Ryan A. Forbes's Legal Cases (2)

Criminal defense

People v John Doe

Apr 15, 2026

OUTCOME: Not Guilty on All Counts in Felony Gun Trial Win

Nine-count violent felony firearm indictment ended in a full acquittal after trial. The case involved allegations concerning a ghost gun, firearm components, and unfinished frames or receivers, with th ... e prosecution presenting law enforcement testimony, DNA evidence, surveillance evidence, and expert testimony. After a two-week trial, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on every count. The defense challenged the investigation, identification and possession theory, chain of custody, DNA proof, and expert opinions, securing a complete trial win

Criminal defense

People v. John Doe (name excluded to protect client's anonymity)

Oct 22, 2025

OUTCOME: Dismissal with Prejudice

Sex Assault charges dismissed on the eve of trial. Indicted felony sexual abuse case dismissed with prejudice on the eve of trial. Client was facing charges including Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, ... Forcible Touching, and related charges. After extensive trial preparation revealed serious proof problems, including identification issues, witness inconsistencies, and video evidence that undermined the prosecution’s theory, the Attorney Forbes made the People acknowledged they could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt and recommended dismissal

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