The Defendant was arrested after a traffic stop, along with another person, for Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute. After investigating the case, we felt strongly that we could prevail at trial and held fast. We refused all plea offers and continued to announce ready for trial. As time passed, we filed a Motion to Dismiss. When we did not prevail on that motion and more time passed, we filed another Motion to Dismiss. Finally, the DA agreed to dismiss the case.
Worth Possession of Drugs case dismissed after we pushed for it
Defendant was arrested for possession of drugs. After a prolonged period of time elapsed (in part due to COVID-19) without any further events, we talked with the DA about how a co-defendant had admitted the drugs were his, the Defendant had changed her life for the better, and she had not gotten in any trouble in years. The DA agreed the facts warranted giving her a second chance and dismissed the case.
Worth Aggravated Assault case dismissed after we continued preparing for trial
Defendant was arrested for allegedly intentionally hitting another vehicle with his. We refused to plea and after a prolonged period of time elapsed (in part due to COVID-19) without any further events, the DA dismissed the case.
A Worth Child Cruelty case was dismissed after we advised the client
The Defendant was arrested for allegedly abusing his child. We advised the client on the proper way to conduct himself while we investigated the case. After a prolonged period of time elapsed (in part due to COVID-19) without any further allegations of abusive events, the DA dismissed the case.
Dougherty drugs case dismissed after we refused to plea
The Defendant was arrested for various possession of drugs with intent to distribute charges after she caught a ride with someone who had drugs in his car. We began preparing the case for trial and refused to enter a plea. Eventually, the driver pled and admitted the drugs were his. The state chose not to prosecute any further and dismissed the case.
Dougherty drugs case dismissed after we objected to the case being dead-docketed
The Defendant was arrested for possessing various drugs with intent to distribute. We began preparing the case for trial and refused to enter a plea. We felt we had a good chance of winning at trial. When the DA tried to dead-docket the case, a procedure we oppose, we filed an objection to the attempt. At a hearing, we prevented the case from being placed on the dead docket, which forced the DA to either take the case to trial or dismiss it. Eventually, the DA dismissed the case.
Worth Drugs case dismissed after we continued to prepare for trial
The Defendant was arrested for drugs. We began preparing the case for trial and refused to enter a plea. Eventually, the state chose not to prosecute any further and dismissed the case.
Dougherty Drugs case dismissed after we continued to prepare for trial
The Defendant was arrested for drugs. We began preparing the case for trial and refused to enter a plea. Eventually, the state chose not to prosecute any further and dismissed the case.
Dougherty Drugs case dismissed after we showed an equal access defense
A group of men were traveling in a car. The car was pulled over and drugs were found. All of the occupants were arrested. Although several plea offers were made, we declined to accept them and insisted on a trial. Because the drugs were specifically found in relation to one of the other occupants, we believed we would win at trial since the state could not show the Defendant was even aware of the existence of the drugs. After several years, the state finally agreed and dismissed the case.
Thomas Felony Obstruction case dismissed after we prepared for trial
During the course of an arrest, the police officer manhandled the Defendant. The manhandling caused the Defendant to lose his balance and both fell to the floor causing the officer to be injured. The Defendant was then arrested for felony obstruction. We prepared the case for trial and refused to enter a plea. Eventually, the state chose not to prosecute and dismissed the case.