People v. CB - Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He facing a prison sentence of 1 - 3 years if convicted. Police observed our Client walking along the perimeter of the Puerto Rican fest while trying to conceal a metal object. The Police approached for further investigation and observed the butt and hammer of a Derringer style handgun sticking out from our Client's flip flops. Our Client allegedly made a confession that he knew he wasn't supposed to have the loaded weapon on him because he didn't have a concealed carry license but needed it for protection. We convinced the prosecution to reduced the charges to a misdemeanor. Another Felony Conviction Avoided!!!
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. WG
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. DC
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The police were called multiple times and made several trips to the scene because our Client was allegedly causing a disturbance. The final time the police arrived at the scene, they arrested our Client. A search of our Client revealed narcotics. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. MM
Client was charged with Class X - Armed Habitual Criminal. The Police claimed to be doing a Parole Compliance Check on our Client. They entered his residence and claimed that a duffel bag in the living room contained a loaded gun. The Police alleged that they knew the gun belonged to our Client because they also claim to have found his ID in the same duffel bag. The prosecutors also brought up our Client's previous felony convictions. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing!
People v. FG
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police were called to the scene of an individual slumped over the wheel of a parked vehicle. When they arrived, the found our Client sleeping in the driver's seat of a car. After waking him up, they ordered him out of the vehicle. The Police then searched the vehicle and recovered several bags of narcotics and marijuana. All felony charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. RG - Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon & Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis
Our Client was charged with Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon and Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis. He was facing up to 14 years in prison due to a prior gun conviction. The police claimed that they saw our Client sitting in a vehicle that was parked on abandoned property. As the police approached to investigate, they smelled a strong odor of cannabis coming from our Client and his vehicle. The Police looked inside of the car and saw what they believed to be the handle of a gun protruding from under the driver's seat. They searched under the seat and recovered a loaded gun. A further search of the car revealed 74 baggies of cannabis. The prosecution was offering 7 years in prison. We had a conference with the judge and were able to negotiate the minimum of 3 years.
People v. DU
Client was charge with multiple counts of First Degree Murder and Attempted Murder. It was alleged that our Client and at least one other individual were seen by police shooting into a party. One of the party goers was killed and another was shot in the foot. Our Client allegedly fled and discarded a gun while fleeing. We were able to prove that the bullets that hit the party goers causing injury and death were not fired from the weapon the Police claimed our Client left at the scene. We were also able to poke holes in the prosecution's case, and the Judge was not convinced that our Client was working with the other individuals who were shooting. As a result, our Client was not held accountable for the other shooter's actions and the verdict was Not Guilty.
People v. JG
Our Client was charged with multiple counts of Felony Retail Theft. She was facing up to 5 years in prison if convicted. She was allegedly involved in multiple grab and run thefts 2 different locations. The Thefts were caught on video. Our Client was also identified by store employees, police and an uninterested bystander as the assailant. Our Client also allegedly lead police on a high speed chase which was also caught on video. The Police traced the license plate on the car from the chase to our Client. Despite the overwhelming amount of evidence against our Client, we were able to successfully negotiate an agreement for probation.
People v. KJ - Felony Forgery & Identity Theft
Our Client was charged with 4 Violations of Felony Probation, Forgery and Identity Theft. He was facing a significant prison sentence of 3-7 + 2-10 years for a total of 5-17 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client used his employer's personal information to obtain credit to purchase a vehicle. The dealership provided the police with the fraudulent documents after contacting the victim who confirmed that our Client did not have permission to use the information to purchase a vehicle. We had a conference with the Judge and convinced him to offer a minimum sentence of 3 years giving our Client credit for more than half of the time.
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