Attorney Brandon T. Kuhn's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

Traveling to Meet a Minor (13-CF-1355)

Nov 01, 2013

OUTCOME: Prison Avoided; Given House Arrest and Probation

Law enforcement conducted an undercover investigation using Craigslist to look for individuals interested in having sex with minors. The Defendant responded to one of the ads posted by the undercover o ... fficer. An email exchange then took place between the Defendant and the undercover officer over the next several days. During these conversations the undercover officer indicated he was a 15 year old child who lived with his mother and went to school. The conversation at some point turned sexual and a meeting was arranged between the Defendant and the undercover officer. When the defendant traveled to the agreed upon location to meet with the undercover officer he had sexual paraphernalia on his person. Initially the State Attorney's Office offered the Defendant 15 years in prison for the offense. Mr. Kuhn vigorously investigated the case, conducting depositions and case law research as well as filing motions to dismiss. By utilizing his extensive experience handling Sex Offense Cases Mr. Kuhn was able to demonstrate the potential legal insufficiencies in the case to the State Attorney's Office. Based upon the issues pointed out to the prosecutor, as well as some criminal defense strategy, Mr. Kuhn was able to get the State Attorney's Office to reduce the offer to House Arrest followed by probation. The Defendant avoided significant prison time on the case.

Criminal defense

Possession of Marijuana (13-CM-11779)

Oct 28, 2013

OUTCOME: Charges Dropped

Defendant was stopped by Law Enforcement for illegal window tint and for having a broken taillight. When Law Enforcement approached the vehicle they noticed the odor of marijuana coming from inside the ... vehicle. Both the Defendant and other occupant of the vehicle were removed and a search was conducted. Marijuana was found in the center console of the Defendant's vehicle. Law Enforcement claimed that the Defendant admitted to ownership of the marijuana after being read her Miranda rights. Mr. Kuhn reviewed the facts of the case and prepared a Motion to Suppress the Defendant's Statements. Upon Mr. Kuhn's filing of the Motion to Suppress the State Attorney's Office announced that it would drop the charges.

DUI and DWI

DUI (CT-7073-XEP)

Sep 03, 2013

OUTCOME: DUI Reduced

Defendant was stopped by law enforcement for failing to drive in a single lane, stopping beyond a stop bar, and making an improper turn. The entire driving pattern was captured on video. Once law enfor ... cement made contact with the defendant they noticed the odor of alcohol on the defendant's breath, bloodshot, watery, glassy eyes, and slurred speech. Law enforcement requested the defendant perform field sobriety exercises to which he refused. The defendant was arrested and a search of his pockets revealed a receipt for five (5) alcoholic drinks. The defendant refused to provide a breath sample once at the jail. Mr. Kuhn was able to communicate the weaknesses in the State's case to the prosecutor, and after negotiations with Mr. Kuhn the State agreed to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving.

Criminal defense

Aggravated Battery Preganant Female (CRC1306487CFANO)

Aug 29, 2013

OUTCOME: Felony Dropped; Misdemeanor resolved by intervention program

Defendant was arrested for Aggravated Battery on a Pregnant Female for allegedly striking his pregnant girlfriend. Law enforcement observed, and photographed, injuries on the victim's body and the defe ... ndant admitted to touching her. Mr. Kuhn was able to contact the State Attorney's Office immediately after the arrest and advocate on behalf of the defendant. Due to this early intervention, and the arguments of Mr. Kuhn, the State agreed to reduced the felony charge to a misdemeanor battery. Mr. Kuhn was then further able to negotiate with the State to allow for the defendant to enter an intervention program, thus avoiding any conviction on his record.

DUI and DWI

DUI (CT-6288-XEP)

Jul 29, 2013

OUTCOME: DUI Reduced

Defendant was stopped by law enforcement for weaving within his lane and erratic breaking. Upon contact with the defendant law enforcement noticed the odor of alcohol coming from the defendant's breath ... , bloodshot, watery, glassy eyes, and a club wristband on the defendant's wrist. Upon questioning of the defendant he admitted to a few drinks. Defendant completed field sobriety exercises and was arrested. Once at the jail the defendant provided a breath sample that was above the legal limit. Mr. Kuhn filed a Motion to Suppress the Stop of the defendant. Through Mr. Kuhn's filing of the Motion to Suppress and negotiations with the prosecutor, the State reduced the charge of DUI to Reckless Driving.

Criminal defense

Traveling to Meet a Minor and Use of Computer to Solicit a Child (13-CF-1328)

Jun 06, 2013

OUTCOME: Traveling to Meet a Minor Charge Dismissed; Use of Computer to Solicit a Child Reduced to Misdemeanor

Law enforcement conducted a multi-day undercover operation where officers posed as underage children. The defendant engaged in online communications with one of the officers posing as a 14 year old gir ... l. After numerous emails and text messages, including the exchange of photographs, the defendant traveled to a location to meet the officer. Once the defendant arrived at the house he was arrested and found to have condoms in his possession. After arrest the defendant was interviewed and gave a full confession. Through Mr. Kuhn's extensive experience in handling sex cases he was able to demonstrate to the prosecutor the legal issues with the defendant's confession. Based upon these legal issues, as well as further negotiation by Mr. Kuhn, the State agreed to dismiss the Travelling to Meet a Minor charge and Reduce the Use of Computer to Solicit a Child Charge to a misdemeanor with a withhold of adjudication. The defendant was able to avoid any jail or probation.

DUI and DWI

DUI (Case # CTC134647XGTTWS)

Jun 05, 2013

OUTCOME: DUI Dismissed

Defendant was stopped by law enforcement for illegally stopping in the road way on New Years Eve. Law enforcement made contact with the defendant, who was the driver, and noticed bloodshot, watery, gla ... ssy eyes, slurred speech, and the odor of alcohol on her breath. The defendant was asked to exit the vehicle and perform field sobriety exercises. The defendant was unable to perform the exercises and placed under arrest. The defendant refused to provide a breath sample at the jail. An open bottle of champagne was found in the vehicle and numerous jello shots were found in the defendant's purse. Mr. Kuhn filed a Motion to Suppress the Stop of the defendant's vehicle. After a hearing and legal argument on the Motion to Suppress, Mr. Kuhn was victorious.

Brandon T. Kuhn's Legal Cases (7)

Traveling to Meet a Minor (13-CF-1355)

Possession of Marijuana (13-CM-11779)

DUI (CT-7073-XEP)

Aggravated Battery Preganant Female (CRC1306487CFANO)

DUI (CT-6288-XEP)

Traveling to Meet a Minor and Use of Computer to Solicit a Child (13-CF-1328)

DUI (Case # CTC134647XGTTWS)