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. AM
Client was charged with DUI. After crashing his vehicle into a bridge, the police arrived. Our Client agreed to take a breathalyzer test and blew over the limit. He was arrested on the spot. Because we were hired immediately, we were able to begin working on the case immediately. As a result of our immediate action, we were able to take care of our Client's case in one court date. We were able to avoid a conviction for our Client!
People v. LP
Client was charged with Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon - Convicted Felon. Police Officers testified that they stopped our Client's vehicle because of a crack windshield. Upon approach, they noticed a strong odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle. They also claim to have seen our Client slamming down the lid of the center console. They asked both our Client and his passenger out of the vehicle. The Police then proceeded to search the vehicle and recovered a loaded gun from the center console. Our Client then allegedly admitted ownership of the gun. We filed a Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence which was granted. The Judge said that he believed the testimony of our Client and his passenger more than the Officer's story. 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. EM
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Officers alleged that they stopped our Client for driving the wrong way down a one-way street. The testifying officer claimed to have seen our Client reach into his pocket and stuff a golf ball size bag of narcotics into his mouth and begin to chew and swallow it. The testifying officer stated that he grabbed our Client at which point the bag exploded and several small bags flew out of our Client's mouth into the passenger compartment of the car. The problem with the officer's testimony was that he said he saw our Client pull this golf ball sized item out of his pocket while our Client was seated in the driver's seat of a Hummer and the Officer, who admitted to being only 5'3" stood outside. At 5'3", there is no way for the officer to make the observation he claimed to have made because of the size of the vehicle. All charged were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. TD - Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The Police claimed to have seen our Client along with several other males drinking an amber colored liquid from clear plastic cups. Believing that a violation of Drinking on the Public Way was occurring, 7 squads and 15+ officers began to chase the males, who scattered. Our Client was allegedly caught in a building courtyard placing a gun on the ground. After being arrested, our Client allegedly made a confession and the gun was sent to forensics for testing and analysis. None of the incident was recorded on body cameras or squad dash cameras. None of the alleged alcohol was preserved or tested. Fingerprint testing of the gun came back negative for our Client's prints. The alleged confession wasn't recorded in any way -- no video, no audio, no written statement. We took our Client's case to Jury Trial and the verdict was a unanimous NOT GUILTY!
People v. LJ
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. It was alleged that our Client was pulled over for Expired plates and no city sticker. The police claimed that he was not able to produce identification or a driver's license or insurance. Our Client also gave a false name multiple times. The police decided to arrest our Client. They searched his car pursuant to his arrest and recovered narcotics. All felony charged were dismissed at the preliminary hearing.
People v. BC
Client was a passenger in a vehicle. The police claim an unknown person approached the vehicle and engaged in what they believed to be a hand to hand narcotics transaction. One of the other passengers of the vehicle allegedly made a statement that our Client set up the drug deal and pointed out where the drugs were located in the vehicle. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, the prosecution was eventually forced to dismiss all the charges.
People v. DE
Client was charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon - Convicted Felon. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages we were successful in the end. We filed a Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence. The Officer testified that he saw our Client drinking on the public way. This allegation is why the Officer initially approached an arrested our Client. Allegedly our Client then admitted to having a gun in his pocket. The problem is that our Client was on "private property." As a result, even if he was drinking, he wasn't breaking any laws. Therefore, there was no reason for the Officer to even approach him, much less arrest and search him. Our motion was granted and the case was dismissed.
People v. AG
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
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