Highlighted case outcomes from FrizWoods Criminal Defense. Every case is different and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Client charged with DUI after observed poor driving. Cross-examination of the officer's field sobriety administration, including horizontal gaze nystagmus testing, led the Court to invalidate the testing and return a not guilty verdict.
Client obtained a protective order due to abuse but was mistakenly arrested instead of the abusive party when the order was violated. Defense immediately convinced the State to dismiss the case before a trial date was set.
Retaliatory charges filed by the complainant resulted in issuance of a warrant unknown to the client. Release was secured over State objection after arguments of counsel.
State persuaded to stop pursuing auto theft charge after Defense demonstrated that police were the source of evidence initially thought to link the client to the offense.
Client charged with felony theft from an employer. Defense challenged the valuation methodology and the evidence chain, convincing the State to STET the case.
Firearm found in vehicle during an alleged inventory search. Defense motion highlighted inconsistencies in the search procedures and the State conceded, dismissing the case.
Client accused of a road rage assault. After pushing for trial, the State offered a STET, which was accepted.
Client stopped by a federal officer and charged with DUI. The State conceded the legality of the stop was questionable and dismissed the case.
Client had numerous traffic violations with outstanding warrants. All warrants were recalled and cases were consolidated to a single court date, where the client resolved everything with a single non-jailable plea.
Client charged with DUI. Cross-examination of the officer's field sobriety administration led the Court to return a not guilty verdict.
Client charged with DUI. The State was unprepared on the trial date and dismissed the case.
Client charged with felony theft. After meeting with the State's Attorney, the office declined to prosecute the case.
Client charged with firearm and drug offenses carrying mandatory minimum sentences. Through mitigation efforts, the client was sentenced to probation on reduced, non-mandatory charges.
Client charged with first degree assault and firearm charges. Release was secured at the bail hearing. The State was later forced to dismiss the case for failure to advance it to Circuit Court in a timely manner.
Client charged with firearm offenses. Through mitigation efforts, the Judge reconsidered the original sentence and struck the conviction.
Client charged with felony theft. Through mitigation efforts, the Judge struck the conviction and placed the client on probation.
Client charged with felony assault involving a knife threat. After negotiation with the State, charges were reduced to a minor misdemeanor. The Judge struck the conviction and placed the client on probation.
Client charged with DUI after a vehicle accident. Cross-examination of the officer generated reasonable doubt and the Court returned a not guilty verdict.
Client charged with firearm offenses while holding an out-of-state firearm license. Through mitigation efforts, the State was convinced to STET the case.
Client who had recently given birth was charged with DUI. Argument by counsel led the Court to conclude that poor performance on field sobriety tests could be attributed to the recent childbirth.
Client charged with multiple violations of a protective order. Through mitigation efforts, the State dismissed or STETed all charges. The protective order was then overturned on appeal after cross-examination of the complainant.
Client charged with firearm possession. Through mitigation efforts, the Judge struck the conviction and placed the client on probation.
Client charged with assault. The State dismissed the case after discussion with Defense counsel about the viability of proceeding to trial.
Client charged with DUI per se after providing a breath sample over the legal limit. The sample was excluded based on the State's failure to authenticate the instrument used to collect it, and the Court found not guilty.
Client charged with assault by a former partner during a custody dispute. The State dismissed the case after Defense filed a motion for dismissal.
Client charged with assault. The Court offered to strike the conviction after trial revealed the de minimis nature of the incident.
Warrant issued after client was charged with false assault and violation of a protective order. Warrants were recalled by motion. Through efforts to escalate the case to a supervisor, the State dismissed all charges.
Client charged with attempted murder. Through cross-examination of the detective at the preliminary hearing, Defense revealed significant inconsistencies in the evidence.
Warrant issued after client was charged with assault. Warrants were recalled by motion and the State dismissed the case after Defense was prepared for trial.
Client charged with DUI. Cross-examination of the officer revealed clear coercion to perform field sobriety tests. The Court excluded the tests and returned a not guilty verdict.
Client charged with road rage assault. Cross-examination of the complainant revealed dramatic exaggeration that did not match video evidence, and the Court found not guilty.
Client charged with DUI during a late-night multi-state drive. The Court found reasonable doubt and returned a not guilty verdict.
Client charged with DUI after a stop for entering a work zone. The State proceeded without the necessary officer and was unable to establish probable cause for the stop.
Client charged with failure to remain at the scene. After disputing identification, the State admitted insufficient evidence and the case was dismissed.
Client charged with DUI after a vehicle accident. Defense interviewed a key witness in Spanish at the courthouse, revealing the witness would be unable to identify the client as the driver. The State proceeded without speaking to the witness and the Court found not guilty.
Client charged with felony theft from an employer. In preparation for trial, the State offered a STET to avoid proceeding to a jury trial.
Client charged with misdemeanor theft. The case was dismissed after Defense argued that the allegedly stolen gaming credit had no tangible value.
Client charged with domestic assault after a disputed incident. Independent investigation revealed inconsistencies in the complainant's account and the State entered nolle prosequi.
Client charged with DUI after a speeding stop. Open alcohol was noted in the vehicle; however, field sobriety tests were not performed due to the client's injury and no audible slur could be heard. The Court found the State lacked sufficient evidence of impairment.
Client charged with DUI. The case was dismissed after persuasive argument that dash cam footage showed no valid reason for the traffic stop and the State's case was weak.
Client facing felony possession with intent to distribute with a long-outstanding warrant. The warrant was recalled and charges were dismissed after the State's Attorney was convinced the case was not viable.
Client facing allegations of a roadside assault and reckless endangerment. Cross-examination of the complainant exposed credibility issues, and legal arguments led to a full acquittal at jury trial.
Client originally charged with homicide. Defense investigation revealed significant credibility issues with the State's key witness. After negotiations with the State's Attorney, charges were reduced to a misdemeanor.
Stop and search challenged under the Fourth Amendment. The Court excluded all evidence after granting the Defense motion to suppress, and the case was dismissed.
Client charged with a subsequent offense DUI. Through mitigation efforts, the Judge struck the conviction and placed the client on probation after the State had sought jail time.
Firearm charges dismissed by the Court after a successful motion to dismiss for lack of a speedy trial.
Release secured at bail review. Firearm charges were later dismissed by the State.
Client charged with felony assault. Through negotiation with the State's Attorney, charges were reduced to a misdemeanor. The Judge struck the conviction and placed the client on probation.
Firearm charges dismissed by the Court after the State failed to comply with statutory timelines for bringing the case to trial.
Client facing assault and reckless endangerment charges. Cross-examination of the complainant and legal arguments led to a full acquittal at jury trial.
Stop and search challenged under the Fourth Amendment. Firearm charges were dismissed after the State conceded the illegality of the search.
Client facing up to 20 years on armed robbery charges. After a five-day jury trial, the jury returned a not guilty verdict. Defense centered on challenging eyewitness identification and surveillance footage interpretation.
Client charged with first degree rape. Defense investigation revealed inconsistencies in the complainant's account and identified an overlooked eyewitness. The State entered nolle prosequi.
Client charged with serious assault involving major injuries. Through mitigation efforts, the State elected to STET the case.
Client charged with DUI and DWI. The traffic stop was challenged under the Fourth Amendment and the Court found no probable cause for the stop.
Client charged with DUI and DWI. The trial was not set in a timely manner and the State conceded the case after a Hicks violation motion was presented by Defense.
Client charged in a federally led white-collar fraud investigation. Defense investigation revealed the client had attempted to report the fraud to police and was ignored. The jury returned a not guilty verdict.
Case originally tried before a Judge; however, the verdict was appealed and the State dismissed the case rather than proceed to retrial.
Client was incarcerated on first degree assault charges. After bail was secured, the State elected to dismiss the case due to inconsistencies in the complainant's account.
Stop and search challenged under the Fourth Amendment. After an adverse ruling, the Judge struck the conviction and the client waived the right to appeal.
Client charged with DUI and DWI. Defense investigation proved the client was scientifically sober with a 0.0 BAC, and the jury found the State's marijuana impairment argument unpersuasive.
First degree assault case dismissed by the Court after a Defense motion for Hicks violation was granted.
Client facing mandatory minimum sentences for firearm possession and drug charges. Through mitigation efforts, the State elected to reduce the charges and avoid mandatory minimums.
Client facing armed carjacking charges in adult court. Through mitigation efforts presented to the State, the case was transferred to Juvenile Court.
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