Case Results
Results That Speak for Themselves
Jack Ter-Saakyan has a track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients facing DUI charges across Southern California, built on 20 years of criminal defense experience.
Important Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every DUI case is unique and depends on its own facts, circumstances, and applicable law. The results listed below are examples of past case outcomes and should not be construed as a promise or guarantee of any particular result in your case.
Original Charge: First-Time DUI (BAC 0.09%)
Court: Pasadena Courthouse
The Situation
Client was stopped on Colorado Boulevard after a minor lane drift. Officer administered field sobriety tests and a breathalyzer showing 0.09% BAC.
Jack's Strategy
Jack investigated the traffic stop and found the officer lacked reasonable suspicion. The lane drift occurred in a construction zone with unclear lane markings. Filed a motion to suppress the stop.
Challenged the legality of the traffic stop on Colorado Boulevard. Officer lacked reasonable suspicion. Motion to suppress granted, case dismissed.
Original Charge: DUI (BAC 0.12%)
Court: Glendale Courthouse
The Situation
Client was arrested at a DUI checkpoint on Brand Boulevard. Breathalyzer showed 0.12% BAC. Client had a clean driving record and no prior offenses.
Jack's Strategy
Jack leveraged the client's clean record and voluntary completion of an alcohol education program to negotiate with the Glendale DA for a reduced charge.
Negotiated reduction based on client's clean record and proactive completion of alcohol education. Reduced from DUI to wet reckless with lighter penalties and shorter probation.
Original Charge: DUI Refusal
Court: Burbank Courthouse
The Situation
Client refused chemical testing after arrest near San Fernando Boulevard. Prosecution pursued enhanced penalties for the refusal.
Jack's Strategy
Jack demonstrated that the arresting officer failed to properly advise the client of implied consent consequences as required by law, undermining the refusal allegation.
Successfully argued that the client was not properly advised of implied consent consequences. Refusal allegation and DUI charge both dismissed.
Original Charge: First-Time DUI (BAC 0.08%)
Court: Downtown LA Metro Court
The Situation
Client was stopped near LA Live after a minor traffic violation. Breathalyzer showed exactly 0.08%, right at the legal limit.
Jack's Strategy
Jack challenged the breathalyzer calibration records and demonstrated the instrument had not been calibrated within the required timeframe, casting doubt on the BAC reading.
Challenged breathalyzer calibration records. Instrument was overdue for maintenance. Negotiated non-criminal disposition, avoiding a DUI conviction entirely.
Original Charge: Felony DUI with Injury
Court: Clara Shortridge Foltz CJC
The Situation
Client was involved in a two-car accident in Downtown LA. The other driver sustained injuries. Prosecution charged felony DUI with injury based on a blood draw showing 0.10% BAC.
Jack's Strategy
Jack hired an independent accident reconstruction expert who demonstrated the other driver was at fault. He also challenged the blood draw procedure because the phlebotomist did not follow proper protocol.
Jury trial. Successfully challenged causation through independent accident reconstruction and demonstrated procedural errors in blood draw. Verdict: Not Guilty.
Original Charge: DUI License Suspension
Court: DMV Hearing
The Situation
Client faced automatic license suspension after a DUI arrest in Glendale. Requested hearing within the 10-day window.
Jack's Strategy
Jack demonstrated at the hearing that the arresting officer failed to follow proper testing protocols. The 15-minute observation period was not properly conducted.
Demonstrated that the arresting officer failed to follow proper testing protocols. License suspension set aside. Client kept full driving privileges.
Original Charge: Drug DUI (Prescription Medication)
Court: Glendale Courthouse
The Situation
Client was arrested after appearing drowsy during a traffic stop. A Drug Recognition Expert claimed impairment from prescription medication.
Jack's Strategy
Jack challenged the DRE's evaluation methodology and presented medical records showing the medication was taken as prescribed at therapeutic doses with no impairment warning.
Challenged DRE evaluation methodology and demonstrated medication was taken as prescribed. Prosecution could not prove impairment. Case dismissed.
Original Charge: Second DUI (BAC 0.15%)
Court: Pasadena Courthouse
The Situation
Client was facing a second DUI within 10 years with an elevated BAC of 0.15%. Prosecution was seeking enhanced penalties including mandatory jail time.
Jack's Strategy
Jack challenged the field sobriety test administration. The tests were conducted on an uneven surface in poor lighting conditions, undermining their reliability. Used this leverage to negotiate a non-DUI disposition.
Negotiated non-DUI disposition despite elevated BAC by challenging field sobriety test administration. Client avoided a second DUI conviction and mandatory jail time.
These results represent a selection of past case outcomes. Each case is different, and the outcome of any particular case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.