Wrongly Accused
Feb 27, 2019OUTCOME: Not Guilty Verdict
Police Officer wrongly accused of simple assault. Found guilty in Justice Court without evidence of wrongdoing. Found not guilty on appeal for a new trial in Circuit Court.
Flowood, MS
Criminal defense Lawyer at Flowood, MS
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor ... +4 more
OUTCOME: Not Guilty Verdict
Police Officer wrongly accused of simple assault. Found guilty in Justice Court without evidence of wrongdoing. Found not guilty on appeal for a new trial in Circuit Court.
OUTCOME: Suspension Reversed
Suspension of Police Officer over-ruled by Civil Service Commission
OUTCOME: Successful Settlement
Client was provided with a contract for a specific amount of pay per year. Client was working as a "non-exempt" employee, meaning he was to be paid overtime. He went several years without overtime pay. ... Case was able to be settled with client getting the amount he would have most likely been awarded if we had won at trial, including actual damages and liquidated damages. Client also was awarded attorney's fees.
OUTCOME: All Charges Dismissed
After a trial before the judge, charges of careless driving and DUI were dismissed. The police failed to collect proper evidence and lost video. Client was not proven to be impaired.
OUTCOME: Charges Dismissed
Though police had video showing client was not guilty, client still indicted for manslaughter. After a grueling time of battling with the state, charges were dismissed and the record was ordered erased ... .
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed by Attorney General's Office
Defendant indicted by overzealous law enforcement. Defendant committed no crime.
OUTCOME: Employee Reinstated
Employee was wrongfully terminated. We were able to show this termination was without merit. Employee was fully restored to employment and awarded all back-pay and benefits.
OUTCOME: Client Vindicated
Police seized cash at a traffic stop. The state could not prove it was used in a criminal enterprise. Cash returned to owner.
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Client charged with DUI. State trooper never came to court. After two continuances, Springer moved for dismissal and judge granted it..
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Client charged with DUI. The prosecution could not prove the driver was operating the car. DUI charge was dismissed.