Attorney Lucas Style Lanasa's Legal Cases

Violent crime

Stand Your Ground Motion Granted; Aggravated Battery Dismissed

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OUTCOME: Case Dismissed

County: Leon Case Number: 2015-CF-3508 Facts: The Defendant was charged with Aggravated Battery with Great Bodily Harm, a felony, after striking the alleged victim during an altercation. Re ... sult: The Court dismissed the case against the Defendant after Mr. Lanasa successfully filed and argued a “Stand Your Ground” Motion. At hearing on the motion, evidence was presented demonstrating that the alleged victim was the aggressor in the altercation and the Defendant was justified in using force to defend himself.

Violent crime

Not Guilty on Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon and Improper Display of Firearm

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

County: Leon Case Number: 2014-CF-2097 Facts: Multiple eye witnesses alleged that the Defendant fired an assault rifle at a group of people during a gang-related altercation before fleeing the sc ... ene. The Defendant was charged by warrant with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Improper Exhibition of a Firearm. Result: After a thorough investigation, Mr. Lanasa was able to present evidence that contradicted the State’s star witnesses. Mr. Lanasa represented the Defendant at trial. The Defendant was found NOT GUILTY on all charges by a unanimous verdict from the jury.

Criminal defense

Possession Charges Dismissed…Twice

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OUTCOME: Charges Dismissed

County: Leon Case Number: 2014-CF-703 Facts: The Defendant was charged with felony possession after cocaine was located in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Result: After a thorough invest ... igation, Mr. Lanasa successfully persuaded the State to dismiss the charges. Mr. Lanasa met with the prosecution and presented evidence demonstrating that the arresting officer’s violated the Defendant’s Fourth Amendment under the United States Constitution. Mr. Lanasa’s investigation revealed irrefutable surveillance video showing that the officer falsified the arrest report to create probable cause to stop the Defendant. The State subsequently re-filed the same charges, despite knowledge of the officer’s misconduct. The charges were dismissed again, this time by the Court, after Mr. Lanasa successfully argued a Motion to Dismiss.

Criminal defense

Bank Fraud Charges Dismissed

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OUTCOME: Charges Dismissed

County: Leon Case Number: 2011-CF-214 & 2011-CF-2207 Facts: The Defendant was charged with five (5) counts of bank fraud, six (6) counts of counterfeiting, two (2) counts of uttering, and two (2) ... counts of grand theft stemming from their involvement in a sophisticated bank fraud scheme. Result: All bank fraud, counterfeiting, and uttering charges were dismissed by the State after Mr. Lanasa filed a Motion to Dismiss. If convicted as charged, the Defendant would be required to serve nearly three years in state prison. Instead, the case was resolved with a negotiated plea to the remaining grand theft charges with only four additional months in the county jail and probation.

Criminal defense

Felony Tampering with Evidence Charge Dismissed

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OUTCOME: Felony Charge Reduced

County: Leon Case Number: 2015-CF-542 Facts: The Defendant was arrested and charged with a felony after an officer witnessed him eating marijuana, in order to destroy evidence, during a traffic sto ... p. Result: After Mr. Lanasa met with the prosecution, the State was persuaded to dismiss the felony tampering charge. The Defendant faced up to five years in state prison on the felony charge. Instead, the case was resolved with a withhold of adjudication (meaning the Defendant was not convicted of the crime) to misdemeanor possession after negotiations with the State. The Defendant completed three months of county probation before probation was terminated early as part of the negotiated agreement.

Criminal defense

Leaving the Scene of Accident Charge Dismissed by State

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OUTCOME: Charge Dismissed

County: Gadsden Case Number: 2015-7456CT Facts: The Defendant was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident after an officer alleged that they saw the Defendant back into a parked vehicle and le ... ave the scene. Result: The Court dismissed the charge after Mr. Lanasa successfully argued a Motion to Dismiss. Mr. Lanasa’s cross-examination of the officer demonstrated that the State was unable to meet their burden. The Judge dismissed the case.

Lucas Style Lanasa's Legal Cases (6)

Stand Your Ground Motion Granted; Aggravated Battery Dismissed

Not Guilty on Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon and Improper Display of Firearm

Possession Charges Dismissed…Twice

Bank Fraud Charges Dismissed

Felony Tampering with Evidence Charge Dismissed

Leaving the Scene of Accident Charge Dismissed by State