People v. AE - Felony Aggravated DUI
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated DUI. It was alleged that our Client was driving a motor vehicle that crashed into a tree. The crash severely injured our Client and 2 passengers. When our Client was evaluated at the hospital, it was discovered that he had a BAC of .296 (almost 4 times the limit). The prosecution was offering a significant jail sentence. We had a conference with the judge were able to negotiate a sentence of time considered served.
People v. MR
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance while on parole for a Murder. The Police claim that one of his headlights was out and that was the reason they pulled him over. The Police claimed that his passenger was a known gang member and that it was a violation of our Client's parole to be hanging out with that person. As a result they arrested him and recovered narcotics. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. DS
Our Client was charged with Felony Armed Robbery with a Firearm. He was facing a minimum of 21 years in prison all the way up to 45 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client, and an accomplice, arranged to sell a laptop at a substantially reduced rate on craigslist. The victim claimed that when he arrived to make the deal, he inspected the laptop, and discovered it to be a block of wood cleverly disguised to look like a laptop. The victim allegedly tried to back out of the deal, and it was at that point that our Client's accomplice allegedly pulled a gun, and took the money anyways. The prosecution was offering 15 years in prison. We took our Client's case to trial, and the verdict was Not Guilty of Armed Robbery with a Firearm!
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. OP
Our Client was charged with DUI. He was allegedly seen speeding in the Northbound Lanes of Interstate 90. The Police claimed that he also failed to signal when changing lanes multiple times and also straddled 2 lanes. The Police stated that when they tried to pull our Client over, he failed to pull over and exited the expressway. Once our Client pulled over, the Police say he "immediately lit a cigarette and began smoking" in an alleged attempt to hide the odor of alcohol. The officer reported observations of bloodshot glassy eyes and slurred speech as well as an odor of alcohol once our Client was placed inside the officer's vehicle. After admitting to drinking our Client agreed to perform Field Sobriety Tests and allegedly failed. Finally, our Client blew more than double the legal limit on the breath test. We were able to avoid a conviction for our Client with an agreement with the Prosecutor for Supervision.
People v. BC - Felony Defacing Serial Number
Our Client was charged with a Class 3 - Felony Defacing Serial Marks of a Firearm and Class 4 - Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Our Client was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over by the Police for speeding and blowing a stop sign. When the Police approached on the passenger side, they claim to have seen a firearm inside of our Client's purse. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we filed a Motion to Suppress the gun because it was obtained in violation of our Client's 4th Amendment rights. The Judge agreed and all charges were dismissed!
People v. MP
Our Client was charged with Battery. It was alleged that our Client and his brother were involved in an altercation with several bikers while leaving a bar. It was alleged that our Client and his brother struck the bikers. All charges were dismissed.
People v. WM
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages. The Judge found that there was no reason for the Police Officer to pull our client out of his vehicle and search him when he was only pulled over for not using his turning signal.
People v. DW
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was sitting in a vehicle that was parked in the alley when the Police approached for a field interview. During the interview, the Police claimed to have observed narcotics in plain view inside the vehicle. They ordered all the occupants out of the vehicle and recovered additional narcotics from the floor and from the seat where our Client was sitting. The Police also recovered a straw with narcotics residue on it from our Client's bag. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. PB
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer. It was alleged that police were driving to a domestic violence call, and our Client's vehicle was blocking the street. The police car had its lights on, and the police were on the speaker directing our Client to move. Instead of moving, our Client placed her car in park, exited her vehicle and charged the police with clenched fists saying "Bitch, can't you see I'm doing something, I a'int fucking moving." Even when the police informed our Client that they were responding to a domestic battery victim, she replied "I don't give a fuck!" and refused to move. The Police asked for our Client's driver's license and insurance, and our Client was not able to produce either. The Police attempted to arrest our Client, and our Client resisted by balling up her fists again, pulling away and saying "Bitch, you wanna see who's bad?" Our Client then began throwing elbows and striking the Officer. Our Client also scratched the Officer. There were pictures of the Officer's injuries. Our Client was facing up to 7 years in prison for this incident. We were able to negotiate a deal on a reduced charged of Resisting Arrest. Instead of prison, our Client will be on probation for the next 2 years. If she successfully completes the probation, she will be able to avoid prison all together and will eventually be eligible to have this arrest sealed.
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