Mark W. Garka's Client was arrested for a DUI after he hit a tree. There was a small child as a passenger in his car. There was no Department of Licensing (DOL) action against him because alcohol was not involved. The State was not able to prove Driving while Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcoh... Read On
Mark W. Garka's client was arrested for DUI and blew below the legal limit of .08. The State Prosecuting Attorney offered to reduce the charge to Negligent Driving in the First Degree. The Client declined the offer and his case was set for Jury Trial. At the arrest, the Client did not exhibit any... Read On
Driving around without your headlights on is a good way to get pulled over by the police. Mark W. Garka's Client was pulled over and during the field sobriety tests he never exhibited any issues as far as fine or gross motor skills. When Mark's Client exited the car, the Trooper did not notice an... Read On
When Mark W. Garka's Client crashed into a tree and provided a sample of his breath at the level of .17, he was very concerned about his ability to join the military based upon a DUI conviction. At the Department of Licensing (DOL) hearing, Mark learned that the Deputy who arrested him no longer ... Read On
Mark W. Garka's Client was originally charged with both the crimes of DUI High Breath Test and Hit-And-Run Unattended. The original offer was to plead guilty to a DUI and serve 50 days in jail. If the client had been convicted he would have lost his Driver's License for a period of two years. The... Read On
A Client hires Mark W. Garka with a DUI refusal, Hit-and-Run Attended, and a Resisting Arrest Charge. His Client was going to lose her Driver's License for a period of up to four years. After following Mark's advice to get an alcohol evaluation, do the follow up, and attend a Victim's Impact Pane... Read On
Mark W. Garka's Client, a minor, was involved in an automobile accident and having provided a sample of his breath of nearly double the legal limit, was charged with DUI. Mark was able to win the Department of Licensing (DOL) hearing and successfully negotiated a reduction from a DUI to a Neglige... Read On
Mark W. Garka's Client was arrested while driving and talking on his cell phone. The Client was not paying attention and it took awhile to pull over when the Officer activated his emergency lights. The Client was on pain medications for a back issue and he submitted to field sobriety tests despit... Read On
After a nice dinner with his wife, Mark W. Garka's Client was pulled over for speeding on a local highway. After performing a field sobriety test his Client was arrested for DUI. Mark's Client's breath alcohol level was over the presumptive limit of .08. Despite losing in the Department of Licens... Read On
Mark W. Garka's Client was involved in a major automobile accident with a passenger also in the vehicle. His Client was charged with DUI. Mark was able to negotiate the DUI charge to Reckless Driving and his Client did not serve any jail time. Read On
Already having a prior DUI within seven years, Mark W. Garka's Client was arrested again for DUI and he was nearly twice the presumptive legal limit of .08. One of the Officers failed to appear at the Department of Licensing (DOL) hearing. Mark asked to depose the officer in the hearing with a Pr... Read On
Having been pulled over for speeding, a Deputy Sheriff made contact with Mark W. Garka's Client. Mark's Client was forced to wait for a Trooper to come investigate a possible DUI. His Client's breath test was nearly 1.5 times the legal limit. The Trooper failed to appear at the Department of Lice... Read On
Mark W. Garka's Client was arrested for a second DUI within seven years. During investigation, it was determined that Mark's Client provided an invalid sample of his breath. Mark won the Department of Licensing (DOL) hearing by highlighting the invalid sample issue in the hearing. Therefore, Mark... Read On
Mark W. Garka's Client listened carefully to Mark's advice on when to submit her Department Licensing (DOL) request form and she mailed it timely. The Department of Licensing (DOL) did not receive the Officer's report and they did not have time to request it. Mark's Client won her Department of L... Read On
Mark W. Garka's Client was involved in a fairly significant accident involving hitting a fence and there was a passenger in his vehicle. Mark's Private Investigator discovered many issues in the arrest. Mark talked to the Officers in the Department of Licensing (DOL) hearing and gathered valuable... Read On
Mark W. Garka's Client was pulled over for exhibiting poor lane travel. Despite pending foot surgery, Mark's Client submitted to the field sobriety tests. When she was asked to give a sample of her breath, she blew a number at the legal limit. Mark convinced the Department of Licensing (DOL) that... Read On
Despite being over the legal limit of .08, Mark W. Garka's Client's case was reduced to the charge of Negligent Driving in the First Degree. Mark was able to negotiate this reduced charge after a successful Department of Licensing (DOL) hearing. Mark informed the State Prosecutor of the problems ... Read On
Despite Mark W. Garka's Client's horrible lane travel and a .14 breath alcohol level, his Client entered into a five year Stipulated Order of Continuance (SOC) with the Court. As long as the Client followed a contract with the City through the Court, her case would be reduced. The Officer failed ... Read On
Mark W. Garka's Client had two prior DUIs. He was involved in a minor accident and his breath alcohol level was greater than .08. Through investigation by Mark's Private Investigator it was determined that the City Prosecuting Attorney had some issues proving their case. Mark was able to negotiat... Read On
Mark W. Garka's Client was pulled over for having an inoperable headlight and making a "California Stop". Mark's Client was arrested for DUI and she provided a sample of her breath at nearly twice the legal limit. The Trooper did not have Mark's Client remove her mouth jewelry and it was therefor... Read On
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