Hanson was stopped by a police officer for weaving. After field sobriety tests were administered, it was determined that Hanson's Blood Alcohol Content was 0.09, and above the legal limit. Because the... officer administered the field sobriety tests so poorly, Hanson's DUI charge was reduced to reckless driving.
Criminal defense
State v. Phillips
Nov 21, 2008
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Client accused of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) and had a breath alcohol reading of .13. The Jury deliberated for only 17 minutes before returning a not guilty!
Criminal defense
State v. Wall
Nov 14, 2008
OUTCOME: Reduced felony charges and dismissed DUI
Defendant was charged with the Felony drug charge of (possession of a controlled substance), failure to maintain lane, and two counts of Driving Under the Influence of drugs. The State threatened for c...lient to be imprisoned and serve 15 years. After negotiations and exposing the problems with their case, the felony and the 2 DUIs were dismissed, and Wall entered a plea to disorderly conduct, and reckless conduct and was required to pay a $500 fine.
Criminal defense
State v. L.E.
Jul 31, 2008
OUTCOME: Internet Child Pornography Charges Dismissed
Client was charged with exploitation of a child, after child pornography was found on his computer. After employing the services of an expert witness, reviewing the State's evidence, and preparing the ...case for trial, we successfully had the entire case dismissed prior to trial and the client's record is clean.
Criminal defense
State v. Gravitt, 289 Ga. App. 868
Feb 29, 2008
OUTCOME: Dismissal of all charges
When narcotics agents went to the client's residence to look for a wanted person, they started an Illegal search of the Defendant's property.This resulted in a multitude of charges, including possessio...n, possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine, and manufacturing marijuana. My client faced more than 50 years of incarceration, and $250,000 in fines. After investigating the case, we filed a Motion to Suppress the illegally seized evidence, which was granted by the trial court. The State appealed the decision, and lost their appeal. All charges had to be dismissed after the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's grant of the Motion to Suppress Illegally Seized Evidence.
Criminal defense
State v. Woodall (Dawson County Superior Court)
Mar 16, 2007
OUTCOME: Dismissal of main charges
Deputies went to client's house to serve an arrest warrant on him. After searching his house, the client was charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine. Facing twenty-...five years in prison, and a $200,000 fine, we challenged the legality of the search. The Motion to Suppress was granted, the Judge finding that the officers had no credibility in their testimony, and Suppressed the results of the search as it pertained to the manufacturing charge. Client was later convicted of only the drugs found in his pocket at the jail.
Criminal defense
State v. Woodall (Forsyth County Superior Court)
Aug 19, 2005
OUTCOME: Dismissal of all charges
Defendant was unlawfully detained, searched and arrested. This lead to being charged with Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine, and Possession of Methamphetamine. The Motion to Suppress was grante...d, and the case dismissed.
Criminal defense
State v. Reid
N/A
OUTCOME: Pre-Trial Diversion
Client searched and arrested for gun charges. The prosecutor agreed that the search was illegal, and allowed a "no-penalty" pre-trial diversion program so that the client could take a cognitive skills ...class, and the charges dismissed.
Criminal defense
State v. Timmer
N/A
OUTCOME: Case dismissed.
Client wrongfully charged with taking money and checks from a former employer. After being called for trial, and the defense announcing ready to proceed for trial, the State chose not to proceed, recog...nizing that they could not succeed.
DUI and DWI
State v. Treutel
N/A
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Client pulled over by GSP. Arrested for DUI after admitting to consuming beer earlier in the evening. Jury deliberated for 21/2 hours before acquitting the Defendant.