Recent Acquittals/Dismissals
Here are just a few examples of our spectacular results...
January 2, 2009
Client originally charged with 3 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree and 2 counts of Extortion
Result: Following the Preliminary Hearing, Judge dismisses all charges.*
Emmet County District Court
* For details, see the news story in our Headlines section
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December 23, 2008
Client charged with third offense Drunk Driving (OWI) - Felony and Driving While License Revoked
Result: Case goes to jury trial. Following a two day trial, the jury is out 6 minutes before returning a verdict of NOT GUILTY on all charges.
Charlevoix County Circuit Court
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October 24, 2007
Client charged with Felonious Driving
Result: Case goes to jury trial. Jury is out 90 minutes before returning a verdict of NOT GUILTY*
Emmet County Circuit Court
* For details, see the news story in our Headlines section
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August 16, 2007
Client charged with six counts of Fraud
Result: Case DISMISSED
Charlevoix County Circuit Court
* For details see the news story in our Headlines section
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July 26, 2007
Client charged with Stalking
Result: Case goes to jury trial. Jury is out 40 minutes before returning a verdict of NOT GUILTY
Charlevoix County District Court
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May, 2007
Client charged with both larceny from a person and larceny in a building, plus habitual offender fourth
Result: Case completely DISMISSED on the day of the preliminary examination after client paid restitution to victim
Emmet County District Court
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May, 2007
Client charged with MIP...even when another passenger said the liquor was his.
Result:Case DISMISSED two days before jury selection
Emmet County District Court
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Fall, 2005
Client charged in juvenile court with Operating While Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
Result: Case DISMISSED
Charlevoix County Probate/Family Court
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Spring, 2005
Client was charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Result: Case DISMISSED
Charlevoix County District Court
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Winter, 2006
Client was at Boyne Mountain for "Crazy Days" and was seen in a circle of people, some of whom were smoking marijuana. Client was charged with Delivery of Marijuana...
Result: Found NOT GUILTY in a bench trial
Charlevoix County District Court
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Summer, 2006
A local business owner finds himself wrongfully charged with sexual assault...
Result: Sexual Assault charges were DISMISSED
Emmet County Circuit Court
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Spring, 2005
A student is expelled from school and charged with carrying a weapon in a weapon-free school zone...
Result: Case DISMISSED
Charlevoix County District Court
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Summer, 2006
Client was charged with drunk driving. Blood test results were .13...
Result: NOT GUILTY VERDICT
Emmet County District Court
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Fall, 2006
Client charged with Felonious Assault and Reckless Driving...
Result: All criminal charges DISMISSED
Charlevoix County District Court
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Summer, 2006
Client charged with Possession of Marijuana...
Result: DISMISSED due to illegal search
Emmet County District Court
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