After a traffic stop for speeding, my client was arrested for DUI and possession of CDS. While in custody at the police station, it was alleged that my client ditched a handgun by a finger print machin...e in the holding cell area. At trial, we attacked the precinct video footage and challenged the state's witness. The jury agreed that the state's case was riddled with reasonable doubt, and returned a verdict of not guilty.
Criminal defense
Possession with Intent to Distribute and Handgun Charges
May 05, 2016
OUTCOME: Not guilty.
Client was charged with numerous drug and gun allegations arising from a traffic stop – the legally tinted windows of the vehicle the client was operating appeared too dark for the taste of two Baltimo...re City narcotics officers. The narcotics officers quickly abandoned the alleged purpose of their stop (issuing a citation for a minor traffic infraction), and began searching the vehicle my client was operating. Following this constitutionally questionable search of the vehicle, my client was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and various handgun violations. The ramifications of a guilty verdict for my client was a lengthy prison sentence. After more than a year-and-a-half of waiting for his day in court, my client was finally able to select a jury on May 2, 2016.
In an effort to prove its case, the State called seven witnesses. I, along with my law partner, Josh Ortega, systematically exposed the bias and credibility of the narcotics officers and State’s experts, as well as the limitations of the State’s case. After several hours of deliberation, the jury found my client not guilty of possession with intent to distribute and all four alleged handgun violations.
Criminal defense
Large Volume Dealer and Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics
Jan 19, 2016
OUTCOME: Dismissal
Client was charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and as a volume dealer, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence if found guilty. Pressure was put on the State to dismiss the case... due to the questionable actions of both arresting officers. The State dismissed the case prior to trial after numerous filings by the defense compelling that the internal affairs records of the arresting officers be turned over and attention from the media.
Criminal defense
Manufacturing and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Jan 07, 2016
OUTCOME: Dismissal
Client charged with manufacturing and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, as well as possession of a handgun. After investigation, research and lengthly negotiations with the State, the cas...e was dismissed prior to trial.
Criminal defense
Sex Offense, False Imprisonment, and Assault in the Second Degree
Nov 23, 2015
OUTCOME: STET
Client was charged with Sex Offense in the Fourth Degree - Sexual Contact, False Imprisonment, Assault in the Second Degree, and Harassment. After a thorough investigation by the Defense revealed weakn...esses in the State's case, it placed all charges on the STET docket.
Criminal defense
Assault with Deadly Weapon
Apr 27, 2015
OUTCOME: Not guilty.
Client was charged with Assault in the First and Second Degree, as well as wearing and carrying a deadly weapon. Client found not guilty after a district court bench trial.
Criminal defense
Armed Robbery, Burglary, Conspiracy
May 27, 2014
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Client was charged with burglary in the first and third degrees, armed robbery, robbery, assault in the second degree, theft, and conspiracy. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty on all counts.
