Attorney Aaron S. Coltrane's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

Drunk Driving and Open Intox - DISMISSED for Constitutional Violation

Jun 28, 2016

OUTCOME: All Charges Dismissed

Attorney Coltrane was retained to represent a client who had been charged with Operating While Intoxicated as well as having Open Intoxicants in her vehicle. The client was driving home late at night, ... with a police officer following behind her, when she decided to pull into her office complex and enter the building around 3am. The officer subsequently followed her, made her come outside of the building, and then charged her with OWI after he made her undergo field sobriety testing and a PBT. Upon reviewing the police report, Attorney Coltrane filed a Motion to Suppress based upon an unlawful detention by the Officer based upon his client's reasonable expectation of privacy in the office building. At the Suppression hearing, Attorney Coltrane called the officer to the stand. His detailed questioning lead the officer to admit that he had only followed her on a "hunch," and that he did not have probable cause to effectuate a detention of the client and force her to avail herself outside of the building. Once all proofs were taken in open court, the Judge ruled in Attorney Coltrane and his client's favor, and DISMISSED ALL CHARGES! The client was thrilled with the outcome, and the United States and Michigan Constitutions won the day!

Criminal defense

Strangulation/Aggravated Stalking - DISMISSED DUE TO PERJURED TESTIMONY

Jan 05, 2016

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Mr. Coltrane's client was charged with Domestic Violence by Strangulation, which carries a 10yr maximum sentence, as well as Aggravated Stalking, which carries a 5yr maximum sentence. At the preliminar ... y examination hearing, Mr. Coltrane thoroughly and meticulously cross-examined the complaining witness, so thoroughly in fact, that the complainant became completely caught up in her lies and intentionally perjured her testimony on the stand. Afterwards, the perjured testimony was brought to the Court's attention through direct evidence provided and offered to the Court for impeachment purposes by Mr. Coltrane. Although the case was not immediately dismissed, the Prosecution balked at Trial and dismissed before the jury selection. They were well aware that Mr. Coltrane and his client were extremely well-prepared, and knew that they did not have a chance at trial, due to their case being based upon an incredible star witness.

Personal injury

$45,000.00 - Personal Injury Settlement

Aug 12, 2015

OUTCOME: Settlement

Mr. Coltrane's client received 2nd and 3rd degree burns after making contact with a wood burning stove located in the middle of a local restaurant. Mr. Coltrane went on the offensive, stating multiple ... claims of liability including breach of duty, active negligence and the "special aspect" exception to the open and obvious doctrine. After much deliberation with opposing counsel, Mr. Coltrane's client was offered $45,000 to settle the claim before trial. Mr. Coltrane and his client agreed that this was a sufficient amount of money to compensate the client for the injuries, and settled all claims short of trial.

Criminal defense

NOT GUILTY - JURY VERDICT - CSC 3rd Degree

Aug 11, 2015

OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Mr. Coltrane's client was charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct - third degree. Mr. Coltrane's allocution and explanation of the facts of the case, and repeated showings of insufficient proof offered by ... the prosecution, gave the jury the opportunity to doubt the accusations made by the alleged victim in their entirety. After a two day jury trial and 3 hour deliberation by the jury, Mr. Coltrane's client was found not guilty of the charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct.

Criminal defense

NO JAIL - (3) Cts. Felony Embezzlement, (3) Cts. Felony Perjury

May 20, 2015

OUTCOME: Substantial Reduction + No jail

Mr. Coltrane was hired to defend a client who was charged with (2) counts of Felony Embezzlement each carrying a 5 year max and/or a $10k fine, (1) count of Misdemeanor Embezzlement which carried a 1 y ... ear max and/or a $2k fine, and (3) counts of Felony Perjury, each of which carried a 15 year max. After months of negotiation and deliberation with the prosecution, multiple meetings with 3rd parties regarding monies owed, and numerous hearings, Mr. Coltrane was able to have his clients charges dropped, and in exchange, have his client plead to 2 misdemeanors. Mr. Coltrane's client did not serve any jail time, received only the minimum fines, and paid a substantially reduced amount of restitution from what was being sought. Overall, this was an amazing outcome with Mr. Coltrane's client facing such severe criminal charges.

Criminal defense

CIVIL INFRACTION - DWLS, No Insurance and Improper Transfer of Title charges

Apr 08, 2015

OUTCOME: Dismissed and Reduced

Mr. Coltrane recently represented a client in Ogemaw County who was arrested and charged for Driving with a Suspended License, No Insurance, and Improper Transfer of Title, all of which are misdemeano ... rs in the State of Michigan. Mr. Coltrane worked diligently for his client and eventually persuaded the prosecutor to not only dismiss 2 of the charges, but to only impose a civil infraction on his one remaining charge. Mr. Coltrane fought for this outcome so that his client would not suffer further drivers license sanctions. Mr. Coltrane's client received nothing more than a fine, and is one his way to getting his license restored in the near future.

Criminal defense

DISMISSED AT TRIAL - Domestic Violence

Mar 04, 2015

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Mr. Coltrane was hired to defend a client in the Saginaw District Court who was being charged with Domestic Violence after a physical altercation with his significant other. After numerous months of p ... reparation, constant contact with the prosecution, constant client contact, and completing the discovery process and filing proper Motions in preparation for trial, the prosecution had no choice but to dismiss the case before impaneling a jury, as the Complainant corroborated Mr. Coltrane's theory that SHE was in fact the aggressor in the situation and had assaulted the client. Mr. Coltrane's client was ecstatic, and he was able to move past this horrible nightmare and move forward with his life in a positive manner.

Criminal defense

SUPPRESSION of PBT RESULTS - Lack of Consent

Sep 22, 2014

OUTCOME: Dismissed

This case involved an underage client who was cited for a Minor in Possession charge. The client was instructed to take a preliminary breath test (PBT) without her consent. Mr. Coltrane filed a Motio ... n to Suppress Evidence based on the clients lack of consent for the PBT, and because the PBT was administered in violation of the clients 4th amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure. Upon receipt and review of Mr. Coltrane's motion, the prosecutor filed a motion for Nolle Prosequi. This motion was filed based on the legal argument by Mr. Coltrane, and a failure to secure permission for the PBT by the arresting officer.

Aaron S. Coltrane's Legal Cases (8)

Drunk Driving and Open Intox - DISMISSED for Constitutional Violation

Strangulation/Aggravated Stalking - DISMISSED DUE TO PERJURED TESTIMONY

$45,000.00 - Personal Injury Settlement

NOT GUILTY - JURY VERDICT - CSC 3rd Degree

NO JAIL - (3) Cts. Felony Embezzlement, (3) Cts. Felony Perjury

CIVIL INFRACTION - DWLS, No Insurance and Improper Transfer of Title charges

DISMISSED AT TRIAL - Domestic Violence

SUPPRESSION of PBT RESULTS - Lack of Consent