The Rudman Law Group

A careful review of the evidence made a meaningful difference in this DUI case:

Our client struck the center wall on I-95 before the vehicle came to rest on the right shoulder. Law enforcement then conducted a DUI investigation. The client declined a breath test, was read implied-consent warnings, was arrested, and later completed requested sobriety exercises at the station.

After obtaining and reviewing the available evidence, the firm determined that the implied-consent warnings had not been properly administered. The team promptly sought to depose the arresting trooper, preserve her testimony for potential impeachment at trial, and then moved to suppress evidence of the breath-test refusal.

Results:
✅ The DUI charge was reduced to reckless driving.
✅ The client received a withhold of adjudication.
✅ Probation was limited to six months.
✅ The withhold may allow the client to pursue sealing the case in the future, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us in congratulating Attorney Douglas Rudman on earning a Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and the Law from Michigan State University! 👏

With the knowledge he gained, he will be able to help educate and provide a better understanding on the effects on people who are mentally ill when defending them to judges and prosecutors.

This will help strengthen the argument for finding a better alternative to incarceration for clients with mental illness.

So, what does alternative sentencing actually look like?

Read our blog to learn about the most common types of alternative sentencing: https://www.flatriallaw.com/blog/2024/01/alternative-sentencing-options-in-florida/

What do you do when someone calls after your loved one is arrested, seems to know a little too much, and asks you to pay for something like a bond or ankle monitor?

First step: hang up the phone!

In Florida, information about those who have been arrested is made public, and scammers know exactly how to take advantage.

Learn more about these scams: https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2026/07/17/corrections-officials-warn-of-scam-targeting-fl-families-of-incarcerated-people

Being charged with a felony always has serious implications, but some counties allow alternative sentencing for first-time and nonviolent offenders.

Learn about alternative sentencing programs and how they work: https://www.flatriallaw.com/addiction-and-mental-illness/alternative-sentencing/

Today, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, let’s take a moment to remember the events of that day and the unity that followed.

Mental illness, especially when combined with substance use disorder and adverse experiences, can go hand-in-hand with criminal behavior.

At The Rudman Law Group, we understand this connection and work hard to advocate for our clients to receive true rehabilitative care whenever possible.

If you or a loved one are in this situation, give us a call at 561-444-4000 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Happy Labor Day from The Rudman Law Group!

If you’re going out today and plan to drink, make sure you have a safe ride home.

A first DUI can have serious repercussions, and those only increase with subsequent charges.

Learn about what happens with second and third DUI charges: https://www.flatriallaw.com/blog/2024/05/what-could-happen-with-second-and-third-dui-charges-in-florida/

Labor Day is one of the most common days of the year for DUIs.

This is because people are more likely to get together around food and drinks, and with the extra day off, it’s easy to accidentally overindulge.

Here are tips for avoiding a situation that could lead to a DUI.