Las Vegas, NV
Criminal defense Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile ... +5 more
OUTCOME: ATTEMPTED MURDER REVERSED AND REMANDED FOR NEW TRIAL.
Client was convicted at trial for attempted murder and three other charges. Michael appealed, arguing that the trial judge wrongfully admitted prejudicial evidence. The Nevada Supreme Court agreed.
OUTCOME: LEWDNESS WITH A MINOR AND SEXUAL COERCION CONVICTIONS REVERSED AND REMANDED
Michael's client was serving a life sentence following his conviction at trial on two counts of lewdness with a minor in Nevada and sexual coercion. The charges stemmed from two alleged incidents that ... supposedly occurred several years apart. On appeal, Michael argued that the trial court abused its discretion by failing to sever the trial since the charges had nothing to do with each other. Michael won.
OUTCOME: California Murder Trial: Jury Verdict of "Not Guilty"
Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Michael Becker returned to his old stomping ground of Los Angeles to defend a California client charged with murder. Michael Becker reasoned to the jury that our client ... 's accomplice...who had been given immunity...was not a credible witness and that he probably committed the murder. The jury deliberated only 37 minutes before finding our client "not guilty" of murder.
OUTCOME: Felony to be reduced to gross misdemeanor following probation.
The defendant faced a life sentence for alleged rape. As the trial progressed, the D.A. recognized the defense's strength and offered a last-minute plea deal requiring only six months in jail. Once pro ... bation is over, the defendant's record will show a conviction only for a gross misdemeanor.
OUTCOME: RAPE CONVICTIONS REVERSED; NEW TRIAL ORDERED
Our client was convicted of two counts of raping a child under 14. On appeal, we argued that the judge voided the entire case by failing to administer the oath to the jury panel at the proper time. The ... Nevada Supreme Court agreed and reversed the convictions and ordered a new trial.
OUTCOME: Not Guilty on all counts
Client faced five charges of sexual assault on a minor. The trial lasted one week, during which we cross-examined the victims and sheriff deputies. The jury deliberated for a short time before acquitti ... ng our client on every count.
OUTCOME: Felony charge dismissed
Clients were prosecuted with a felony charge of "prohibited person in possession of a firearm" and misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession and paraphernalia possession. Las Vegas Defense Group pers ... uaded the D.A. to drop the felony and marijuana charges. Clients just had to pay a small fine.
OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY VERDICT FOR RAPE
Client was accused of rape at a party. Las Vegas Defense Group presented evidence that the sex was consensual.
OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY FELONY BATTERY WITH SERIOUS INJURY
Defendant approached security guard at casino to question why he was told to leave casino floor. Security guard assaulted defendant who then smashed coffee pot over security guards head, causing sever ... e lacerations and burns. Defendant claimed self-defense.
OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY LUDE AND LASCIVIOUS- HUNG JURY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT
Defendant charged with sexually abusing his minor niece.
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