Attorney Dustin Mikel Blake's Legal Cases

DUI and DWI

CHARGES DISMISSED - DUI / OVI

Nov 07, 2013

OUTCOME: CHARGES DISMISSED - DUI / OVI

DUI / OVI charges dismissed after hearing on Motion to Suppress filed by Attorney Dustin Blake challenging the legality of the stop and arrest of client. Court determined after cross-examination by At ... torney Dustin Blake that the officer failed to conduct the HGN field sobriety test correctly and did not have probable cause to arrest Defendant for DUI / OVI. Client plead guilty to minor misdemeanor marked lanes violation and paid a fine/costs.

Federal crime

PROBATION - Federal Felony Gun Charges

Oct 08, 2013

OUTCOME: PROBATION

Client charged in federal court with gun charges for selling stolen firearms and was facing up to 5 years in federal prison. After a plea, Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the court to impose pro ... bation.

Criminal defense

CASE DISMISSED - Felonious Assault

Apr 10, 2013

OUTCOME: CASE DISMISSED by Prosecutor

Client was in nursing school. A felony conviction would have destroyed her nursing career. On the day of trial, Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor to dismiss the case because of iss ... ues with the victim and insufficient evidence.

DUI and DWI

DUI / OVI REDUCED - NO LICENSE SUSPENSION

Dec 04, 2012

OUTCOME: DUI / OVI REDUCED - NO LICENSE SUSPENSION

Client was charged with DUI / OVI after being pulled over speeding and refusing to take a breath-test. After challenging the Administrative License Suspension, Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get th ... e prosecutor and court to agree to reduce the charge DUI / OVI charge with no license suspension.

Criminal defense

CASE DISMISSED - Felony Domestic Violence

Oct 12, 2012

OUTCOME: CASE DISMISSED by Prosecutor

Client had prior domestic violence convictions and was charged with felony domestic violence. Case was continued several times by the prosecutor and Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecuto ... r to dismiss the case prior to trial as state was unable to present evidence after the victim failed to appear on the day of trial.

Criminal defense

CASE DISMISSED - Felony Gun Charges

Jun 13, 2012

OUTCOME: CASE DISMISSED by Prosecutor

Client charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, both felonies of the 4th degree. After Attorney Dustin Blake challenged the State's evidence by f ... iling a Motion to Suppress for an unlawful search and seizure the case was dismissed by the prosecutor fearing that there would be issues in proving the criminal charges.

Criminal defense

NOT GUILTY VERDICT - Felony Aggravated Assault

Mar 30, 2012

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY VERDICT - Jury Trial

Client charged with Aggravated Assault after an alleged altercation where he fractured orbital bone in another man's face. Attorney Dustin Blake argued the defense of self-defense to the jury. After ... a brief deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

DUI and DWI

DUI / OVI CHARES NOT FILED - Criminal Investigation

Jan 01, 2012

OUTCOME: NO CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED

Client allegedly ran into the back of another vehicle and drove away from the scene prior to the police arriving. The police were investigating client for DUI / OVI, hit/skip, and assured clear distan ... ce after a woman said the client smelled like alcohol. Attorney Dustin Blake was able to resolve this matter with the police without any charges being filed against client.

Criminal defense

CASE DISMISSED - Felony Aggravated Robbery and Kidnapping

Oct 31, 2011

OUTCOME: CASE DISMISSED by Prosecutor

Client was charged with multiple counts of felony robbery and one count of felony kidnapping along with gun specifications carrying mandatory prison time. The alleged victim's story was not reliable a ... nd Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor to dismiss the case prior to trial.

Appeals

APPEAL - DRUG CONVICTION & PRISON SENTENCE OVERTURNED

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OUTCOME: Conviction & Sentence Thrown Out

Client entered a plea with another attorney to Drug Possession, a felony of the first degree, and received a 7 year prison sentence. Client retained Attorney Dustin Blake to represent him in an appeal. ... Attorney Blake argued that the search of the home was an illegal search and that the conviction/sentence should be reversed. The appellate court agreed and reversed the drug conviction and 7 year prison sentence. Attorney Blake was also able to get client's cash and property returned as a result of the illegal search.

Dustin Mikel Blake's Legal Cases (10)

CHARGES DISMISSED - DUI / OVI

PROBATION - Federal Felony Gun Charges

CASE DISMISSED - Felonious Assault

DUI / OVI REDUCED - NO LICENSE SUSPENSION

CASE DISMISSED - Felony Domestic Violence

CASE DISMISSED - Felony Gun Charges

NOT GUILTY VERDICT - Felony Aggravated Assault

DUI / OVI CHARES NOT FILED - Criminal Investigation

CASE DISMISSED - Felony Aggravated Robbery and Kidnapping

APPEAL - DRUG CONVICTION & PRISON SENTENCE OVERTURNED