The client was arrested after his friend brandished a firearm in a public place, endangering the lives of several witnesses. Jessica filed a Motion to Dismiss, since the only reason the client ever possessed the firearm was to take it away from a dangerous person so that no one would get hurt. The State agreed and the case was dismissed. This was a particularly important victory since the client was not a U.S. citizen and would have been deported if he was convicted.

Officers alleged that they caught the client red handed with a firearm. The client was a habitual offender, facing 30 years in prison. Jessica was able to show the jury the numerous inconsistencies in the officers’ reports and testimonies. Moreover, Jessica presented photos of the scene and dispatch records that did not support the police’s story. After 3 days of trial, the jury’s verdict was Not Guilty and the client walked free from the courtroom.

Officers reported that the client, a young woman, had battered her boyfriend in an act of revenge and jealousy. They alleged that there were numerous witnesses and injuries were incurred by the alleged victim. Jessica obtained photos of the client’s injuries and established that she was about half the size if the alleged victim and that there were actually no eye witnesses whatsoever. The State dropped the case before it was even filed.

Unfortunately, the police in this case obtained a detailed statement from the client and from an eye witness. The police also obtained photo evidence and cell phone evidence. Through deposition, Jessica determined that the alleged victim was only interested in restitution. Additionally, Jessica argued to the prosecutor that much of the harmful evidence in the case would not be admissible at trial. The client received six (6) months of probation, which may terminate earlier if he completes the restitution payments.