State v. SJ
Nov 30, 2010OUTCOME: Nol Proseqi
SJ was charged with 2 counts of Family Violence Battery. All charges were dismissed/Nol Prossed.
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OUTCOME: Nol Proseqi
SJ was charged with 2 counts of Family Violence Battery. All charges were dismissed/Nol Prossed.
OUTCOME: No Criminal conviction on Record
TC was arrested after taking a loaded firearm through security at the Atlanta airport. TC resolved his case with a First Offender plea, a small fine, community service, and 10 days of probation. His ... resolution resuted in no criminal conviction listed on his record.
OUTCOME: Reduced - No Felony Conviction
Charged with 2 residential burglaries, obstruction of a law enforcement officer, and criminal trespass, DP was facing a combined 42 year possible penalty. After significant negotiation, DP plead under ... the First Offender Act and received 5 years probation. DP now has no felony conviction on his record.
OUTCOME: Reinstated
DK was picked up on a Violation of Probation warrant (VOP). The State was seeking to have his probation revoked in full and DK sent to prison for almost 4 years (the balance of his probation). After a ... VOP hearing, DK was reinstated to probation and released.
OUTCOME: Nolle Prossequi
When CB's credit card was used without authorization by a co-worker, he tried to file a police report. Instead, the police charged him with False Statements and False Report of a Crime. After signifi ... cant investigation, documentation, and negotiation, the State declined to prosecute and all charges were nolle prossed.
OUTCOME: Dismissed
TM was charged with Solicitation. Case was dismissed.
OUTCOME: No Indictment
DL was featured on local news channels and on a Top 10 Most Wanted list after being charged with Rape, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Sodomy, False Imprisonment, Possession of a Firearm During the Comm ... ission of a Felony, and Theft. In total, these offenses carry a maximum penalty of life sentences and, under certain circumstances, the State can ask for the death penalty. After investigating the allegations, I presented testimony that allowed the Judge at the preliminary hearing to find No Probable Cause on any of the above charges. DL remains free and the State has not indicted him.
OUTCOME: Charges Reduced/Dismissed
DW was charged in a 7-count indictment for allegedly attempting to hijack public transportation with a loaded firearm and injuring arresting officers during arrest. DW's case received an unprecedented ... amount of publicity when his actions were caught on a hand-held cell phone video and broadcast on local news stations. DW was facing a possible 37 years on his new charges as well as a revocation of 10 years for an Aggravated Assault charge he was serving on probation. After significant negotiation, 4 of DW's counts were dismissed and he pled to 5 years, serve 1, balance on probation to the remaining 3 counts, concurrent with a 5 year revocation of his probation. DW came up for parole 90 days after sentencing.
OUTCOME: Murder reduced to Involuntary Manslaughter
VS was charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Tampering with Evidence. She faced a possible life sentence. An expert in Battered Womens' Syndrome was utilized for investigation and asses ... sment of both VS, witnesses, and family members. After through discussion of the pros and cons on accepting a plea offer, VS chose to enter a plea to one count of Involuntary Manslaughter and was eligible for parole a little more than a year after her plea was entered and is at home with her family now.
OUTCOME: Dismissal
WS was a local law enforcement officer accused of Rape, Child Molestation, and False Imprisonment. He lost his job and his reputation after coming under fire in the media for his alleged conduct. After ... exhaustive investigation, witness statements, and a very lengthy preliminary hearing, we were able to show that the crimes charged could not stand and the District Attorney ultimately dismissed the charges.