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Many of our clients ask the same question: “What kinds of cases have you taken in the past, and what was the outcome in those cases?” If you would like to view the case results in felony and misdemeanor cases listed below, please read the following disclaimer:
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Battery Charges Dropped Completely in Pinellas County
On January 12, 2017, in case number 16-09XXX-MM with the Honorable Judge Dorothy Vaccaro, Division E, in Pinellas County, we prepared the case for trial and showed the prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office favorable evidence that suggested that our client was actually innocent of the battery charges. The prosecutor decided to drop the charges completely before trial.
Charged for Assault on a Licensed Officer Dropped in Tampa
On February 9, 2017, in case number 16-CM-013XXX, pending before the Honorable Judge Miriam Valkenburg in Division A in Hillsborough County, the prosecution entered a “Nolle Prosse” (dropped the charges) of “Assault on a Licensed Officer.” We were able to achieve this resolution after presenting several defense witnesses to the State. Those witnesses explained all of the reasons that our client was actually innocent.
Prosecutor Filed a Letter of Release after Our Client was Arrested for Aggravated Battery
Our client was arrested for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon on July 10, 2017. The offense of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon under Florida Statute 784.0451A2 is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in Florida State Prison. During the first 21 days after the arrest, we were able to present evidence showing that our client acted in self-defense. We were also able to show how past difficulties between the parties showed that our client was not guilty of the offense. On September 6, 2017, the State Attorney’s Office agreed and filed a “letter of release” which showed the case filing decision was “no-filed.”
Battery Case Dropped in Tampa, FL
On December 15, 2017, in case number 17-CM-007XXX, pending before the Honorable Judge Vogel in Division F in Hillsborough County, the prosecution entered a written “Nolle Prosse” (dropped the charge) of “Battery”. The alleged victim had insisted she did not want the State to prosecute this case. The State refused, however, to drop the charges and instead offered 60 days Hillsborough County Jail. At the Pretrial Conference, the State amended the offer to an adjudication and court costs and we left the case set for Jury Trial. The State Attorney’s Office at that time revoked all offers. Two days later, the State Attorney filed a written “Nolle Prosse” dropping all charges on the Friday before the Jury Trial was set. We fought aggressively to have our client cleared of all charges despite threats from the State and ultimately we won when we showed the State we are not afraid to go to trial.
Battery Charges Dropped in Clearwater, FL
On January 4, 2018, the State Attorney’s Office in Clearwater, FL, dropped the battery charge pending against our client. The charge was dropped when the prosecutor filed a written “Nolle Prosequi”. The charge was dropped after we filed a “Motion to Dismiss Based on Statutory Immunity Pursuant to Section 776.032 (“Stand Your Ground”)”. The battery charge was pending in Pinellas County, FL, before the Honorable Judge Holly Grissinger.
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Charge No Filed in Tampa
On May 2, 2018, the State Attorney’s Office in Hillsborough County elected to not file any charges against our client after we presented information to them to show that our client was actually the victim in this case and should never be prosecuted. This was a situation where our client was not arrested. However, an investigation was conducted and the State Attorney’s Office had the file in their Intake division. We wrote a very compelling letter to the Intake Department and spoke with the State at length prior to their intake appointment with the “victim” and attached CAD calls, photos, and additional evidence to show that the real victim was our client. No case number was ever created as we caught this case so early on and prevented our client from ever being arrested and having a mugshot out there, and never having to step foot in a courtroom.
Warrant Withdrawn and Aggravated Battery Deadly Weapon/Battery Case No Filed in Hernando County
July 19, 2018 – Our client who lived out of state discovered a warrant in Hernando County. Our firm was retained and immediately got to work to withdraw the warrant. We filed a motion to withdraw the warrant, and addressed with the State Attorney’s Office why this charge should never be filed and if it was we intended to file a Stand Your Ground motion. The State, in 18-CF-001XXX, agreed to withdraw the warrant and entered a no file on July 19, 2018 on very serious charges. Our client avoided a trip to Florida and never set foot in a courtroom.
On January 21, 2020, in Division F in Tampa, Florida, the State was forced to “nolle prosse” or drop, a Double Information charging our client with two Battery charges. We set the case for trial as we knew the alleged victim did not wish to prosecute and the second alleged victim did not live in the area. Despite the State’s threat to revoke all offers, we pressed on and were able to provide our client a clear record in 19-CM-XXXX55.
In Judge Taylor’s courtroom, we set multiple cases for Non Jury Trial on August 17, 2021. Despite the State’s adamant position that they will not drop cases even though they lacked recent contact with a willing victim, we took the cases to trial. The State was forced to drop all three cases – 21-CM-000XX6, 21-CM-00XX63, 20-CM-XX92.
Our client hired us for two separate Battery charges. We set both for Non-Jury Trial in front of Judge Taylor in Hillsborough County. By not backing down, we successfully had both cases dropped, 20-CM-XX76 on July 14, 2021, and 20-CM-XX92 on August 17, 2021.
On July 9, 2021, the State Attorney’s Office in New Port Richey, Pasco County, was forced to drop a Battery charge against our client in 20-MM-XXXX03AXWS after the case was set for a jury trial. The State was insistent that they would not drop the case despite the alleged victim not wanting to prosecute. While our client was fearful that the State may elect to pursue the charges, we would not stand down and take the State’s offer of probation and a conviction. At the Calendar Call in front of Judge Poblick, State and Defense announced ready for trial. Prior to the scheduled Jury Trial, the State filed a written Nolle Prosse dropping the charge against our client.
Our client was charged with Aggravated Battery and Great Bodily Harm. Our office gathered extensive evidence showing that our client was not at the scene of the alleged incident. On February 22, 2023, the day before the scheduled Jury Trial hearing, the State announced a Nolle Prosse, which dismissed the charge.
