Archive for July 2008

Client keeps record clean

Client was involved in a car accident and transported to the hospital. Police recovered alleged 10 plus grams of cocaine in plain view on the middle console. Client was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Client had no prior record and needed to keep his record clean. Through negotiation and fact finding clients charge was reduced from intent to distribute to possession of cocaine and he was allowed to enter the Pre-trial Intervention Program. When client successfully completes the program all charges will be dropped and the client will continue to have a clean criminal record.

Trafficking cocaine charges not filed

Defendant, alleged to have been in a vehicle with trafficking amount of cocaine with driver. Evidence was presented to the State Attorney’s Office convincing them not file trafficking charges against the Defendant. Client was never charged with a 3 year minimum mandatory charge.

Theft Charges Dismissed

Client was accused to have stolen the alleged victims keys from his vehicle. After a non-jury trial the Defense argued that there was to many conflicts in the evidence and the Judge found the Defendant not guilty because the government could not prove their case in chief beyond a reasonable doubt

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