Defended thousands. Prosecuted none.
Pretrial Diversion Program Result!
Leaving the Scene of Accident with Injury Case
Our client accepted a pretrial diversion program after we zealously advocated for a result that will end in dismissal! With an original offer of felony probation, we were able to persuade the State to allow our client the opportunity to keep her record clear.
Warrant Recalled, Case Dismissed!
Driving While License Suspended Case Dismissed!
Our client was charged with driving without a valid driver’s license and then missed his court date. We helped our client resolve the outstanding warrant for his arrest and got his case dismissed!
Reduced Charges, Probation Without Prison!
Felony charges, Money Laundering and Fraudulent Use of Personal I.D.
Our client was charged with financial crimes felonies that carry mandatory prison time. After aggressively and persistently advocating for him, we persuaded the State to keep him out of prison and avoid convicted felony status with reduced charges and a chance on probation.
Case Dismissed! Battery on Security Guard
Our client was charged with the felony offense of hitting a security guard who attacked our client first.
After obtaining the critical surveillance video that the security guard told police did not exist, we showed the State who the real victim was. Our client’s case was dismissed when the truth came out!
Case Dismissed! Aggravated Battery
Aggravated Battery Dismissed!
Our client was charged with the aggravated battery after an incomplete police investigation, during which police failed to collect important video surveillance that proved the complaining witnesses had lied about the incident. Aggressive and persistent advocacy for our client resulted in the right outcome when the case was dismissed!
Case Dismissed!
Retail Theft Charge - Dismissed!
Our client was charged with retail theft and we negotiated a dismissal without our client ever setting foot in the court room.
Violation of Probation Win!
Violation of Felony Probation Resulted in Reinstatement and No Felony Conviction!
Our client was on felony probation and was arrested for several new crimes. We successfully navigated charges in front of three different judges to get our client reinstated on probation. Our client is still not a convicted felon and has another chance on probation.
Case Dismissed! Trespassing While Armed
Felony Offense of Trespassing While Armed, Case Dismissed!
Our client was charged with the felony offense of trespassing while armed with a firearm. We filed a Motion to Dismiss the charges under Rule 3.190(c)(4) arguing that the crime of trespassing had not occurred under the trespassing statute’s strict notice requirements. The prosecutor–who was originally seeking a guilty plea to a felony charge and repayment of thousands of dollars in restitution–agreed to dismiss the charges as part of a deferred prosecution agreement with no admission of guilt and no payment of restitution.
Charges Not Filed! Illegal Search of Client’s Car
Our client was charged with possession of several controlled substances when we were hired. We presented the filing prosecutors with a detailed legal memorandum demonstrating that the police illegally searched our client’s vehicle which persuaded them to No File the case and drop the charges.
Misdemeanor Time served on 4 counts of Sexual Battery
3 of 4 Counts Dropped!
Our client was charged with 4 counts of sexual battery. After fighting his case for over a year, we worked out a resolution that avoided the risk of a jury trial: time served (no jail) to one reduced count of misdemeanor battery. The remaining 3 counts were dropped.
Charges not filed in Grand Theft Auto case!
Our client was charged with three charges of grand theft. Our law firm prepared a very detailed package to the prosecutor in order to show that our client was not guilty of the allegations. The State declined to file charges against our client after we submitted that information for the prosecutor's review.
Charges Not Filed! Bad Search Warrant
The State was about to file charges against my client, but then I pointed out that the search warrant police used to search my client's home was illegal as applied to him. Three drug felonies and one misdemeanor charge were dismissed!
Misdemeanor Plea on Felony Case
My client accepted a misdemeanor plea for a case in which he was charged with aggravated battery on a person over 65 years of age, avoiding a prison sentence that would have been required based on prior criminal history.
Felony Drug Charge Dropped!
My client’s drug felony was dropped after I filed a motion to suppress evidence based on an illegal search and seizure.
Case Dismissed Based on Statute of Limitations
Motion to Dismiss was granted by the court because the statute of limitations had passed. My client was charged with Driving Under the Influence several years ago without an arrest, and the case languished in the court system with no action and without his knowledge. This violated his rights to challenge the evidence in a timely fashion.
Motion to Vacate Plea Granted! (Postconviction Relief)
Motion for Postconviction Relief was granted by the court. My client entered a plea without having a lawyer and without being told the consequences of her plea. If she had had a lawyer, she would not have been convicted. Our motion was granted and her conviction was vacated by the court. The prosecutor dropped the charges.
Case Dismissed!
Motion to Dismiss granted by the judge! My client's criminal charges were dismissed after I filed a Motion to Dismiss with the court. The motion was so strong that the prosecutor did not contest it, and the judge granted a dismissal of all charges in my client's case.
Postconviction Case Won: My Client Released from Jail 10 Years Early!
My client had received bad advice from a prior lawyer during his trial to turn down a favorable plea bargain. After his trial, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison. I filed a motion to vacate his conviction and sentence. The prosecuting lawyer agreed with my motion. The court vacated my client's sentence and allowed him to take a time-served plea. He was released from jail on the charge the same day.. Prosecuted none.
