Miami-Dade County
Case# M07-73775
Charge: Domestic Battery
Facts: Client was accused of hitting her husband after a verbal dispute. The police were called by another witness who allegedly saw the fight. Although the victim was unwilling to cooperate with the case, the State Attorneys Office continued in their efforts to prosecute the case. On the morning of trial, Mr. Schwartz was able to convince the Prosecutor to dismiss the case due to a lack of consistency between the testimony of the witness and the alleged victim.
RESULT: DISMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# F07032466/M07061594
Charge: Battery on Law Enforcement Officer
Facts: Client was arrested at the Orange Bowl for Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer after an altercation in the stands during a University of Miami football game. Mr. Schwartz convinced the State Attorneys Office that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute the case as a felony. As a result, the State Attorneys Office filed Resisting Without Violence and Disorderly Conduct, both misdemeanors. The client continuously turned down the diversion program offered by the Prosecutor and pushed the case to trial. At trial, the State Attorneys Office was unable to prove the elements of the crimes charged. Mr. Schwartz argued that as a result of the State's inability to prove each element of the crimes charged, a Judgment of Acquittal (Dismissal by Judge) was warranted. The judge agreed and immediately dismissed the case.
RESULT: JUDGEMENT OF ACQUITTAL (DISMISSAL BY COURT)
Miami-Dade County
Case# M07073814
Charge: Domestic Battery
Facts: Client was accused of striking her ex-husband in front of his new girlfriend and their child. Mr. Schwartz pushed the case to trial and during cross examination was successful in discrediting the alleged victim and all of his witnesses. As a result, the client was found not guilty.
RESULT: NOT GUILTY VERDICT
Miami-Dade County
Case# B0754488
Charge: Battery
Facts: Client was accused of starting a fight at a popular Miami night club. The client rejected the diversion program offered to first time offenders because of major inconsistencies in the evidence. Mr. Schwartz forced the State Attorneys Office to trial where they were forced to dismiss the case.
RESULT: CASE DISMISSED AT TRIAL
BROWARD County
Case# 07001657MM40A
Charge: Possession of Marijuana
Facts: Client was charged with constructive possession of marijuana as a result of being in the passenger seat of a car where marijuana was found. The State Attorneys Office offered a plea of a withhold of adjudication (no conviction) and court costs. Mr. Schwartz forced the State to trial and had the opportunity to speak to the officers who conducted the investigation that led to the client's arrest. Mr. Schwartz, based on this conversation with the officers was able to show the Prosecutor major flaws in their case and as a result got the case dismissed.
RESULT: CASE DISMISSED AT TRIAL
MIAMI-DADE County
Case# F0723578
Charge: Resisting With Violence
Facts: Client was arrested for Resisting With Violence when he first refused to sign a traffic citation then allegedly slammed the pen on the ticket pad and shoved it against the officer's body. Mr. Schwartz was first able to convince the State Attorneys Office that the allegations in the probable cause affidavit did not amount to a felony. Once it was bound down to county court with only a misdemeanor charge of resisting without violence, Mr. Schwartz set it for trial. On the day of trial, Mr. Schwartz had the opportunity to personally interview all the officers involved in front of the Assistant State Attorney. The prosecutor was then convinced that he would not be able to prove each element of the case and was forced to dismiss.
RESULT: CASE DISMISSED AT TRIAL
Miami-Dade County
Case# M07052578
Charge: Domestic Battery
Facts: Client was arrested for domestic battery after he got into an alleged altercation with his girlfriend, who called 911 for assistance. When police arrived, they arrested our client and charged him with domestic violence and took him to the Dade County Jail without conducting much of an investigation to determine the actual truth of what really occurred. Mr. Schwartz was able after a thorough investigation to convince the State Attorneys Office that they lacked the appropriate evidence to prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt and the case was Nolle Prossed.
RESULT: DISIMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# M07057395
Charge: Domestic Battery
Facts: Client was arrested for domestic battery after an allegation by one of his children that he choked, pushed and pinned his wife on the bed. The police after a emergency 911 call, arrived and immediately began searching for the client, who was later found and arrested for domestic violence without any type of investigation. Mr. Schwartz was able to modify the stay away order (at victims request) and subsequently convince the State Attorneys Office that the witnesses lacked the credibility necessary to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt and the case was Nolle Prossed.
RESULT: DISMISSED
Broward County
Case# 07-000353CF10A
Charge: Driving While License Suspended (Habitual)
Facts: Client was facing five (5) years in state prison after violating his probation. He violated his probation by picking up three new charges: 1) Carrying a Concealed Firearm 2) Possession of a Firearm and 3) Grand Theft of a Firearm. The charges in Miami-Dade County were dismissed and Mr. Hager convinced the Assistant State Attorney not to proceed on the Violation of Probation Warrant due to the lack of evidence of a new crime being committed.
RESULT: WARRANT DISMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# 8838XCM/1331FEV/1332FEV/1333FEV
Charge: DUI/Careless Driving
Facts: Client was stopped for speeding and running a stop sign. The police officer alleged my client refused field sobriety tests and a breath test. On the day of trial, Mr. Schwartz was was able to secure a dismissal (nolle prosse) of all charges.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# M07027416
Charge: Domestic Battery
Facts: The client allegedly was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend. The evidence included but was not limited to officer testimony, statements, a 911 call from an independent witness and testimony from that witness. After extensive discussion, Mr. Schwartz was able to convince the Prosecutor that going to trial with little more than a statement from an eyewitness who lacked credibility would be a miscarriage of justice.
RESULT: DISMISSED BEFORE TRIAL
Broward County
Case# 05-004651CF10A
Charge:Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
Facts: The alleged victim in this case reported to police that my client allegedly punched her in the face and hit her in the lower back with the butt of a gun. Further, it was alleged that my client threatened her at gunpoint and stated thathe would kill her. The offer to resolve the case was an adjudication of guilt and three years in Florida State Prison. The State Attorney's Office was unable to locate the alleged victim and a Motion to Compel Better Address of the alleged victim's address was filed along with a Demand for Speedy Trial. The State was unable to produce the alleged witness after filing for speedy trial.
Result:CHARGES DISMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# 489506-X
Charge: Driving Under the Influence and Careless Driving
Facts: Client was involved in a minor traffic accident. The police were called to the accident and then a DUI investigation ensued. As a result of the officer's investigation, my client was arrested for DUI and Careless Driving. He refused the field sobriety tests and the breath test. Brett Schwartz filed a Sworn Motion to Dismiss and on the day of trial, the State Dismissed all the charges.
Result: DUI AND CARELESS DRIVING CHARGES DISMISSED
Broward County
Case# 06-018012CF10A
Charge: Attempted Robbery Deadly Weapon
Facts: The alleged victim in this case reported to police that my client allegedly attempted to take his property from him at gunpoint and fired two shots in the vicinity of the victim. There were three other witnesses that were present when this occurred. Depositions were set immediately and the witnesses failed to appear. Motions were filed to strike the witnesses from testifying after the State failed to comply with the judge’s order requiring the State to have the witnesses made available for deposition.
Result:CHARGES DISMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# 3526-XDK
Charges: Driving Under the Influence with Bodily Injury/Careless Driving
Facts: Client was involved in a vehicle accident where his vehicle slammed into the rear of another car that was waiting at a red light. When police arrived, they smelled an odor of alcohol and asked the client to perform field sobriety exercises, which he refused. The client also refused a breath test, however a blood draw was conducted and revealed he was over the legal limit. The client also admitted to police that he was consuming alcohol. Mr. Schwartz filed a Motion to Suppress and a Notice of Expiration of the Speedy Trial period and set the case for trial. On the day of trial, the State was forced to Nolle Prosse all the charges.
Result: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Broward County
Case# 07-006670CF10A
Charge: Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell or Deliver
Facts: Police officer responded to an anonymous tip that my client was selling or delivering drugs. Police office did not witness any illegal activity or any traffic infraction when he arrived at the scene, yet stopped my client’s vehicle and ultimately found 8.7 grams of cocaine in my client’s purse. The State Attorney offered my client an adjudication of guilt and eighteen months of prison. A Motion to Suppress and a Motion to Dismiss was filed.
RESULT: THE STATE ATTORNEY ULTIMATELY CONCEDED TO MY MOTION TO SUPPRESS AND THE CASE WAS DISMISSED.
Volusia County
Case# 2007-35437MMAES
Charge: Driving Under the Influence
Facts: Police officer observed my client on a motorcycle traveling 65 miles per hour in a posted 35 miles per hour speed zone. The police officer observed the following signs of impairment: strong odor of alcohol, unsteady gait, red and bloodshot eyes. My client refused the breath test and the field sobriety exercises.
Result: BREAKDOWN TO RECKLESS DRIVING
Miami-Dade County
Case# 508732X
Charge: DUI
Facts: Client was charged with Driving Under the Influence as a result of being pulled over for failure to maintain a single lane and making a wide left turn. She subsequently performed poorly on field sobriety exercises and blew a .222 and .209 (almost 3x's the legal limit). Mr. Schwartz filed a Motion to Suppress the Stop on grounds that the officer lacked reasonable suspicion to make an investigatory stop. On the day of trial, the State Attorney offered a breakdown with no driver’s license suspension.
RESULT: REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
Miami-Dade County
Case# 3554XDK
Charge: Driving Under the Influence (2nd outside of 5 years)
Facts: Client was pulled over by police for weaving in and out of traffic. He performed poorly on the field sobriety exercises and was arrested for driving under the influence. He blew over two times the legal limit (.190/.192). Mr. Schwartz filed a Motion to Suppress the stop and as a direct result was able to convince the prosecutor(s) to offer my client a breakdown to a reckless driving, which allowed him to obtain a hardship license, which he would have been unable to get with a second DUI conviction.
RESULT: BREAKDOWN TO RECKLESS DRIVING
Miami-Dade County
Case# 5598EVX/5598EVX/5600EVX/8326EVX
Charges: Driving Under the Influence with property damage/Leaving the Scene of an Accident/Careless Driving
Facts: Client was an occupant in a vehicle that was involved in a one car crash. She was arrested as a result of alleged witnesses both in and out of the vehicle that stated that she was the driver. My client was extremely impaired and also admitted to driving the vehicle. Mr. Schwartz filed a sworn motion to dismiss as there was insufficient evidence to prove that my client was the driver of the vehicle, an essential element that must be proved by the State of Florida in any DUI case. A motion to suppress the statements was also filed. As a result of the motions filed, the state was forced to dismiss all the charges against my client.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# B07020510
Charge: Solicitation of Prostitution
Facts: Client was arrested for allegedly offering sexual relations for money with what turned out to be an undercover police officer. After extensive discussions with the prosecutor to discuss the lack of evidence and the primary officer's failure to appear in court, the case was dismissed.
RESULT: DISMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# F78018934
Charge: Violation of Probation
Facts: Client was charged and placed on probation in Miami-Dade for Lewd and Lacivious Acts in 1978 (represented by another attorney not affiliated with this firm). He was violated in Broward County a short time later for sexual battery and also represented by unknown counsel. As a result, he was sentenced to 10 years in Florida State Prison. In 2007, he was picked up in Central Florida on another probation warrant that was issued and brought to Miami-Dade County. Mr. Schwartz was able to convice both the prosecutor and judge to sentence my client to credit timed served and he was immediately released from jail and the case was closed. He was facing 30 years in Florida State Prison.
RESULT: GIVEN CREDIT TIMED SERVED AND PROBATION TERMINATED
Miami-Dade County
Case# B06047320
Charge: Trespass After Warning
Facts: Client was a contractor that was hired to do work for a large retail store. One day, a dispute arose and the police were called. They ordered my client to leave the premises and when he refused as he believed he had a legal right to be there, he was arrested for Trespass after Warning. After extensive discussions with the prosecutor(s), Mr. Schwartz was able to convince them that the client had a lawful reason to be there and the case was dismissed.
RESULT: DISMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# M07012205
Charge: Domestic Battery (Domestic Violence)
Facts: Defendant was arrested and charged with domestic battery for allegedly hitting his girlfriend who was upset that he was breaking up with him. Mr. Schwartz was able to convice the prosecutors that the inconsistencies in the evidence and the obvious motivations of the victim warranted a dismissal of the charge.
RESULT: DISMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# F98014000
Charge: Violation of Probation
Facts: Defendant was placed on probation in Miami-Dade County in 1998. He failed to comply with the conditions of the probation, including but not limited to payment of almost $3,000 in restitution and the performance of community service hours. A probation warrant was issued and remained outstanding for almost 9 years. Mr. Schwartz immediately placed the case on the judges calendar and convinced the prosecutor(s) to reduce the amount of restitution by almost 75% and terminate the probation. The judge, who was extremely upset by the clients failure to appear for almost 9 years wanted to take him into custody, however, due to the arguments made by Mr. Schwartz, the judge agreed to terminate the probation as per the plea negotiations. The client was facing 15 years in Florida State Prison.
RESULT: VIOLATION OF PROBATION DISMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# F03019871
Charge: Violation of Probation
Facts: Client was placed on probation for felony charges from 2003. He was subsequently violated; a probation warrant was issued which he was picked up on in Collier County. Mr. Schwartz immediately had the client transferred to Miami-Dade County where the case was put on calendar. As a result of Mr. Schwartz' plea negotiations with the prosecutor, the defendant was given credit for timed served, immediately released from jail and reinstated on his original term of probation. The client was facing 20 years in Florida State Prison.
RESULT: CREDIT TIMED SERVED
Miami-Dade County
Case# F06041292
Charge: Kidnapping/Battery
Facts: Client's wife alleged that my client punched her and prevented her from leaving their home. Mr. Schwartz, convinced the State Attorneys Office to drop the felony kidnapping charge, leaving only the misdemeanor domestic battery. Mr. Schwartz was later able to convince the prosecutor to drop the remaining domestic battery charge due to credibility issues of the victim.
RESULT: CHARGES DISMISSED
Miami-Dade County
Case# F06035018
Charge(s): - six (6) counts of theft of the elderly
- two (2) counts of forgery of check
- ten (10) counts of money laundering
Facts: Client was charged with taking and spending a significant amount of money from a family member who believed they were entitled to such after the passing of his spouse. She was accused of forging checks and making significant monetary withdrawals from an account where she was not the primary account holder. Mr. Schwartz was able to convince the prosecutor that they did not have enough evidence to win in trial and that they had witness problems.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Broward County
Case# 03-006427CF10A
Charge: Aggravated Battery
Facts: Client was alleged to have hit victim, thus causing victim to have reconstructive surgery to the facial area. Client testified that victim threw the first punch and that he was defending himself.
Result: Jury Verdict NOT GUILTY
Broward County
Case# 05-025313MM10A
Charge: Driving Under the Influence
Facts: Client was driving home from a Christmas party and got a flat tire while driving on I-95. Police approached her after she pulled into a gas station and smelled an odor of alcohol and observed slurred speech and client demonstrating an unsteadiness on her feet. Client refused roadside sobriety exercises and refused breath test on videotape.
Result: Jury Verdict NOT GUILTY
Hendry County
Case# 06-553CF
Charge Driving While License Suspended
Facts: Client was driving on a suspended license (suspended for DUI) when he approached a DUI checkpoint. The police arrested Client and discovery was demanded from the State Attorney’s Office. The discovery was provided, but the State Attorney’s Office failed to provide operation plan for DUI checkpoint. A Motion to Compel the operational plan was filed and the State Attorney’s Office dismissed the case due to noncompliance with operation plan.
Result: Case Dismissed
Broward County
Case# 05-013301CF10A
Charge: False Imprisonment and Battery
Facts: Client had a child in common with victim and Client had a prior criminal history. Victim testified that Client would not allow her to leave the car and was struck in the face when she attempted to leave. Victim called 911 and reported such event to the police and the tape was played to jury.
Result: Jury Verdict NOT GUILTY
Broward County
Case# Unavailable
Charge: Battery
Facts: Victim claimed that Client, who was victim’s landlord, came over to her house to collect the monthly rent and when she failed to give him the rent, he pushed the door open and hit her. Photographs of the victims injuries were introduced at trial where four witnesses were called to testify on her behalf.
Result: Jury Verdict NOT GUILTY
Volusia County
Case# CTC0651639MMAES
Charge:Driving Under the Influence
Facts: Client was stopped by police for following too closely and failing to maintain a single lane. Police observed an odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, flushed face and delayed motor skills. Client performed roadside exercises poorly on videotape and took the breath test with results of .139 and .144.
Result: This case was reduced to Reckless Driving and the citations were dismissed.
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Case# Unavailable
Charge: Driving Under the Influence in Monroe County
Facts: Client failed to use designated land and failed to yield to a police officer. Officer testified that there was an odor of alcohol and slurred speech. Client performed poorly on roadside sobriety exercises and agreed to take the breath test. While at the police station, Client was not feeling well after he took the first breath test and asked to be transported to a hospital. While at the hospital, Client had blood taken for medical purpose and police asked the doctor’s for the results of the blood test that same day. Blood results showed that Client was over two times the legal limit. A Motion to Suppress blood test results was made at hearing because police did not comply with proper procedure.
Result: Driving privileges were reinstated and suspension was overturned.
Volusia County
Case# 06-32800MMAES
Charge:Driving Under the Influence
Facts: Client was traveling 48 mph in a 35 mph posted speed zone and was stopped by the police. Client had bloodshot, glassy eyes, poor manual dexterity and an odor of alcohol. Client performed sobriety exercises on videotape and performed poorly and he refused to take a breath test.
Result: Mr. Hager was able to convince the prosecutor to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving after an extensive investigation into the specific facts of the case.
Miami-Dade County
Case# 8089-EEM/376823-W
Charge: Driving Under the Influence
Facts: Client was found slouched and asleep at the wheel of his vehicle with the engine running and the car in gear. An open bottle of vodka was found in the car. Client performed poorly on roadsides and refused a breath test. After extensive discussion, Mr. Schwartz successfully convinced the prosecutor that they did not have enough evidence to win at trial. As a result, the case was broken down to a reckless driving with no conviction.
Result: Breakdown to Reckless Driving with no conviction
Volusia County
Case# CTC0607181MMAWS
Charge:Driving Under the Influence
Facts: Client was involved in a traffic crash and police arrived at the scene. Police observed bloodshot and glassy eyes and an odor of alcohol. Client performed field sobriety exercises on videotape and performed poorly. Client refused a breath test.
Result: Mr. Hager was able to convince the prosecutor to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving without a conviction after an extensive investigation into the specific facts of the case.
Monroe County
Case# 04MM846P
Charge: Boating Under the Influence
Facts: Client was stopped for riding his waverunner at a high rate of speed in a no wake zone and according to the Coast Guard in a reckless manner. He was subsequently ordered to perform field sobriety tests and as a result of his alleged poor performance was arrested for Boating Under the Influence. He subsequently refused a breath test. Mr. Schwartz was able to show inconistencies in the officers testimony and as a result obtained a breakdown to a careless boating charge with no conviction for the client.
Result: Breakdown to Careless Boating with no conviction.
Volusia County
Case# CTC 06-04931MMAWS
Charge:Driving Under the Influence
Facts: Client was observed by police swerving to the right side of the roadway almost three times and also was traveling 45 mph in a 30 mph speed zone. Police stopped the vehicle and observed the client was sweating and and had bloodshot eyes. Client performed poorly on the roadside sobriety exercises and refused to take the breath test.
Result: Mr. Hager was able to convince the prosecutor to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving without a conviction after an extensive investigation into the specific facts of the case.
Highlands County
Case# 04-837MM
Charge: Possession of Marijuana
Result: Mr. Schwartz got the case dismissed
Volusia County
Case# 06-30861MMAES
Charge:Driving Under the Influence
Facts: Client was traveling 40 mph in a 35 mph speed zone and was stopped by the police. Police observed bloodshot, watery and glassy eyes and a smelled a strong odor of alcohol. Client performed poorly on roadside sobriety exercises that were videotaped and blew a .131 and .130.
Result: As a result of an exhaustive investigation and extensive negotiation, Mr. Hager convinced the prosecutor to disregard the high breath reading and reduce the charge to Reckless Driving without a conviction.
Miami-Dade County
Case# F92-023122C
Charge: Armed Burglary & Armed Kidnapping
Facts: Client fled after an arrest warrant was issued as a result of being a suspect in armed kidnapping and armed burglary where he along with two co-defendants tied someone up in their home. As a result of the charges, he was facing two consecutive life sentences in state prison. Thirteen years later, he returned and Mr. Schwartz successfully negotiated a plea which required the client to serve only 364 days in jail followed by three years of probation.
Result: Reduced Sentence
Highland County
Case# 04-840MM
Charge: Possession of Marijuana
Result: Dismissed
Miami-Dade County
Case# F92-023124
Charge: Armed Robbery/Armed Kidnapping and Armed Burglary
Facts: Client fled after an arrest warrant was issued as a result of being a suspect in an armed robbery. As a result of the charges, he was facing up to fifteen years in state prison. Thirteen years later, he returned and Mr. Schwartz successfully negotiated a plea which required the client to serve only 364 days in jail followed by three years of probation.
Result: Reduced Sentence
Collier County
Case# 068505CT
Charge: Driving Under the Influence
Facts: Client was stopped after swerving in and out of his lane. The police officer's investigation revealed impairment and thus probable cause for arrest. Client refused a breath test. Mr. Schwartz was able to use the video and other evidence to establish that the officers representation of poor performance on the field sobriety tests was incorrect and a true misrepresentation of actual fact. Mr. Schwartz was able through his meticulous investigation and review of all the evidence to convince the prosecutor that the arresting officer's representation of his investigation was inconsistent with the actual facts in the case.
Result: Breakdown to Reckless Driving
Volusia County
Case#CTC 0642502
Charge:Driving Under the Influence
Facts: Client was stopped by police for failing to maintain a single lane. Police observed glassy and bloodshot eyes, poor manual dexterity and smelled a strong odor of alcohol. She performed field sobriety exercises on videotape and performed poorly and blew a .150 and .145 breath test result.
Result: This case was reduced to Reckless Driving without a conviction after Mr. Hager filed a Motion to Suppress the initial traffic stop arguing that the officer did not have a legal reason to stop the vehicle to initiate the DUI investigation that ultimately resulted to the high breath test reading.
Highland County
Case# 04-841MM
Charge: Possession of Marijuana
Result: Mr. Schwartz successfully convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the charges.
Miami-Dade County
Case# F03021560
Charge: Possession of Cocaine:
Facts: Client was facing up to five years in prison for the charge. Mr. Schwartz was able to successfully convince the prosecutor that putting his client in prison was counterproductive and would not serve anyone's best interest.
Result: Withhold of adjudication with a suspended entry of sentence (no conviction and no penalty).
Volusia County
Case# 057904W
Charge:Driving Under the Influence
Facts: Client was traveling 52 mph in a 35 mph posted speed zone and was stopped by the police. Client had red, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and an odor of alcohol. Client refused field sobriety exercises and agreed to take a breath test and blew a .135 and .143.
Result: Mr. Hager was successful in convincing the prosecutor to disregard the high breath reading and reduce the charge to Reckless Driving without a conviction.
Monroe County
Case# 2006N16138P
Charge: Boating Under the Influence
Facts: Client was stopped for riding his waverunner at a high rate of speed in a no wake zone. He was subsequently ordered to perform field sobriety tests and as a result of his alleged poor performance was arrested for Boating Under the Influence. He was offered and refused a breath test. Mr. Schwartz was able through his meticulous investigation and review of all the evidence to convince the prosecutor that the arresting officer's representation of my clients performance on the field sobriety tests was inconsistent with the actual evidence in the case and thus that there was little to no evidence of impairment.
Result: Breakdown to Careless Boating with no conviction.
Highland County
Case# 04-838MM
Charge:Possession of Marijuana
Result: Dismissed
Lee County
Case# 06CFA14334
Charge:Grand Theft & Burglary of a Structure:
Facts: Client was facing ten (10) years in state prison after being charged with breaking into a car with numerous co-defendants and stealing electronic equipment. As a result of the client's sensitive immigration issues, he could not accept a plea for burglary as it would result in almost immediate deportation. After a meticulous investigation and extensive negotiations with the prosecutor, the burglary charge was dropped, the information was amended and the client received no felony convictions.
Result: Burglary charge Dismissed