Case Results
When your rights are on the line, you want to know you have an award-winning Hartford criminal defense lawyer on your side.
Appellate Wins
Petition for Erasure for Marijuana: State v. Nicholas Menditto, 315 Conn. 861 (2015), petition to erase marijuana conviction was denied by trial court. We appealed the case up to the Connecticut Supreme Court where they unanimously agreed that we were right. Client's record was cleaned up as a result.
Trial Counsel Found Ineffective for Failing to Properly Represent Client: Douglas Davis, 311 Conn. 921 (2014), Mr. Davis was represented by another attorney at the trial level where he received the maximum sentence in a plea agreement. We represented Mr. Davis on his appeal and won in the Connecticut Supreme Court. We went on to represent him in sentencing where he received a lower sentence!
Trial Counsel Found Ineffective for Failing to Give Advice About Plea Offer: Barlow v. Commissioner, 328 Conn. 610 (2018), Mr. Barlow was represented by a lawyer (who is now a judge) at trial who failed to properly advise him of a plea offer. He went to trial and received a sentence eight times his plea offer. We appealed his case and the Appellate Court agreed that he should receive a new hearing before the habeas court to determine if he will get the original deal. The State lost their appeal in the State Supreme Court.
Asset Forfeiture
We have represented countless clients when their assets have been seized by law enforcement. We have recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars, cars, computers, firearms, and personal possessions, all claimed by the state to have been used or derived from illegal activity.
In Re: J.B., we recovered $65,000 that was stored in a safe along with cocaine.
In Re: K.A., we recovered $31,000 that was seized from frozen bank accounts in a cannabis distribution case.
If law enforcement has seized your property and you want it back, call us to discuss how we can help.
Federal Court
ACCA - Felon in Possession of Firearm: client charged with felon in possession and Armed Career Criminal Enhancement that would have placed him near twenty years of incarceration. Client was accused of engaging in a shootout where multiple people where shot. The incident was observed by a detective and captured on video. Client was also in violation of his supervised release for a firearms offense in the federal court. We litigated the application of ACCA and the Government agreed to drop the enhancement for a 64 month sentence.
Bank and Medical Fraud: USA v. M.W., Veteran indicted in federal court for bank fraud and defrauding the United States government over a period of years to obtain benefits. He faced a maximum penalty of 35 years. He received a sentence of twenty-four months in prison.
Drug Trafficking and Conspiracy: Investigation of S.C., DEA agents seized Kg package of cocaine addressed to client. Client hired us to represent her during the investigatory phase. Due to our aggressive defense charges were never filed against her.
Drug Trafficking and Conspiracy: Investigation of R.C., DEA agents were demanding access to client for an investigation into suspected drug trafficking. After a brief meeting with the DEA and US Attorney's Office where we informed them that there would be no cooperation and our client was innocent no charges were filed.
Drug Trafficking and Conspiracy: USA v. D.T., Mother of one and girlfriend of heroin kingpin indicted in federal court for conspiracy to distribute heroin. The evidence suggested she negotiated deals and transported kilogram quantities of heroin and money for kingpin. She was facing up to a life sentence with a ten year mandatory minimum in federal prison. We secured a plea deal where she was sentenced to no prison time only supervised release.
Drug Trafficking and Conspiracy: USA v. L.K., Mother of two and wife of cocaine kingpin indicted in federal court for conspiracy to distribute multiple kilogram quantities. The evidence suggested that she functioned as the secretary of the organization which was converting multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine into crack for distribution. She was facing up to a life sentence with a ten year mandatory minimum in federal prison. We secured a plea deal where she was sentenced to a $500 fine and six months of supervised release.
Drug Trafficking: USA v. R.C., Individual indicted in federal court for heroin distribution faced up to twenty years incarceration. Despite his extensive criminal history involving drug distribution, our office obtained a sentence of one year and a day incarceration.
Drug Trafficking: USA v. V.J. Girlfriend of kingpin arrested for conspiracy and maintaining a drug premises where over one Kg of fentanyl, firearms, cutting agents, packaging, and materials were found. She was facing a 10 year mandatory minimum sentence. Motion to suppress was litigated and extensive mitigation was presented. Client plead to maintaining a drug premises. Due to our sentencing advocacy we obtained a probationary sentence.
Firearm Offenses Violation of Supervised Release: USA v. J.F., Individual on federal supervised release for firearms offenses arrested on new drug charges. Our office went forward on the violation hearing before the judge who terminated supervised release with no further penalty. Our defense: the police planted the drugs on him.
Fraud: In Re: V.P., client was investigated for use of bank accounts to divert fraudulently obtained money to organized crime. We were hired to intervene during the investigation and were able to stop an indictment from issuing.
Immigration Fraud: USA v. R.S., Foreign national indicted in federal court for mail fraud regarding his immigration application faced up to five years in prison. The evidence suggested that he was involved in arranging for his relatives to enter the United States through the arrangement of fraudulent marriages. Our office obtained a sentence that provided for no further penalty.
International Fraud: Investigation of E.A., Individual investigated by FBI for involvement in international fraud ring involving fictitious lotteries represented by us during the investigation. No Grand Jury indictment issued.
Money Laundering: USA v. A.C., Foreign national and his father indicted in federal court for illegal structuring of bank transactions. He was threatened with future indictments for tax evasion when he demanded a trial and maintained his innocence. On the morning of jury selection after the litigation of motion to suppress statements and other pre-trial motions, all charges were dismissed. Charges were later dismissed against the father.
Murder: USA v. JS, Client faced death penalty. After a prolonged investigation on mitigation regarding this offense that had ties with organized crime in Puerto-Rico we successfully advocated for an 18 year sentence down from the death penalty.
Re-Sentenced to No Jail Time: USA v. J.C., Client convicted of mortgage fraud and sentenced to jail time hired us after his first big firm lawyer failed to object and argue issues at sentencing. Case was appealed to the Second Circuit. After a new hearing before the sentencing judge, the court reversed its earlier decision and sentenced our client to house arrest. He did not miss a day from work or his family!
Re-Sentencing to Time Served: USA v. AC, Client convicted of large scale drug conspiracy that spanned across international borders. Client received twenty year sentence which was reduced to time served after a hearing where evidence of post-incarceration rehabilitation and children were in need of special care.
Wire Fraud: USA v. T.M., Client accused of defrauding Department of Education and obtaining money for student loans but never attending college. All charges dismissed.
Connecticut Superior Court Cases
Assault of Safety Personnel: State v. A.S., charged with assault against safety/medical personnel, client who was in a drug induced haze assaulted several hospital personnel causing prolonged injury. Case was dismissed after we successfully argued for her entrance into a pretrial diversion program.
Assault- Domestic Violence: State v. R.M., charged with domestic violence against his mother. The State withdrew all charges after investigation revealed inconsistencies with mother's account. Prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
Assault- Domestic Violence: State v. M.D., charged with domestic violence against his ex-wife. The State withdrew all charges after successful investigation revealed the falsity of the ex-wife's claims.
Assault, Strangulation, Theft: State v. K.P., charged with a theft and assault of another while staying in a hotel room. Through investigation and intense negotiations, prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
Assault, Strangulation, Unlawful Restraint - Domestic Violence: State v. Z.H., charged with domestic violence crimes against his partner. Successful pretrial negotiations resulted in prosecutor withdraw all charges.
Assault, Weapons Charges: State v. M.A., client charged with assault in the first degree. After pretrial motions were argued, the state dropped the assault charges and client plead guilty to failure to keep record of a firearm transfer for probation.
Assault, Weapons Charges: State v. D.G., client charged with drive by shooting of girlfriend. He missed and hit passenger who ultimately died. After extensive legal litigation and presentation of mitigation he received three years of incarceration.
Carjacking, Robbery, Assault, Firearms: State v. J.Y., Young man in Hartford charged with carjacking, robbery, assault, and firearms offenses and a violation of probation facing over 100 years of incarceration. Evidence suggested that the accused turned over the weapon to the police and made inculpatory statements. After our successful investigation and pretrial advocacy, the State withdrew prosecution on all charges and the violation of probation.
Controlled Substance Sale/within 1500 Feet of School, Drug Factory: State v. M.R., client charged with delivery of cocaine to cooperating witnesses. House was searched and bulk quantities of cocaine and money were discovered. Our attorneys negotiated a pretrial resolution where the prosecutor withdrew all charges.
Controlled Substance Sale- Violation of Probation: State v. A.B., client faced five years for violating his probation after he was indicted in federal court for conspiracy to distribute over a Kg of fentanyl. We presented extensive mitigation to the Court, and the Judge placed client back on probation.
Controlled Substance Sale: State v. S.B., college student was charged with distributing LSD, approximately a pound of marijuana, and MDMA. Negotiated a plea to misdemeanor marijuana possession with non-reporting probation.
Controlled Substance Sale: State v. J.N., college student charged with distributing multiple controlled substances and possessing a weapon. Extensive legal and mitigation presented pretrial. Charges dismissed.
Controlled Substance Possession: State v. K.I., client with significant criminal history charged with possession of controlled substance. We negotiated a plea without any incarceration, probation or a fine.
Controlled Substance Possession:S State v. R.C., client charged with possession of controlled substance. We argued that the police did not have the legal justification to search the car. The prosecution agreed and withdrew the charges.
Controlled Substance Possession: Statev. R.C., client charged with possession of a controlled substance where traces were found in the car. We argued that the evidence did not support knowing possession and the case was withdrawn from prosecution.
Counterfeit Currency: State v. J.H., client charged with passing counterfeit $100 bills throughout the state. Our persuasive negotiations and thorough investigation forced the prosecutor to withdraw all charges.
Criminal Impersonation/Interfering with an Officer: State v. R.B., client charged with providing false name and identification when found in a stolen car. Legal argument was presented and charges were withdrawn.
Criminal Mischief: State. v. S.P., out of state client with severe mental health issues destroyed property. Successful pretrial advocacy resulted in a dismissal of all charges.
Destruction of Evidence, Obstruction: State v. V.B., when client destroyed drugs after friend overdosed on heroin he was charged. Through our pretrial negotiations the prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
Domestic Violence: State v. N.H., client charged with assault and risk of injury to a minor after she fought with her husband in the presence of their children. We performed a thorough investigation and six months after arrest prosecutor agreed to withdraw charges.
Domestic Violence: State v. L.M., client charged with assaulting his girlfriend when he was defending himself where she was attacking him with a knife. Charges withdrawn.
Domestic Violence: State v. H.A., non-citizen client charged with various domestic violence offenses against sister. Any conviction would have resulted in her deportation. We extensively investigated the case and were able to obtain a dismissal. Client is now on pathway to citizenship.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol: State v. R.M., client failed field sobriety tests and chemical testing. Our investigation revealed that the police officer who initiated the stop lied about her observations of client, prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol: State v. T.C., client caught behind the wheel of a car after arguing with his girlfriend. Legal argument was presented regarding his operation of the vehicle and the case was dismissed.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol: State v. J.S., client arrested for drunk driving after "swerving over the yellow line." Video evidence was recovered that showed client was not swerving. Case was dismissed.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol: State v. K.C., client arrested for drunk driving after car accident and failing field sobriety tests. We performed a thorough investigation that rebutted intoxication. Prosecutor withdrew all charges.
Driving Under the Influence of Alchol: State v. J.R., client arrested as a third time driving under the influence after causing an accident involving two cars and then caught as he was buying alcohol at a liquor store. His license had been susupended for 10 years. His offer from a prior lawyer was 18 months of incarceration. He was facing a one year mandatory minimum. We successfully advocated for the erasure of the prior convictions and client received sixty days of incarceration. We provided DOC with paperwork that resulted in his early release 21 days into his sentence.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol: State v. F.S., client charged with driving while intoxicated where she hit a utility pole and was three times over the legal limit. Legal argument and mitigation was presented and the charges were ultimately dismissed.
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana: State v. T.B., charged with operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. Evidence suggested that client was stopped at DUI roadblock with odor of marijuana emanating from his person. He is accused of failing field sobriety tests, admitting to recent use of marijuana, and having ashes found on his person. Pretrial motions were filed revealing the flaws in the prosecutor's case and it was withdrawn from prosecution.
Driving without Interlock: State v. J.A., client charged with driving work vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock. Client faced a thirty day mandatory minimum and had children at home that were relying on her. Extensive legal argument and mitigation evidence was presented resulting in charges being dismissed.
Engaging Police in Pursuit, Reckless Driving: State v. D.S., client charged with reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit, and driving while his license was suspended. A large amount of United States currency was seized by law enforcement which was returned. His case was dismissed.
Evading Responsiblity: State v. J.D., client charged with evading responsibility after smashing his car into a building causing extensive damage. Client was picked up on a warrant two years old and through extensive argument the prosecutor agreed to withdraw charges.
Evading Responsibility: State v. MM, client charged with evading responsibility where he smashed into a car in a parking lot and left the scene. After argument regarding identity charged were withdrawn by prosecutor.
Failure to Appear: State v. N.S., client faced two counts of failure to appear, domestic violence charges, and drug charges. After extensive legal and mitigation argument was made he received a three year probationary sentence.
Pistol Without Permit, Conspiracy to Sell Controlled Substance: State v. R.H., charged with possessing a pistol without a permit and conspiring to sell controlled substances at a “session.” Client was an out-of-state pistol permit holder and we proved he was not involved with the conspiracy. Charges were dismissed.
Firearm Possession: State v. D.M., charged with possession of a firearm without a license, client was in an automobile with other persons. Through pretrial negotiations the prosecutor agreed that it could not sustain a guilty verdict and prove possession. The case was withdrawn from prosecution.
Firearm Possession - Criminal Possession: State v. E.B., client charged with large capacity magazine, possession of narcotics, weapon in motor vehicle, and criminal possession of a firearm. Client had extensive record including homicide. He faced a two year mandatory minimum. We obtained a plea that involved only one year of incarceration.
Firearm Possession - Criminal Possession: State v. E.P., client charged with being in possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Client had history with multiple convictions including drug possession and firearm offenses. Client was facing mandatory minimum two year sentence. Motion was filed that argued the constitutionality of the new bail statute that held client at 30%. After the filing of the motion, we obtained an offer for 15 months of incarceration.
Firearm Possession - Criminal Possession, Drug Factory, Possession With Intent to Sell: State v. K.A. client was charged with five open cases ranging from domestice violence, criminal possession of a firearm, multiple counts of sale, possession with intent to sell of over a Kg of cannabis where his house was raided. Client was facing 5 year mandatory minimum on the drug charges and two year mandatory minimum on the firearm charges. We recaimed over $30,000 that was seized by law enforcement. While the case was pending we were able to get his entire criminal record erased. Ultimately, we obtained a three year sentence of which he will serve half.
Firearm Possession/Illegal Display/Assault: State v. M.O., charged in a road rage incident where client was accused of pointing loaded firearm at another driver. Our investigation revealed that the complainant was the aggressor and client did not act as claimed. Prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
FIrearm Possession while Intoxicated: State v. N.R., client charged with being involved in a melee outside of a bar while intoxicated and in possession of his firearm. After legal argument and presentation of mitigating evidence his charges were dismissed.
Forgery: State v. R.S., Charged with forgery of official state judicial department documents. Successful pre-trial advocacy and mental defect defense resulted in the dismissal of all charges.
Forgery: State v. J.E., Client charged with forging employers checks. Our investigation revealed that checks were forged by another employee even though client cashed the checks. Prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
Harassment- Domestic Violence: Investigation of A.D., Interviewed by police after current boyfriend's ex-girlfriend received harassing correspondence through the mail. Our office represented her during the investigation and no warrant was ever issued.
Home Invasion, Robbery, Burglary, Assault: State v. A.D., Young man from Philadelphia facing a maximum penalty of 150 years in prison for home invasion robbery was acquitted of all charges. The State presented forensic cellular telephone evidence as well as the testimony of four co-defendants in a trial that lasted fifteen weeks. The jury found him not guilty and believed that the co-defendants fabricated the story.
Identity Theft: State v. R.S., client accused of conspiring in identity theft ring obtaining credit card information and purchasing items which were later sold for profit. Client faced deportation if convicted. We successfully argued for his entry into a diversionary program that ended in dismissal after two weeks of supervision.
Illegal Contracting: State v. S.Z., Contractor was charged in State court with operating without a license and defrauding homeowner of appropriate work. Case moved forward to trial and after jury selection was dismissed.
Immigration - Motion to Reopen Conviction to Avoid Deportation: State v. G.L., client was facing deportation for drug trafficking and maintaining a premises for trafficking drugs. Our office was contacted by an immigration attorney for help. We were able to reopen the conviction successfully argue for dismissal. The client is now out of immigration custody and reunited with his family.
Immigration - Motion to Reopen Conviction to Avoid Deportation: State v. E.A., client was facing deportation for theft charges. Our office was contacted by immigration attorney for help. We were able to reopen the conviction and modify the sentence to avoid deportation.
Kidnapping, Robbery, Assault: State v. D.B., Young man in Hartford charged with kidnapping, robbery, first degree assault facing over eighty years of incarceration. After our successful investigation and pretrial advocacy, the State withdrew prosecution on all charges.
Larceny from Employer: Investigation of M.D., Fired from employment for suspected theft on the job. Our office represented him when the police were investigating the crime. No charges ever filed.
Larceny: State v. M.K., Client was falsely arrested for Larceny and Failure to Appear when another person stole her identity. Our investigation revealed that photographs and fingerprints did not match. Charges were dismissed.
Larceny: State v. N.C., client, a non-citizen was charged with shoplifting and caught red handed. As this was not the client's first contact with the law, a conviction of this nature would have resulted in her deportation. Our pretrial advocacy was successful and obtained a dismissal of all charges.
Larceny: State v. A.G., client was charged with conspiring to steal items from Home Depot. Incident was caught on camera. Successful pretrial advocacy resulted in dismissal of all charges.Manslaughter 1st Degree: State v. A.L., Hartford resident fought another resident who died of his injuries. After facing 20 years in jail, trial began and a resolution to the case for a misdemeanor plea of negligent homicide. Time served.
Larceny of Motor Vehicle: State v. R.S., client was charged with stealing a car. We presented legal argument regarding his possession of the car (he was a back seat passenger) and the charges were withdrawn.
Manslaughter with a Vehicle: State v. S.H., client charged with vehicular manslaughter when, while driving without a license, he was speeding and ran into a teen riding a scooter. The case was extensively litigated with the use of expert witnesses on accident reconstruction. Mitigation evidence was presented. Charges were dropped to misconduct with a motor vehicle and after a contentious sentencing hearing, the Judge gave him 90 days in jail.
Marijuana - Receipt of Bulk Delivery: State v. D.R., Delivery of $200,000 worth of wax was intercepted by police. Warrant was obtained for house. Wax, bud, and paraphernalia was discovered in house. Our research revealed that the warrant violated client's Fourth Amendment rights. We drafted and threatened to file a Motion to Suppress. Prosecutor agreed to withdraw prosecution.
Marijuana - outdoor cultivation: State v. S.C., client had an outdoor grow above the permitted amount. Home was raided by statewide narcotics task force and assisted by the national guard in helicopters. Extensive argument regarding legality of seizure and mitigation presented. Case dismissed.
Marijuana - Indoor Cultivation/Drug Factory/Distribution: State v. A.J., charged with the operation of a drug factory, cultivation, and distribution of a controlled substance. Evidence suggested the operation of a sophisticated indoor marijuana grow with hydroponic system. All charges dismissed.
Marijuana - Indoor Cultivation/Drug Factory/Distribution: State v. G.C., charged with operation of a drug factory, cultivation, and distribution of a controlled substance. Evidence suggested the operation of a medium scale indoor marijuana grow. Legal flaws with the search warrant were identified during the course of pretrial negotiations resulting in all charges being dismissed.
Marijuana - Indoor Cultivation/Drug Factory/Distribution: State v. M.H., charged with operation of a drug factory, cultivation and distribution of controlled substance. Evidence suggested client was operating grow room in house. We negotiated entry in a pretrial diversion program where all charges were dismissed.
Marijuana - Indoor Cultivation/Drug Factory/Distribution: State v. L.D, J.B., couple charged with indoor cultivation and sale. Police performed garbage pulls, researched electric bills, and plain smell and obtained warrant. House searched and basement found to contain large scale grow with 13+ pounds of dried bud. We uncovered issues with warrant and threatened to file Motion to Suppress. Successful pretrial negotiations resulted in dismissal of charges against L.D. and conditional discharge (non-reporting probation) for J.B.
Marijuana Conviction Erased: State v. E.C, client had misdemeanor conviction for possession of marijuana we filed a Petition for Erasure which was granted after an hearing. Client now has a clean record.
Marijuana Possession With Intent to Deliver: State v. R.G., client had prior arrests for possession with intent to deliver and was charged in one of Connecticut's aggressive courts. The State objected to our application for diversion, but our argument to the court demonstrated our superior understanding of cannabis, and we presented the testimony of one of our cannabis consultants, and the client was granted diversion which resulted in a dismissal.
Marijuana Trafficking: State v. O.W., client hired three different attorneys when charged with maintaining a drug house with over one hundred seventy (170) pounds of marijuana, a half an ounce of cocaine, and three guns. He allegedly ran from the police after exiting the evidence and hid the gun while trying to change his appearance. Our office was hired as the case went to trial. During trial, we were able to negotiate a plea to six years of incarceration, negotiating the offer down from the twelve year offer the prior attorneys received.
Marijuana Distribution: State v. O.W., Twenty-four year old Jamaican national found with over one pound of marijuana with packaging materials and scales during automobile stop. Pretrial advocacy and negotiations resulted in all charges dismissed. He now remains a lawful green-card holder.
Marijuana Distribution: State v. R.H., Twenty year old student of a local university arrested with marijuana packaged for sale, scales, and documented sales in his dormitory room. Pretrial advocacy and negotiation resulted in all charges dismissed and avoided any academic suspension.
Marijuana Distribution: State v. B.C., Twenty year old man found in possession of over one pound of marijuana. Due to extensive pre-trial advocacy and investigation, all charges dismissed.Marijuana Distribution: State v. E.C., Charged with two different files of drug sales/possession. Successful pre-trial advocacy obtained dismissal on all charges.
Marijuana Delivery/Sale: State v. M.S., client charged with accepting deliveries of 25 lb. packages of marijuana on two different dates at her residence. Local and Federal DEA agents conducted a controlled delivery where client signed for packages. Our attorneys used case precedent to defend case and prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges. The ganja, however, was not returned.
Marijuana Sale: State v. M.B., client was arrested selling marijuana to an undercover agent. Successful pre-trial advocacy resulted in a dismissal of all charges.
Marijuana Sale: State v. L.V., client charged with possession with intent to sell 25 pounds. After extensive legal argument regarding the legality of the stop by police and mitigation was presented, client accepted plea to possession with no additional penalty.
Marijuana Possession: State v. D.S., client's car searched during traffic stop. Large quantity of marijuana discovered in backpack. Motion to Suppress drafted, and prosecutor agreed to withdraw charges.
Marijuana Possession: State v. Z.M., college student charged with multiple separate cases of marijuana possession. He attempted to resolve the cases on his own and made multiple inculpatory statements to the prosecutors when he was in court. He came to our office after cases were set for trial. We negotiated a pretrial diversion program for him and all charges were dismissed.
Marijuana Possession: State v. A.K., charged with marijuana possession, we threatened to file a motion to suppress because police had no lawful justification to conduct an automobile stop. Prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
Murder, Attempt: State v. W.W., Middle aged man facing a maximum penalty of 80 years of incarceration after being accused of stabbing two people in a street fight; acquitted of all charges. The jury found that he was not the actor and that his co-defendant/brother acted in self defense.
Murder, Robbery, Burglary, Assault 1st Degree With a Firearm: State v. C.M., Hartford resident with extensive criminal history accused of committing a home invasion where two people were shot and one died. Multiple witnesses and ballistics evidence was presented at trial. Case dismissed.
Murder: State v. R.C., Young man accused of murder facing a life sentence acquitted of murder, conspiracy charges. The State presented forensic cellular telephone evidence and evidence of his own statements. The jury believed that he was not the shooter.
Murder: State v. K.R., Client shot man who pulled a sawed off shot-gun on him during an alleged drug deal gone bad. Successful pretrial advocacy demonstrated that client acted in self defense. Prosecutor agreed to withdraw charges.
Murder: State v. A.H., client charged with stomping another person to death in the presence of multiple witnesses. We researched client’s mental history and tried case to court and obtained a not guilty by reason of insanity. He was committed to the State hospital.
Mushrooms and Marijuana: State v. I.H., client charged with selling large amounts of hallucinogenic mushrooms and cannabis at a session to an undercover officer. Legal argument was presented regarding identification and the charges were dismissed.
Mushrooms and Marijuana: State v. K.K., client charged with selling large amounts of hallucinogenic mushrooms and cannabis at a session to an undercover officer. Legal argument was presented regarding identification and the charges were dismissed.
Narcotics Possession/Sale: State v. J.T., stock trader was pulled over and searched. Heroin and marijuana packaged for sale, Suboxone, scales, and large sums of money were found. Client made admission to drug sales. Negotiations resulted in entry to diversionary program where all charges were dismissed.
Narcotics Possession/Sale: State v. J.M. and M.R., client's apartment was raided where multiples stacks of heroin, cocaine, and money was recovered in various places. Case against M.R. was dismissed and J.M. was admitted to diversionary program where all charges were dismissed.
Obscenity: State v. B.T., Liquor permittee charged with obscenity offenses for allowing swingers party to be held in a hotel bar. First Amendment freedom of expression defense raised, resulting in a dismissal of all charges.
Perjury/False Report: State v. A.G., client accused of fabricating rape allegation. Negotiations resulted in all charges being dismissed.
Protesting/Free Speech: State v. H.T., client accused of vandalizing building during political protest. Investigation revealed insufficient evidence to proceed. Case dismissed.
Rape: State v. W.W., Fifty-nine year old man charged with first degree sexual assault acquitted of all charges. The State presented forensic DNA evidence, medical evidence, the testimony of the complainant, and the defendant's statement. After a brutal cross-examination, the jury did not believe the complainant's story.
Rape: client charged with rape. He was in a long term relationship with the complainant who alleged that in one instance the sexual encounter was unwanted. We proved that they continued to have a sexual liaisons after the supposed incident. Additionally, we examined the cellular phones to demonstrate that the complainant consented to the supposed assault. Client gave statement admitting to police he raped the complainant. We negotiated the case to misdemeanors and he received two years of probation.
Rape: In Re: D.F., client was University student charged with raping intoxicated young woman at party. Our firm successfully represented the young man during the police investigation and the warrant was declined for prosecution.
Rape: State v. NP, 25 year old man formed on an online relationship that spanned over one year where there were multiple instances of consensual sex. Once the relationship ended girlfriend accused client of rape during one sexual encounter. Our forensic investigation unconvered text message exchanges between the client and girlfriend that disproved this claim. Additionally, our team of psychological experts demonstrated that client was not a sexual predator nor danger to the community. Over the objection of the girlfriend, charges were dropped to assault in the third degree and unlawful restraint second degree for two years of probation.
Risk of Injury: State v. N.L., client charged with several counts of risk of injury, strangulation, assault in the third degree stemming from video evidence and testimony that he was abusing his children and wife. His prior attorney had an offer of 18 months of incarceration. Client hired us and we performed a detailed examination of the evidence and our own investigation revealing the flaws in the evidence. After legal argument, the presentation of mitigation, extensive negotiations led to a plea to reckless endangerment with one year of probation.
Robbery: State v. I.R., eighteen year old client was charged with robbery after the victim was jumped by several individuals and had items stolen. After researching the client's family history we uncovered evidence of cognitive deficits and argued to the court that he should be given a second chance. The Court agreed with us and after granted diversion all charges were dismissed.
Robbery: State v. I.R., same client as above was a target of a robbery investigation. Our office informed the police that our client was not cooperating and was innocent. Charges were never filed.
Robbery, Firearm Offenses: State v. R.H., charged with a gunpoint robbery of a store. Evidence revealed fingerprints, videotape, and statements of the accused. Successful pre-trial investigation and the threat of trial by our office resulted in the State withdrawing prosecution on all charges.
Sentence Modificaion: State v. K.K., originally charged with homicide, client plead to seven years for criminal possession of a firearm. Client hired us to do his sentence modification which was GRANTED less than two years into his sentence.
Theft: In Re: L.O., client was automobile dealer accused of falsely representing the car that was sold. Our firm successfully represented the dealer during the police investigation and the warrant was declined for prosecution.
Theft/Larceny: State v. N.C., client, an immigrant, was charged with theft and faced deportation if convicted. We negotiated a dismissal of all charges.
Violation of Probation - Manslaughter With a Firearm, State v. G.E., client violated his probation with new arrests in three different jurisdictions which included DUI, firearm possession of a convicted felon, possession of a high capacity magazine, police pursuit, reckless driving, drug possession, and Hobbs Act robbery in federal court. Client owed 25 years of incarceration and we secured a six year term of incarceration with no further supervision.
Violation of Probation: State v. K.P., Client on probation and charged with assault and theft. We persuaded the prosecutor to agree to withdraw charges on new case and no further penalty on the violation of probation.
Violation of Probation: State v. M.C., Client was on probation for assisting of disposing the victim of a homicide. After 23 days on probation client fled jurisdiction. Upon arrest locally, we were able to obtain mental health and drug treatment for client who had probation continued.