Clarke County (2010).

Charge: Forgery, Class D Felony. Client charged with forgery for possession of fake lawful permanent residency card (green card).  After deposition of state witnesses, I convinced prosecutor that client had been duped into purchase of green card, thinking he had become lawful resident.  Charge amended to serious misdemeanor charge of possession of a fictitious license,…

Polk County (2010).

Charge: Client charged with malicious prosecution for allegedly using another person’s name at time of arrest.  Charges dismissed.

Clarke County (2010).

Charge: Forgery, Class D Felony. Client charged with forgery for possession of fake lawful permanent residency card (green card).  After deposition of state witnesses, I convinced prosecutor that client had been duped into purchase of green card, thinking he had become lawful resident.  Charge amended to serious misdemeanor charge of possession of a fictitious license,…

Wayne County (2010).

Charge: Assault with intent to inflict serious injury (aggravated misdemeanor).  Charge amended to simple misdemeanor assault.  Deferred judgment.

Warren County (2010).

Charges: Client arrested in 2010 for 2001 offense of going armed weapon (knife greater than 8 inches), and false reporting.  State filed dismissal of all charges.

Marion County (2009).

OWI, second offense.  Filed motion to dismiss based on lack of probable cause for stopping vehicle.  Charges amended and client entered guilty plea to reckless driving and public intoxication.

Ringgold County (2009).

Charge: Class D felony, theft 2nd degree.  Upon payment of restitution, charges dismissed.

Ringgold County (2009).

Charge: OWI 1st offense.  Filed motion to suppress DataMaster test result due to officer errors in completing paperwork.  Motion granted.  Charges dismissed.

Wayne County (2009).

Charges: Class B felony drug distribution, and carrying weapons.  After filing motion to suppress based on illegal stop and illegal search, weapons charge dismissed and drug charged amended to serious misdemeanor.  Client received suspended sentence with probation and credit for time served.