Attorney David Andrew Leon's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

Domestic Assault and Battery

Jul 26, 2012

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with Domestic Assault and Battery after she assaulted her father. Client’s mother called police to report that she was out of control. Her parents were upset because she came home la ... te and seemed to be under the influence of drugs. Her father confronted her about his concerns and she attacked him by punching him all over his face and body. Police saw that her father had a black eye. Her father handed police a purse with a needle and loose pills inside. Attorney Leon met with client’s parents and they wanted her to get help. Attorney Leon was able to get his client enrolled in a program for young mothers along with an addiction treatment program and a mental health program. He also connected her with a psychiatrist so she could receive appropriate treatment. Client was still participating in all four programs after six months and her father was satisfied with her progress and decided that he wanted to drop the charges. The prosecution would not agree to dismiss the case despite her progress and told the judge that client belonged in drug court. Client’s father signed a document agreeing to dismiss the case. Attorney Leon presented the agreement to a judge and persuaded them to dismiss the case over the prosecutor’s objection.

Criminal defense

Receiving Stolen Property Over $250

Jul 17, 2012

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with Receiving Stolen Property Over $250 when he pawned a laptop computer and camera belonging to another man at a pawn shop. A breaking and entering happened at the victim’s home an ... d the items were pawned on the same day. The receipt from the pawn shop included a copy of client’s driver’s license, his signature, and a description of the items. Client had an alibi for the time of the breaking and entering and told police that he was given the items as payment for rent by his roommate and did not know they were stolen property. Today, Attorney Leon was able to get the case dismissed over the prosecutor’s objection.

Criminal defense

Probation Violation Hearing - Assault and Battery and Larceny from a Person

Jul 05, 2012

OUTCOME: No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed

Client was on probation for Assault and Battery and Larceny from a Person when he was charged with a new felony offense. Attorney Leon persuaded the judge that the evidence supporting the new offense w ... as insufficient to prove that client had committed a new crime while on probation. The judge decided that client had not violated his probation and terminated probation early. The case was then dismissed.

Criminal defense

Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

Jul 05, 2012

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with Failing to Register as a Sex Offender. Attorney Leon investigated the case and determined that police had made a mistake in charging client based on their errors in documentatio ... n. Attorney Leon filed a motion to dismiss the case on the grounds that there was no probable cause to believe that client had committed a crime. The prosecutor told the judge that she wanted more time to investigate the case; however, Attorney Leon persuaded the judge to deny the request for a continuance and the case was dismissed.

Criminal defense

Resisting Arrest, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Number Plate Violation to Conceal Identity

Jul 05, 2012

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with Resisting Arrest, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Number Plate Violation to Conceal Identity after putting false plates on his car and crashing into another car. Cli ... ent stayed on scene after the accident until police arrived but he was arrested and fought with police as they were trying to subdue him. Client did not speak English and could not understand what police were saying to him when they tried to place him in handcuffs as soon as they approached. Client was 22 years old and worked full-time delivering furniture during the day and worked at a restaurant at night. Attorney Leon discussed client’s situation with the prosecutor and persuaded him to dismiss the case on the payment of $200 in court costs. The case was then dismissed.

Criminal defense

Violation of a Restraining Order

Jun 25, 2012

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with Violation of a Restraining Order that his ex-girlfriend had taken out against him. She told police that her sister received a text message that she believed was sent from client ... on the day of the hearing to extend the order. The text was a request for her to not show up to court so the restraining order could be dropped. Attorney Leon persuaded a judge to dismiss the case over the prosecutor’s objection because there was no proof that client was the person who sent the text message and it could not be authenticated.

Criminal defense

Probation Violation Hearing - Breaking and Entering and Larceny Over $250

Apr 05, 2012

OUTCOME: No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed

Client was on probation for Breaking and Entering and Larceny Over $250 when he was charged with another breaking and entering. His probation officer issued a probation violation notice asking that he ... be found in violation of probation and sentenced to the house of correction. Attorney Leon persuaded the judge that the evidence supporting the new offense was insufficient to prove that client had committed a new crime while on probation. The judge decided that client had not violated his probation and the case was dismissed.

Criminal defense

Possession of Heroin

Mar 22, 2012

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with Possession of Heroin after he and his friend were approached by police and they seized heroin from his friend. Client’s friend told police that the drugs belonged to client. Att ... orney Leon filed a motion to dismiss the case on the grounds that police did not have probable cause to charge client because there was insufficient evidence to show that client ever possessed the drugs. On the day of the hearing, the prosecutor agreed that the police lacked probable cause and the case was dismissed.

Criminal defense

Probation Violation Hearing - Lewd, Wanton, and Lascivious Conduct (multiple counts)

Mar 08, 2012

OUTCOME: Notice of Violation Withdrawn; Probation Continued

Client was on probation for multiple counts of Lewd, Wanton, and Lascivious Conduct. His probation officer issued a probation violation notice asking that he be found in violation of probation because ... had not complied with any of his conditions of probation. Attorney Leon obtained documentation from client’s case manager and his medical records showing that client had been off of his medication during the period of noncompliance. The medical records also showed that client was now back in compliance with his medication and treatment. Attorney Leon then persuaded the probation officer to withdraw the notice of violation and agree to have probation continued.

Criminal defense

Probation Violation Hearing - Domestic Assault and Battery

Mar 08, 2012

OUTCOME: No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed

Client was on probation for Domestic Assault and Battery. His probation officer issued a probation violation notice asking that he be found in violation of probation. Client reported to probation regul ... arly and had not reoffended; however, he had not completed the batterer’s program or any other conditions of probation. Attorney Leon worked with client to get him set up with a psychiatrist to address his mental health issues and write a letter to probation explaining that client did not require additional treatment. He also obtained letters from client’s employers and documented his work history. Attorney Leon persuaded a judge to terminate client’s probation early and the case was dismissed.

David Andrew Leon's Legal Cases (196)

Domestic Assault and Battery

Receiving Stolen Property Over $250

Probation Violation Hearing - Assault and Battery and Larceny from a Person

Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

Resisting Arrest, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Number Plate Violation to Conceal Identity

Violation of a Restraining Order

Probation Violation Hearing - Breaking and Entering and Larceny Over $250

Possession of Heroin

Probation Violation Hearing - Lewd, Wanton, and Lascivious Conduct (multiple counts)

Probation Violation Hearing - Domestic Assault and Battery