CSC 2nd DISMISSED
Nov 22, 2018OUTCOME: Case DISMISSED before trial.
Client wrongfully charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree. Facing 30 years in prison as a habitual offender.
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John E. Melton's Legal Cases (15)
Saginaw, MI
DUI and DWI Lawyer at Saginaw, MI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense
CSC- NOT GUILTY Oct 2017
Oct 23, 2018OUTCOME: Not guilty
Client charged as a sexually delinquent person. Maximum penalty life in prison as a habitual offender. Jury deliberated 2 hours
Threat of Terrorism- NOT GUILTY
Aug 21, 2018OUTCOME: Not guilty
Client charged with making a terrorist threat at a school. Maximum penalty 20 years in prison. Two full days of trial. The jury deliberated 19 minutes.
Assault by Strangulation
Apr 13, 2018OUTCOME: Not guilty at jury trial
Client charged with assault by strangulation. Maximum penalty 10 years in prison.
CSC Case- Client Wrongfully Accused
Jun 25, 2014OUTCOME: Client plead to a misdemeanor- NO JAIL
Client charged with using a computer to commit a crime (7 year max) and possession of child sexually abusive material (4 year max)
Gun Charge
Nov 19, 2013OUTCOME: Charges dismissed at the Preliminary Exam.
Felony Firearm and Possession of Heroin DISMISSED. Client facing two year minimum prison term.
Attempted Murder
Oct 15, 2013OUTCOME: The charge was dismissed as part of a plea bargain. 5 other charges also dismissed. Minimum sentence reduced to 14 months. Originally minimum was 10.5 years.
Client charged with attempted murder. Maximun life in prison. We convinced the Prosecutor's Office that their witness was not reliable. The charge was dismissed as part of a plea bargain. 5 other charg ... es also dismissed. Minimum sentence reduced to 14 months. Originally minimum was 10.5 years.
First Degree Home Invasion -DISMISSED
May 13, 2013OUTCOME: Case Dismissed Before Trial
Client Charged with 1 Count First Degree Home Invasion and 2 Counts Second Degree Home Invasion 4th Habitual - Facing Potentially Decades in Prison -CASE DISMISSED ON ALL COUNTS!
Serious Felony Reduced To Misdemeanor
Jan 01, 2013OUTCOME: Charge reduced to a misdemeanor. Client sentenced to 90 days in the county jail and probation.
Client charged with Assault With Intent To Do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder Maximum Penalty 10 Years in Prison
Assault With Intent To Do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder Maximum Penalty 10 Years in Prison
Dec 18, 2012OUTCOME: Charge reduced to a misdemeanor.
Client charged with Assault With Intent To Do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder Maximum Penalty 10 Years in Prison Charge reduced to a misdemeanor. Client sentenced to 90 days in the county jail ... and probation.