Case Results
Federal Drug Conspiracy
Time Served
Client was involved in the distribution of 500 grams to 2 kilograms of cocaine. Evidence involved wiretaps and surveillance. Client faced a minimum mandatory sentence of five years. After argument at hearing, client’s sentence was ordered time served with supervised release, thereby avoiding prison. C.M. 2019
Federal Drug Conspiracy
Probation
Client was involved in an interstate drug operation responsible for the distribution of 400 kilograms to 700 kilograms of marijuana. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigation involved wiretaps and surveillance. Per sentencing guidelines, client faced 46 months imprisonment and was ineligible for probation. Probation granted after argument at sentencing hearing. D.J. 2019
Possession Of Methamphetamine With Intent To Deliver
Dismissed
Client’s house searched by police pursuant to a search warrant. First-degree felony amount of drugs recovered. Client facing up to 99 years in prison. Case dismissed after hearing showed that search warrant was based on false information. C.F. 2016
Possession Of Marijuana
Dismissed
Client was arrested after police officer reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana coming from his vehicle. Marijuana found in the center console of the vehicle. Defendant’s motion to suppress granted for illegal detention and search. A.M. 2016
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Dismissed
Client pulled over for suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI). Client admitted to drinking; had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol; and failed field sobriety tests. Client’s blood alcohol content was .13. Defendant’s motion to suppress granted for illegal detention. F.M. 2018
Capital Murder
Reduction
Client involved in an assault and robbery recorded on video. Two others involved pulled guns and shot at each other, with the victim of the assault being killed. Client charged with capital murder with possibility of death penalty. After negotiations, client’s charge reduced to aggravated robbery. K.E. 2017
Intoxication Manslaughter
Dismissed
Client lost control of vehicle and drove off of roadway and crashed; passenger died at the scene. Client admitted to drinking alcohol, and arresting officer reported slurred speech, odor of intoxicants and bloodshot eyes. After 22 months of negotiations, prosecutors agree to drop charges. D.R. 2018
DWI
Dismissed
Client pulled over for weaving in and out of his lane on the highway. Client admitted to drinking and had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol. Client’s blood alcohol content was .13. Case dismissed for illegal detention. M.H. 2019
DWI
Dismissed
Client was involved in an accident while driving the wrong way on Loop 1604. Arresting officer reported that client had slurred speech, strong odor of alcohol and red, bloodshot eyes. Defense’s motion to dismiss granted after hearing on legal argument. C.V. 2019