Real cases, real experience, real resultsLawyers are not created equal, especially in the world of criminal litigation. Look for a lawyer who knows how to win, not just enter guilty pleas. Ask about real results. “Winning” doesn’t just mean trials, though trial experience is an important barometer. Ask your lawyer about his actual trial experience. Listed below are some of our cases. These exceptional results are not typical and are not meant to suggest we can replicate them on every case. This list does not include many of the cases we were able to resolve with favorable plea agreements, diversions, or other results that benefit our clients. Federal Cases
USA v. FSA—Client arrested with cocaine and firearms. Client indicted in multi-defendant conspiracy for drugs, weapons. Following extensive pretrial motions and investigation, all charges dismissed. USA v. LBC—The Assistant U.S. Attorney called the client “the ringleader of the most sophisticated counterfeiting scheme in the history of the District of Kansas.” Significant media coverage. Following extensive pretrial investigation, preparation, and despite a failed polygraph, all charges dismissed. USA v. PG—Client indicted in multi-defendant conspiracy for drugs, weapons. Following trial, verdict on all counts is Not Guilty Randolph vs. Kemna, 276 F.3d 401 (8th Cir. 2002)—Reversal of habeas corpus denial for a defendant convicted of murder. USA v. J.B.—Client alleged to be major and sophisticated drug cultivator and distributor. Following lengthy investigation, no charges filed. RBB v. Hedrick (8th Cir. 02-1189)—In this appeal to the 8th Circuit, the Client, a Cuban national, was being held indefinitely as an inadmissible alien. Without waiting for the court to rule, the government reconsidered the detention and released him. USA v. NK—With other counsel, Client received 27 years in prison following trial. We intervened and had sentence reduced to 10 years. DUI Cases
State v. WM—Client charged with felony DUI. Following trial, verdict is Not Guilty. City v. W.C.—Checkpoint DUI stop. Breath test well over the limit. Following trial, verdict is Not Guilty. City v. C.O.—Client’s DUI dismissed City v. L.H.—Client’s DUI dismissed City v. L.L.—Client’s DUI dismissed City v. M.F.—Client’s DUI dismissed City v. K.K.—Client charged with DUI. After trial, verdict is Not Guilty State v. D.R.—Client’s DUI is dismissed City v. S.S.—Client’s DUI dismissed. USA v. KM; City v. KM—Client received DUI on federal property. While awaiting disposition of the first case, Client received second DUI in Kansas City. Result: Both DUIs dismissed on evidentiary grounds. City v. CG—Client blows over the legal limit following stop at DUI checkpoint. Following extensive pretrial motion practice, case dismissed. Administrative proceeding also dismissed. City v. TH—Client arrested for 5th DUI. Client pleads to misdemeanor non-DUI offense and probation. No jail time. City v. JC—Client arrested for DWI after blowing over the legal limit. We raised evidentiary issues; DWI dismissed. Client plead guilty to speeding. City v. TS—Client, an attorney, charged with 2nd DWI. Case dismissed. City v. SK—Client charged with DWI. Case dismissed. State/Municipal Cases
State v. IT—Client charged with 7 counts of manslaughter and assault charges. Extensive pretrial investigation, including the use of two accident reconstruction experts. Verdict on all counts following trial: Not Guilty. City v. A.H.—Client’s drug charges are dismissed City v. A.F.—Drug possession charge dismissed City v. L.C.—With other counsel, client convicted of assault and given 6 month jail sentence. Following our appeal, client receives probation. State v. BG—Client, an attorney, arrested for felony possession of cocaine, DUI and other charges. Client admitted to police the substance was cocaine. Extensive pretrial motions filed. Just before trial, State dismissed felony, Client plead guilty to traffic offenses. State v. RS—Client charged with molestation of step-daughter. Following preliminary hearing and aggressive motion practice, molestation charge dismissed; Client plead guilty to a non-sex misdemeanor. State v. TA—Client charged with stabbing her boyfriend. Case dismissed. State v. VP—Attorney charged with domestic violence. Just before trial, case dismissed. |
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