Case Results
Dismissal
Theft in the First Degree, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
Client was indicted on Theft in the First Degree and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, two Class C Felonies. Upon obtaining polygraph and DNA results and providing multiple facts to prove our client’s innocence, negotiations with the State proved to be successful and the District Attorney’s Office agreed to dismiss the case in its entirety.
Partial Dismissal and No Jail Time
Assault 4 and Harassment
Client was arrested for Assault 4 and Harassment following a fight and was facing time in jail along with substantial fines. After successfully negotiating with the DA’s Office, client was only convicted of Harassment and did not have to serve any jail time.
Partial Dismissal and No Jail Time
Assault 4, Harassment and Unlawful Entry into Vehicle
Client was arrested for Assault 4 and Harassment after an intense family dispute. Client was facing multiple convictions and jail time in addition to paying a considerable amount in restitution. After much negotiation, client did not serve any jail time, did not have to pay any restitution, and had two of the charges dismissed allowing her the opportunity to expunge the case after 3 years.
Deferred Sentencing
Criminal; Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver (Hit & Run)
Client was charged following an incident in a parking lot where he backed into, and damaged, another person’s vehicle without lawfully stopped and exchanging the requisite information. Prior to charges being filed, we worked out reimbursing the victim through client’s insurance. The victim was fully reimbursed. Charges were filed, but client was afforded an opportunity to defer his case, thus earn a dismissal, without any further obligations from him.
Dismissal of Probation Violation
Probation Violation – Burglary 2
Client contacted office seeking an expungement of a Burglary 2 conviction back in 1991. While reviewing his case, we discovered he had a probation violation warrant from 1992. Upon contacting the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Baxter was able to successfully negotiate a dismissal of the probation violation providing the opportunity to file a motion to set aside the conviction for client.
Dismissal
Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked
Client was charged with Criminal Driving While Suspended or Revoked. Upon negotiations, District Attorney’s Office agreed to set the matter for trial to allow the client time to reinstate his license prior to trial which ultimately resulted in a dismissal.
Partial Dismissal and no jail time
Assault in the Third Degree, Assault in the Fourth Degree, Menacing and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Client was indicted on three misdemeanors and a felony assault charge after getting into a fight with the alleged victim. He was facing 15 days jail. After successfully negotiating with the DA’s office, the felony and two of the misdemeanors were dismissed and client received community work service in lieu of jail time.
Deferred Sentencing Program
Assault IV Constituting Domestic Violence; Harassment
Client was charged following an incident of alleged domestic abuse of his wife in the presence of their child. He was initially not offered an opportunity to participate in the program—the state outlined several grounds of ineligibility including his criminal history—instead, he was offered that he plea to the most serious charge with jail time. After several months of negotiating with several prosecutors, client has admitted to a deferred sentencing program on the least serious offense charged.