People v. EH
Our Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis. It was alleged that our Client threatened a tow truck driver with a gun for towing his mother's vehicle. When the police arrived, they detained our Client because he matched the given description. The Police claimed that our Client made a statement that he didn't have a gun, and that all he has "is some weed in the truck." Based on that statement, the Police searched our Client's vehicle. During the search, the Police discovered multiple bags of cannabis. Our Client was facing 2 - 5 years in prison. We successfully negotiated 18 months of probation for our Client.
People v. MK
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
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. VS
Our Client was charged with Armed Habitual Criminal and Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. The Police claimed that our Client was drinking on the public way with friends. Allegedly when they approached for a field interview our Client ran while holding his side. The Police officer testified that while our Client was running he removed a gun from his waistband and thew it over a fence. After capturing our Client, the Police returned to the spot where they found the gun and miraculously the snub nose revolver was sticking in the dirt. After examining the gun the Judge questioned whether or not is was physically possible for the gun to land and stick into the ground in the matter claimed because the heaviest part of the gun was the handle and the laws of physics would seem to indicate that the gun would have landed handle down. Our Client was found Not Guilty.
People v. FP
Client was charged with Possession of 2000 - 5000 Grams of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver. The Police intercepted an overnight delivery package addressed to our Client at UPS. The package contained 10 lbs of Cannabis. The Police formed a plan to engage in an undercover operation to deliver the package. Officers planted an electronic monitoring device inside the package. Then an Undercover Officer posing as a UPS worker attempted to deliver the package to our Client. When no one answered the door the package was left on the porch. Eventually, our Client came out and retrieved the package. The device inside the package alerted the Officers that the package was opened and they forced entry into our Client's house. Allegedly, the Cannabis had been removed and our Client was in the middle of a drug deal with another individual. The Police claimed that our Client confessed to trying to deliver the Cannabis. The main problem with the prosecution's case was that even though the Police went through all the trouble of intercepting the package, having a narcotics dog check it for drugs, obtaining one warrant to open it, fixing it with an electronic monitoring device, obtaining another search warrant for our Client's house, creating an undercover operation and executing that operation - all within the span of a couple of hours - the Police never video recorded the sting operation! The Police never recorded our Client's alleged confession. They didn't even bother to write it out in crayon and have our Client sign it. We took our case to Jury Trial, and when asked why there wasn't any video surveillance footage, the officer claimed that his unit was not provided with the necessary equipment to record the operation. When pressed about why, in this day and age of cell phones, was this incident not recorded in some way? The Officer claimed he didn't know how to use his cell phone and didn't know if any of the other officers knew how to use their phones. The Jury clearly saw through this gaping hole in the case and the verdict was NOT GUILTY!!!
People v. EP
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claimed that they saw our Client throw something into a yard while he was walking down the street. They decided to investigate. Our Client allegedly said that he was trying to throw an empty gum wrapper into a flower pot as he was walking by. The Police took our Client into custody for littering. They then performed a custodial search incident to his arrest for littering and searched our Client's backpack. The search revealed narcotics. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages of the case, we filed a Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence. After a vigorous cross-examination of the arresting officer, the Judge granted our Motion to Suppress the Evidence. With no evidence to present at trial, the State was forced to Dismiss all charges.
People v. GG
Our Client was charged with Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License. His license was suspended for failure to pay child support. According to our Client, he never received any notice that his license was suspended and did not know that it was suspended. The prosecution was initially offering jail time. After retaining our services, our firm zealously advocated on behalf of our Client over several court dates. We eventually set the case for trial. Because the prosecution realized how serious we were, they changed their tune the day of trial. We were able to negotiate a deal that avoided any additional jail time for our Client.
People v. PW
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Cannabis. The Police claimed that our Client was standing on the sidewalk with other individuals. Our Client placed his hands in his pockets and walked away. The Police decided to investigate this suspicious activity and caught up to our Client. The Police physically detained our Client and search his person. They claim to have recovered 15 baggies of narcotics. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
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. LE
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claim that they pulled his vehicle over for no headlights. Our Client allegedly was not able to produce a driver's license and was asked out of the vehicle. It was at this time that the Officers claim our Client grabbed a narcotics bag (which was in plain view on the center console) and "attempted to conceal it in his right hand." The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
Page 27 of 34