Internal Ref #CS088MM08-07
Misplaced Traffic Citation Results in Driving While License
Suspended or Revoked Charge & Bench Warrant:
NO CONVICTION & BENCH WARRANT SET ASIDE!
Our Client inadvertently misplaced a traffic citation believing it was only a warning for speeding. Failure to pay the citation resulted in a D-6 Suspension of his license. The Defendant was then charged with Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR), when he was picked up for a traffic violation and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.
RESULT: The Attorney motioned the Court to set aside the bench warrant. The bench warrant was set aside and NO CONVICTION on the charge of DWLSR. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM05-19
Dutch Tourist Charged with Shoplifting Cologne from Sears Store:
PETIT THEFT CHARGES DROPPED!
Loss Prevention Officers stop a Dutch Tourist for shoplifting cologne at a local Sears store. The Loss Prevention Officers document the Defendant removing cologne from its packaging, placing the cologne in his back pocket and the empty package back onto the store shelf. The Defendant tries leaving the store without paying for the cologne and is then stopped by security. The Police are called to the store and the Defendant is arrested for Petit Theft.
RESULT: The Client lives out of the country and the Defense Attorney filed a Plea in Absentia on his behalf. The Defense Attorney negotiated the details of the proceeding with the Prosecution. The Prosecution was persuaded by the Defense to DROP ALL CHARGES against the Client. |
Internal Ref #CS088MM06-06
Refusing Breathalyzer Test Instantly Suspends Client’s Driver’s License:
DEFENSE LIFTS SUSPENSION AND LICENSE REINSTATED!
Florida Highway Patrol witnessed a vehicle swerve into oncoming traffic and almost hit a construction barricade. The Officer initiates a traffic stop. The Defendant smells of alcohol, has blood shot and watery eyes, difficulty standing, slurred speech and his shirt is stained with an unknown red liquid. The Defendant agrees to submit to a roadside sobriety test and he tells the Officer that he just left a wedding where he had a couple of glasses of wine. The Defendant fails the sobriety test and is arrested and charged with DUI. At the Palm Beach County Jail, the Defendant refuses to submit to a Breathalyzer Test and further Officer questioning.
RESULT: Upon refusal of the Breathalyzer Test, the Defendant’s driver’s license was instantaneously suspended for 6 months. The Defense Attorney motioned for a Formal Administrative Review of the Client’s suspended license. The Defense successfully argued to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles that the Client was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the arrest. The Florida Department of Motor Vehicles reinstated the Client’s driver’s license and the 6-month suspension was lifted. |
Internal Ref #CS088MM02-06
U.S. Navy Recruit Charged with DUI Violation of Probation, Facing 60 Days in Jail:
CHARGE DISMISSED!
A Navy recruit, serving a 12 month period of probation for a DUI incurred a technical violation to the terms of his probation. A warrant was issued for his arrest and the State Attorney recommended 60 days in jail.
RESULT: Our Probation Violation Defense Attorney submitted evidence and was able to persuade the Court that the Defendant completed requirements of his probation. The Court DISMISSED the violation and closed his case. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM01-29
Man on DUI Probation Steals Camper for His Vacation; Charged with
Grand Theft and Violation of DUI Probation:
CHARGES DROPPED!
A Defendant is serving a 12 month probation sentence for a DUI conviction. During this 12 month probationary period, the Defendant unlawfully “borrows” a camper from an acquaintance. The acquaintance files a stolen vehicle report with Police. The Police find the Defendant and the camper vacationing in the state of North Carolina. The Defendant is arrested and charged with Grand Theft and Violation of DUI Probation and extradited to Florida.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney successfully proved to the Prosecution that the Client had no intention of permanently depriving the victim of his camper and therefore did not commit Grand Theft and violate the terms of his DUI Probation. The Court agreed with the Defense and the State agreed to DROP THE CHARGES! |
Internal Ref # CS088MM12-15
Russian Immigrant’s Failure to Appear in Court Results in
Bench Warrant For Her Arrest for Driving with a Suspended License:
BENCH WARRANT SET ASIDE AND NO CONVICTION!
Police issued our Client a traffic citation in 2006 for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked. She failed to get the matter resolved before moving to Colorado. The Defendant’s failure to appear in court resulted in a bench warrant being issued for her arrest.
RESULT: Our Attorney entered a Plea in Abstentia which allowed us to resolve the Defendant’s case so that she would not have to return to Florida. After motioning the Court, the bench warrant was set aside and we were able to negotiate a successful resolution to her case, including NO FORMAL FINDING OF GUILT. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM01-29
Defendant Charged with 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 #CS088MM06-09
Defendant Violates Battery Probation with DUI Arrest:
NO CONVICTION & VIOLATION ELIMINATED
The Defendant is convicted of a Domestic Violence Battery and serving 12 months on probation. While serving his probation sentence, he was rearrested and charged with DUI and Resisting Arrest. These recent charges broke the rules of the Defendant’s probation and he is now charged with a Violation of Probation.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney enters into intensive negotiations with the State over the details of the client’s probation. The Defendant’s Violation is REVOKED and ELIMINATED! |
Internal Ref #CS099MM01-20
Drunken Brothers Are Aggressive with Waitress;
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 with Resisting Arrest Without Violence and Disorderly Intoxication.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney arranged for the Defendants to remain out of the Court system and enter 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 #CS099MM01-12
Driver was Passed Out in Car, Cannot Stand Up & Admits to Drinking; Charged with DUI:
NO DUI CONVICTION!
An Officer on patrol noticed a suspicious vehicle parked behind a neighborhood bar. Upon further inspection, the driver of the vehicle is passed out and slumped over the steering wheel. The Officer bangs on the driver’s side window for several minutes before the driver awakens. The Officer asks the driver to get out of the car and he responds by screaming, “I do not know how!” After receiving instructions from the Police on how to exit his car, the driver can barely stand up and reeks of alcohol. The driver admitted to Police he has been drinking and refuses sobriety testing. The Defendant was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney successfully argued the Defendant’s motives while passed out in the car. The State was persuaded by the Defense Attorney to lessen the charges against the client and there is NO DUI CONVICTION! |
Internal Ref # CS099MM05-08
Purdue University Spring Breaker Arrested on Beach:
ALL CHARGES DROPPED!
Ft. Myers Beach is fast becoming 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 #CS099MM05-13
Tip Leads to Drug Raid and Jury Trial:
ATTORNEY OBTAINS NOT GUILTY VERDICT!
A tip leads police to investigate a drug house in Ft. Myers. The informant is wired for video and sound to record a drug transaction taking place within the suspect’s home. The police raid the scene and the Defendant is arrested and charged with Sale and Delivery of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis, Over 20 grams.
RESULT: The Attorney was convinced our Client was innocent and brought the case before a jury trial. The Attorney argued that the Prosecution had no evidence to convict the Defendant. The jury found the Defendant NOT GUILTY on both charges (Sale and Delivery of Cannabis & Possession of Cannabis, Over 20 grams). |
Internal Ref #CS099MM05-06
Sex Offender Disregards Probation; Facing 10 Years in Prison:
CHARGE DISMISSED & REMAINING PROBATION ELIMINATED!
A registered sex offender failed to abide by the terms of his probation and is rearrested by police. The Defendant failed to complete the ordered sex offender treatment program and disregarded months of additional rehabilitation as recommended by his sex offender counselor. If convicted, the Defendant faced a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
RESULT: The Attorney engaged in considerable negotiations with the State Attorney. The State was persuaded by the Attorney that the prosecution’s case was deficient of evidence. The State DISMISSED the charges against the Defendant and the Judge ruled that the remainder of the Client’s sex offender probation would be ELIMINATED. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM05-06
Slow-Moving Tourist Arrested on Rental Scooter:
NO CONVICTION on Reckless Driving Second Offense
and Refusal to Submit to Breathalyzer
A Florida tourist had too much fun in the sun after a family reunion on his rented motor scooter. At 4:50 a.m., police pulled over a driver cruising 15 mph in a 35 mph zone and causing a traffic back-up on the beach streets. Police observed a lost vacationer, smelling of alcohol and having difficulty standing. The Defendant refused sobriety testing, and was then arrested and charged with Reckless Driving Second Offense and Refusal to Submit Breath Test.
RESULT: Attorney Musca successfully negotiated terms with the State Attorney under nearly impossible circumstances, and was able to obtain a DISMISSAL of the Reckless Driving Second Offense charge and NO FORMAL FINDING OF GUILT on the Refusal to Submit to Breathalyzer charge. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM05-06
Mother and Minor Daughter Duo Facing Felony Convictions for Shoplifting
CHARGES DROPPED!
During a day of shopping, a mother and minor daughter’s quality time was cut short. At a department store, security officers observed the mother and daughter placing bottles of perfume testers off of the cosmetic counter and into their bags. Both mother and child were arrested and charged with Felony Theft.
RESULT: The minor daughter had no prior record. In an effort to keep the minor Defendent safe out of the Court system, the Attorney successfully arranged for her to participate in a juvenile diversion program. The young Client completed the program and the State DROPPED all charges. Our minor Client is now eligible to have her record expunged. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM05-06
Unemployed Father Arrested for Felony Welfare Fraud
Charge DISMISSED 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 by the State. Our Client is eligible to have his felony charge expunged. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM05-06
Father of Four Facing 25 Years for Probation Violation
Found NOT GUILTY by Judge
Police stopped the Defendant’s vehicle for a defaced tag and illegally tinted windows. During the stop, the officer discovered that the Defendant’s driver’s license was suspended as a result of delinquent child support payments. The Defendant was placed under arrest for Driving While License Suspended (DWLSR). At the time of arrest our Client was on probation for Burglary of a Dwelling, Grand Theft and Habitual Driving on a Suspended License. A warrant was issued for his arrest on two felony charges of Violation of Probation (VOP). If convicted on the Violation of Probation (VOP) charges, the Client was facing a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.
RESULT: The Violation of Probation Defense Attorney was able to formulate a strong defense on behalf of our Client. The Defense Attorney argued that our Client was unaware that his driver’s license was suspended and therefore, the State had not met its burden of proof, in that the Client’s action was not a willful and intentional violation of his probation. As a result of his persuasive argument, the Judge found our client NOT GUILTY. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM05-04
Lasik Eye Surgery Patient Charged with
Violation of Driver’s License Restriction: CHARGE DROPPED!
Our Client was pulled over for speeding and for an expired tag. Her driver's license did not reflect the fact she previously had Lasik eye surgery performed to correct her vision. During the stop, it was determined that she was not wearing corrective lenses, violating a restriction on her driver’s license. She was cited for violation of restriction on Driver’s License (a criminal misdemeanor offense).
RESULT: At the non-jury trial, the Attorney presented the Assistant State Attorney with Defendant’s new driver’s license issued without a restriction for corrective lenses, as well as documentation of Lasik eye surgery. In light of the evidence presented, the State agreed to DROP THE CHARGE (Nolle Prose). Our Client is now eligible to petition the court to expunge her record. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM04-21
Man Accused of Drunk Driving Found With Xanax in Trunk & Open Bottle of Vodka:
Trial Attorney Obtains NOT GUILTY Verdict by Jury
An eye witness alerted an off-duty Fish and Wild Life Officer to a vehicle driving recklessly in the neighborhood. The Officer searched the neighborhood in his unmarked patrol car for the suspect and spotted the Defendant. Reportedly, the Defendant ran a stop sign and parked his car on the side of the road. The off-duty Officer approached the Defendant as he stood near his vehicle. Noticing signs of impairment, the Officer reported a possible DUI to the local sheriff’s department. Defendant refused sobriety tests and was placed under arrest for DUI. Search of his vehicle revealed an open container, a bottle of Vodka, and a nonprescription pill bottle containing Xanax.
RESULT: Attorney John Musca demanded a trial on the merits of the case, thereby forcing the State to prove their case beyond and to the exclusion of any reasonable doubt. The Defense attacked every aspect of the arresting officer’s contact with the Defendant and clearly persuaded the jury to find the Defendant NOT GUILTY! Our Client is eligible to have his charges expunged. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM04-21
Boyfriend Accused of Attacking and Beating his Girlfriend
Charged with Felony Possession of Morphine & Domestic Battery:
BOTH CHARGES DROPPED!
Police responded to a possible battery at an apartment complex and found a woman with injuries. The woman accused our Client of beating her and smashing her TV with a hammer. Police arrested our Client and charged him with Battery. Police found Morphine pills in the Defendant’s wallet and charged him with Felony Possession of Morphine.
RESULT: The Attorney proved the Defendant had valid reason for being in possession of the Morphine, as well as presented an aggressive challenge to the evidence on the Battery Charge. The State agreed to DROP BOTH CHARGES! |
Internal Ref #CS099MM04-17
Angered Wife Charged with Domestic Violence Battery Against Husband:
CHARGE DROPPED!
Police dispatched to a domestic dispute found our Client distraught and upset. She admitted to being enraged at her husband and intentionally striking him in the face. Her husband and another witness gave sworn statements against her. Police arrested her for Domestic Battery.
RESULT: The Attorney aggressively challenged the State on being able to meet the burden of proof needed for a conviction. The State Attorney DROPPED the charge against our Client. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM04-14
Mexican Immigrant Charged with Expired Driver's License
NO CONVICTION!
Our Client resided in Florida for over 17 years and had a valid driver’s license during that time period. A delay in his application for a VISA caused a change in his immigration status and he was not allowed to renew his driver’s license. Police stopped the Defendant because his vehicle had a broken taillight. They issued a warning for a broken taillight and charged him with Driving with Expired License more than 4 months.
RESULT: The Attorney persuaded the State to withhold adjudication and our client did not get convicted. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM04-10
Middle Aged Man Caught Smoking Marijuan
Charged with Possession of Marijuana & Possession of Paraphernalia:
BOTH CHARGES DISMISSED!
Police observed Defendant smoking marijuana in a parking lot and conducted a search. Police found a cellophane wrapper containing marijuana in the Defendant’s pants pocket and arrested him for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
RESULT: The Attorney negotiated with the State to accept Defendant into a diversion program. The State dismissed both charges. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM04-08
Anonymous Complaint Leads to Possession of Paraphernalia Charge
CHARGE DISMISSED!
A third party report of a person smoking marijuana inside a parked car lead police to our Client. Police made contact with the Defendant sitting inside his car. Defendant admitted to smoking marijuana earlier and gave consent to search his vehicle. Police recovered a multicolored glass pipe and charged Defendant with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
RESULT: Through aggressive negotiations, the Attorney persuaded the State to issue a Notice of Nolle Prosequi, DISMISSING the charge against our Client. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM03-31
Driver Fell Asleep at Traffic Light
Felony Arrest for Habitual Driving While License Suspended or Revoked: DROPPED!
Police made contact with the Defendant because he fell asleep at a traffic light. Defendant was arrested for Habitual DWLSR Felony.
RESULT: The Attorney aggressively negotiated on behalf of the Defendant. The State issued a Nolle Prosse on the Felony DWLSR charge. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM03-30
BMW Clocked Speeding 107mph - DISMISSED!
Criminal Charge Failure to Register – DISMISSED!
Police clocked the Defendant’s vehicle traveling 107mph in a 70mph zone; placed him under arrest for criminal charge of Failure to Register Vehicle and issued a traffic citation for speeding.
RESULT: The Attorney filed Motion to Consolidate Defendant’s Criminal Case with the Traffic Citation and our Motion was granted. Attorney aggressively challenged the Failure to Register Vehicle Charge; the Court agreed and issued a Nolle Prosse. Because of our attorney’s timely actions, both charges against the Defendant were merged and dismissed. This means our Client did not have 4 points assessed to his license and is eligible to have his records expunged! |
Internal Ref #CS099MM03-30
Drug Raid Leaves Former Airborne Ranger Charged with
Felony Possession of Cocaine: CHARGE DROPPED!
Based upon a drug trafficking tip from an informant, the Narcotics Unit obtained a search warrant of a home. At the time of execution, our Client was at the location with several other people. Items the police found during the search included: opium pills, Xanax pills, a large amount of cash, a home-made Captain Morgan crack pipe, and other drug paraphernalia. A pat down search of our Client revealed a pack of Kool cigarettes containing 3.0 grams of crack cocaine. Police charged our Client with Felony Possession of Cocaine. Simple possession of cocaine, or crack cocaine, is a 3rd degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years prison. Unlike the Federal sentencing guidelines, the State of Florida treats powder cocaine and crack cocaine the same.
RESULT: Cocaine Possession Defense Lawyer obtained a Nolle Prosse, and the State withdrew the felony charge. Our Client is eligible to have his felony charge expunged. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM03-28
Tourist With Extensive Prior Record Arrested for Pushing & Shoving Woman
Three Criminal Charges: NO CONVICTION!
Our Client was vacationing in Florida and accused of engaging in a physical fight with a woman peddling items on the street. Police were called and our Client fled on foot. Police apprehended our Client and charged him with Battery, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Arrest. Defendant failed to appear at a Pretrial Hearing and the Court issued a Bench Warrant for his arrest.
RESULT: Attorney John Musca filed a Motion to Set Aside the Bench Warrant; the Motion was granted, vacating the Warrant. Attorney Musca successfully convinced the State they would be unable to meet the burden of proof to secure a conviction. The State agreed to a formal no finding of guilt on both the Battery Charge and Resisting Arrest Charge. The Disorderly Conduct Charge was dismissed completely! |
Internal Ref #CS099MM03-19
Stopped for Driving Below the Speed Limit Results in DUI Arrest:
Aggressive DUI Defense Results in NO CONVICTION! NO LICENSE SUSPENSION!
Our Client, driving home from a late night gathering, was traveling 45mph in a 55mph zone and stopped by police. Upon conducting a traffic stop, police noticed slurred speech and glassy eyes. The driver agreed to perform sobriety testing and gave two breath samples above the legal limit. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.
RESULT: After thorough investigation of the evidence against our Client, we made a strong defensive argument on his behalf. We successfully challenged the results of the breathalyzer and call into question its accuracy. After reviewing video of the sobriety testing, we disagreed with the deputy’s opinion of our Client’s performance. After numerous attempts to negotiate this case, the State finally agreed to reduce the charge. Our Client did not get convicted of DUI; plead to a lesser charge of Reckless Driving, and did not have 4 points assessed to his driver’s license. We established further success in winning the formal hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles for our client. Our client’s license was never suspended. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM03-17
Client on Probation Arrested in Traffic Incident:
VIOLATION OF PROBATION CHARGE DISMISSED!
A traffic stop lead to our Client being arrested. He was currently on probation and the arrest resulted in a Violation of Probation Charge.
RESULT: The Attorney initiated negotiations with the State Attorney to drop the charge for the traffic violation and the Violation of Probation charge was dismissed. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM03-17
DUI Arrest: Caught Speeding – DUI CHARGE DISMISSED!
Defendant was stopped for speeding and drifting between lanes. The arresting officer reported the Defendant smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, staggered and swayed while walking. Defendant refused sobriety testing and was placed under arrest for DUI.
RESULT: After aggressive negotiations with the Prosecutor, the State agreed to dismiss the DUI charge and the Defendant plead to a lesser charge. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM03-17
Spring Breaker Arrested for Petit Theft/Shoplifting Sandwiches:
CHARGE DISMISSED!
Defendant, a college student vacationing in Florida on spring break, was shopping at a Publix Supermarket with friends. A loss prevention officer accused the Defendant of putting food items into a brown plastic bag and leaving the store without paying for the items. Police placed the Defendant under arrest and charged him with Petit Theft.
RESULT: The Attorney successfully negotiated with the State Prosecutor to dismiss the charge against the Defendant. Our Client is eligible to have his records expunged. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM03-05
Woman Caught with Two Bottles of Hydrocordone Pills; FELONY CHARGE DISMISSED!
Defendant was driving her husband's pickup truck; a third party reported her erratic driving to police. Police followed the Defendant for several blocks before pulling her over. Believing the Defendant might be impaired, the officer conducted field sobriety testing. Defendant performed poorly on the tests and refused to submit to a breath test. Search of the vehicle revealed two bottles of Hyrdorcodone pills. Defendant was charged with DUI, and Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance.
RESULT: Felony Possession charge dismissed! Pursuant to a plea, the Attorney successfully negotiated a dismissal of the Controlled Substance charge so the Defendant did not receive a Felony Conviction. |
Internal Ref #CS099MM02-23
Driver Arrested for DUI After Car Jumps Curb and Lands in Shrubs
DUI with Property Damage Involving Crash: DISMISSED!
Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test: DISMISSED!
Driving home from Applebee’s Restaurant, Defendant’s vehicle was observed by police traveling at a high rate of speed. Police followed the Defendant and witnessed his vehicle making a left hand turn, hitting into a cement curb, and landing in shrubbery. The police officer made contact with the Defendant and noticed a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Defendant refused sobriety tests and refused to take a breath test. He was arrested and charged with DUI, DUI with Property Damage, and Refusal to Submit to Breath Test.
RESULT: Our experienced DUI defense attorneys aggressively challenged the admissibility of the refusal to submit to a breath test and convinced the Prosecutor that they did not have sufficient evidence to support a DUI conviction. The State Attorney agreed to dismiss the DUI charge and the Defendant plead to a lesser charge with NO POINTS assessed to his license. The charges of Refusal to Submit to Breath Test, and DUI with Property Damage, were dismissed completely! |
Internal Ref #CS099MM02-20
Defendant Blows .137 & .128
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving with NO CONVICTION!
Possession of Marijuana & Drug Paraphernalia - NO CONVICTION!
Defendant was stopped by police for driving over the speed limit. Police suspected alcohol intoxication and Defendant submitted to sobriety tests. He then submitted to a breath test with results of .137 and .128. Search of the Defendant’s vehicle revealed a pouch containing marijuana. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
RESULT: The Attorney negotiated a plea and the DUI charge was Reduced to Reckless Driving with No Conviction. This means No Points were assessed to his Driver's License and his License was Not Suspended; In addition, the Client did not get convicted of Possession and is eligible to have his record sealed! |
Internal Ref #CS088MM10-03
Teen Facing 15 Years for Sex Offense – Lewd & Lascivious Sexual Battery
FOUND NOT GUILTY BY JURY!
An under-age female accused the Defendant of soliciting and encouraging her to engage in sexual activity. Defendant was charged with Lewd & Lascivious Battery; Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Person Under Sixteen. If convicted, the Defendant faced a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, as well as being declared a sexual offender and forced to comply with sexual offender registration laws throughout Florida and the US.
RESULT: After completing all pretrial discovery, the Defense was determined to successfully win the case. The Attorney proceeded to challenge the evidence and took the case to trial. After rigorous cross examination of the State's witness, our experienced trial attorney was able to convince the jury to return a NOT GUILTY verdict. Our client is eligible to have his charges expunged. |
