Case Results
When your rights are on the line, you want to know you have an experienced Hartford-based criminal defense lawyer on your side.
At Aaron J. Romano P.C., we represent clients in Stamford, Bridgeport, Danbury, Waterbury, Derby, Meriden, Middletown, New London, Danielson & Willimantic, Manchester, Hartford, New Britain, Torrington, Rockville, Norwich, Milford, New Haven, Ansonia-Milford, Litchfield, Middlesex, Norwalk, Tolland, and Windham in serious criminal investigations, prosecutions, appeals, and post-conviction matters. The cases below illustrate our successes in homicide and major drug-trafficking prosecutions, DUI, domestic violence, cannabis, firearms, juveniles, theft, and criminal investigations where no charges were ultimately filed.
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Home Invasion, Robbery, Kidnapping, & Serious Violent Crimes
Appeals, Habeas Corpus, Sentence Modification, & Post-Conviction
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in another case. Every case is different and depends upon its particular facts and circumstances.
Homicide, Murder, & Manslaughter
State v. A.D. — Home Invasion, Robbery, Burglary, & Assault
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.
State v. W.W. — Attempted Murder
Middle-aged man facing a maximum penalty of 80 years of incarceration after being accused of stabbing two people during a street fight. He was acquitted of all charges. The jury found that he was not the actor and that his co-defendant/brother acted in self-defense.
State v. R.C. — Murder
Young man accused of murder and facing a life sentence. The State presented forensic cellular telephone evidence and evidence of his own statements. After trial, the jury acquitted him of murder and conspiracy charges.
State v. C.M. — Murder, Robbery, Burglary, & Assault in the First Degree with a Firearm
Hartford resident with an extensive criminal history accused of committing a home invasion where two people were shot and one died. Multiple witnesses and ballistics evidence were presented at trial. The case was dismissed.
State v. R.W — Murder
Client was charged in a homicide investigation. Our office conducted an independent investigation into the circumstances of the killing and developed evidence demonstrating that R.W. was not the responsible party. Based upon the investigation and evidence presented, the prosecution withdrew the case.
U.S.A. v. J.S. — Federal Murder/Death Penalty
Client faced the death penalty in federal court. After a prolonged investigation into mitigation surrounding the offense, including circumstances involving organized crime in Puerto Rico, we successfully advocated for an 18-year sentence instead of the death penalty.
State v. A.H. — Murder
Client was charged with stomping another person to death in the presence of multiple witnesses. We researched the client's mental history and tried the case to the court. The court found the client not guilty by reason of insanity, and he was committed to the state hospital.
State v. K.R. — Murder
Client was accused of shooting a man who had allegedly pulled a sawed-off shotgun on him during a drug deal gone bad. Successful pretrial advocacy demonstrated that the client acted in self-defense. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw the charges.
State v. A.L. — Manslaughter in the First Degree
Hartford resident became involved in a fight with another resident who later died from his injuries. Facing 20 years in prison, the case proceeded toward trial before a resolution was reached. The case was resolved with a misdemeanor plea to negligent homicide and the client received time served.
State v. S.H. — Manslaughter with a Motor Vehicle
Client was charged with vehicular manslaughter after, while driving without a license, he was speeding and struck a teenager riding a scooter. The case was extensively litigated with expert witnesses concerning accident reconstruction. After mitigation was presented, the charges were reduced to misconduct with a motor vehicle. Following a contested sentencing hearing, the judge imposed 90 days in jail.
Home Invasion, Robbery, Kidnapping, & Serious Violent Crimes
State v. J.Y. — Carjacking, Robbery, Assault, Firearms & Violation of Probation
Young man in Hartford charged with carjacking, robbery, assault, firearms offenses, and a violation of probation, facing more than 100 years of incarceration. Evidence suggested that the accused turned over the weapon to police and made inculpatory statements. After our investigation and pretrial advocacy, the State withdrew prosecution on all charges and the violation of probation.
State v. D.B. — Kidnapping, Robbery & First-Degree Assault
Young man in Hartford charged with kidnapping, robbery, and first-degree assault, facing more than 80 years of incarceration. After our investigation and pretrial advocacy, the State withdrew prosecution on all charges.
State v. R.H. — Robbery & Firearm Offenses
Client charged with a gunpoint robbery of a store. Evidence included fingerprints, videotape, and statements attributed to the accused. Successful pretrial investigation and preparation for trial resulted in the State withdrawing prosecution on all charges.
State v. I.R. — Robbery
Eighteen-year-old client charged with robbery after a victim was attacked by several individuals and property was stolen. We researched the client's family history and uncovered evidence of cognitive deficits. We argued that the client should be given a second chance. The court granted diversion and all charges were dismissed.
State v. I.R. — Robbery Investigation
The same client was separately the target of a robbery investigation. Our office informed police that the client was not cooperating and was innocent. Charges were never filed.
State v. A.D. — Home Invasion, Robbery, Burglary & Assault
Young man from Philadelphia faced a maximum penalty of 150 years in prison. Following a fifteen-week trial involving forensic cellular telephone evidence and testimony from four co-defendants, the jury acquitted him of all charges.
State v. S.A. — Larceny of Motor Vehicle, Conspiracy & False VIN
Client was found in possession of a stolen car with a falsified VIN. Review of body-camera footage revealed that police had not followed proper constitutional procedures. A motion to suppress was filed, and the State agreed to withdraw the charges.
State v. G.M. — Larceny in the First Degree / Stolen Vehicle
Client was found in possession of a stolen Mercedes with approximately one pound of cannabis and attempted to avoid police by hiding. We obtained a three-year probationary disposition on lesser charges.
Sexual Assault, Rape, & Sex Crimes
State v. W.W. — First-Degree Sexual Assault
Fifty-nine-year-old man charged with first-degree sexual assault. The State presented forensic DNA evidence, medical evidence, testimony from the complainant, and the defendant's statement. After trial, the jury acquitted him of all charges.
State v. F.S. — Sexual Assault / Risk of Injury
Twenty-year-old college student charged with having sexual relations with a girl under 16 years old. Our investigation established that the girl had attempted to set the client up for extortion. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw the prosecution.
State v. N.J. — Rape / Sexual Assault
Client charged with rape arising from an alleged unwanted sexual encounter with a person with whom he had been in a long-term relationship. We examined subsequent communications and cellular telephone evidence concerning the relationship. The client had also given a statement to police admitting that he raped the complainant. The case was negotiated to misdemeanor charges, and the client received two years of probation.
State v. NP — Rape / Sexual Assault
Twenty-five-year-old man was accused of rape by a former girlfriend after an online relationship lasting more than a year during which the couple had multiple consensual sexual encounters. Our forensic investigation uncovered text-message exchanges that contradicted the allegation. We also presented evidence concerning the client's background. The charges were reduced to third-degree assault and second-degree unlawful restraint, with two years of probation.
In Re: D.F. — Sexual Assault Investigation
University student accused of raping an intoxicated young woman at a party. Our firm represented the student during the police investigation. The warrant was declined for prosecution.
In Re: A.S. — Sexual Assault Investigation
University student accused of raping an intoxicated young woman at his house. Our firm represented the student during the police investigation. The warrant was declined for prosecution.
In Re: J.H. — Sexual Assault Investigation
Individual investigated after being accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman. Detectives contacted him and requested an interview. We conducted an independent investigation and provided the results to authorities. No warrant issued.
In Re: R.V. — Sexual Assault Investigation
Individual accused of sexually assaulting a relative. Our independent investigation uncovered exculpatory evidence. No charges were filed.
In Re: E.R. — Sexual Assault Investigation
Individual investigated for allegedly sexually assaulting his stepdaughter. Police contacted him for an interview. Our independent investigation exonerated him, and the results were provided to law enforcement. No charges were filed.
In Re: A.S. — Sexual Assault Investigation
College student accused of sexually assaulting a woman who claimed she was intoxicated during the encounter. Detectives requested an interview. Our investigation exonerated the client, and the evidence was provided to police. No warrant issued.
In Re: J.C. — Sexual Assault Investigation
High school student investigated after being accused of threatening a female student with a weapon and having sexual contact with her. Our investigation resulted in the student avoiding expulsion from school, and no criminal charges were filed.
In Re: D.F. — Sexual Assault Investigation
College student at an Ivy League institution accused of sexually assaulting a female student after a party. Our investigation uncovered evidence that exonerated him. No warrant issued.
State v. A.G. — Perjury / False Report
Client was accused of fabricating a rape allegation. Negotiations resulted in dismissal of all charges.
Drug Trafficking, Narcotics, & Serious Drug Crimes
USA v. P.P. — Federal Drug Conspiracy
Client was charged in a federal drug conspiracy after appearing on wiretaps and being found in a vehicle that was searched and produced the largest methamphetamine seizure in the state. The case was extensively litigated, including a motion to suppress and arguments concerning drug quantity and apportionment. We negotiated a non-mandatory-minimum plea. At sentencing, the client received three years of supervised release.
USA v. D.T. — Federal Heroin Conspiracy
Mother and girlfriend of a heroin kingpin charged with conspiracy to distribute heroin. Evidence suggested that she negotiated drug deals and transported kilogram quantities of heroin and money. She faced up to life imprisonment with a ten-year mandatory minimum. We secured a plea resulting in no prison time and supervised release.
USA v. L.K. — Federal Cocaine Conspiracy
Mother and wife of a cocaine kingpin charged with conspiracy involving multiple kilograms of cocaine. Evidence suggested that she functioned as the secretary of an organization converting multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine into crack for distribution. She faced up to life imprisonment with a ten-year mandatory minimum. We obtained a resolution involving a $500 fine and six months of supervised release.
USA v. V.J. — Federal Fentanyl Conspiracy / Maintaining Drug Premises
Girlfriend of a drug kingpin arrested for conspiracy and maintaining a drug premises where more than one kilogram of fentanyl, firearms, cutting agents, packaging, and other materials were found. She faced a ten-year mandatory minimum. A motion to suppress was litigated and extensive mitigation was presented. The client pleaded to maintaining a drug premises and received probation.
USA v. R.C. — Federal Heroin Distribution
Client charged with federal heroin distribution and facing up to 20 years of incarceration despite an extensive criminal history involving drug distribution. Our office obtained a sentence of one year and one day.
USA v. AC — Federal International Drug Conspiracy / Resentencing
Client convicted in a large-scale international drug conspiracy and sentenced to 20 years. After a hearing involving evidence of post-incarceration rehabilitation and the special needs of his children, the sentence was reduced to time served.
State v. N.A. — Three Kilograms of Cocaine / Sale of Controlled Substance
Client faced a mandatory five-year sentence after being charged with receiving a package containing three kilograms of cocaine and leading police and federal authorities on a car chase through several towns. We identified multiple proof issues. The client accepted a resolution to possession with intent to sell with two years of non-reporting probation.
State v. C.J. — Seven Drug & Weapons Files
Client charged on seven files involving sale of controlled substances, a weapon in a motor vehicle, and evading police after leading officers on a car and foot chase. More than one kilogram of cocaine was found at his residence. He also had out-of-state federal and state controlled-substance records. Through extensive argument and negotiation, all charges except possession with intent to sell were dropped. He received nine months and was released after four months.
State v. M.R. — Cocaine Sale / Drug Factory
Client charged with delivering cocaine to cooperating witnesses. Police searched the residence and found bulk quantities of cocaine and money. Pretrial negotiations resulted in the prosecutor withdrawing all charges.
State v. C.R. — Controlled Substance Trafficking
Client charged with trafficking in large quantities of heroin and cocaine found in a trap in the client's vehicle. Our investigation established that the client had no knowledge of the drugs. The charges were dismissed.
State v. S.W. — Controlled Substance Sale / Violation of Probation
Client's home was searched and police recovered pills, scales, packaging materials, and cash. The client faced two probation violations and owed four years. Review of body-camera footage showed constitutional problems with the execution of the search warrant, and we uncovered a pattern of unconstitutional conduct by police. Motions were prepared and disclosed to the prosecutor and judge. The case resulted in a plea to possession with intent to sell with no further penalty, and the client was continued on probation.
State v. A.B. — Controlled Substance Sale / Violation of Probation
Client faced five years for violating probation after being indicted federally for conspiracy to distribute more than one kilogram of fentanyl. Extensive mitigation was presented, and the court placed the client back on probation.
State v. J.N. — Controlled Substance Sale / Weapon
College student charged with distributing multiple controlled substances and possessing a weapon. Extensive legal and mitigation issues were presented before trial. Charges were dismissed.
State v. S.B. — Controlled Substance Sale
College student charged with distributing LSD, approximately one pound of cannabis, and MDMA. Negotiated resolution resulted in misdemeanor cannabis possession with non-reporting probation.
State v. E.H. — Controlled Substance Sale
Client accused of selling mushrooms to an undercover officer. Charges dismissed.
State v. K.K. — Controlled Substance Sale
Client accused of selling mushrooms to an undercover officer. Charges dismissed.
State v. I.H. — Mushrooms & Cannabis
Client charged with selling large amounts of hallucinogenic mushrooms and cannabis to an undercover officer. Legal arguments concerning identification were presented, and the charges were dismissed.
State v. K.K. — Mushrooms & Cannabis
Client charged with selling large amounts of hallucinogenic mushrooms and cannabis to an undercover officer. Legal arguments concerning identification were presented, and the charges were dismissed.
State v. J.T. — Narcotics Possession / Sale
Stock trader stopped and searched. Police found heroin and cannabis packaged for sale, Suboxone, scales, and large sums of money. Client made admissions concerning drug sales. Negotiations resulted in entry into a diversionary program and dismissal of all charges.
State v. J.M. and M.R. — Narcotics Possession / Sale
Apartment raid resulted in the recovery of multiple packages of heroin, cocaine, and money. The case against M.R. was dismissed, and J.M. was admitted into a diversionary program resulting in dismissal of all charges.
State v. K.I. — Controlled Substance Possession
Client with significant criminal history charged with possession of a controlled substance. We negotiated a resolution with no incarceration, probation, or fine.
State v. R.C. — Controlled Substance Possession
Client charged with possession of a controlled substance. We argued that police lacked legal justification to search the vehicle. The prosecution agreed and withdrew the charges.
State v. R.C. #2 — Controlled Substance Possession
Client charged again with possession of a controlled substance after traces were found in a vehicle. We argued that the evidence did not establish knowing possession. The case was withdrawn.
State v. R.H. — Pistol Without Permit / Controlled Substance Conspiracy
Client 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. We established that he was not involved in the conspiracy. Charges were dismissed.
Cannabis & Cannabis Related Charges
State v. O.W. — Cannabis Trafficking
Client hired three different attorneys after being charged with maintaining a drug house involving more than 170 pounds of cannabis, approximately half an ounce of cocaine, and three guns. He was also accused of fleeing from police and attempting to hide a firearm while changing his appearance. Our office was hired as the case went to trial. During trial, we negotiated a six-year sentence, reducing the prior offer from 12 years.
State v. D.R. — Receipt of $200,000 Bulk Cannabis/Wax Delivery
A delivery of approximately $200,000 worth of wax was intercepted by police. A search warrant was obtained for the client's home, where wax, cannabis flower, and paraphernalia were discovered. Our research revealed Fourth Amendment problems with the warrant. We prepared and threatened to file a motion to suppress, and the prosecutor agreed to withdraw the prosecution.
State v. S.C. — Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation
Client had an outdoor cannabis grow above the permitted amount. The home was raided by a statewide narcotics task force assisted by the National Guard in helicopters. Extensive legal arguments concerning the legality of the seizure and mitigation were presented. The case was dismissed.
State v. A.J. — Indoor Cannabis Cultivation / Drug Factory / Distribution
Client charged with operating a drug factory, cultivation, and distribution of a controlled substance. Evidence suggested a sophisticated indoor cannabis grow using a hydroponic system. All charges were dismissed.
State v. G.C. — Indoor Cannabis Cultivation / Drug Factory / Distribution
Client charged with operating a drug factory, cultivation, and distribution of a controlled substance. Evidence suggested a medium-scale indoor cannabis grow. Legal flaws with the search warrant were identified during pretrial negotiations, resulting in dismissal of all charges.
State v. L.D. and J.B. — Indoor Cannabis Cultivation & Sale
Couple charged with indoor cultivation and sale. Police conducted garbage pulls, researched electric bills, relied upon an alleged plain smell of cannabis, and obtained a warrant. A search of the home revealed a large-scale grow with more than 13 pounds of dried cannabis. We uncovered problems with the warrant and threatened to file a motion to suppress. Pretrial negotiations resulted in dismissal of the charges against L.D. and a conditional discharge/non-reporting probation disposition for J.B.
State v. M.S. — Two 25-Pound Cannabis Deliveries
Client charged after accepting two 25-pound packages of cannabis at her residence. Local and federal DEA agents conducted a controlled delivery, and the client signed for the packages. Our attorneys relied upon applicable case precedent, and the prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
State v. L.V. — 25 Pounds of Cannabis
Client charged with possession with intent to sell 25 pounds of cannabis. After extensive legal argument concerning the legality of the police stop and mitigation, the client accepted a plea to possession with no additional penalty.
State v. R.G. — Cannabis Possession with Intent to Deliver
Client had prior arrests for possession with intent to deliver and was charged in one of Connecticut's more aggressive courts. The State objected to diversion. We presented legal arguments concerning cannabis and testimony from a cannabis consultant. The court granted diversion, resulting in dismissal.
State v. O.W. — Cannabis Distribution
Twenty-four-year-old Jamaican national found with more than one pound of cannabis, packaging materials, and scales during an automobile stop. Pretrial advocacy and negotiation resulted in dismissal of all charges. The client retained lawful green-card status.
State v. R.H. — Cannabis Distribution
Twenty-year-old university student arrested with cannabis packaged for sale, scales, and documented sales in his dormitory room. Pretrial advocacy and negotiation resulted in dismissal of all charges and avoided academic suspension.
State v. B.C. — Cannabis Distribution
Twenty-year-old man found in possession of more than one pound of cannabis. Extensive pretrial advocacy and investigation resulted in dismissal of all charges.
State v. E.C. — Cannabis Distribution
Client charged in two separate files involving drug sales and possession. Successful pretrial advocacy resulted in dismissal of all charges.
State v. M.B. — Cannabis Sale
Client arrested for selling cannabis to an undercover officer. Successful pretrial advocacy resulted in dismissal of all charges.
State v. A.A. — Cannabis Smoke Shop
Client charged with operating a smoke shop selling illegal cannabis products weighing approximately 10 pounds. After negotiations, prosecution was withdrawn on the first court date.
State v. M.A. — Cannabis Smoke Shop
Client charged with operating a smoke shop selling illegal cannabis products weighing approximately 15 pounds. After negotiations and legal argument, prosecution was withdrawn.
State v. M.H. — Indoor Cannabis Cultivation / Drug Factory / Distribution
Client charged with operating a drug factory, cultivation, and distribution of a controlled substance. Evidence suggested a grow room was being operated in the home. We negotiated entry into a pretrial diversion program, and all charges were dismissed.
State v. L.K. — Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation
Police used drones to gather evidence concerning the client's outdoor grow after a neighbor became an informant. Client maintained that the cannabis was being used for medical purposes and that he could not afford dispensary cannabis. The case was dismissed.
State v. D.S. — Cannabis Possession
Client's car was searched during a traffic stop, and a large quantity of cannabis was discovered in a backpack. We prepared a motion to suppress, and the prosecutor agreed to withdraw the charges.
State v. Z.M. — Cannabis Possession
College student charged with multiple separate cannabis possession cases. He had attempted to resolve the cases himself and made inculpatory statements to prosecutors while appearing in court. After retaining our office with the cases set for trial, we negotiated a pretrial diversion program and all charges were dismissed.
State v. A.K. — Cannabis Possession
Client charged with cannabis possession. We threatened to file a motion to suppress because police lacked lawful justification for the automobile stop. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
State v. T.B. — Cannabis DUI
Client charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of cannabis after being stopped at a DUI roadblock. Evidence included an odor of cannabis, alleged failed field sobriety tests, an admission of recent cannabis use, and ashes found on his person. Pretrial motions exposed weaknesses in the prosecution's case, and the case was withdrawn.
State v. E.C. — Cannabis Conviction Erasure
Client had a misdemeanor cannabis possession conviction. We filed a petition for erasure, which was granted after a hearing. The client obtained a clean record.
Firearms & Weapons Charges
USA v. — ACCA Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Client charged federally with felon in possession of a firearm and faced an Armed Career Criminal Act enhancement that would have placed him near 20 years of incarceration. He was accused of participating in a shootout in which multiple people were shot. The incident was observed by a detective and captured on video. He was also facing a supervised-release violation for a firearms offense. We litigated the applicability of the ACCA enhancement, and the Government agreed to drop the enhancement. The client received a 64-month sentence.
State v. D.G. — Drive-By Shooting / Firearm
Client charged with a drive-by shooting directed at his girlfriend. He missed and struck a passenger, who ultimately died. After extensive litigation and presentation of mitigation, he received three years of incarceration.
State v. K.A. — Firearm, Drug Factory & Drug Sale Charges
Client charged in five open cases involving domestic violence, criminal possession of a firearm, multiple sale charges, and possession with intent to sell more than one kilogram of cannabis after his home was raided. He faced a five-year mandatory minimum on the drug charges and a two-year mandatory minimum on the firearm charges. We recovered more than $30,000 seized by law enforcement. While the cases were pending, we obtained an erasure of his entire criminal record. Ultimately, he received a three-year sentence, of which he would serve half.
State v. V.B. — Stolen Firearm / Drug Factory / Possession with Intent to Sell
Client charged in four open gun and drug cases after police attempted to stop him and he led officers through multiple jurisdictions. A duffel bag containing more than one kilogram of cannabis and a gun was found in the vehicle. We established that the State could not prove the client knew the gun was stolen. The gun charges were dropped, and he received one year of incarceration and three years of probation. He was released after serving 50% of the incarceration.
State v. E.B. — Firearm / Large-Capacity Magazine / Narcotics
Client charged with possession of a large-capacity magazine, narcotics, a weapon in a motor vehicle, and criminal possession of a firearm. He had an extensive criminal record, including homicide, and faced a two-year mandatory minimum. We obtained a plea involving one year of incarceration.
State v. E.P. — Criminal Possession of a Firearm
Client charged with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. He had multiple prior convictions, including drug and firearm offenses, and faced a two-year mandatory minimum. We filed a constitutional challenge concerning the bail statute holding him at 30%. After the motion was filed, we obtained an offer of 15 months of incarceration.
State v. E.B. — Shooting / Criminal Possession of a Firearm
Client charged with shooting at a complainant during an altercation captured on video. He was a prior felon with a record of arrests in New Jersey, including homicide, and had given a confession to police. We presented a self-defense argument. The prosecutor agreed to reduce the case from the mandatory two-year sentence to one year of incarceration and three years of probation.
State v. R.H. — Pistol Without Permit / Controlled Substance Conspiracy
Client charged with possession of a pistol without a permit and conspiracy to sell controlled substances. He was an out-of-state pistol permit holder. We established that he was not involved in the alleged conspiracy, and the charges were dismissed.
State v. D.M. — Firearm Possession
Client charged with possessing a firearm without a license after being in an automobile with other people. Through pretrial negotiations, the prosecutor agreed that the State could not sustain a guilty verdict and prove possession. The case was withdrawn.
State v. M.O. — Firearm Possession / Illegal Display / Assault
Client charged after a road-rage incident in which he was accused of pointing a loaded firearm at another driver. Our investigation revealed that the complainant was the aggressor and that the client did not act as alleged. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
State v. N.R. — Firearm Possession While Intoxicated
Client charged with being involved in a melee outside a bar while intoxicated and possessing a firearm. After legal argument and presentation of mitigating evidence, the charges were dismissed.
State v. S.B. — Firearm / Domestic Violence / Drug Charges
Client charged in 11 cases involving domestic violence, possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, controlled substances, domestic violence assaults, and violations of protective orders. We investigated the client's background and assembled mitigation sufficient to convince the judge and prosecutor to grant diversion.
Domestic Violence & Protective Orders
State v. N.L. — Multiple Domestic Violence Cases
Client charged in three separate files with risk of injury, strangulation, assault, disorderly conduct, unlawful restraint, and violation of a protective order involving the mother of his child. He retained us after another lawyer had obtained a jail offer. Our investigation uncovered numerous factual inconsistencies. All charges except misdemeanor reckless endangerment were dropped, and he received one year of probation.
State v. H.A. — Domestic Violence / Immigration Consequences
Non-citizen client charged with various domestic violence offenses against her sister. A conviction could have resulted in deportation. We extensively investigated the case and obtained a dismissal. The client was able to continue on a pathway toward citizenship.
State v. R.O. — Domestic Violence
Client charged with assault and disorderly conduct. We examined body-worn-camera footage and uncovered evidence concerning inaccuracies in the police report and warrant. The case was withdrawn.
State v. M.D. — Domestic Violence
Client charged with domestic violence against his ex-wife. Our investigation uncovered evidence contradicting the allegations, and the State withdrew all charges.
State v. R.M. — Domestic Violence
Client charged with domestic violence against his mother. Investigation revealed inconsistencies in the mother's account. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
State v. L.M. — Domestic Violence
Client charged with assaulting his girlfriend while defending himself after she attacked him with a knife. Charges were withdrawn.
State v. M.L. — Domestic Violence
Client charged with assaulting his girlfriend after she attacked him with a knife. After we presented our investigation to the prosecutor, the case was withdrawn.
State v. N.H. — Domestic Violence / Risk of Injury
Client charged with assault and risk of injury to a minor after fighting with her husband in the presence of their children. We conducted a thorough investigation, and six months after the arrest the prosecutor agreed to withdraw the charges.
State v. B.B. — Elder Abuse / Domestic Violence
Senior client charged with elder abuse against her husband, who was also a senior. Through effective negotiation, the case was dismissed.
State v. Z.H. — Assault, Strangulation & Unlawful Restraint
Client charged with domestic violence offenses against his partner. Successful pretrial negotiations resulted in withdrawal of all charges.
State v. K.P. — Assault, Strangulation & Theft
Client charged with theft and assault of another person while staying in a hotel room. Through investigation and negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
Investigation of A.D. — Harassment / Domestic Violence
Client was interviewed by police after her current boyfriend's ex-girlfriend received harassing correspondence through the mail. Our office represented her during the investigation, and no warrant was issued.
State v. H.A. — Violation of Protective Order
Non-citizen client charged with two violations of protective orders issued by family and criminal courts. We established that one of the protective orders had been improperly granted. We demanded an evidentiary hearing, and the case was dismissed at trial.
DUI, Motor Vehicle, & Driving Offenses
State v. J.R. — Third DUI
Client charged with third-offense DUI after causing an accident involving two cars and then being encountered while purchasing alcohol at a liquor store. His license had been suspended for ten years, and a prior lawyer had obtained an 18-month incarceration offer. He faced a one-year mandatory minimum. We successfully advocated for erasure of the prior convictions, and the client received 60 days. We also provided the Department of Correction with paperwork that resulted in his early release after 21 days.
State v. J.B. — DUI / Motor Vehicle Accident
Client involved in a highway accident. Witnesses claimed he was driving, and he failed field sobriety tests. We filed extensive pretrial motions concerning the State's failure to provide timely discovery and developed evidence that another person was driving. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges on the eve of trial.
State v. R.M. — DUI
Client failed field sobriety tests and chemical testing. Our investigation revealed that the police officer who initiated the stop had made inaccurate observations concerning the client. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
State v. F.S. — DUI
Client charged with driving while intoxicated after striking a utility pole and registering three times the legal limit. Legal arguments and mitigation were presented, and the charges were dismissed.
State v. L.L. — Second DUI
Client arrested as a second DUI offender and faced a 120-day mandatory minimum jail sentence. After mitigation was presented, he served 42 days.
State v. J.S. — DUI
Client arrested for DUI after allegedly swerving over the yellow line. Video evidence was recovered showing that the client was not swerving. The case was dismissed.
State v. K.C. — DUI
Client arrested after a motor vehicle accident and failed field sobriety tests. Our investigation rebutted the evidence of intoxication, and the prosecutor withdrew all charges.
State v. T.C. — DUI
Client found behind the wheel after an argument with his girlfriend. Legal arguments concerning operation of the vehicle were presented, and the case was dismissed.
State v. T.B. — Cannabis DUI
Client charged with operating under the influence of cannabis after a DUI roadblock. Evidence included an odor of cannabis, alleged failed field sobriety tests, an admission of recent cannabis use, and ashes found on his person. Pretrial motions exposed flaws in the prosecution's case, and the case was withdrawn.
State v. J.A. — Driving Without Interlock
Client charged with driving a work vehicle without an ignition interlock and faced a 30-day mandatory minimum. Extensive legal argument and mitigation concerning her children were presented, resulting in dismissal.
State v. K.A. — Driving Under Suspension / No Interlock
Client faced mandatory jail after being charged with driving with a suspended license and without an interlock device. We established that the prior lawyer and judge had failed to notify the client that the license would be suspended. The case was dismissed.
State v. D.S. — Police Pursuit / Reckless Driving
Client charged with reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit, and driving while suspended. A large amount of currency seized by law enforcement was returned, and the criminal case was dismissed.
State v. J.D. — Evading Responsibility
Client charged with evading responsibility after smashing his vehicle into a building and causing extensive damage. He was arrested on a two-year-old warrant. Through extensive argument, the prosecutor agreed to withdraw the charges.
State v. D.A. — Evading Responsibility
Client charged with walking away from the scene of an accident that totaled both vehicles. Charges were withdrawn after effective negotiation.
State v. M.M. — Evading Responsibility
Client charged after smashing into another car in a parking lot and leaving the scene. After argument concerning identity, the prosecutor withdrew the charges.
State v. A.S. — Evading Responsibility
Client charged after hitting another car, stopping without exchanging insurance information, and driving home. Charges were withdrawn after negotiation.
Theft, Larceny, Fraud, & Financial Crimes
USA v. M.W. — Federal Bank & Medical Fraud
Veteran indicted in federal court for bank fraud and defrauding the United States government over a period of years to obtain benefits. Faced a maximum penalty of 35 years. Received a 24-month sentence.
USA v. A.C. — Federal Money Laundering / Structuring
Foreign national and his father indicted in federal court for illegal structuring of bank transactions. The client maintained his innocence and faced the possibility of additional tax-related indictments. After litigation concerning suppression of statements and other pretrial motions, all charges were dismissed on the morning of jury selection. Charges were later dismissed against the father.
USA v. J.L. — Federal Mail & Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Client charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud involving the laundering of more than $500,000 connected to a lottery/Nigerian-prince scam. After prolonged plea negotiations and extensive sentencing filings and argument, the client received one day of incarceration and supervised release.
USA v. J.C. — Federal Mortgage Fraud / Resentencing
Client had been convicted of mortgage fraud and sentenced to incarceration after his first attorney failed to raise and argue issues at sentencing. We appealed to the Second Circuit. Following a new hearing before the sentencing judge, the prior sentence was changed and the client received house arrest. He did not miss a day of work or time with his family.
USA v. R.S. — Federal Immigration Fraud
Foreign national indicted for mail fraud concerning his immigration application and facing up to five years in prison. The evidence suggested involvement in arranging fraudulent marriages for relatives to enter the United States. Our office obtained a sentence providing for no further penalty.
USA v. Y.R. — Stolen Property Across State Lines
Client accused of participating in a conspiracy involving millions of dollars in stolen catalytic converters. Received a 15-month incarceration sentence.
USA v. T.M. — Federal Wire Fraud
Client accused of defrauding the Department of Education and obtaining student-loan funds without attending college. All charges were dismissed.
State v. S.Z. — Illegal Contracting
Contractor charged with operating without a license and defrauding a homeowner concerning work performed. The case proceeded to trial and was dismissed after jury selection.
State v. R.S. — Forgery of Judicial Documents
Client charged with forging official State Judicial Department documents. Successful pretrial advocacy and a mental-defect defense resulted in dismissal of all charges.
State v. J.E. — Forgery
Client charged with forging employer checks. Our investigation established that another employee had forged the checks even though the client had cashed them. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw all charges.
State v. J.H. — Counterfeit Currency
Client charged with passing counterfeit $100 bills throughout Connecticut. Investigation and negotiations resulted in the prosecutor withdrawing all charges.
State v. R.S. — Identity Theft
Client accused of participating in an identity-theft ring involving credit-card information and purchases later sold for profit. A conviction could have resulted in deportation. We successfully obtained entry into a diversionary program, resulting in dismissal after two weeks of supervision.
State v. N.C. — Larceny / Immigration Consequences
Non-citizen client charged with shoplifting. A conviction could have resulted in deportation. Pretrial advocacy resulted in dismissal of all charges.
State v. N.C. — Theft / Larceny
Immigrant client charged with theft and facing deportation if convicted. We negotiated a dismissal of all charges.
State v. M.K. — Larceny / Failure to Appear
Client was falsely arrested for larceny and failure to appear after another person stole her identity. Our investigation established that photographs and fingerprints did not match. Charges were dismissed.
State v. A.G. — Larceny / Home Depot Theft Conspiracy
Client charged with conspiring to steal items from Home Depot. The incident was captured on video. Successful pretrial advocacy resulted in dismissal of all charges.
State v. R.S. — Motor Vehicle Larceny
Client charged with stealing a car. We presented legal arguments concerning his possession of the vehicle because he was a back-seat passenger. Charges were withdrawn.
State v. G.M. — First-Degree Larceny / Stolen Vehicle
Client found in possession of a stolen Mercedes and approximately one pound of cannabis. He attempted to avoid police by hiding. We obtained a three-year probationary disposition on lesser charges.
Investigation of M.D. — Larceny from Employer
Client was fired from employment after being suspected of theft on the job. Our office represented him during the police investigation. No charges were filed.
In Re: L.O. — Theft Investigation
Automobile dealer accused of falsely representing a vehicle that had been sold. Our firm represented the dealer during the police investigation. The warrant was declined for prosecution.
State v. S.A. — Motor Vehicle Larceny / Conspiracy / False VIN
Client found in possession of a stolen vehicle with a falsified VIN. Review of body-camera footage revealed constitutional problems with the police conduct. A motion to suppress was filed, and the State withdrew the charges.
State v. R.B. — Criminal Impersonation / Interfering with an Officer
Client charged with providing a false name and identification after being found in a stolen vehicle. Legal arguments were presented, and charges were withdrawn.
State v. S.P. — Criminal Mischief
Out-of-state client with significant mental-health issues charged after destroying property. Successful pretrial advocacy resulted in dismissal of all charges.
State v. V.B. — Destruction of Evidence / Obstruction
Client charged after destroying drugs following a friend's heroin overdose. Pretrial negotiations resulted in the prosecutor withdrawing all charges.
Federal Criminal Defense & Federal Investigations
USA v. — ACCA Felon in Possession of Firearm
Client faced an Armed Career Criminal enhancement that could have resulted in nearly 20 years of incarceration. The case involved an alleged shootout, video evidence, a detective eyewitness, and a federal supervised-release violation. We litigated the ACCA issue, and the Government agreed to drop the enhancement. The client received 64 months.
USA v. JS — Federal Murder / Death Penalty
Client faced the federal death penalty. Extensive mitigation investigation and advocacy resulted in an 18-year sentence rather than the death penalty.
USA v. AC — Federal International Drug Conspiracy / Resentencing
Client's 20-year federal sentence was reduced to time served after a hearing concerning rehabilitation and the special needs of his children.
USA v. D.T. — Federal Heroin Conspiracy
Client faced life imprisonment and a ten-year mandatory minimum. We secured a disposition involving no prison time and supervised release.
USA v. L.K. — Federal Cocaine Conspiracy
Client faced life imprisonment and a ten-year mandatory minimum. We secured a disposition involving a $500 fine and six months of supervised release.
USA v. V.J. — Federal Fentanyl Case
Client faced a ten-year mandatory minimum in a case involving more than one kilogram of fentanyl, firearms, packaging materials, and a drug premises. After suppression litigation and extensive mitigation, she received probation.
USA v. R.C. — Federal Heroin Distribution
Client faced up to 20 years and had an extensive drug-distribution history. We obtained a sentence of one year and one day.
USA v. J.F. — Federal Supervised Release / Firearm Offense
Client on federal supervised release for firearms offenses was arrested on new drug charges. At the violation hearing, our office obtained termination of supervised release with no further penalty.
USA v. R.S. — Federal Immigration Fraud
Foreign national facing up to five years in federal prison on mail-fraud charges relating to immigration applications. We obtained a sentence providing for no further penalty.
USA v. J.L. — Federal Mail & Wire Fraud
Client accused of laundering more than $500,000 connected to a lottery/Nigerian-prince scam. After extensive plea and sentencing advocacy, he received one day of incarceration and supervised release.
USA v. A.C. — Federal Money Laundering / Structuring
All charges were dismissed on the morning of jury selection after suppression and other pretrial litigation.
USA v. J.C. — Federal Mortgage Fraud Resentencing
After a Second Circuit appeal and new sentencing hearing, incarceration was replaced with house arrest.
USA v. Y.R. — Federal Stolen Property Conspiracy
Client accused of involvement in a conspiracy involving millions of dollars in stolen catalytic converters. Received 15 months.
USA v. T.M. — Federal Wire Fraud
All charges dismissed.
Investigation of S.C. — Federal Drug Trafficking
DEA agents seized a kilogram package of cocaine addressed to the client. Our office represented her during the investigation. No charges were filed.
Investigation of R.C. — Federal Drug Trafficking
DEA agents demanded access to the client during a drug-trafficking investigation. After a meeting with the DEA and United States Attorney's Office, we informed authorities that the client would not cooperate and maintained her innocence. No charges were filed.
Investigation of O.S. — Federal Drug Trafficking
Client was investigated by a federal grand jury after working for a carrier service that diverted packages containing drugs to a reseller. We represented the client during the investigation and established that the client was unaware that drugs were in the packages. No charges were filed.
Investigation of V.P. — Federal Fraud
Client investigated by federal authorities for allegedly using bank accounts to divert fraudulently obtained money to organized crime. We intervened during the investigation and prevented an indictment.
Investigation of F.T. — International Fraud / Money Laundering
Foreign national investigated by federal authorities concerning an international investor-fraud and money-laundering scheme. We were retained during the investigation and prevented an indictment. The client was able to return to his home country.
Investigation of E.A. — International Fraud
Individual investigated by the FBI for involvement in an international fraud ring involving fictitious lotteries. We represented the client during the investigation. No grand jury indictment was issued.
Investigation of A.A. — Federal Material-Support Investigation
Individual investigated by the FBI concerning political activities in the Middle East. We represented the individual during an FBI interrogation. No indictment was issued.
Criminal Investigations & Pre-Charge Representation
State v. R.W. — Murder Investigation
Our investigation demonstrated that the client was not the responsible party in a homicide. The prosecution withdrew the case after the investigation established evidence inconsistent with the client's responsibility for the killing.
Investigation of O.S. — Drug Trafficking
Client investigated by a grand jury concerning drug packages diverted through a carrier service. Our investigation established that he was unaware the packages contained drugs. No charges were filed.
Investigation of V.P. — Fraud
Federal investigation concerning bank accounts allegedly used to divert fraudulently obtained money to organized crime. We intervened during the investigation and prevented an indictment.
Investigation of F.T. — International Fraud
Foreign national investigated in connection with alleged investor fraud and international money laundering. Our representation during the investigation prevented an indictment and allowed the client to return home.
Investigation of E.A. — International Fraud
FBI investigation into an alleged international fictitious-lottery fraud ring. No grand jury indictment issued.
Investigation of S.C. — Federal Drug Trafficking
DEA seizure of a kilogram package of cocaine addressed to the client. No charges were filed.
Investigation of R.C. — Federal Drug Trafficking
DEA and U.S. Attorney's Office investigation. Following a meeting with authorities, no charges were filed.
Investigation of A.A. — Federal Investigation
FBI investigation concerning alleged political activities in the Middle East. No indictment issued.
Investigation of J.H. — Sexual Assault
Police investigation into an allegation of sexual assault. Our independent investigation was provided to authorities, and no warrant issued.
Investigation of R.V. — Sexual Assault
Independent investigation uncovered exculpatory evidence. No charges were filed.
Investigation of E.R. — Sexual Assault
Independent investigation exonerated the client and was provided to law enforcement. No charges were filed.
Investigation of A.S. — Sexual Assault
College student accused of sexual assault. Independent investigation exonerated the client. No warrant issued.
Investigation of J.C. — Sexual Assault / School Investigation
High school student investigated concerning alleged threats involving a weapon and sexual contact. No criminal charges were filed and the student was not expelled.
Investigation of D.F. — Sexual Assault
Ivy League college student accused of sexual assault after a party. Investigation uncovered exculpatory evidence. No warrant issued.
Investigation of A.D. — Harassment / Domestic Violence
Client interviewed by police concerning alleged harassing correspondence. Our office represented her during the investigation. No warrant was issued.
Investigation of M.D. — Larceny from Employer
Client investigated after being fired over suspected workplace theft. No charges were filed.
In Re: L.O. — Theft Investigation
Automobile dealer investigated concerning alleged misrepresentation in connection with a vehicle sale. Warrant was declined.
State v. I.R. — Robbery Investigation
Client was the target of a robbery investigation. Our office maintained his innocence and informed police that he would not cooperate. No charges were filed.
Appeals, Habeas Corpus, Sentence Modification & Post-Conviction
Barlow v. Commissioner, 328 Conn. 610 (2018)
Client was represented by another attorney who failed to properly advise him concerning a plea offer. He went to trial and received a sentence eight times greater than the plea offer. We appealed and obtained a ruling requiring a new habeas hearing concerning whether the original plea offer should be restored. The State appealed, and the Connecticut Supreme Court rejected the State's appeal.
Douglas Davis, 311 Conn. 921 (2014)
Mr. Davis had been represented by another attorney at trial and received the maximum sentence under a plea agreement. We represented him on appeal and prevailed in the Connecticut Supreme Court. We subsequently represented him at sentencing, where he received a lower sentence.
State v. Nicholas Menditto, 315 Conn. 861 (2015)
The trial court denied a petition to erase a cannabis conviction. We appealed to the Connecticut Supreme Court, which unanimously agreed with our position. The client's record was cleaned up as a result.
State v. K.K. — Sentence Modification
Client had originally been charged with homicide and ultimately pleaded to seven years for criminal possession of a firearm. We represented him in a sentence-modification proceeding. The modification was granted less than two years into his sentence.
State v. G.L. — Motion to Reopen Conviction / Immigration
Client faced deportation based on convictions for drug trafficking and maintaining a drug premises. An immigration attorney contacted our office for assistance. We successfully reopened the conviction and argued for dismissal. The client was released from immigration custody and reunited with his family.
State v. E.A. — Motion to Reopen Conviction / Immigration
Client faced deportation based on theft convictions. We successfully reopened the conviction and modified the sentence to avoid deportation.
State v. E.C. — Cannabis Conviction Erasure
Client had a misdemeanor cannabis possession conviction. We filed a petition for erasure, which was granted after a hearing. The client obtained a clean record.
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Charges & Convictions
State v. G.L. — Reopening Drug Conviction
Client faced deportation because of drug-trafficking and maintaining-a-drug-premises convictions. We successfully reopened the conviction and obtained dismissal. The client was released from immigration custody and reunited with his family.
State v. E.A. — Reopening Theft Conviction
Client faced deportation because of theft charges. We reopened the conviction and modified the sentence to avoid deportation.
State v. H.A. — Domestic Violence
Non-citizen client charged with domestic violence offenses against her sister. A conviction would have resulted in deportation. Extensive investigation resulted in dismissal, allowing her to remain on a pathway toward citizenship.
State v. R.S. — Identity Theft
Client accused of participating in an identity-theft ring and faced deportation if convicted. Diversion was obtained, resulting in dismissal after two weeks of supervision.
State v. N.C. — Shoplifting / Larceny
Non-citizen client charged with shoplifting. Because a conviction could have resulted in deportation, we pursued a pretrial resolution and obtained dismissal.
State v. N.C. — Theft / Larceny
Immigrant client charged with theft and facing deportation. We negotiated dismissal of all charges.
USA v. R.S. — Federal Immigration Fraud
Foreign national charged with federal mail fraud concerning an immigration application and facing up to five years in prison. We obtained a sentence with no further penalty.
State v. O.W. — Cannabis Distribution
Jamaican national charged with cannabis distribution. Pretrial advocacy resulted in dismissal of all charges, allowing him to maintain lawful green-card status.
State v. R.H. — Cannabis Distribution
University student charged with cannabis distribution. Dismissal of all charges also avoided academic suspension.
Probation Violations & Post-Conviction Supervision
State v. G.E. — Probation Violation / Manslaughter with Firearm
Client violated probation after new arrests in three jurisdictions involving DUI, firearm possession by a convicted felon, possession of a high-capacity magazine, police pursuit, reckless driving, drug possession, and Hobbs Act robbery in federal court. He owed 25 years of incarceration. We secured a six-year term with no further supervision.
State v. A.B. — Probation Violation / Federal Drug Conspiracy
Client violated state probation after being arrested on a federal controlled-substance conspiracy. He owed five years on the state possession-with-intent-to-sell case. We worked with the client on rehabilitation, and the prosecutor agreed to continue probation.
State v. S.W. — Drug Case / Probation Violation
Client faced two probation violations and owed four years after a drug search recovered pills, scales, packaging materials, and cash. Constitutional issues with the search were identified through body-camera review. The case ultimately resulted in a plea to possession with intent to sell with no further penalty, and probation continued.
State v. A.B. — Drug Case / Probation Violation
Client faced five years on a probation violation after being federally indicted for a fentanyl conspiracy. Extensive mitigation resulted in continued probation.
State v. K.P. — Probation Violation
Client was on probation while facing new assault and theft charges. We persuaded the prosecutor to withdraw the new charges, and there was no further penalty on the probation violation.
State v. M.C. — Probation Violation
Client was on probation for assisting in the disposal of a homicide victim. After serving 23 days on probation, the client fled the jurisdiction. Following his arrest, we obtained mental-health and drug-treatment assistance, and probation was continued.
State v. J.F. — Federal Supervised Release Violation
Client was on federal supervised release for firearms offenses and was arrested on new drug charges. At the violation hearing, our office obtained termination of supervised release with no further penalty.
State v. N.S. — Failure to Appear / Domestic Violence / Drug Charges
Client faced two counts of failure to appear as well as domestic violence and drug charges. Extensive legal and mitigation arguments resulted in a three-year probationary sentence.
Asset Forfeiture & Recovery of Seized Property
In Re: J.B.
Recovered $65,000 that had been stored in a safe along with cocaine.
In Re: K.A.
Recovered $31,000 seized from frozen bank accounts in a cannabis-distribution case.
In Re: J.F.
Recovered two vehicles seized by police while the defendant was being accused of selling drugs.
State v. D.S.
In a case involving reckless driving, police pursuit, and driving while suspended, a large amount of United States currency seized by law enforcement was returned.
State v. K.A.
In a case involving firearm, drug, domestic-violence, and cannabis charges, we recovered more than $30,000 seized by law enforcement.
Assault & Other Criminal Defense Matters
State v. A.S. — Assault of Safety / Medical Personnel
Client charged with assaulting hospital safety and medical personnel while in a drug-induced haze. Several hospital personnel suffered prolonged injuries. The case was dismissed after we successfully argued for entry into a pretrial diversion program.
State v. M.A. — First-Degree Assault / Firearm
Client charged with first-degree assault and firearms offenses. After pretrial motions were argued, the State dropped the assault charges. The client pleaded to failure to keep a record of a firearm transfer and received probation.
State v. J.F. — Breach of Peace
Client charged with disrupting religious services at two institutions while intoxicated. After extensive negotiations, prosecution was withdrawn.
State v. B.T. — Obscenity
Liquor permittee charged with obscenity offenses arising from allowing a swingers' party to be held at a hotel bar. A First Amendment freedom-of-expression defense was raised, resulting in dismissal of all charges.
State v. A.A. — Protester Arrest / Criminal Trespass
Organizer of a political movement charged with criminal trespass after a public disruption. Examination of body-worn-camera evidence demonstrated that the client did not commit the offense as charged. The case was withdrawn.
State v. H.T. — Protest / Free Speech
Client accused of vandalizing a building during a political protest. Investigation revealed insufficient evidence to proceed. The case was dismissed.
State v. S.P. — Criminal Mischief
Out-of-state client with significant mental-health issues charged after destroying property. Pretrial advocacy resulted in dismissal of all charges.
State v. R.B. — Criminal Impersonation / Interfering with an Officer
Client charged with providing a false name and identification after being found in a stolen car. Legal argument resulted in withdrawal of the charges.
State v. V.B. — Destruction of Evidence / Obstruction
Client charged after destroying drugs following a friend's heroin overdose. Pretrial negotiations resulted in withdrawal of all charges.
State v. R.S. — Forgery
Client charged with forgery of official State Judicial Department documents. Successful pretrial advocacy and a mental-defect defense resulted in dismissal.
State v. J.E. — Forgery
Client charged with forging employer checks. Investigation established that another employee had forged the checks. The prosecutor withdrew all charges.
State v. J.H. — Counterfeit Currency
Client charged with passing counterfeit $100 bills throughout Connecticut. Investigation and negotiations resulted in withdrawal of all charges.
State v. D.S. — Failure to Appear / Domestic Violence / Drug Charges
Client faced multiple failure-to-appear charges, domestic violence charges, and drug charges. Extensive legal and mitigation arguments resulted in a three-year probationary sentence.
State v. K.P. — Assault / Theft
Client charged with assault and theft while staying in a hotel. Investigation and negotiations resulted in withdrawal of all charges.
State v. R.B. — Criminal Impersonation
Client charged with providing false identification after being found in a stolen vehicle. Charges were withdrawn following legal argument.