People v. MG
Our Client was charged with Felony Retail Theft. Store security personnel allegedly observed our Client checking out at the self-checkout registers. The claim that our Client purposefully "pretended" to scan numerous items while "actually" scanning others. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing
People v. DL
Client was charged with a Class 3 - Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon - 1000 feet of a school. The Police, who were investigating a battery, say they saw our Client and other people sitting on the steps of a school. They patted our Client down and discovered a weapon in his pocket. We filed a Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence claiming the Police violated our Client's rights when they searched him. Just prior to litigating the Motion, the prosecution made an offer of 5 years in prison (the max). We then held a conference with the Judge and were able to work out probation for our Client.
People v. FV - Felony DUI
Our Client was charged with DUI. The Police claimed to have scene our Client slumped over the wheel of a parked vehicle. The also claimed to have observed a strong odor of cannabis and moderate odor of alcohol emit from the vehicle. After waking our Client up, they had him immediately perform field sobriety tests which they claimed he failed. We took our Client's case to trial and our Client was found NOT GUILTY.
People v. IL
Our Client was placed on Felony Probation for a period of 24 months. Our Client had asked us to petition the Court to have his probation terminated early so that he may leave the State to follow a job opportunity, and otherwise move on with his life. We were able to successfully convince the Judge to terminate his probation early.
People v. RC
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was also on probation for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. A Violation of Probation (VOP) was filed because of the new case. The Police alleged that they pulled our Client's vehicle over for expired registration. As they approached to talk to our Client, he allegedly placed several baggies of suspect heroin into an open glove box. They ordered our Client out of the car, searched the car and recovered the narcotics. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to negotiate a favorable deal for our Client. Even though he was looking at up to 6 years in prison for the new case and up to 3 years in prison for the VOP, we convinced the Judge to give him another chance. Our Client was released on Probation again.
People v. JC
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Because of our Client's significant felony history of 6 prior convictions, she was facing up to 6 years in prison. It was alleged that police approached a vehicle that was blocking the crosswalk. While they were approaching, the vehicle sped away. Our Client was the driver of that vehicle. Officers were eventually able to stop the vehicle. Our Client was unable to produce a license and was arrested. While searching our Client, officers recovered several items of crack cocaine from our Client's waistband. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages of the case, we were able to negotiate a special kind of probation which includes treatment for our Client's issues. Our Client did not have to go to prison.
People v. JR
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The police claimed to have seen our Client and other individuals drinking on the public way in the back of an abandon building. As the police approached for a field interview, our Client allegedly placed a bag of narcotics inside of a vehicle. The police searched the vehicle and recovered over 10 grams of cocaine. The prosecution was offering a felony conviction on the case. We had a conference with the Judge and were able to convince the Judge to give our Client a second chance. Our Client avoided a felony conviction and was sentenced to expungeable probation.
People v. MM
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. JG
Our Client was charged with Felony Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License. Officers claimed that they witnessed our Client driving a vehicle at night without the headlights on. As a result, they pulled our Client over. Our Client was not able to produce a driver's license or insurance. The Officers ran our Client's name through the computer system and learned that our Client's license had been revoked for a prior DUI and that he had 3 prior convictions for driving on a suspended license. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. CP
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claimed that they pulled our Client over for having a cracked tail light and not wearing a seat belt. When they ran his information, they discovered that his license was suspended. He was placed under arrest, and a subsequent search incident to arrest recovered prescription medication that our Client was unable to produce a prescription for. We were able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss all felony charges.
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