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Internal Ref#Â 09-CJ-246
Client Charged with Sex Offense of Lewd and Lascivious Conduct and Witness Tampering. No Conviction!
A Hendry County Police Officer responded to a Youth Center in reference to an alleged sex crime. The officer met with a counselor, who had received a complaint relative to another counselor, who had been making inappropriate sexual statements to a minor.  In addition to the inappropriate comments, it had been alleged that our client offered the minor $50.00 if he would go into the restroom and remove his pants. This was immediately reported to another counselor, where the police then conducted numerous interviews. After the completion of all interviews, it had been believed, that probable cause existed and was made for procuring a child under the age of 18 years of age for prostitution, lewd or lascivious conduct offender and two counts of victim witness tampering.
RESULT:  After diligent negotiation with the State, we were able to have both the Witness Tampering and the Lewd and Lascivious Conduct Charges dropped. Client Avoids Conviction and Sex Offender Status!
Internal Ref# 09-MM-001110
Convenience Store Manager Sells Alcohol to Minor Receives No Conviction and Probation.
Client, who was working as a manager at Walgreens, was charged with selling alcohol to a 19 year-old customer, during an alcohol compliance check. A 19 year-old confidential source entered into the Walgreens where our client had worked, and presented a six pack of Bud Light for purchase. Although, his ID was checked, our client did not enter the DOB (date of birth) into the register. After the completion of the transaction, he was issued a notice to appear in court for selling an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21.
RESULT: The defense negotiated with the State attorney’s office, which resulted in our client not being convicted and no probation.
Internal Ref# 09-425-CJ
Juvenile Breaks into Fireworks Stand; Arrested for Burglary, Grand Theft, and Criminal Mischief.
Charges DROPPED!
It is not terribly unusual to hear about a case, in which a juvenile is engaged in some form of mischief. However, our Client had been charged with Burglary, Grand Theft, and Criminal Mischief, after breaking into a temporary fireworks stand, and causing damage to surrounding buildings. After being dropped off in the area by a friend, our Client, accompanied by another juvenile, decided to break into the fireworks stand, stealing approximately $300.00 worth of fireworks. During that same timeframe, they proceeded to take some used tires from a nearby towing company, and walked to an adjacent building, where they climbed the roof and threw the tires off, along with some rocks, and some bricks. Earlier that morning, an employee who worked at one of the buildings contacted the police relative to torn awnings, and a damaged A/C unit.  The exterior video surveillance showed our Client throwing rocks at the awnings, and bricks at the A/C unit.
RESULT: The attorney was successful convincing the Prosecutor to agree to a dismissal of charge.
Internal Ref #09-CM-020996
Couple Charged With Lewdness In Adult Movie Theatre: DISMISSED!
Our client and his wife were charged with Lewdness when they were observed by undercover police exchanging oral favors in an Adult Movie theatre. Imagine that as a job, hanging out in dirty movie theatres.  The Adult Store/Theatre offers entrance into the theatre free of charge for couples. Officers entered the theatre and illuminated the area with their flashlights. There were other patrons in the theatre too include our clients that were observed engaging in oral sex.  Our clients were arrested and charged with Lewdness/Exposure of Sexual Organs.
RESULT: The State Attorney declined our first request for Diversion, however, we aggressively argued that the Exposure of Sexual Organs statute only banned exposing those organs in a place not “set aside for such displays”, additionally the Ordinance that allowed the business to exist specifically defines the business as a place where specified anatomical organs are displayed, the State agreed to let our clients into Diversion rather than argue a motion to determine if the business is “set aside” under the Indecent Exposure Statute. DISMISSED!
Internal Ref # CS09KF10-29
Driver Faces 5-Year Suspension for Habitual Driving on Suspended License:
NO CONVICTION!
Officers stopped a driver for driving without a headlight at 1’oclock in the morning. The driver possessed a suspended license with two prior driving on a suspended or revoked license charges. The defendant faced a habitualtraffic offender conviction and a five year license suspension.
RESULT: The defense convinced the State to reduce the charges down to driving without a valid license. The attorney obtained a NO CONVICTION on the charges, no points on the client’s license, no jail time and no additional license suspension.
Internal Ref # CS09KF10-29
Cops Witness Driver without License Dropping off Prostitute at Motel:
CHARGES DROPPED!
Officers arrested a driver allegedly dropping off a prostitute at a motel under surveillance. The driver possessed a business purposes only driver’s license. Officers arrested and charged the defendant with driving on a suspended or revoked license.
RESULT: Thedefense cast doubt on the reasons for the police stop. The attorney convinced the State that the client did not violate the conditions of his license because he was on his way home from work at the time of the arrest. The strategy of the defense paid off and the State DROPPED all of the charges.
Internal Ref # CS09KF11-06
Defendant Arrested for Habitual Driving without a License after Speeding:
NO FELONY CONVICTION AND NO JAIL TIME!
Officers stopped a driver traveling across the State for speeding. The driver possessed a suspended license. Officers arrested and charged the defendant with felony habitual driving on a suspended license. The defendant faced jail time for her crime.
RESULT: The defense entered into heated negotiations over the fate of the client. The defense negotiated the case and the Court ruled NO FELONY CONVICTION and NO JAIL TIME.
Internal Ref # CS09KF11-16
Defendant Arrested for Loitering and Prowling after Peeking into Cars:
CHARGES DROPPED!
Police responded to a call of a suspicious man looking into cars. Officers approached a man matching the description of the suspect and found he lived 50 miles away. The police asked the defendant to leave the area. Officers ran into the suspect later than night. The defendant claimed to have car trouble. Officers did not believe the suspect’s story and arrested him for loitering and prowling.
RESULT: Thedefense negotiated the terms of the case and brought the matter before trial. The attorney convinced the State that the client’s witnesses would prove his innocence. The State DROPPED all of the charges prior to trial.
Internal Ref # CS09KF11-12
Underage Defendant Charged with Possession of Alcohol after Nightclub Raid:
CHARGES DROPPED!
Police raided a nightclub looking for underage spring breakers. Officers caught the defendant for drinking alcohol while wearing a wristband indicating that she is underage. The police entered the rum and coke the defendant was holding into evidence. Officers arrested the suspect and charged her with minor in possession of alcohol.
RESULT: Thedefense believed in the innocence of the client and moved forward with preparing the case for trial. The attorney questioned the reliability of the officer testimony and the Court DROPPED all of the charges against the client.
Internal Ref # CS09KF08-26
Vacationing Cop Threatens to Shoot Bar Employee in the Head; Arrested:
CHARGES DROPPED!
Officers were called to the scene of a bar to help remove a disorderly patron. The patron told police he is a cop visiting from another state and agreed to leave the establishment without incident. Later that evening, the same officers witnessed the same defendant on the bar’s property threatening to shoot an employee in the head. Officers arrested the defendant forbreach of peace because he disrupted and created fear within the general public.
RESULT: Thedefense arranged for the case to be handled in Florida without requiring the client being forced to return to the state. The attorney negotiated for the client to attend the diversion program and arranged for the charges to be DROPPED!
Internal Ref # CS09KF12-003
Illegal Immigrant Arrested for Driving without a License:
CHARGES DROPPED!
Officers stopped a vehicle for an obstructed license plate. The driver of the vehicle did not possess a valid driver’s license because he was an illegal immigrant. Officers arrested the illegal driver for operating a vehicle without a driver’s license.
RESULT: Thedefense entered into negotiations with the State over the fate of the client. The attorney convinced the prosecution not to move forward with pressing charges against the client and all of the charges were DROPPED!
Internal Ref # CS09KF12-03
Officers Found Alcohol in the Car of an Underage Driver Stopped for Speeding:
CHARGES DROPPED!
Officers stopped a subject for speeding and saw a twelve pack of beer in plain sight. Both the driver and passenger were under the legal drinking age of 21. The defendant claimed he received the beer from a friend who was moving. Additional alcohol was found in the subject’s backpack. Officers charged the defendant with possession of alcohol by a minor.
RESULT: Thedefense successfully negotiated with the prosecution to allow the client to be entered into a diversion program. The attorney arranged for the State to DROP all of the charges after the client completed the program requirements.
Internal Ref # CS09KF10-30
Illegal Driver Arrested on Warrant and License Expired for more than Four Years:
WARRANT QUASHED and NO LICENSE CONSEQUENCES!
Officers stopped an illegal driver for a traffic infraction and discovered that his license had expired over four months ago. The driver failed to appear at his scheduled court date and the State issued a warrant for Failure to Appear. The defendant faced charges of possessing a four month oldexpired license and arrest warrant for failing to appear in Court.
RESULT: Thedefense immediately filed a Motion to Quash the warrant on the client’s behalf. The attorney prevailed with the warrant being dismissed by the Court and no driver’s license consequences.
Internal Ref # CS09KF11-06
Client Charged for Illegal Possession of 5 Undersized Fish:
NO CONVICTION!
Fish and Wildlife officers stopped the defendant fishing on a pier. Officers found the defendant to be in illegal possession of five undersized yellow-tail snappers. The officers charged the defendant with five counts of undersized fishing violations.
RESULT: The defense negotiated the details of the case with the State. The attorney arranged for the client to attend a Fish and Wildlife class to educate him on the regulations of fishing in lieu of a formal criminal conviction.
Internal Ref #CS09KF10-21
Defendant Arrested for Loitering in Area known for Male Prostitution:
CHARGES DROPPED!
Officers patrolled a parking lot known as a hot spot for a male prostitution. Deputies witnessed the suspect quickly exit the vehicle of another male and begin walking towards his own vehicle. After conversations between the police and the suspect, an officer mentioned the burs on the suspect’s socks. The defendant claimed the burs came from urinating in the woods; the same woods known to authorities for male prostitution. Officers arrested the defendant for loitering and prowling.
RESULT: The defense immediately entered into negotiations with the State over the fate of the client. The attorney convinced the prosecution that their case lacked enough evidence to secure a conviction. The defense prevailed with the State filing a notice of no information and DROPPING all charges against the client.
Internal Ref #CS09KF09-22
Suspect Arrested for Stopping DUI Investigation by Cursing at Police:
CHARGES DROPPED!
Officers asked the passenger in an automobile to wait safely on a sidewalk whilefield sobriety tests were completed by the driver. The passenger continued to interrupt, leave the sidewalk and then began screaming obscenities at the driver and officers. After several ignored warnings, officers arrested the passenger on charges of disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest without violence.
RESULT: The defense filed a motion to suppress challenging the facts surrounding the stop, detention and seizure of the client. After reviewing the attorney’s motion, the State decided to DROP all the charges!
Internal Ref #CS09KF09-24
Defendant Arrested for Threatening Witness:
NO CHARGES FILED!
Officers arrested a defendant for felony witness tampering after allegedly threatening a victim that her husband is accused of battering. The defendant is accused of telling the victim if they went through with pressing charges then she would make their lives hell.
RESULT: The defense argued that the battery case involving the suspect’s husband had since been resolved, no repeated threats or contact has been made with the victim and the alleged victim has been known to file false police reports. Theattorney successfully proved that the State’s case lacked evidence and no charges were ever filed.
Internal Ref #CS09KF07-22
Client Found with Stolen Car Parts, Arrested on Dealing in Stolen Property & Altered VIN Number: NO CONVICTION!
Officers were called to the scene after an allegedly car theft victim found his car 5 months later parked at a local grocery store. The license plate was registered to the Defendant, an employee of the grocery store. It looked as if modifications had been made to the vehicle, but officers found two VIN numbers inside. One of the VIN numbers matched that of the victim’s stolen vehicle. Officers arrested and charged the Defendant with felonyDealing in Stolen Property and Altered or Removed VIN Number.
RESULT: The Defense entered into heated negotiations with the State. The Attorney proved the Client’s innocence on whether he knew or should have known that his car possessed stolen parts. The Court ordered NO FORMAL FINDING OF GUILT against our Client.
Internal Ref #CS09KF07-24
Defendant Arrested for Resisting Arrest, Possession of Concealed Weapon & Altering Tag: NO CONVICTION
Officers initiated a stop on a driver without a license plate. The driver immediately exited the vehicle with his hands in his pockets against officer orders. Backup deputies were called to the scene. The defendant refused to comply with officer instructions and subsequently arrested. Police charge the Defendant with obscured tag, resisting arrest without violence and possession of a concealed weapon.
RESULT: TheDefense entered into heated deliberations with the prosecution over the fate of the Client. The Defense persuaded the Court to issue a NO CONVICTION verdict on behalf of our Client.
Internal Ref #CS09MM06-25
Defendant Pulled Away from Police; Charged with Felony Resisting Arrest, Attorney filed Motion to Dismiss the Case: Motion GRANTED & Charge DISMISSED!
Police were called to the Defendant’s home over a noise complaint. During conversations with Police, the Officer became nervous because the Defendant kept fumbling in his pocket. The Defendant refused the Officer’s request to participate in a pat down search and the Police arrested him. The Defendant went to pull his arm away and the Officers charged him with felony Resisting Arrest with Violence.
RESULT: The State lowered the charge to a misdemeanor Resisting Arrest without Violence. The Defense Attorney filed aMotion to Dismiss the criminal charge against the Client. TheDefense argued to the Court that the Client had every right to resist inasmuch as a crime did not occur. The State conceded that they could not prove the elements of a crime had taken place. The Court GRANTED the Defense’s Motion and DISMISSED the charge against the Client. The Client is now eligible to have his record expunged.
Internal Ref #CS09MM06-05
Driver Arrested for 4-Month Old Expired License & Cited for a Seatbelt Violation:
NO CONVICTION for Expired License & Seatbelt Violation DISMISSED!
Police arrested a Driver for Driving on an Expired License for over 4 months and cited him for a seatbelt violation. The Defendant was facing a maximum sentence of 60 days in jail for the charges against him. The Defendant awaited trial in jail.
RESULT: The Defense filed a Motion to Consolidate both the traffic and criminal charges. The Attorney fiercely negotiated the case with the Prosecution over the fate of the Client. The Court ruled in the Defense’s favor with a ruling of no formal finding of guilt and DISMISSED the seatbelt violation.
Internal Ref #CS09MM06-22
Immigrant Feared Deportation after Charged with Driving without Valid License:
NO CONVICTION!
The Police pulled over a South American immigrant for driving without headlights. The Police learned that the Driver did not possess a valid Florida license, only a license from her native country. The Officer issued the Defendant acitation for Driving without a Valid License and a Summons to appear in Court.
RESULT: The Defendant retainedVoelker Law to defend the criminal charge against her. The Client feared that her Court appearance would jeopardize her status with immigration resulting in deportation. TheAttorney filed a Plea in Absentia on the Client’s behalf. The Plea in Absentia allowed the Client to negotiate a plea in the case without her presence in Court. The Court ruled NO FORMAL FINDING OF GUILT on the charge of Driving without a Valid License and the Client’s immigration status remained in good standing.
Internal Ref # CS08MM06-23
Tourist Caught with 24 Illegal Fish; Charged with Criminal Fishing Violations:
No Conviction!
A Wildlife Conservation Officer stopped a vacationing fisherman with an illegal catch. The Officer found 3 undersized Gag Groupers and 21 undersized Mangrove Snappers. The fisherman also violated the law with catching over the legal bag limit of Mangrove Snapper. The Officerarrested the touristfor the criminal fishing violations.
RESULT: TheDefense filed aPlea in Abesentia since the Client resided out of the State. The Defense entered into heated negotiations on behalf of the Client. The State agreed to DROP the chargesfor fishing over the legal bag limit. The Court ruled no formal finding of guilt on the remaining fishing violations resulting in NO CONVICTION.
Internal Ref #CS08MM08-31
Defendant Arrested on way to Reinstate License; Charged with Driving While License Suspended or Revoked, Second Offense: Charges DROPPED!
An Officer pulled a Driver over for illegal window tint. The Driver confessed to the Officer that he did not have a valid license and was driving to the Courthouse to have it reinstated. The Officer arrested the Defendant and charged him withDriving While License Suspended or Revoked and ticketed him for No Proof of Insurance.
RESULT: The Defense entered into heated negotiations with the Prosecution and brought the case before trial. The Defense filed aMotion to Consolidate all the charges against the Client. After the Defense presented its case, the State decided not to move forward with the charges. All charges against the Client were DROPPED!
Internal Ref #CS08MM09-16
Driver with Suspended License Pulled Over for Speeding 91 mph; Arrested for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked: NO CONVICTION!
Police used aradar gun to clock a driver speeding on an interstate highway. The Officer busted the driver going 91 mph in 70 mph zone. The Officer found the Defendant’s license was also suspended for a prior DUI conviction. The Officer arrested and charged the Defendant with Driving on a Suspended License.
RESULT: The Attorney subpoenaed the Officer involved in the Client’s arrest and called his experience with the radar gun and its accuracy into question. The Attorney successfully proved to the Court that without a working radar gun, the Officer had noprobable cause to pull the Client over. The Court issued no formal finding of guilt against the Client and DISMISSED the case.
Internal Ref #CS09MM06-11
Intoxicated Client Left Toddler at Home with the Oven On to Make Fast Food Run;
Arrested for DUI & Child Neglect: NO CONVICTION ON DUI OR CHILD NEGLECT!
At midnight, a drunken Client left his 2-year old daughter home alone with the oven on at 450 degrees. The Client left the child alone to run to a fast food restaurant. In route, the Police pulled the Client over for driving without headlights. The Police arrested and charged the Client with DUI. The Police went to the client’s home and found his 2-year old daughter asleepwith lasagna boiling over inside the 450 degree stove. The State also charged the Client with Child Neglect.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney brought the case before trial. The Attorney proved the Client had full ability to control his vehicle and exposed contradictions in officer testimony. The Attorney also made evident to the Court that the child was found sleeping, comfortable and in good health. The Court ruled in the Defense’s favor with NO CONVICTION on the charges of DUI and Child Neglect.
Internal Ref #CS07MM12-13
Driver Violated Driver’s License Restriction by Forgetting Glasses; Charged with Crime:DRIVER’S LICENSE RESTRICTION CHARGE DISMISSED!
Police cited a driver for not wearing his glasses, a violation of his driver’s license restriction. The Defendant mistakenly thought the citation was a civil ticket and not a criminal infraction. The Driver missed the scheduledarraignment on the citation and the Court issued a bench warrant.
RESULT: TheDefense Attorney filed a Motion to Set Aside Bench Warrant and Bond Entreasure. The Court granted the Defense’s Motion at a hearing and set aside the warrant for the Client’s arrest. The Defense successfully challenged the Client’s criminal citation and the Court ruled NO FORMAL FINDING OF GUILT. The Client is now eligible to have his record expunged.
Internal Ref #CS08MM06-23
Angler Committed Crimes Against the Environment; Charged with Serious Fishing Violations: NO CONVICTION!
A Florida Marine Patrol Officer stopped an angler fishing on his boat. The Officer searched the vessel and seized undersized fish that were also over the bag limit as permitted by law. The Officer arrested and charged the Defendant with Possession of Undersized Gag Groupers, Fishing Over the Bag Limit & Possession of Undersized Mangrove Snappers.
RESULT: The Defendant faced serious charges for his crimes against the environment. The Defendant asked Voelker Law Firms to resolve the charges against him. The Defense Attorney entered into intense negotiations with the Prosecution over the details of the Client’s case. The Defense convinced the Prosecution to DROP the charge of Possession of Undersized Mangrove Snapper. The Defense hammered out a deal for the State to DISMISS the charges of Possession of Undersized Gag Groupers and Fishing Over Bag Limit. The Defense Attorney successfully arranged for the Client to plea to a lesser charge. The Client is now eligible to have his records sealed.
Internal Ref #CS08MM03-25
Police find Drugs & License Violation during Routine Traffic Stop: NO CONVICTION ON VIOLATION OF RESTRICTED DRIVER’S LICENSE & POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA CHARGE DISMISSED!
Police initiate a traffic stop on a driver with a cracked brake light. The driver explained to the Officer that he possessed a restricted business purposes only driver’s license, resulting from a prior DUI conviction. The Driver also admitted that he was on his way to visit his girlfriend, violating the terms of his restricted driver’s license. The Officer issued the Defendant a warning for the cracked brake light and Driving on a Restricted License. The Officer then requested that the driver allow him to search his vehicle and the driver complied. The Officer foundmarijuana in the center console of the car and arrested the Defendant. The State charged the Defendant with Possession of Marijuana and Violation of a Restricted License.
RESULT: The Defendant retained Voelker Law Firms to resolve the charges against him. The Defense prepared the case to go before a Non-Jury Trial. The Defense’s strategy struck holes into the case of the Prosecution. The Judge DISMISSED the Possession of Marijuana charge and ordered NO FORMAL FINDING OF GUILT on the charge of Violation of Restricted Driver’s License.
Internal Ref #CS088MM08-15
7-11 Beer Purchase Leaves Teen Facing Under Age Possession of Alcohol Charge:
CHARGE DISMISSED!
Our Client entered a 7-11 convenience store and purchased 2 -12 packs of Busch Beer. Police were watching him during the transaction and approached him after he put the alcohol in his vehicle. After verifying his age, the police arrested the Defendant and charged him with Under Age Possession of Alcohol, a 2nd Degree Misdemeanor.
RESULT: After our Attorney waged an aggressive defense against the charge, the State Prosecutor DISMISSED the case.
Internal Ref #CS088MM
Contractor Charged with Two Felony Counts of Worthless Checks: CASE DISMISSED!
A local contractor issued two checks to a vendor for services rendered. Not realizing he had erred in balancing his account, the checks were returned for insufficient funds. He was unable to pay his debt and the State filed 2 counts of Felony Worthless Checks, punishable by up to 10 years in state prison.
RESULT: At a pre-trial hearing, the Defense Attorney presented the Prosecutor with a copy of 2 cashier checks payable to the original party, even though making the restitution did not constitute a defense to the charges. The Defense Attorney was able to convince the State to drop the 2 criminal charges against our Client and DISMISSED the case.
Internal Ref #CS088MM01-31
French Immigrant Arguing in the Street Charged with Disorderly Conduct:
NO CONVICTION!
Police were called when a young French immigrant engaged in a late night heated argument with her fiancé. The Police witnessed the woman becoming increasing angry and hit her fiancé with a closed fist. The police felt the woman was intoxicated and arrested her for Disorderly Conduct.
RESULT: Through careful, skilled negotiations with the State Prosecutor, we effectively advocated on behalf of our Client. Our Attorney convinced the State that our Client’s actions did not meet the standard of a “threat to the safety of other people”, as required under Florida Law to prove Disorderly Conduct. The Court withheld adjudication, resulting in no formal finding of guilt of our Client.
Internal Ref #CS099MM01-29
Defendant Chargedwith 2 Felonies was Running from the Law for 30 Years:
BOTH FELONY CHARGES DROPPED!
The Defendant was pulled over on a routine traffic stop. The Officer runs the driver’s license and finds the Defendant has a 30-year outstanding warrant. The Defendant was arrested and charged with Felony Utter a Forged Instrument and Felony Grand Theft from an incident that occurred in the 1970’s.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney filed motions with the Court to set aside the charges against the Client. The Judge agreed with the Defense and both felony charges are DROPPED!
Internal Ref #CS099MM01-20
Brothers Became Aggressive with Waitress After Drinking;Charged with Defrauding an Innkeeper, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Intoxication: CASES DISMISSED FOR BOTH DEFENDANTS!
Two drunken brothers enter into a local Mexican restaurant and order food and beer. After drinking the beer the men take off without paying. The waitress chases the men down the street seeking payment. One of the brothers became aggressive towards the waitress and she called the Police. The Officer chased the aggressive brother down the street and forced him to the ground. Both brothers are arrested and charged with Defrauding an Innkeeper. The aggressive brother is also charged withResisting Arrest Without Violence and Disorderly Intoxication.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney arranged for the Defendants toremain out of the Court system andenter into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the State Attorney. The Defense Attorney prevented the State from moving forward with prosecution of the Clients.The State DISMISSED THE CASES AGAINST BOTH DEFENDENTS!
Internal Ref # CS099MM05-08
Purdue University Spring Breaker Arrested on Beach: ALL CHARGES DROPPED!
Floridais a popular spring break destination for college students. An Indiana spring breaker’s party is interrupted by an Officer on foot patrol. The Officer stopped the Defendant drinking beer on the beach with friends. The Defendant is arrested and charged with Possession of Alcohol by a Minor.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney filed a motion on behalf of the client to eliminate the need for his appearance in Court from his home state of Indiana. The Attorney aggressively challenged the Prosecution’s evidence and the charges brought forth against the Defendant. All charges against the Defendant are DROPPED!
Internal Ref #CS099MM05-06
Unemployed Father Arrested for Felony Welfare Fraud:
Charge DROPPED by the State
After being laid off from his fulltime employment, the Defendant applied for Public Assistance for his family. By means of false statements and omissions, the Defendant failed to disclose his wife’s employment at the time of his application. The State discovered his false statements and issued a warrant for Fraud Receipt of Unauthorized Public Assistance Claim. The Police arrested the Defendant on Felony Welfare Fraud.
RESULT: The Attorney mounted a strategic defense to the felony charge. The Attorney was successful and the Felony Welfare Fraud Charge was Nolle Prossed/DROPPED by the State. Our Client is eligible to have his felony charge expunged.
Internal Ref#CS099MM01-14
Bar Fight Leads to Felony Trespass & Resisting Arrest: CHARGES DISMISSED!
Police responded to a bar fight the Defendant was involved in.Defendant fled from the scene andhid in a nearby construction site. Police located the Defendant and charged him with Felony Trespass and Resisting Arrest/Obstruction.
RESULT: The Attorney aggressively argued on behalf of our Client and challenged the evidence against him. The State DISMISSED the charges against our Client!
Internal Ref#CS099MM01-12
Intoxicated Defendent Arrested at Home: CHARGE DISMISSED!
Police responded to a disturbance involving a possible robbery at the Defendant’s home. Defendant was intoxicated and interfered with the investigation. Police handcuffed the Defendant and secured him in the back of their patrol car. Defendant refused to comply and kicked the rear window. Defendant was placed under arrest for Resisting Arrest/Obstruction.
RESULT: The Attorney filed a Motion to Dismiss, challenging the Stateon meetingthe burden of proof neededto secure a conviction. The State agreed and DISMISSED the charge!
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