Result:

Aggravated Battery on Person 65 Years of Age or Older – Nolle Prosequi filed 04/21/2023

SUmmary:

The Client was accused of Aggravated Battery on a Person Over the Age of 65. The alleged victim had waited a week to report this incident. Attorney Pelletier contacted the Uber driver that had supposedly witnessed the incident and learned from the driver that he had not observed any physical altercation between the client and the alleged victim to occur. After Attorney Pelletier gathered these facts, he interviewed the alleged victim and she recanted her previous allegation of battery, instead stating that she had been so drunk that night that she had fallen and sustained an injury to her face. Additionally, the alleged victim asserted she did not want to press charges. Attorney Pelletier took this information to the prosecutor and requested the entry of Nolle Prosequi in this case, which the prosecutor entered after reviewing Attorney Pelletier’s detailed written correspondence.
Case Number 23-00277-CF

Result:

Sale or Delivery of Methamphetamine x2; Possession of Methamphetamine – Resolved with Plea to the Court 08/15/2023

SUmmary:

The client had been persuaded to sell Methamphetamine to a Confidential Informant on two separate occasions. The law required a mandatory prison sentence of at least 21 months in prison up to a maximum of 40 years. Attorney Pelletier demonstrated that the client has taken actions before his arrest to complete residential drug treatment. In addition, Attorney Pelletier pointed out that the amount of drugs involved in the sale were limited in quantity and that the amount of money received was negligible. Through negotiation with the Court, Attorney Pelletier resolved the charges with 364 days in jail to be served on house arrest, less than $900 in fines, and drug offender probation for 36 months.
Case Number 22-10005-CF

Result:

Driving Under the Influence; Fail to Obey Traffic Control Device – DUI reduced to Reckless Driving on 12/16/2023

SUmmary:

The client had been pulled over after a bar employee had called the police and reported the client had left the establishment and was driving under the influence. A police officer observed the client fail to stop at a stop sign in downtown St. Petersburg and conducted a traffic stop. The client blew over a 0.15 and performed poorly on Field Sobriety Exercises. Attorney Pelletier used a software package called DUI pro that established his Blood Alcohol Content was below 0.15 at the time of the Client driving. He also demonstrated that the client had documented hearing loss and suffered from equilibrium issues that affected the client’s performance on Field Sobriety Exercises. Attorney Pelletier persuaded the prosecution to agree to a reduction to Reckless Driving, which avoided a driver license suspension and a DUI conviction in the case.
Case Number AHPG7QE

Result:

Violation of Probation (Driving Under the Influence) – Violation Dismissed, Warrant Cancelled, Probation Successfully Terminated 10/30/2024

SUmmary:

The client had a warrant for his arrest for Violation of Probation where his probation officer claimed that the client failed to submit to random drug screen and failed to report to the Misdemeanor Probation Unit. Attorney Pelletier provided evidence that the Client had attempted to call the Misdemeanor Probation Unit 3 times on his report date, as well as showing that the last call resulted in a telephone conversation with Misdemeanor Probation Unit personnel. Attorney Pelletier also produced documents demonstrating that the client had repeatedly tested negative for the presence of alcohol or any illegal drugs. After presenting this information to the prosecution, the Violation of Probation was dismissed, the warrant was cancelled, and the client was successfully terminated from probation.
Case Number 930096283WC

Result:

Notary Misconduct Civil Investigation – Finding of No Violation 04/07/2023

SUmmary:

The client held a Notary Commission in the State of Florida. She was accused of Notary Misconduct when a disgruntled relative claimed that the client had notarized a document when the signatory was not present. Attorney Pelletier produced evidence that showed the client acted in full compliance with the rules and regulations governing notarization and likewise proved that the signatory was present for the notarization. He established that the claim against the client was unsupported by any facts or witnesses. The Office of the Governor determined that there was insufficient evidence to support a violation and closed the investigation with no finding of wrongdoing or disciplinary action.

Result:

Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer – No Information Filed 12/15/2023

SUmmary:

The client was charged with Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer. The client’s adult daughter had been involved in a car accident. A purely verbal disagreement between the client and the tow truck driver ensued at the accident scene over where the vehicle should be towed. The client was accused of slapping a police officer’s wrist after the officer intervened in the dispute. Attorney Pelletier demonstrated that the law enforcement officer was the one that initiated a physical altercation and encouraged the prosecution to review the body camera videos before proceeding with the filing of formal charges. After the State undertook a review of the video evidence, the prosecutor filed a No Information resulting the charge being dropped prior to any court appearances.
Case Number 23-10292-CF

Result:

Burglary of an Unoccupied Dwelling –Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling reduced to Trespass on 11/21/2023

SUmmary:

The Client was accused of entering a home and taking $50 worth in coins. When law enforcement investigated the scene, they found two latex gloves outside the shattered window that was used as an entry point to the house. When they tested the gloves, there was some DNA that matched the client’s DNA. Attorney Pelletier, however, gathered expert testimony stating there were two, if not three other people’s DNA on the latex gloves due to multiple different DNA profiles that had been identified. Attorney Pelletier prepared an Alibi Defense and argued to the prosecutor that the evidence was insufficient to prove a Burglary charge beyond a reasonable doubt. The State was seeking a Prison Releasee Reoffender sentence of 15 years, with no possibility of early release. However, following the deposition of the State’s Forensic Expert, the prosecution agreed to a reduction of the charge to misdemeanor Trespass and the case was resolved for no jail or prison time and a total financial obligation of less than $1000.
Case Number 23-00299-CF

Result:

Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Fentanyl, Resolved for no jail or probation on 03/02/2024

SUmmary:

The client was charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance after a citizen called 911 and alleged that the client appeared impaired while sitting in the driver’s seat of her parked vehicle. Attorney Pelletier reviewed the video closely and determined that the search that resulted in the discovery of the drugs was the product of an illegal detention and that law enforcement had improperly coerced the client to consent to a search of the vehicle and her belongings. Attorney Pelletier used this information as leverage to negotiate a plea bargain where the client paid a fine of $650 and did not have to serve any time in jail or prison, nor did she have to do any term of probation.
Case Number 24-02018-CF

Result:

Violation of Pre-Trial Release (Domestic Battery), No Jail, Case Dismissed through Pre-Trial Intervention, Case Sealed

SUmmary:

The client was charged with Domestic Battery and then accused of violating her Pre-Trial Release conditions by consuming alcohol. A no bond warrant was issued for her arrest. Attorney Pelletier convinced the Judge to recall the warrant and to not remand the client to the Pinellas County Jail. Subsequently, Attorney Pelletier was successful in having the client enter into the Domestic Violence Intervention Program. The client completed the program and the case was dismissed.

Result:

Burglary of an Unoccupied Dwelling –Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling reduced to Trespass on 11/21/2023

SUmmary:

The Client was accused of entering a home and taking $50 worth in coins. When law enforcement investigated the scene, they found two latex gloves outside the shattered window that was used as an entry point to the house. When they tested the gloves, there was some DNA that matched the client’s DNA. Attorney Pelletier, however, gathered expert testimony stating there were two, if not three other people’s DNA on the latex gloves due to multiple different DNA profiles that had been identified. Attorney Pelletier prepared an Alibi Defense and argued to the prosecutor that the evidence was insufficient to prove a Burglary charge beyond a reasonable doubt. The State was seeking a Prison Releasee Reoffender sentence of 15 years, with no possibility of early release. However, following the deposition of the State’s Forensic Expert, the prosecution agreed to a reduction of the charge to misdemeanor Trespass and the case was resolved for no jail or prison time and a total financial obligation of less than $1000.
Case Number 23-00299-CF

Result:

Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Fentanyl, Resolved for no jail or probation on 03/02/2024

SUmmary:

The client was charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance after a citizen called 911 and alleged that the client appeared impaired while sitting in the driver’s seat of her parked vehicle. Attorney Pelletier reviewed the video closely and determined that the search that resulted in the discovery of the drugs was the product of an illegal detention and that law enforcement had improperly coerced the client to consent to a search of the vehicle and her belongings. Attorney Pelletier used this information as leverage to negotiate a plea bargain where the client paid a fine of $650 and did not have to serve any time in jail or prison, nor did she have to do any term of probation.
Case Number 24-02018-CF