People v. RN
Our Client was charged with Felony Armed Violence and Possession of Methamphetamine. He was facing a mandatory prison sentence of 18-37 years if convicted. State Troopers pulled our Client over for talking on his cell phone while driving on the expressway. The Trooper claimed that there was a strong odor of cannabis coming from our Client's vehicle. There were 3 additional passengers in the vehicle. After pulling our Client out of the vehicle, our Client told the trooper that he had an AK pistol in the car. It was determined that our Client was properly permitted to be in possession of such a weapon. However, when the trooper went to search the vehicle, the weapon was found inside of a red bag (just as our Client said it would be), but there was also a large amount of Meth inside the bag as well. The entire incident was recorded on the dash cam of the State Police vehicle. The issue in the case was whether or not there was proof beyond a reasonable doubt that our Client knew about the meth because the other 3 passengers were left alone in the vehicle for several minutes while the trooper dealt with our Client in the squad car. The prosecution offered to dismiss the Possession charge in exchange for a sentence recommendation of 15 years in prison. We rejected that offer and went to trial. Even though the trooper testified that he kept an eye on the other passengers while dealing with our Client, we were able to show from the video that he couldn't have. The trooper's vision was blocked by our Client's body at certain points as well as by the limo tinted windows of the vehicle. Our Client was found Not Guilty of ALL charges.
People v. KC
Our Client was charged with Felony Retail Theft. Our Client was seen placing several items in a bag and then proceed past the last point of sale at Target. He was stopped by loss prevention agents. When the Police arrived, they arrested our Client. We were able to negotiate admission into the Deferred Prosecution program. If our Client completes the program successfully, all felony charged will be dismissed.
People v. WH
Our Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a school. He was facing up to 30 years in prison. Probation was not a possibility. The Police had a search warrant for our Client's house. While executing the search warrant, there were several other adults present in the house in addition to our Client. The Officers recovered several bags of cannabis in addition to Oxycodone pills, zip lock baggies and a digital scale. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. JM
Our Client was charged with Felony Theft. It was alleged that he stole multiple Ipads from his employer. We were able to successfully negotiate the Deferred Prosecution Program for our Client. As long as he completes the program, all Felony charges will be dismissed.
People v. LH
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. While fighting the case, the police served a search warrant at our Client's Residence and recovered additional narcotics. Our Client was charged with an additional Felony case of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Delivery. Because of the amount of narcotics on the 2nd case, our Client was facing a mandatory prison sentence of 3-7 years. Because our Client picked up the 2nd case while on Bond for the 1st case, he would be required to serve mandatory CONSECUTIVE prison sentences for the 2 cases. Because of our Client's felony history, he was facing an extended term sentence of 1-6 years on the first case. In total our Client was facing 4-13 years in prison for the 2 cases. We were able to successfully negotiate a deal for our Client for a reduced charge on the Possession with Intent case. The prosecution agreed to a sentence recommendation of 1+1 for a total of 2 years in prison instead of 4-13 years in prison. Our Client couldn't refuse such a great deal. He will be out in just a few short months!
People v. DW
Our Client was Charged with Felony Delivery of a Controlled Substance. He was facing up to 15 years in prison. Police were on surveillance and claim to observe our client yelling "Blows, Blows!" to cars passing by and people on the street. He was approached at one point by another individual who said "let me get 2 blows." That person then allegedly gave our Client an unknown amount of money in exchange for several unknown items. The Police stopped the alleged buyer and recovered 2 mini ziplock baggies containing a substance believed to be heroin. The Police also stopped our Client and placed him into custody for soliciting unlawful business. Upon searching him, they discovered several mini ziplock baggies that matched the baggies recovered from the buyer. Despite all this alleged evidence, the Officer crumbled under cross-examination. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. CB
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. MM
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. KC
Client was charged with Attempted Murder and multiple counts of Armed Robbery and Robbery. Client was facing a life sentence. We took our Client's case to trial and prevailed. The State argued that our client was working with another individual in a drug deal gone wrong when instead of paying for the drugs, the other individual shot and stole the drugs from the seller. The Judge found that the evidenced showed that our client wasn't involved in the drug deal, robbery or shooting and that he was merely present.
People v. CM
Our Client was charged with obstructing identification. The police pulled a car over that our Client was in. They began asking all of the occupants for their names. Our Client provided his name. However, when the police officer went to check the name in the computer, he couldn't find anything. As a result, the decided to arrest our Client and obtained his ID. It was at this point, that the Officer realized that he had misspelled our Client's name while running his search. Our Client was emphatic that he provided the correct spelling of his name. However, the Officer claimed that our Client lied and purposely misspelled his name to obstruct the identification. We took our Client's case to trial and won. Another Not Guilty for a Client of The Thiel Law Group, P.C.
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