Letters
to William C. Head
And his Staff from Clients
[CDL Driver Entered Guilty Plea to a DUI while driving his personal vehicle and Lost Ability to Drive Commercial Vehicles for a full year]
From :S.B. [via e-mail]
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:10 AM
Subject: CDL Suspension
I got a 1st time DUI conviction in May 07, in a non-commercial vehicle, among other requirements, I got a 120 day suspension on my license, that suspension was up on 9/21/07, I did all they wanted me to do, i.e. DUI school, counseling, and even on my own did AARP driver safety program, I called Conyers to verify that I could get my CDL back and was told I had to go to Albany or Waycross, I did that and paid, and all they gave me was a regular license and was inform that my CDL is suspended till May 23, 08, all I've ever received from DDS was the 120 day suspension, nothing stating that my CDL would be suspended for a year.
What I need to know is, is there an appeal process to get this overturned, when I plead guilty I was under the assumption that this was only a judicial suspension, and that it wouldn't affect my CDL.
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September 22, 2007
Dear S.B.,
I cannot explain how you were under the mistaken impression about a DUI conviction NOT totally disqualifying you for a CDL permit for your license, but you virtually have no avenue to appeal. If this was on the advice of an attorney, then you may have a legal malpractice claim.
Once the guilty plea for DUI hit the record (regardless of what type of vehicle you were driving) you have no CDL privileges for 1 full year. You were eligible for a REGULAR driver’s license, and received that from the DDS office you visited.
A second DUI disqualifies you FOR LIFE.
I would not take any money from you and tell you that I (or anyone) can reinstate your CDL privileges until one full year from the plea date has expired.
William C. Head
From: Kudzu.com under attorney ratings.
Sent: 03/16/2006
Subject: Best there is !!!!
Talk about a lawyer that stands behind what he does. This man is very honest, very hard working, and will do everything in his power to fairly represent you and your case. I was given exceptional service, never had any difficulty reaching him, or speaking directly with his staff. They were all very professional, and educated. No hidden costs or additional fees at my expense!!!
From: Kudzu.com under attorney ratings.
Sent: 03/03/2006
Subject: Excellent DUI Defense
This firm employs some of the best DUI attorneys in the State. They are always up on the law and know what they are doing. They are pricey, at times, but the consequences of a DUI can be terrible. You get what you pay for.
[The following letter came to Mr. Head in October of 2006 following settlement of a case that originally started in Dekalb Superior Court as two counts of felony serious injury by vehicle and other misdemeanor charges. Mr. Head’s client had driven the wrong way on I-285 before colliding into a pick-up truck and careening off into two other cars. Mr. Head’s client was severely injured, requiring nearly 5 months of recovery time. The case was resolved for three misdemeanor charges, with significant community service hours, probation for three years and no jail time.]
Bubba,
Thank you so much for all your help over the past year and a half on my case. In addition to all the obvious work you did in my case I would like to thank you for all the little stuff you did that was not so obviously seen. Especially helping me to only have to go to court 3 times (which I think is low) over a year and a half, especially when I was in Jacksonville recovering. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome and I truly believe that my excellent circumstances are a direct result of your hard work. Thank you for caring about your work and caring about my case. Your hard work has been a blessing to my family.
With my thanks,
JH
From: ADP
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007
Subject: Thank You Team Bubba!
Bubba:
I still wish the DUI had never happened in the first place but it did and your excellence and that of your team resolved it as favorably as possible.
Thank you. I am certain you know how relieved I feel.
I hope our paths cross under other, less stressful circumstances.
ADP
p.s.: Again, thank you and have a great 2007!
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From: William C. Head
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007
Subject: Thank You Team Bubba!
ADP,
Thank you for your e-mail concerning our “team” at the office. They are the secret of my success.
I am happy to have been able to work out a deal [reckless driving] for you on a difficult case (both breath test results over 0.10 grams). Good luck to you and your family in the future.
Bubba Head
December 20, 2006
Bubba,
Let me just say, I now know first-hand why they say you're the best!
You have the best staff, the best manner, the best strategy and you produce results.
I appreciate the compassionate manner in which you and your staff handled my case. Allison and Julie were great with my ridiculous questions and last minute qualms.
Thanks for the professionalism and dignity in which you handled my case and I know is the norm for your firm. Tom Thomas really seems to like what he does-and he is good at it!
Thanks. Your experience and service will not be forgotten.
R C R
[E-mail from client whose DUI was reduced to "too fast for
conditions" and ZERO points. Her license is being returned to
her.]
January 21, 2006
What a relief. It's finally over! Thanks for looking out for
me Bubba! Allison, Bubba told me to ask you how/when/where I
go to get my driver's license back. Can you help me with that?
Bubba, your staff is amazing. They are extremely detailed,
calming, knowledgeable and on top of things. Thanks for all
your hard work.
God bless you,
L A O
Praise for Peter Zeliff [e-mail dated December 19th,
2005] regarding a DUI bench trial at Atlanta Municipal Court
Dear Mr. Head,
Earlier today a year-and-a-half struggle of worry and
uncertainty ended within twenty short minutes through the
flawless legal defense and guidance of Peter Zeliff. Nearly
two years ago I was fraudulently arrested on charges of DUI
while sleeping in a vehicle in front of my girlfriend's house
after a quarrel. Two Atlanta Police Department officers
approached my van and preceded to draw me into numerous
probing questions which eventually led to a series of
unorthodox
field sobriety tests.
I was always taught from childhood to trust and fully
cooperate with police officers under all circumstances. Well
sure, but I simply didn't understand the full scope of my
legal rights. Soon after my encounter with the cops I was
found in the Atlanta Detention Center and coerced into blowing
into an Intoxilyzer machine on the grounds that I'd be freed
if I blew under the legal limit. As they say, retrospect is
20/20.
I cannot tell people enough that if they are ever pulled over
or approached by police that they should follow your free
legal instructions that are found here on the website to the
note. Cooperate respectfully but refuse to do any field tests.
Unfortunately I did not know I had such options. And certainly
the police didn't phrase the law in a way that it seemed
beneficial to me. Everything felt like a threat. It was a
scary, scary situation.
Today Mr. Zeliff hit one out of the ballpark so to speak.
Trial began and things appeared dire at first. After all, I
blew and had dual charges. A DUI for allegedly being too drunk
to drive and a per se DUI (for being over 0.08). Beating one
seemed possible. But beating both of them seemed more than an
upward climb. Mr. Zeliff has been helpful and kind throughout
this slow-dragging saga. As I said earlier, we have been to
court over the course of a year-and-a-half. We have been
through three different judges and a few prosecutors as well
during the messy merge of City Court of Atlanta and Atlanta
Municipal Court.
Mr. Zeliff patiently sat and listened to prosecutors as they
seemed to dig for ideas over my conviction and lead the
witness only to be objected by my counsel. Mr. Zeliff took
notes over everything that was said. His quick wit and
knowledge proved too much for the prosecution team which
consisted of four attorneys.
Zeliff's counter examination of the arresting officer
uncovered hole after hole into the investigation of my alleged
crime. Mr. Zeliff cited supreme court rulings that actually
got my per se DUI thrown out! The Intoxilyzer results were
found inadmissible! From here all that had to be done was show
that the arresting officer used improper techniques in my
arrest. This was simple to do once Mr. Zeliff pointed out the
officer’s failure to be properly trained in DUI field
evaluations and arrests.
Peter Zeliff is a star attorney with knowledge on DUI law far
and beyond even the prosecution team I witnessed today. We
won!!!
I cannot express the absolute joy and gratitude I feel
tonight. For the first time in over a year I can go to sleep
tonight without the worry of a DUI on my permanent record.
Thanks Mr. Head,
Send my regards to Peter
Sincerely,
J H
William C. Head wrote:
This is my first
message, but an important topic.
As a criminal defense attorney, I see hundreds of clients
annually who obtain medications from their physician for
anxiety, sleep disorders or depression, yet are not warned to
consume NO ALCOHOL when taking these medications. The
synergistic effects caused by combining ANY amount of alcohol
and these drugs can be devastating for the patient who is
surprised to find himself or herself in jail for DUI-DWI, or
even vehicular homicide. Blackout, seizures or major amnesia
episodes are common. Effexor is currently involved with three
of my clients, with others using various common SSRIs and
benzodiazepines.
See my recent article that was published in the DWI Journal,
warning attorneys to be aware of this phenomenon. A safe
practice for physicians would be to warn every patient not to
drink alcohol while on these medications. You should draw up a
written acknowledgement for any patient being given these
medications indicating that the patient has been told to
consume NO ALCOHOL while taking these medications. Have each
patient sign the ackowledgement.
The article can be found at either of these two sites:
http://www.drunkdrivingdefense.com/publications-articles/alcohol-and-other-prescribed-drugs.htm
http://www.dui-dwi.com/alcohol-and-other-prescribed-drugs.html
William C. Head
Attorney at Law
DUIMAVEN
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Dorothyanne
wrote:
Thanks so much for
posting this info on the combined effects of alcohol and drugs
such as SSRIs. I've just emailed it to my 30 yr old daughter.
She was recently put on Zoloft for Major Depression, and
continues to drink as she did before the drug. This behaviour
scares me and I'm fervently hoping she reads your info and
rectifies her alcohol intake.
Dorothyanne
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William C. Head wrote:
Dorothyanne,
This issue (mixing alcohol and SSRI drugs) is a powder keg of
legal problems. I have been speaking about this for several
years, but need a better way to "reach" the public. I was
hoping that one of the networks might investigate it, so that
the message would be widely disseminated.
William C. Head
Founder of
www.DrunkDrivingDefense.com
and
www.DUI-DWI.com
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Dorothyanne
wrote:
Mr. Head, sorry to be
tardy in replying to you. A crisis involving my daughter
(mentioned above) brought me back here tonight.
She wrote me today (Monday) that she'd taken her Zoloft at
mid-day on Saturday -- had forgotten it the night before --
and had taken a couple of drinks before going out for the
evening. She left home at 6 p.m. -- apparently in full control
of her faculties -- and awakened at 3:30 the next a.m. in the
hospital. No memory at all! Fortunately, a good samaritan
stopped her and took her keys. Thank God no-one was hurt; this
provided a strong wake-up call for her.
You know the outcome of her arrest. She has consulted an
attorney and is going to fight her case. Her psychiatrist, who
prescribed the Zoloft, said it was OK for her to have a drink
or 2 while on this drug!
I've been in shock since reading her messages, and oh so very
thankful that my daughter is alive and uninjured, and has
learned a valuable lesson. She has sworn to cut out alcohol. I
had sent your articles to her, and she admitted today she's
sorry she didn't pay more attention to my advice.
Once again, thanks so very much for posting your info -- I
only wish that it could reach many more people.
Dorothyanne
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William C. Head wrote:
Dorothyanne,
Her story is repeated 1000 times per week or more across the
USA. She is one of the fortunate ones who was intercepted
before either an accident or an arrest for DUI-drugs or
DUI-drugs & alcohol.
Good luck in helping here stay out of trouble.
William C. Head
www.DUI-DWI.com
www.DrunkDrivingDefense.com
William C. Head
Attorney at Law
DUIMAVEN
[This client letter was received the day after she learned we had won her contested "refusal" hearing (administrative license suspension) at which she faced a 12 month "hard" suspension of her driving privileges.]
November 10, 2004
Mr. Head,
Saying "Thank You" doesn't express my appreciation for the understanding and encouragement you have given me. Even though I feel like I'm living in limbo (while the case is pending), I can at least continue on with the volunteer work I do that requires driving a car.
I asked Allison about visiting my mother in Vancouver, WA, as long as I don't receive notice of a court date. She will have the phone number if needed.
Thank you again, so very much.
M R
From: S. P.
Sent: October 15,
2004
To:
William C. Head
Dear
Mr. Head:
First, I would like to convey my appreciation for the incredible staff
at your law offices. In particular, both Allison and Janice have
extended both professional courtesy (in responding to questions and
concerns) and compassion for the circumstances as you have been
working towards a resolution of the case against my son, J. P. All
your staff down to the receptionists and others that answer your
phones, are both courteous and respectful. Under the particular
circumstances, where often people are mistreated due to their
transgressions, I have been both impressed and touched by the
kindness.
J.P.
is scheduled to go to court on the 26th of October and I must decide
in the next 24 hours whether to purchase this ticket as he now resides
in Houston, Texas. I assume from your correspondence sent since the
arraignment that J.P.'s case will not be "dropped" and therefore we
will most likely go to trial. Please call or e-mail me at your
convenience to discuss.
Thank you and all your staff for the empathy and thoroughness as we
move forward.
Kindest Regards,
S.
P.
From: J V
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004
To:
William C. Head
Dear Mr. Head:
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for meeting with me
this past Friday. Due to financial reasons, I have decided to proceed
with your associate, Peter Zeliff, whom you referred me to.
I also wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I have
appreciated the helpfulness of your staff, especially Shelia Estes and
Janice Ferguson. From my initial contact with your office, everyone
has been very professional and treated me as a human being during my
current dilemma.
You will also be happy to hear that I have handed out half of the
flyers from the stack you gave me to my friends so you might be
getting some referrals in the future.
Sincerely,
J V
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From:
William C. Head
Sent: September 15, 2004
To: J V
J,
Thank you for your note. Our staff at HTW&W is our "secret weapon"
because their dedication to our clients cannot be surpassed.
You will be very happy with Peter representing you. I will meet
with him to review the important issues that I saw in the case.
Please contact me again if you have questions as you fight your
case.
Bubba Head
From:
TR
Sent:
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
To: William C. Head
Subject: Thank you, Mr. Head!
I just read some of the articles on your website and now realize that
the attorney I have for my case is a complete idiot! I think the
man wants a job in the DA's office. When I told him of a very
complex medical history, which often mimics drunkeness, and can cause
wildly different BAC counts, he merely told me he would discuss it
with the STATE'S EXPERT on the Datamaster cdm. I'm no attorney
but it certainly seems odd to me that he would speak with a state
expert versus my own physicians and experts for the defense! I
have contacted Mr. Slone in Anchorage, whom I found at the website,
and pray he will take this odd case.
I just wanted to thank you for providing me with such good
information in your articles. They will prove useful, I am sure.
T
R
Homer, AK
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From:
William C. Head
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004
To: 'TR’
Subject: RE: Thank you, Mr. Head!
THANK GOD!
Losing at trial
with a FIGHTING lawyer is no shame. Losing with a sycophantic
slacker who seems Hell-bent on disclosing your very defense to the
opposition is CRIMINAL!
I am so thankful
that you decided to look for a “second opinion”. Fred is a
seasoned fighter with all the tools to assist you.
William C. Head
August 1, 2004
Dear Mr. Head,
Both my wife and I feel a tremendous amount of
gratitude towards you and your entire staff, not only because of your
expertise, hard work, and the favorable resolution of the case, but
also because of the professional and reassuring manner exhibited by
yourself and everyone in your firm. I always felt better after
speaking with you, and again, I thank you for that.
Additionally, I hope that you might pass my
thanks to Betty Brooks (Private Investigator), for her work on the
case, as well as to Allison for her patience and exceptional warmth.
Sincerely,
C.P.
From: K. B. H.
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004
To: William C. Head
Subject: Janice Ferguson
Dear Mr. Head
My name is K. B. H., who is a potential new
client for you. I was referred to you by Mr. D.P.E. I am in the
process of completing your questionnaire and will have it done by
tomorrow.
The reason for my e-mail tonight, is to express
my heartfelt appreciation for your assistant, Janice Ferguson she is
simply wonderful. I spoke with Janice today about my pending case and
about your process, and to say the least, I am very impressed. In
spite of the severity of this matter, Janice made me feel like a human
being with dignity. In short, she really cares about her clients.
For your support and guidance, and for having
such a professional staff, I express my heartfelt gratitude to you,
Sir.
Warm Regards,
K. B. H.
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From: William C. Head
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004
To: K. B. H.
Subject: RE: Janice Ferguson
Thank you for your letter about Janice. Yes, she
does REALLY care about our clients and that they be treated with the
utmost respect and dignity. For most clients, the experience of being
arrested, cuffed and treated like a terrorist by the jailers is
dehumanizing. Our job is to exact a measure of "justice" to offset
that horrible experience.
Thank you for considering our firm during this
trying time.
Bubba Head
From:
J. M.
Sent:
Wednesday, July 14, 2004 8:45 PM
To: info@DrunkDrivingDefense.com
Subject: International Drivers Licences
Thank you for posting this
website so prominently. I have been caught in this scam, but from the
international side. I am now stuck in Japan with one of these
fraudulent "licences", having now driven illegally in Japan for nearly
a year thinking I had a legitimate "International Drivers Permit".
Luckily, I have not run into any legal problems here, but now cannot
drive until I can get my Japanese licence.
The US State Department has very little information on this scam. They
do not warn citizens about this fraud. I have complained to Senator
Murray to see if her staff can take some action against the State
Department. But for now, your warning that comes up so vividly on an
internet search is the best line of defense we have. I realize that
your concern was for the misuse of these in drunk driving and loss-of-licence
situations, you are also helping with the legitimate international
permit situation. Thanks for your foresight.
J. M.
From:
Ryan A. Meck
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 2:59 PM
To: William C. Head
Subject: Thanks
Mr.
Head,
I
attended your DUI CLE earlier in the year, and received your excellent
book. Just thought I would thank you for the wonderful work you have
done for DUI defense.
I
just completed my first trial (DUI less safe), and my client was
acquitted. The State had two officers testify how drunk my client was.
I crossed the arresting officer using many of your 'sample' questions
in the book. The officer didn't know what hit him. The jurors talked
to me afterwards and told me that the officer's testimony and
credibility was the convincing factor in my trial.
I
just wanted to thank you for putting out such a great reference, and
look forward to using it again.
Ryan
Meck
Assistant Public Defender
DeKalb County Public Defender's Office
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From:
William C. Head
Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004
To: Ryan A. Meck
Subject: You are WELCOME!
Ryan,
News
of your success, and any part that I played in it (via my book), is
happily received. I am pleased to have been a contributing factor.
You
public defenders often get little help (in the form of expert
witnesses) and despite financial support from the State, you manage to
do a great job for your clients.
Keep
fighting the battle, against all odds.
Bubba
Head
[This
letter is from and to the father of a young man whose application to
be a police officer was put on hold until the disposition of the DUI (breath
test, 0.124) case was resolved. The DUI was dropped entirely, and
a guilty plea to speeding was entered.]
March 23, 2003
-----Original Message-----
From: S, Doug
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003
1:52 PM
Wanted to take a moment to express both our thanks for your
representation and outcome regarding Bryan's DUI case. It was a
pleasure to watch, and learn as you worked toward the positive
outcome. It was also good just to get to know you.
Bryan
has decided not to go skiing next week so he can get going on the
community service obligation. He wants to have the probation period
dropped asap so he can re-apply to (XYZ police department). He will
contact you if there is an issue after he has met all the criteria.
If we
hear of anyone in this situation, rest assured we will steer them in
your direction.
Our
sincerest thanks.
Doug
S
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Doug,
I
greatly appreciate your praise of my work. I also thank you for giving
me the latitude to deal with this difficult set of facts, and trusting
my experience in dealing with officers from this police department
(and the solicitor). My investigator's efforts to "discuss" (with the
arresting officer) the need for Bryan to be able to pursue his career
goals as a police officer were extremely valuable, and helped us move
toward this good result.
Good
luck on your job relocation to Boston. I wish you luck living up
North!
Best
Regards,
Bubba
March
22, 2004
Dear
Mr. Head,
I'm
not sure if you will remember me. A few years ago, I wrote you a
letter concerning my husband's DUI case. You so kindly wrote me
back stating you could not help me (due to the fact that you were in
Georgia and his case was pending in Illinois). But, you did
refer me to an excellent attorney (Juliet Boyd of Stephen Komie's
office) and expert witness (Mary McMurray) for the case.
I
just wanted to take this moment to thank you for your time and giving
us these two names.
After
5 long, exhausting years, the trial finally came. Due to the
great work of Juliet and Mary and my husband's physician, my husband
was found NOT GUILTY. I still can't believe it is finally over
and we can go on with our lives. But, before we do, I just had
to write you and THANK YOU again.
I
hope you know how grateful we are to you for taking the time before
and answering my letter. If there is anything I can do for you,
please let me know.
Thank you again,
A.
H.
Darien, IL
From: M M
To: William C. Head
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004
Subject: Thank You!!
Dear
Mr. Head,
Thank
you for the very aggressive and professional representation of my
license suspension hearing tonight in court. I must tell you that
tonight will be the first restful night of sleep I will have since my
incident. Win or lose on the suspension question I feel we scored some
major points in the testimony and the cross exam of the police
officer. If the Judge rules for the suspension he was not listening to
the testimony of the officer involved and your closing statements.
I
came home and told my wife I wish she was there and I almost stayed to
hear the other two cases you had to represent. I hope they went as
well as I think mine did. I talked with both parties briefly and we
all agreed you were "very good" in the courtroom. Thanks again,
and I look forward to working with Lee and getting this all behind me.
Best
Regards,
M M,
Loganville, Ga.
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From: William C. Head
To: M M
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004
Subject: RE: Thank You!!
Thank
you for your praise. I enjoyed emasculating Sgt. R, who has
aggravated me by his Nazi behavior many times in the past. I
believe the hearing went very well. I have left a note for Lee to get
the transcript.
The
court reporter told me that she was convinced. She and I did not
leave until 10:30 PM!
Good
luck to you on your case.
Off
to court again!
Bubba
Head
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From: M M
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004
To: William C. Head
Cc: Lee Webb
Subject: Re: Thank You!!
Dear
Mr. Head,
I am
sure it is difficult to remember all the cases you are involved in so
I am replying via a previous e-mail I had sent to you in regards to
your representation of me at my license suspension hearing. I felt
that night that your cross-exam of Sgt. R scored a lot of points for
my case that would come out at trial, and that is exactly what
transpired today at my Bench Trial. We won the case and have a "not
guilty" verdict. Lee Webb did an outstanding job in the courtroom
today and picked up right where you left off in picking apart Sgt. R's
testimony and making him look rather foolish in his contradictions.
Mr. Webb handled himself very professionally and I sincerely thank him
for his aggressive defense of my case.
Your
entire office staff was VERY professional, starting with Sheila Estes,
who was so very accommodating and nice to me when I first contacted
your office. Everyone was very professional, and that means a
great deal when someone is going through a very difficult and
embarrassing period of his life.
Thanks again to all of you!!
M M
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From: William C. Head
To: M M
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004
Subject: RE: Thank You!!
Mr.
M,
Thank
you for your letter of praise for our office staff and attorneys.
We work well as a team, I believe, and your letter validates our
efforts.
Sheila is always a 'steadying' influence for people in distress, and
succeeds in reassuring our potential clients that we are going to do
all that we can to see that you get your best chance to win your case
by trusting our attorneys. She is an important "first step" in
processing these difficult cases for our office. I am glad that
you recognize her value to the entire effort.
Your
traffic stop and arrest were, in my opinion, a travesty. Sgt. R
is a complete "over-the-top" radical, who should be flipping burgers
at McDonald's, not given the authority to arrest and harass innocent
people.
I am
thrilled for the victory. If my cross of Sgt. R at your ALS
hearing was an integral part in the ultimate trial victory, I am proud
to have assisted such a deserving person.
Thank
you for placing your confidence in our office, and trusting Mr. Webb
to decimate this "officer on a mission".
Bubba
Head
(This
client had a case in a small (unnamed) Municipal Court in North
Georgia. Speeding and DUI were originally charged. Mr. Head worked
with a
local attorney in the area to get the DUI dismissed.)
Tuesday, August 20, 2002 7:25 PM
Dear
Mr. Head,
I
wanted to thank you for referring me to Mr. [Gus] McDonald. My case
was dismissed and he was very kind, quick, and efficient. I hope that
I will not be needing your services in the future, however if anyone
was in my situation I would recommend you and your firm.
Take
Care,
A W
(This
case was a head-on collision, our client's fault, two seriously
injured people in two separate vehicles)
July 15, 2002
Hello
Bubba...
I'd like to thank you and your staff for all your help in my case.
This accident has been a huge burden and cause of grief in my life.
Your kindness and assistance has provided me with both reassurance and
relief. Thank you for all your hard work and help throughout these
difficult times. Also, thank you for recommending Peter Law (Civil
Attorney to help him work through the liability aspects of his case)
to me. He's turning out to be a huge help in the civil matters of this
case.
Thanks so much again,
D.L .
(This
letter came from a person who had been convicted of DUI in
Florida. He says that he found our web site too late).
July
12, 2002
Dear
Mr. Head,
Your
site and the information in it is wonderful. Thanks for making a nice
site!
As
long as there are lawyers like you, the average man will still have a
chance.
We need more lawyers like you who really care about "the peoples'
rights". It is heartening to see lawyers who care. I
used to watch juries
on occasion and have seen many "public defenders" help prosecute their
clients. As long as there are people like you who carry the
torch of truth,
there is hope. God Bless you and you family.
F.
(This
letter was received through e-mail. The writer's identity has
been shielded for his own protection.)
Dear
Mr. Head:
I am a retired Sgt. with a [Police Dept]. While there, I
was an instructor in DWI apprehension and taught
HGN techniques...
I am a great advocate for doing things the right way. I preach
the need for probable cause to make the stop. I reluctantly
concede that
police officers are crossing the line in the search for the drinking
driver. It does seem that very little is done to deal with
those officers who make the police ranks look so bad.
I hear hundreds of tales of how people are treated or mistreated in
terms of their rights when DWI arrests are being made. It really
bothers me. Let me say that 95% of the tales deal with members
of the [State Police]. What a poor representation of what police
are SUPPOSED to be these officers are! The most important issue
with the [State Police] is "station average" (the mandatory 20
tickets per month).
I would be very appreciative if you could enlighten me on what [area]
was mentioned and your thoughts for correcting the improper dealings
of police officers in DWI enforcement. I should mention that I
have no problem with making DWI arrests. It is necessary for
everyone's safety. My concern is that it be done with proper
procedure and according to the law.
Thank You.
D.R.
May
24, 2002
10:00 AM
Subject: An Honest Cop
D.,
I appreciate your candor about "some" police practices. While I
know some top-notch people in police work, I also know many whose
conduct brands them as far worse criminals than my worst drinking
clients. When I have a trial with a truly honest officer, I
proudly tell the jury what a fine, truthful public servant he/she is,
and that the trial will NOT be about me having to drag the truth out
of him/her. I tell the jury that we hope to show that mistakes
were made, and that this is the reason my client must be acquitted.
I have had many officers come up after a trial and tell me how much
they appreciated my words---whether they win or lose at trial.
The study reported in my "101
Ways" book (co-authored with Reese Joye) was a
New York City study in the
early 1980's, as I recall. 184,000 were stopped at roadblocks,
yet only 222 arrested for DWI. A good patrol officer,
well-trained would make 20 times that ratio, for the comparable time
and manpower it took.
The book the quote was taken from is Joye & Lovett, The Trial
Workbook, Kluwer Law Book Publishers, Inc. (1986), Section 12, p.
10-52.22 to 10.52.23. The book is out of print now. The
author,
Reese Joye, probably has an old file with the original study in
it. He is one of the true masters of DUI practice from
South Carolina.
His e-mail address is:
reesejoye@aol.com.
The answer to increasing the accountability and integrity of ALL
police departments is VIDEOTAPE. If every officer was required
to have and USE their on-board camera and body microphone, America
would be a better place. The police would curtail "cowboy"
tactics and blatant illegal activity, and the public would be less of
a threat, since they would know that 100% is being videotaped.
Only the State of South Carolina has seen fit to implement such a
law--mandatory videotape. Courageous and very far-sighted.
As you are well aware, the "attitude" of the police officers in any
particular department is greatly affected by the TOP people running
the police force. If these people allow or encourage cheating or
telling half truths, the rank-and-file follow, often going over the
line on a daily basis.
If you haven't run across it yet, go to
www.duigulag.com. Quite a different perspective at this web
site.
WCH
May
20, 2002
Dear
Mr. Head,
I
wish to thank you for all your help in my case. I heard it from many
people and I agree; you are the best at what you do.
Sincerely,
J W R, MD.
May 21, 2002
Dear
Dr. R,
Thanks for the words of praise. A great deal is owed to our excellent
staff
here at
Head, Thomas, Webb & Willis, LLC. They help me get more
accomplished than I ever could on my own.
I am
glad that you found us. I am sorry for the inactivity and lack of
direction that you had with your prior legal counsel, before hiring us
to
negotiate your DUI case to a reduced plea. Good luck in your future as
a doctor.
Bubba
Head
4-19-02
Dear
Allison,
Please convey my thanks to Mr. Head for choosing to send my case to
Gus McDonald. The DUI was reduced to reckless driving, and even
though the penalties were the same as a DUI conviction, I was able to
save my FL license. As this was my second FL DUI, I would have
had my license revoked for a year with no emergency license and my
real estate licenses were also in jeopardy. Gus did a GREAT job.
Thanks!
-A.C.
2-20-02
Mr. Head:
I would like to take this
opportunity to say "Thank You." It is my hopes and prayers that
the next time we meet it is on a personal basis, not a client /
attorney arrangement. I have been blessed and you have played a
major role in a life-changing experience in my life ....
Thank you and God Bless.
MDW
2/12/99
Dear
Mr. Head,
I
wanted to let you know how thankful I am for your help with my recent
dilemma. I am very relieved to have this behind me so quickly.
I was
impressed with so many things regarding you and your firm beginning
with the first time we met. When I came in that Saturday, you
practically met me at the door to greet me and invite me into your
office. The other three attorneys I met with made me wait at least
thirty minutes before they would see me and I am quite sure it was not
necessary. You were a straight shooter from the very beginning and
made me feel comfortable. You accommodated my financial situation even
though you surely did not have the need to. Your assistant, Allison,
always took my calls even if she was on another line. She was great!
You
obviously need no critique from me, but my points are made to show my
belief that it truly is the little things that add up that show one’s
degree of success. Besides being smart and talented, you are also
willing to go the extra mile. That is what I learned from you and will
try to use it in my career.
Sincerely,
H.W.
Duluth, GA
1/29/99
Mr.
Head,
I met
with you a couple of months ago regarding the possibility of utilizing
you as counsel. After that meeting I took your advice and hired your
associate, Kevin Ryan. This week, we successfully ended trial. I was
very pleased with your office and Mr. Ryan’s efforts especially.
Regards,
T.T.
Atlanta, GA
1/25/99
Bubba
& Allison
THANKS! For giving me my life back. I actually feel like a normal
(somewhat?) human being again after 2½ years. I can’t thank you
enough.
M.B.
Decatur, GA
10/26/98 (via e-mail)
Mr.
Head:
I
would like to thank you once again for your services and hospitality.
How you won my case is not important. . . . The bottom line is that
you won. I will be sure to thank Ken Bossin (the referring attorney
from Ohio) also for his referral.
Have
a great week.
T.N.
Ohio
8/27/1998 (letter from a referring attorney)
Dear
Mr. Head:
I am
not sure why I recommended B.F. to you. I think there was some sort of
conflict with my schedule and I was not able to represent him. I do
want to pass a copy of his note on to you. It is rare that we get any
thanks for our work in this business. Thank you for providing Mr. F.
with excellent representation. I look forward to seeing you around the
courthouse.
Very
truly yours,
Raymond V. Giudice
Attorney at Law
[B.F’S
letter, attached, dated
8/15/98 is set forth below]
8/15/98
Mr.
Giudice,
I
wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for your legal advice. I
went ahead and hired William C. Head for my DUI / Accident case and
was found "not guilty".
Needless to say, I was ecstatic with the outcome. I can now get on
with my life.
Thanks again for your honest advice.
Regards,
B.F.
7/18/1998
Mr.
Head,
Thanks for helping me out. I really appreciate your going to
bat for me.
P.L.
Tennessee
6/11/98
Mr.
Head:
There’s a word for people like you - - - TERRIFIC! Thanks
With
respect,
S.M.
Roswell, GA
1/10/98
Bubba:
Thanks for your advice & guidance. When I went to get a certified copy
of the dismissal, the Clerk of Court was asking "how did you get this
dismissed. This was a REFUSAL: They’re never dismissed!" My answer:
Bubba Head.
R.M.
Norcross, GA
8/31/97
Dear
Allison:
Just
a note of thanks for enduring all my calls through the past years! God
has answered my prayers and I am finally able to lay this issue to
rest!
Thanks again for your help and understanding attitude. Keep that smile
and tell Bubba "thanks".
Your
friend,
M.H.
South Carolina
8/15/97
Bubba:
You
were great! Thank you.
T.H.N.
Atlanta, GA
6/10/97
Mr.
Head & Staff:
Thanks for everything you all did for me the last couple of months.
This has really opened my eyes to what can happen in the blink of an
eye. You will most definitely get referrals from me in the future.
Best
wishes to you all,
H.B.
Atlanta, GA
5/6/96
Dear
Bubba,
This
will hopefully be the last time I bore you with a letter. I wanted to
sum up the results of all your and Allison’s good efforts on the
resolution of my case. We settled with Cobb County. The DUI was
pleaded a "nolle prosequi", the speeding and failure to maintain lane
charges were merged to a reckless driving charge, pleaded "nolo
contendere" (0 points on the MVR). A fine of $400 with $100 surcharge
was paid to the court.
I
really appreciate your help in this matter. When I first got myself
into this, before contacting you, I was convinced that because I did
not take the state administered test I was going to
lose my license, be convicted of DUI, and I always believed I was
innocent. Additionally, I knew nothing about the
laws surrounding DUI in Georgia, or any other state and that made
it worse. Your approach to educating your clients with your "Summary
of Georgia’s DUI Law", "101
Ways to Avoid a Drunk Driving Conviction", and your videotape of
"How to Deal With Stress", really helped me to understand the
situation and the issues and solutions for my case. That education is
a service to your clients and I would guess is a point of
differentiation you have on your competition.
Allison was great! I knew what to expect because her letters to
clients outlining the office and court procedures were dead on. She
always returned my phone calls, and even though she is always very,
very, busy she was courteous and took the time to answer my questions
and listen to my issues. In terms of customer satisfaction, all the
way around, you and Allison did an excellent job.
I may
take you up on your offer to speak to our drivers; I’ll let you know.
If Allison can, I would like her to send me about 50 of the
Driver’s Right cards to distribute to our managers.
Thanks again for you help.
Sincerely
B.L.
Marietta, GA
Bubba,
Hope
you have been doing well. I have a family member in need of a quality
attorney who deals with corporate suits / unemployment issues etc.
Basically, my uncle was injured on the job and has some issues. If you
could recommend someone I would appreciate it. Thanks again for all
your hard work regarding my DUI case. Best money I have spent in
years.
Best
Regards,
S C
Thank
you!
My
wife and I are traveling to Japan in two months and she has been
trying
to get me to buy two "international
drivers licenses". I was about to
purchase the documents ($45 each!) when I read your web site about
these
scams. Thank you, Mr. Head! You saved me some money and, considering
we're heading for
Tokyo, we'll need all dollars we can save. I really appreciate
the info!
Daniel Henry
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