People v. SP
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. A State Trooper claimed that he saw our Client talking on a cell phone while he was driving. The Trooper also claimed that his view was obstructed by objects hanging from the rearview mirror. The Trooper tried to pull our Client over who allegedly did not immediately stop. The Trooper claims that he saw our Client moving around trying to hide something while he refused to stop. After pulling over, our Client allegedly admitted to having syringes and heroin (14 bags / 8 grams) which were recovered by the Trooper. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. EC
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of Cannabis. A State Trooper pulled a car over for an obstructed license plate and crack in the windshield. Our Client was a passenger in that car. The Trooper claims to have immediately smelled cannabis coming from the vehicle when he approached for a field interview. Our Client allegedly admitted to having almost $1,000 of weed in the car. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing, we were able to negotiate a deal with the prosecution for special expungeable probation. If our Client successfully completes the probation, he will be able to get this arrest and avoid a felony conviction.
People v. DJ
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of Cannabis. The Police alleged that our Client was sitting in a vehicle with the windows rolled down. They claim they could smell a strong odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle. They also claim that they were able to see a joint in plain view. After placing our Client in custody, a search of the vehicle revealed additional cannabis in the center console. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. RR
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. DG
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. CC
Client was charged with a Class 1 - Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was looking at up to 15 years in prison. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. AT
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. CP
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claimed that they pulled our Client over for having a cracked tail light and not wearing a seat belt. When they ran his information, they discovered that his license was suspended. He was placed under arrest, and a subsequent search incident to arrest recovered prescription medication that our Client was unable to produce a prescription for. We were able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss all felony charges.
People v. MB
Client was charged with Felony Disorderly Conduct - False Report. Our Client allegedly texted his friends that he was kidnapped and then did not answer their repeated calls. The friends contacted the police who mobilized, and began to search for our Client. When they found him entering his vehicle he was arrested for making the false kidnapping allegations. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to avoid a Felony conviction and the charges were reduced to a misdemeanor.
People v. JM
Our Client was charged with Armed Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Unlawful Restraint. The Client was facing 21-45 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client and another individual robbed a woman at gun point outside a local convenience store and stole money and a cell phone. The victim claimed to have run into the store to report the robbery. At trial, on cross-examination, the victim changed her story multiple times. The victim first claimed that our Client took money out of her pocket. Then she claimed that she threw the money on the ground and our Client picked up the dollars (about 10) one at a time while simultaneously holding the gun on the victim. In the long run, there was reasonable doubt and our Client was found Not Guilty.
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