Army Specialists' DUI Dropped- Construction Accident

Jan 01, 2010

OUTCOME: DUI dropped, reduced plea entered

On leave from Iraq, client had been at a bar with friends and was involved in an accident on the way home. Client's vehicle collided into the back of a road work crew doing repairs at night. Client r ... efused sobriety testing, though officer's report noted alcohol odor and other manifestations of alcohol impairment. After through pretrial negotiations, with both the Judge and prosecutor, the DUI charge was dropped, with client pleading to a lesser traffic offense.

Felony Heroin Possession- Charge Dropped

Jan 01, 2009

OUTCOME: Felony Charges Dropped, Record Sealed

Client and co defendant were pulled over in metro Atlanta, and search of vehicle lead to discovery of heroin and drug paraphernalia. After negotiations with District Attorney's office, client was allo ... wed to enter into a treatment program under DA's and my supervision. After client was able to successfully complete the treatment conditions, the charges were dropped and client's record was sealed.

DUI, Electric Poll Accident Reduced to Reckless Driving

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OUTCOME: Reduced to Reckless Driving after Negotiations

Not Guilty DUI Jury Trial

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty verdict

Possession w/ Intent (Felony) dropped to Misd.

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OUTCOME: Felony charges dropped, misdemeanor o.k.

Client was charged with possession (of marijuana) with intent to distribute, a felony in Georgia. After through investigation by myself and staff, it was determined that circumstances indicated mariju ... ana was arguably for personal use, not distribution. Through negotiations with the Assistant District Attorneys handling the case, it was eventually resolved where client was allowed to plea to a misdemeanor simple possession charge, with the ability for the charges to be expunged (removed from record) after a successful probationary period. Needless to say, a good outcome for a very good client. Anytime one is accused of a drug crime, whether its a felony or misdemeanor under Georgia law, there is a 'laundry list' of issues a good attorney will look for and pick-up on as it pertains to the arrest. Contact me directly to speak about your particular case.

.16 Breath Test DUI reduced to Reckless Driving

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OUTCOME: .16 DUI reduced- minimum conditions

Client was pulled over for failing to maintain his lane and arrested after field sobriety conducted by experienced officer. At police station, client blew a .16 on the breath test (2x the legal limit ... in GA) and was booked for DUI, among other offenses. After contacting the arresting officer and going over client's history, evidence on video, and client's remedial steps, officer was agreeable to case being reduced from a DUI to a Reckless Driving. **There were numerous legal reasons for this resolution, as well as taking the 'outside the box' approach to handling the case.

Aggravated Stalking (Felony) Charges Dropped

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OUTCOME: Aggravated Stalking Charges Dropped

Client was convicted of family violence battery charges and sent to jail for a period of time. During the time, he called alleged victim numerous times, allegedly in a harassing and threatening manner ... . District Attorney's office brought aggravated stalking charges (1-10 yrs imprisonment) After numerous pretrial negotiations and coming up with a support plan for the client, as well as the client's immediate family, we were able to have all felony charges dropped, with client pleading to misdemeanor charge with probated sentence.

Aggressive Driving Dropped after Gun Brandashing Altercation

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OUTCOME: Aggressive Driving Dismissed- No Jail

Client got into altercation with another rush hour driver which resulted in an accident and both drivers pulling over on the road's median. Other party reported that client then brandished a handgun w ... hile continuing to make threatening remarks. Initially, prosecutors wanted minimum of 15 days jail time. After through investigation and multiple negotiations with prosecutors, the aggressive driving (high and aggravated misdemeanor-automatic license suspension) was dropped and client was allowed to plead to minor traffic violation for accident liability purposes. No jail time, no $1,000 + fine imposed.

Hit & Run with Personal Injuries Dismissed

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OUTCOME: Hit & Run dismissed

Client had accelerated vehicle into gas station store front causing approx. $15,000 in damage (insurance est.) as well as injuring two patrons of the store. Client fled scene in vehicle, never returni ... ng or calling any authorities; another store patron i.d. vehicle by plates. After being hired, I was, over time, able to contact all involved parties and make sure everyone was adequately taken care of for their losses. I then accompanied client to police station to 'sign' for charges after convincing officer to not take her to jail to be 'booked'. After lengthy pretrial conference with prosecutor explaining extenuating circumstances,etc., case was dismissed against client and she was allowed to pay a small fine and plea to a non-moving violation. (traffic offense)