Results

It is a truism that witnesses can be biased, make mistakes, exaggerate and lie. Good defense investigation uncovers these issues. My job is to obtain the best result for my client within the law. Here are some favorable dispositions I have obtained in court, many with the valuable help of private investigators.

  • Felony Assault with Firearm
    • Lots of finger-pointing, but not much credibility.
    • Dismissed after defense investigation.
  • Felony Assault with Knife
    • Lots of blood, but she was protecting her family.
    • Acquitted.
  • Felony Assault with Car
    • Antagonistic drivers, plus collision, does not equal assault.
    • Acquitted.
  • Residential Burglary, Felony Assault, Vandalism
    • A scary tale, but the "victims" were scarier.
    • Dismissed prior to trial.
  • Elder Abuse, Battery with Serious Injury
    • Horrendous assault, or poor oral hygiene?
    • Dismissed after defense investigation
  • Child Endangerment
    • Who's really in charge of these kids?
    • Acquitted.
  • Child Molestation
    • The polygraph experts said no way.
    • Dismissed after defense investigation.
  • Criminal Threats
    • Should we take bipolar rants seriously?
    • Acquitted.
  • Criminal Threats and Brandishing a Firearm
    • "Victims" were three peas in a pod - liars.
    • Dismissed, insufficient evidence.
  • Contracting Without a License
    • Sting operation or set up?
    • Dismissed, interests of justice.
  • Grand Theft of Lumber
    • Confession be damned, show me the corpus delicti!
    • Dismissed after preliminary hearing.
  • Cruelty to Dog
    • A skinny dog whose master loved him.
    • Acquitted.
  • Cruelty to Pig
    • Horrendous beating of pig with steel shovel!
    • Strange, not one mark.
    • Acquitted
  • Perjury
    • Okay, maybe it was a lie under oath, but was it material?
    • Dismissed at preliminary hearing.
  • Drunk in Public, Resisting Arrest
    • The police ride-along didn't see it that way.
    • Acquitted.
  • Domestic Violence
    • The first spouse to call the police wins? Not always.
    • Dismissed, insufficient evidence.
  • Possession of Cocaine
    • Why knock when you have a battering ram?
    • Evidence suppressed; case dismissed.
  • Possession of Meth and Paraphernalia
    • Did I give you permission to search my purse?
    • Evidence suppressed; case dismissed.
  • Possession of Paraphernalia
    • Come on. Is this a traffic stop or a CSI investigation?
    • Evidence suppressed; case dismissed.
  • Possession of Meth
    • Officer, we didn't invite you to the party.
    • Evidence suppressed; case dismissed.
  • Possession of Meth
    • Gosh, they left some important stuff out of the search warrant affidavit.
    • Case dismissed.
  • Suspended License
    • But DMV never told me.
    • Acquitted.
  • Vehicle Theft
    • Hey, I bought these cars in good faith.
    • Dismissed, insufficient evidence.