The matters below reflect representative outcomes obtained by attorney Ralph Vickers, Esq., including work performed before founding Suncoast Lawyer, PLLC.
Details are generalized to protect client privacy. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Client was arrested for felony burglary and related misdemeanor offenses. After early intervention and review of the case, the State declined to file charges and the matter was dismissed.
Client faced several felony and misdemeanor charges with mandatory prison exposure. Through depositions and negotiation, the case resolved with no incarceration and a probationary term.
After reviewing evidence and communicating with prosecutors, all charges were dropped and the case was dismissed.
First-time felony offender charged with possession of a controlled substance. Negotiated a withhold of adjudication with no additional probation.
Client faced prison exposure on multiple drug charges. Negotiated a withhold of adjudication and structured probation, allowing the client to avoid becoming a convicted felon.
Client violated felony probation. Negotiated a brief county jail sentence to resolve all open matters.
Case resolved with reduced charges and a time-served disposition.
After evidence review and depositions, negotiated a time-served outcome and reduction of the DUI to a civil infraction.
Client preserved a prior withhold of adjudication and resolved the violation with a time-served disposition.
Negotiated a reduction to misdemeanor battery with a withhold of adjudication, preserving civil rights and avoiding a felony record.
Client scored a significantly higher prison sentence under the guidelines. Negotiated a substantially reduced outcome with full credit for time served.
Client faced a guideline prison sentence. After preparing for trial, the matter resolved for county jail with time served.
Negotiated a short county jail sentence to terminate probation.
After presenting mitigating information to prosecutors, the case was dismissed before filing.
Investigation revealed issues with the allegations. The case was dismissed pre-filing.
Negotiated a withhold of adjudication with a brief probation term capable of early termination.
First-time felony offender resolved the case with a withhold of adjudication and credit for time served.
After addressing driver’s license issues and negotiating with the State, the client avoided a felony conviction and maintained driving privileges.
State sought a multi-year prison sentence. Negotiated a significantly reduced county sentence.
Client resolved the charges with a brief county jail sentence.
Case prepared for trial. After extensive investigation, the charge was reduced to simple battery with a county jail term.
Dismissed pre-filing after presentation of mitigating evidence.
Case set for trial; dismissed by the State after review of evidence.
Resolved with a short county jail sentence and full credit for time served.
Negotiated a significantly reduced sentence compared to the State’s request.
Despite a prior record, persuaded the court to accept the defense-proposed resolution.
Client had absconded for years; avoided prison and resolved with a county jail term.
After depositions and evidence review, negotiated a dramatically reduced prison sentence compared to initial exposure.
These summaries are illustrative and anonymized. They do not represent or predict outcomes in any future case.