Criminal Case Results

State v. G.R.
Client arrested for DUI with breath alcohol level of 0.10. We filed a Motion to Suppress evidence alleging deputy did not have reasonable suspicion to ask client to submit to field sobriety exercises and that the deputy did not have probable cause to arrest after the client perfomed field sobriety exercises satisfactorily. After hearing, the judge ruled that the deputy did not have probable cause to arrest our client for DUI based upon his performance on the field sobriety exercises. Evidence found inadmissible and the State dismissed the DUI case.

State v LM
Client, a national gospel recording artist with no prior record, was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, a charge that requires a three year minimum mandatory prison senetence. The "victim" was the son of the former owner of the mansion that client purchased. Victim and his father, waged a compaign of terror, intimidation, and racial attacks on client and his wife in an attempt to get them to move off the property. The attacks culminated in victim pulling a gun on client, and client, in self defense, pulling his gun and shooting in the direction of the victim. After our firm took depositions, compiled more than 25 defense witnesses, and threatened to appeal certain issues to the Fifth District Court of Appeal, the State, on the eve of trial, agreed to drop charges to a misdemeanor offense with a fine.

State v AF
Client was driving at night with wife and infant son. Deputy attempted to stop client for traffic violation. Client proceeded another half mile before stopping because of the lack of lighting and the fact that there was no safe place to pull over. Client was arrested for Fleeing and Eluding an Officer.
Our firm proceeded to jury trial and client was acquitted.

State v. G.P.

Client had his Driver's License Revoked as a Habitual Traffic Offender for five years because he received three civil infraction tickets for driving on
suspended license within a five year period. He was driving after this
revocation and was charged with a felony driving while Habitual Traffic Offender. Client had no prior criminal record and was facing a maximum of five years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. Our office filed a motion to set aside one of the civil tickets, the court granted it, and client had his Habitual Traffic Offender status removed and was able to obtain his driver's license. The State then agreed to reduce the felony to a second degree misdemeanor and impose a fine.

State v. R.H.

Client was riding an off-road motorcyle on the grassy area some 20 feet from the roadway. Client was arrested for operating a motorcycle without a valid motorcycle license, and having no registration. At trial, our office argued that the traffic laws did not apply to client's case because of his location.
The judge granted a Judgment of Acquittal.

State v. J.W.

Client, an insurance professional with no criminal record, was arrested for Reckless Driving. State agreed to dismiss criminal case in exchange for a plea to a civil speeding infraction.

State v. J.R.

Client, a construction professional with no prior criminal record, was arrested for Racing on the Highway. State agreed to dismiss the criminal case in exchange for a plea to a civil speeding infraction.

State v. S.M.

Client, an airport chauffeur, was charged on three separate occassions with trespass on airport property. Client was trespassed by airport personnel for invalid reasons. Our office filed a motion to dismiss in each case arguing the trespass was invalid under the airport's rules. The State did not oppose the motions and all three cases were dismissed.

State v. J.M.

Client's friend was stopped for running a red light. Cannabis was found in the friend's vehicle and client was arrested for constructive possession. We filed a motion to suppress alleging the deputy initiated the traffic stop outside of his jurisdiction. Motion granted and State dismissed the case.