David Michael Wooten

David Michael Wooten's Legal Cases (8)

Wheaton, MD

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wheaton, MD

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

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Criminal defense

$14,000 and 2 Pounds of Weed Thrown out of Court

May 08, 2015

OUTCOME: All Charges Dismissed

Criminal defense Attorney David Wooten convinced a Prince George’s County judge to suppress all evidence obtained as a result of an illegal traffic stop by a police officer. During a search of the Defe ... ndant’s car, police found a bag containing $14,000 cash and over two pounds of marijuana. Mr. Wooten’s client is a young man with a bright future ahead of him. If found guilty of felony Possession with Intent to Distribute marijuana, not only would he have gone to jail, but his ability to obtain federal loans for college would have disappeared. His chances of finding decent employment with a felony conviction would be slim to none. Now, he essentially gets a second chance at life.

Criminal defense

Jury says Not Guilty after 1 Hour

Apr 13, 2015

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Criminal defense Attorney David Wooten won an acquittal for his client, accused of savagely beating and strangling his pregnant girlfriend. Two police officers and a distressed 911 call were presented ... in an effort to support the complainant’s wild testimony of closed fist punches, slamming against walls, and strangulation. But the jury was not convinced. Mr. Wooten’s client was saved from potential incarceration and he is now eligible to expunge this nightmare from the public record.

Criminal defense

Not Guilty of Assault at Horseshoe Casino

Feb 11, 2015

OUTCOME: Not Guilty of All Charges

A Baltimore City judge acquitted attorney David Wooten's client of Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Disorderly Conduct. The Client was overjoyed, considering that security video clearly showed him ... strike another bar patron in the throat and bite a security guard's arm, managing to break the skin through two layers of clothing.

Criminal defense

Hung Jury in Attempted Murder Case

Nov 14, 2014

OUTCOME: Mistrial

A Prince George’s County jury was hung on all counts in an Attempted Murder trial, despite Mr. Wooten's client confessing to punching the victim during a brutal stabbing by two other assailants. As a r ... esult, the judge declared a mistrial. On the attempted murder counts, the jury was divided 7 for acquittal and 5 for conviction. Apart from the client’s confession to the lead detective, the victim identified Mr. Wooten’s client as the stabber in several photo line- ups. Nonetheless, the jury still hung on all counts.

Criminal defense

Annapolis client found Not Guilty of burglary

Oct 20, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Criminal attorney David Wooten convinced an Annapolis judge to dismiss all 10 counts of robbery, malicious destruction of property, and theft of over $3,000 worth of copper wire and piping. The prosecu ... tor was shocked, considering that Wooten’s client and 3 other individuals were found standing in the rain changing clothes at 4 am in 40 degree weather, with all of the copper in the back of their truck, and fresh mud tracks leading directly to the crime scene. Mr. Wooten successfully argued that there wasn’t enough evidence linking his client to the crime. The client now maintains a clean record, while his co-defendant (who had a different lawyer) received 90 days in jail and was deported.

Criminal defense

Not Guilty of Theft at the Maryland Live Casino

Sep 19, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty of Theft at the Maryland Live Casino

In Anne Arundel County District Court, criminal attorney David Wooten convinced a judge to find his client Not Guilty of theft at the Maryland Live Casino. This amazing result came despite the Defendan ... t being caught “red handed” on casino security footage, picking up and combing through a lost wallet. The victim, an elderly house wife, swore that the Defendant removed $1,500 from the wallet. The judge begrudgingly agreed with Mr. Wooten that reasonable doubt existed

Criminal defense

Not Guilty of Assault in Washington, DC

Sep 16, 2014

OUTCOME: Not Guilty of Assault in Washington, DC

DC criminal attorney David Wooten recently won an assault trial in front of a D.C. Superior Court judge. Three government witnesses failed to convince the judge beyond a reasonable doubt, while Mr. Woo ... ten’s client testified credibly that he acted in self defense. The victory was essential for the Defendant, who would have faced serious immigration consequences with a criminal conviction on his record.

Criminal defense

Complete Acquittal in Sex Offense Case

Nov 15, 2013

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Mr. Jezic and Mr. Wooten successfully mounted an aggressive defense of a Rockville man accused of sexual assault, calling twice as many witnesses as the prosecution. After a four-day jury trial, the Mo ... ntgomery County jury deliberated for less than two hours and acquitted Wooten's client of ALL charges.

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