Attorney Michael Lowell King's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Possession of a Firearm in Connection with a Drug Trafficking Crime

Jan 06, 2014

OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY

Client was charged in the Western District of Texas, Midland/Odessa Division, in a three count indictment. He was charged with Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute over 5 gram ... s of actual methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 844; Possession of a Firearm (five of them) in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c); and Maintaining a Drug Premises Within 1000 Feet of a School in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 860. Christopher was facing a maximum of life in prison. After two days of evidence where the United States Attorneys argued Christopher confessed to selling methamphetamine in Midland and had a picture of himself holding a firearm, Michael L. King argued for Christopher to be acquitted on all counts. After four hours of deliberation, the jury returned NOT GUILTY verdicts on all counts!!! Results are specific to the facts of each case and should not be used as an expectation for results in your situation.

Federal crime

Objection to sentencing guidelines GRANTED

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OUTCOME: Objection granted. Sentencing Range reduced by four levels

Client pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. Four levels were added to client's offense level and sentencing category for possessing the firearm "in connection" with another felon ... y offense. Michael objected to the four levels being added. The objection was GRANTED and client's offense level was reduced by four levels.

Federal crime

Motion for 2 level departure GRANTED

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OUTCOME: Motion for 2 level departure GRANTED

Michael filed a motion for a 2 level downward departure arguing his client's criminal history score over represented the seriousness of his client's criminal history. The motion was GRANTED.

DUI and DWI

DWI dismissed

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OUTCOME: DWI DISMISSED

Client arrested for and charged with a DWI. After setting case for trial, the DWI is dismissed and client pleads to a reckless driving.

Criminal defense

Federal Firearm Charge Dismissed

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OUTCOME: Firearm charges DISMISSED

Federal Gun Charges DISMISSED. Client was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922(g). One of the firearms allegedly possessed was a sawed-off shotg ... un. Co-defendant was sentenced to 10 years. Michael King's client's case was DISMISSED.

DUI and DWI

DWI client receives pretrial diversion

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OUTCOME: DWI client receives pretrial diversion

After being stopped for a DWI, Client blows a .229, nearly three times the legal limit. After presenting mitigation information including Client's military service, Client receives pretrial diversion. ... When Client successfully completes the term of pretrial diversion, the DWI charge will be DISMISSED.

Federal crime

2255 Granted. Client released from federal prison!!!

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OUTCOME: Client released from federal prison

Michael King filed a Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 because his client's prior attorney failed to file an objection to the four level enhancement for possessing ... a firearm in connection with another felony offense. The federal district judge granted the Motion and Michael's client was re-sentenced to TIME SERVED and was released from federal prison.

Federal crime

2 Level Drug Sentence Reduction

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OUTCOME: Client's sentence reduced

Client received two level post conviction reduction pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582 AND RETROACTIVE AMENDMENT 782, U.S.S.G § 1B1.10

Federal crime

Objection to Federal Presentence Report GRANTED

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OUTCOME: Client's sentence reduced by 10 years after objections and argument at sentencing.

D.G. was federally charged with smuggling methamphetamine from Mexico. Michael filed objections to the presentence report arguing D.G. was a minor participant. The court agreed with the objection. Afte ... r the objection was granted, D.G.'s sentence was reduced by over 10 years.

Federal crime

Federal Motion for Downward Departure Granted

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OUTCOME: Federal client's sentencing range reduced by 2 years.

Michael filed a Motion for Downward Departure pursuant to §4A1.3 of the United States Sentencing Guidelines arguing T.T.'s criminal history category substantially over represented the seriousness of T. ... T.'s actual criminal history. After argument at sentencing, the court granted the motion. T.T.'s guideline range was reduced by over 2 years.

Michael Lowell King's Legal Cases (21)

Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Possession of a Firearm in Connection with a Drug Trafficking Crime

Objection to sentencing guidelines GRANTED

Motion for 2 level departure GRANTED

DWI dismissed

Federal Firearm Charge Dismissed

DWI client receives pretrial diversion

2255 Granted. Client released from federal prison!!!

2 Level Drug Sentence Reduction

Objection to Federal Presentence Report GRANTED

Federal Motion for Downward Departure Granted