People v. GW
Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon - 1000 Feet of a School. The Police alleged that they saw our Client loitering on school grounds and drinking from a plastic cup which they believed to contain alcohol. When they approached, our Client allegedly fled holding his waistband. After a brief chase, our Client was caught by the police and searched. They allegedly recovered a loaded handgun. Even though our Client was facing 2-5 years in prison, we conferenced the case with the judge. After intense negotiations with the Judge and the Prosecution, our client was offered 1 year on a reduced charge. We got our Client credit for all the time he had served and our Client was home 2 days after accepting the deal!
People v. SP
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was the front passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for a broken tail light. The police claim that upon approaching the vehicle, they observed our Client placing several baggies of narcotics into the door pocket. The police searched the door pocket, and recovered several bags of narcotics. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. RT
Our Client was charged with a Felony Weapon's Violation of the Law. Because of his background, our Client was facing up 15 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client had gotten into a verbal altercation with an out of town guest that he was trying to remove from his apartment. During the argument, our Client allegedly got on the phone. Moments later, 2 individuals arrived. One of those individuals was armed with an UZI equipped with a silencer; the other individual had a handgun. The victim (unwanted guest) was allegedly threatened by all three individuals. Although the other 2 individuals plead guilty immediately, we advised our Client that we thought he had a good case. Even though the prosecution initially tried to play hardball with a not so great deal, our Client rejected their offer. When they saw we were prepared to fight the charges, the prosecution crumbled and dismissed all the charges at the Preliminary Hearing Stages of the case.
People v. TJ - Felony Manufacturing and Delivery
Our Client was charged with Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis Near a School. He was facing 3 - 7 years in prison if he was convicted. The Police had a search warrant. While searching the residence, the police recovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun, multiple rounds of ammunition, narcotics packaging and multiple bags of cannabis (estimated street value of approximately $1,000). Our Client allegedly also made an admission that all of the drugs in the house were his because he smokes a lot of weed. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. MG
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault. If convicted, our Client was facing up to 40 years in prison. The Victim alleged that the perpetrator approached from behind while she was entering her building on her way home from work. The assailant allegedly robbed the Victim at gunpoint taking her purse. After taking her purse, the Victim alleged that perpetrator unzipped his pants and forced his penis into her mouth. After forcing the Victim to perform oral sex, it was alleged that the offender demanded that the Victim remove her panties. While distracting the perpetrator, the Victim screamed for help from her neighbors, and the perpetrator fled the scene. Although the Victim identified our Client as the offender in this case, her story fell apart under cross examination and close scrutiny. The Victim never told the initial responding police officers about the alleged sexual assault. When pressed on this issue, the Victim claimed that she did tell the officers about the sexual assault, but they ignored her and refused to document it. The Victim never sought medical attention for the alleged sexual assault. The Victim's story was contradicted at critical points by her neighbor. After a vigorous trial, there could only be one verdict: NOT GUILTY!
People v. DG
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. QB
Our Client was charged with Felony Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License. Officers claim to have witnessed our Client fail to use a turning signal when pulling over to park the car. When they ran our Client's name, they learned that her license was invalid, and that she was required to have a breath interlock device installed on her vehicle in order to be allowed to drive. The vehicle was not equipped with such a device, and our Client was arrested and charged with a felony. All felony charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. AE
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. AW
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Police Officers claimed to have seen our Client engage in a conversation with an individual, accept cash from the individual and tender that individual an unknown item. As Arresting Officers approached, our Client allegedly tossed two zip lock baggies with black spade logos to the ground. The Police recovered those baggies and they tested positive for heroin. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing!
People v. AS - Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Arresting Officers allegedly observed our Client not wearing his seatbelt. They pulled him over for this violation. They claim that as they approached, our Client placed something under the steering wheel. When they searched that area, they say they found narcotics residue and our Client admitted that he had cocaine on him which they recovered from his waistband. We filed a Motion to Suppress the drugs because the were obtained in violation of our Client's 4th Amendment rights. The Judge agreed and the case was dismissed!
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