People v. TS
Our Client was charged with Aggravated Unlawful use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. He was facing from 3-7 years, mandatory prison time. The prosecution offered 3 years in prison. We rejected their offer and took the case to trial. At trial, Officers testified that they were serving a search warrant on a single family home. Our Client was listed as the target of the search warrant. However, our Client was not there. Officers did not know when the last time, if ever he was in the residence. In a bedroom, they found our Client's social security card, a training certificate with our Client's name on it, a piece of mail addressed to our Client (with the next door address on it though, not the address they were searching), multiple items of mail clothing and shoes, pictures, 2 guns and some ammunition. The prosecution argued at trial that because the items which can, without a doubt, be said to have belonged to our Client (social security card, training certificate, letter, pictures), then the guns and ammo also must belong to our Client. We argued that there was not enough evidence to show constructive possession of the guns and ammo by our client. Therefore, there was reasonable doubt and the State failed to meet their burden. We were victorious.
People v. BG
Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Heroin. The Police claim they were on surveillance and witnessed our Client engage in 2 separate transactions with unknown male passersby. These passersby would allegedly tender an unknown amount of money to our Client who in return would retrieve a green item from inside a black plastic notebook which was on the ground by an abandoned property. Although the Police never stopped any of the passersby to inquire about what they received from our Client, the Police converged on the scene an immediately arrested our Client for selling narcotics. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. AR - Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle. He was facing up to 7 years in prison. The Police received a phone call from the victim stating that he had located his stolen motor vehicle. When officers arrived, they stopped the car (Range Rover), and discovered that our Client was the driver. At first our Client said that the car belonged to his uncle but he couldn't remember his uncle's name. Later he admitted to "finding" the vehicle. We were able to convince the prosecution to offer our Client Deferred Prosecution which is a special program that, if successfully completed, will result in a completed dismissal of all the felony charges.
People v. SC - Felony DUI
Our Client was charged with Felony DUI. Because of our Client's background, he was facing up to 6 years in prison. The Police responded to a 1 vehicle traffic accident where a vehicle hit a pole while exiting the expressway. Our Client was alleged to be the driver of that vehicle. Due to his injuries, our Client was taken to the hospital where hospital staff performed a blood test to determine his Blood Alcohol Level (BAC). The BAC came back as .256 which was over 3 times the legal limit. We were able to successfully negotiation a reduction in the charges to a misdemeanor. Another felony conviction avoided!
People v. MS
Our Client was charged with Felony DUI. State Troopers alleged that our Client was speeding and swerving on the expressway. Our Client was pulled over, and allegedly admitted to drinking. A name check showed that our Client's driving privileges were revoked for a prior DUI. Troopers claimed that our Client failed Field Sobriety Tests. A subsequent breath test came back showing a BAC of .221 (almost triple the limit). All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. MH
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claim to have seen our Client engage in a hand to hand transaction. They allegedly recovered narcotics and arrested our Client. The charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. KM
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of Cannabis. The Police claim that our Client gave them permission to search his car. Upon searching the car, the Officers allegedly recovered sealed plastic bags of marijuana. Our Client also allegedly made a confession. We filed a Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence on our Client's behalf. The Judge found that the Officer violated our Client's Constitutional rights and the case was dismissed.
People v. RL & SG
Our Clients were charged with Felony Promoting Prostitution. They allegedly rented a hotel room downtown and posted an ad on the internet for sex with a woman they were with. An undercover officer responded to the ad (which was for sensual massage only). When the officer arrived, our Clients were not even there. The Officer allegedly negotiated a deal for sex with the girl, not our Clients. After admitting he was a police officer to the girl, she then stated that she had been forced into prostitution by our Clients who still were not there. The girl then called our Clients and asked them to return to the hotel room and they were arrested when they got back. Later she changed her story and admitted to lying to the Police. We set the case for trial and the Judge found our Clients Not Guilty
People v. JG
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of Cannabis within 1000 feet of a school. The Police allegedly pulled our Client's vehicle over because of broken taillights. They claimed our Client didn't have a driver's license. As a result they arrested him, and searched his person. While searching our Client, the Police allegedly recovered 25 bags of cannabis from his pocket. All of the charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. SE
Our Client was charge with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claimed that our Client was riding a bicycle on the sidewalk causing pedestrians to jump out of the way. After our Client saw the Police, he decided to get off of his bike and flee on foot. The Police alleged that after a brief foot chase, they were able to place our client into custody. However, they also claimed that while our Client was running he dropped 25 bags of heroin. The Police also claim that our Client made a statement: "Man all right! You got me! That's my shit! That's how I do my living...I just started this hustle." All charges were dropped at the Preliminary Hearing!
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