Jury Trial w Trooper Cabe of GSP

Sep 01, 2013

OUTCOME: Not Guilty of DUI

Client was arrested for DUI while in Atlanta on business trip in 2010. Over 3 years later, the case went to trial after the Judge has excluded the client's breath test based on client's testimony that ... he asked for and was unreasonably denied an independent test. At trial, Trooper Cabe presented evidence in detail along with video evidence showing the client's alleged impairment and intoxication. A jury returned a Not Guilty verdict to 2 of 3 charges, including the DUI charge. The client was not ordered to do anything additional for the traffic light infraction.

Cyclist's Case Dropped & Damages Recovered

Jan 01, 2011

OUTCOME: Case Dropped, Damages Recovered

Client was on bicycle traveling down a busy Atlanta road when a "Smart Car" made a right hand turn in front of him. The client was unable to stop and hit and went over the car's front hood. The clien ... t was cited for following too close and ordered to appear in court. After negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to drop the charge entirely against client. Afterwords, we were able to negotiate a settlement with the "Smart Car's" insurance carrier to cover client's medical bills and cost of a new cycle.

Army Veteran's DUI Dropped

Jan 01, 2011

OUTCOME: DUI dropped

Client suffered from PTSD, as well as TBI and many other combat related injuries. 100% impairment rating assigned by the VA. After extensive negotiations and trial preparation, District Attorney's of ... fice agreed to dismiss the DUI charges with client only agreeing to Georgia DHR approved substance abuse evaluation. (which came back without any treatment recommendations) Arresting Deputy had reported smelling an odor of alcohol, hearing slurred speech, getting a positive reading on an alcohol screening device, observing client weaving on roadway, and having client admit to alcohol consumption. As trial strategy, defense was prepared to have two witnesses who observed client earlier on the date of arrest, as well as his VA assigned counselor and life coach testify at trial, if necessary.

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.