People v. Jeff M.
Dec 16, 1998OUTCOME: charges dismissed
Client falsely accused of assault / domestic violence
Canonsburg, PA
Litigation Lawyer at Canonsburg, PA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business ... +2 more
OUTCOME: charges dismissed
Client falsely accused of assault / domestic violence
OUTCOME: deferred judgment, dismissal and then the sealing of the criminal records
Felony cocaine possession case arising from welfare check and detox hold of client.
OUTCOME: jury verdict of Guilty
Prosecuted and convicted an active duty police officer for domestic battery in trial to jury
OUTCOME: Not guilty verdict from the Court
False reporting prosecution where defendant made a report of incestuous child sexual abuse against his estranged former colleague. Despite not securing a conviction against the accuser, the employer wa ... s happy with the trial proceedings and wrote my boss a complimentary letter thanking the DA's office for going through with the trial despite the high level of difficulty involved.
OUTCOME: Conviction affirmed by PA Supreme Court.
Researched and wrote appellate briefs on Pittsburgh-based burglary case. Case established precedent in Pennsylvania regarding the legal ability to burglarize one's own home. I was law clerk to Prof. ... DeFazio at the time.