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. AJ
Our Client was charged with a Retail Theft from CVS. Because of our Client's background of 7 prior felony convictions, our Client was facing up to 6 years in prison. We had our Client evaluated for a special kind of probation which includes drug treatment called TASC probation. We conferenced the case with the judge and although the prosecutors wanted a substantial amount of prison time, we convinced the judge to give our Client probation with TASC drug treatment. Our Client couldn't keep the tears back.
People v. TH
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. AG
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was sitting in a car with friends when the Police approached. The Police claimed that they surprised our Client. In his surprise, he allegedly placed a bag of narcotics on the gear shift right in front of the Officers. They allegedly recovered the narcotics, and arrested our Client. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing!
People v. LC
Our Client was charged with 2 connected Felony cases. One case of Felony Forgery for allegedly possessing counterfeit money and one case of Felony Theft for using counterfeit money to buy a car. Our Client was facing up to 5 years in prison for these cases. Although the cases went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to negotiate a successful outcome. The prosecution agreed to a sentence of "Second Chance Probation," if our Client agreed to pay the Victim of the Theft case "real" money to replace the counterfeit money. If our Client pays the restitution and successfully completes the probation, these cases will be dismissed, will not result in felony convictions and will be immediately eligible for expungement after dismissal.
People v. MV
Our Client was charged with a Class 3 - Felony Retail Theft. She was facing up to 5 years in prison if convicted. It was alleged that our Client entered into a Target store while carrying a large Target bag. The loss prevention agents claimed that our Client placed numerous items into the bag as well as concealed under the bag inside the shopping cart. The agents claimed that our Client then left the store and headed out to the parking lot before they stopped her. The alleged stolen merchandise was valued at over $1,100. We were able to convince the prosecutors to offer our Client a special program. If our Client successfully completes the program, the prosecution will dismiss the entire case against our Client.
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. NS
Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Battery and Felony Unlawful Restraint. He was facing up to 7 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client was at a party and used his MMA skills to badly injure another party goer during an altercation. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to have the Felony charges reduced to a Misdemeanor.
People v. JP - Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was driving a vehicle thru and alley and was pulled over for allegedly using the alley as a thru-way. The Police claim that after giving them his driver's license and insurance, our Client allegedly told them "I have some dope on me." The Police ordered our Client out of the vehicle and recovered narcotics from his person. We were able to avoid a prosecution altogether and the charges were dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages of the case.
People v. JE
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Fictitious ID Card. He was facing up to 3 years of incarceration. The Police alleged that our Client was seen relieving himself on the public way. They placed him into custody. Upon examining his Social Security Card and ID card, the officer believed the card to be fake. Upon cross examination at the Preliminary Hearing, the officer admitted that he did not perform any tests on the cards to determine their authenticity; he did not call the Social Security Administration to determine whether or not the card was valid. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
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