Internal Ref# 09-MM-24733
Driver Arrested and Charged for Possession of Marijuana Under 20 Grams and the Possession of Narcotic Equipment.
No Conviction!
Our client was pulled over when an officer, on a marked uniform patrol, observed that the driver’s tag light was not functioning. The driver was given a verbal warning for the tag light, and two tickets for not carrying a Florida driver license and for no proof of insurance. When the officer returned the documents to our client, he requested if he could check inside the vehicle for contraband, where a verbal “go ahead” was given. During the search the officer discovered a clear plastic bag containing a leafy substance and a glass pipe behind the passenger seat. Our client admitted that the items were his and that they were on his person, that he placed the items under the passenger seat, when the officer pulled up behind him. Our client was then arrested for possession of marijuana under 20 grams and the possession of narcotic equipment.
RESULT: After diligent negotiation with State Attorney, our client received a NO CONVICTION!
Internal Ref# 09-3428MM
Third Time Drug Offender Apprehended When His Car Was Pulled Over Reeking of Marijuana and Drugs Were Discovered On His Car Seat.
No Conviction!
Client was stopped for a traffic infraction, when his vehicle failed to make a complete stop at the posted stop sign. After initiating a traffic stop, the officer noticed the distinct smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A request was then made, that he exit the vehicle, where the officer could engage in a conversation with him. During this conversation, it was admitted that by our client, that he had stuffed a plastic bag containing marijuana inside the driver seat of his vehicle. The officer requested to search the vehicle, where permission was granted, and the marijuana seized. Our client was placed under arrest for the Possession of Marijuana under 20 grams and transported to jail.
RESULT: After aggressive negotiation with the prosecutor, our client obtained a no conviction, with participation in a Substance Abuse Evaluation and minimal fines.
Internal Ref #2006-MM-000613
United States Soldier Charged With Possession Of Marijuana: DROPPED!
After our client returned home from a deployment in Iraq, he was served with a warrant that was approximately four years old. Four years prior our client was caught smoking a joint in an empty parking lot. Although, he was not arrested the case was referred to the State Attorney. He was then charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of paraphernalia. No warrant was served at the time. While on military leave status the warrant was served. The State offered Diversion, but the client was unable to participate because of his military obligations.
RESULT: The State sought to convict him and put him on probation, with no consideration of resolve without conviction. Immediately we filed a motion to dismiss due to a violation of the Statute of Limitations with a courtesy copy of the case and case law sent to the judge. We were contacted by the judge to schedule the motion for the very next business day. The State gave no argument defending the delay of serving the warrant. DISMISSED!
Internal Ref # CS09KF10-020
Officers Walk in on Suspect Smoking Weed and Playing XBox; Arrested Charges DROPPED and NO PARAPHERNALIA CONVICTION!
Officers visited a home in an attempt to serve an occupant with a warrant. They smelled freshly burned marijuana. The police were invited inside. The officers allegedly saw a bong and bag of pot inside an open backpack. The defendant playing XBox admitted the backpack belonged to him and that the leafy green substance inside was pot. Officers arrested the suspect and charged him possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
RESULT: The defense challenged whether or not the backpack was open and its contents in plain view. The attorney explained to the State the intention to file a motion to suppress the evidence of the search. Prior to filing the motion, the State DROPPED the possession of marijuana charge and the Court ruled NO CONVICTION for the charge of possession of paraphernalia.
Internal Ref # CS09KF10-28
Driver Found with Prescription Pills Hidden in Phony Bottles:
Charges DROPPED!
Officers stopped a driver for traveling 5 mph over the posted speed limit. Officers searched the vehicle and found prescription drugs not designated for those medications. Officers arrested the driver for possession of a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia and possession of new legend drug.
RESULT: The client requested representation prior to the State filing charges against him. The attorney convinced the State not to prosecute on two of the four charges. Prior to the arraignment, the attorney produced documentation of the client possessing a valid prescription for the medication. The State DROPPED the remaining charges prior to Court.
Internal Ref # CS09KF11-19
Cops Found Marijuana During Vehicle Search; Defendant Admitted Possession:
Charges DROPPED!
The defendant had been a passenger inside a vehicle suspected of DUI. The police searched the vehicle and found marijuana. The driver claimed the drugs belonged to the defendant. The passenger admitted to police that the marijuana did belong to him. Officers arrested the defendant and charged him with possession of < 20 grams of marijuana.
RESULT: The defense entered into heated negotiations on behalf of the client. The attorney arranged for the client to participate in a diversion program versus moving forward with prosecution. The defense prevailed with the State DROPPING all of the charges.
Internal Ref # CS09KF12-04
Car Stopped for Inoperable Headlight Uncovered Marijuana & Paraphernalia:
Charges DROPPED!
Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with an inoperable headlight. The police immediately smelled marijuana coming from inside the automobile. Both the driver and passenger were handcuffed for a search of the vehicle prior to arrest. Officers located 10 grams of marijuana and a lot of paraphernalia: rolling papers, metal grinder, metal scissors and smoking pipes behind the driver’s seat. Officers arrested the driver and charged him with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
RESULT: The defense immediately entered into heated negotiations on behalf of the client. The attorney arranged for our client to participate in a diversion program in lieu of moving forward with criminal charges. Thanks to the diligence of the defense, the State DROPPED all of the charges.
Internal Ref # CS09KF11-10
Client Arrested for Possession of Marijuana While Awaiting Attendance to Diversion Program for Another Arrest:
Both Cases are DISMISSED!
The defendant had been previously arrested on a charge of petit theft and waiting to enter the diversion program when arrested on charges of possession of marijuana < 20 grams. The Court withdrew the option for the defendant to enter into diversion for the first charge. He now faces criminal prosecution for both crimes.
RESULT: The defense persuaded the State to permit the client to attend the diversion program for both offenses. After heated negotiations, the prosecution agreed and both charges were DISMISSED!
Internal Ref #CC09KF11-03
Defendant tries to Destroy Evidence, Struggles with Cops, is arrested on Drug Possession charges and Battery on an Officer: CHARGES DROPPED AND NO CONVICTION!
Officers initiated a stop on a vehicle for traffic infractions. The police witnessed the defendant attempt to remove a small bag from her purse and conceal it in her pocket. The officer inquired as to the bulge in the defendant’s pocket when he instructed her to exit the vehicle. The suspect removed the bag from her pants, dumped pills onto the street and quickly smashed the evidence. A struggle ensued and an officer was struck in the face with enough force to break his sunglasses. The police arrested the defendant and charged her with battery on a law enforcement officer, possession of Oxymorphone, possession of Alprazolam and resisting arrest without violence. On the ride to the police station, the defendant attempted to eat a leafy green substance in the back of the patrol car. The officers added another possession of marijuana charge against the defendant.
RESULT: The defense called both officers to testify as to the events that took place. They had conflicting stories and the attorney convinced the State to drop the battery on a law enforcement officer. The attorney also convinced the State that no tests were performed to determine if the substance was marijuana and the possession of marijuana charge was dropped. The Court ruled no formal finding of guilt on the resisting arrest and other possession charges resulting in NO CONVICTION!
Internal Ref #CC09KF09-25
Traffic Stop for Illegal Window Tint Results in Felony Drug and Weapons Charges:
NO CONVICTION!
Officers stopped a vehicle for illegal window tint and noticed the smell of marijuana. A search conducted of the vehicle located a black .45 caliber handgun, 8 rounds of ammunition inside the glove compartment and $881 dollars in cash. A consented search of the contents of the suspect’s cell phone showed texts regarding the sale of marijuana. The defendant is a convicted felon with an active warrant from another state. Officers arrest the suspect on charges of felony possession of cannabis and felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
RESULT: The attorney successfully negotiated the case on behalf of the client. Constructive drug possession is considered a second degree felony and with the prior felony conviction almost faced a mandatory prison sentence. Through the diligence of the defense, the client obtained a no formal finding of guilt ruling resulting in NO CONVICTION!
Internal Ref # CC09KF10-15
Officer Found Marijuana on Suspect's Pants During Stop; Charged with Possession:
CHARGES DROPPED!
Officers approached an occupied vehicle parked in a vacant field with the dome light on. The vehicle smelled of marijuana and the driver possessed a leafy green substance on the front of his pants. The driver participated in field sobriety tests and the officer determined he was not impaired. A search of the vehicle located 3.8 grams of marijuana and a pipe. The officer issued the driver a notice to appear for charges of possession of < 20 grams of marijuana.
RESULT: The defense successfully negotiated with the State for the client to participate in a diversion program. The attorney convinced the State agreed to DROP all of the charges against the client.
Internal Ref # CC09KF09-11
Drug Dog Alerts Officers to Driver with Marijuana; Arrested on Four Counts of Possession:
CHARGES DROPPED!
Officers pulled over an aggressive driver. A drug dog on the scene alerted to the scent of narcotics. The defendant admitted to a bag of marijuana on his passenger seat. A search of the vehicle resulted in the confiscation of four pipes, two of which contained marijuana residue and one smoking bong. Officers arrested the defendant on two counts of possession of <20 grams of marijuana and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.
RESULT: The defense prepared the case for trial. The defense managed to convince the state of weak facts in the case. The attorney negotiated that three charges be dropped completely and resolved the other possession charge without conviction.
Internal Ref # CC09KF09-14
Defendant Arrested on Felony Drug Charges for Possessing Meds without Prescription
NO CHARGES FILED!
Officers arrested a woman for felony drug possession after finding prescription pills on her without a valid prescription. The medication belonged to the defendant’s nice and now she faces felony drug possession charges.
RESULT: The defense filed a notice of appearance to notify the Court we will be representing the client in this criminal case against her. Upon receiving the notice, the State immediately decided to drop all the charges. The client is now eligible to have her record expunged.
Internal Ref # CC09KF09-14
Driver Stopped for Speeding & Arrested on Marijuana Possession:
NO CONVICTION!
Officers stop a driver for speeding and noticed the smell of marijuana. The officer questioned if the driver had illegal marijuana in his possession and the driver handed it over. The police arrested the defendant on charges of possession of marijuana.
RESULT: The attorney entered into negotiations with the State over the fate of the client. The defense successfully convinced the prosecution to resolve the case without probation, drug testing and conviction.
Internal Ref #CC09KF09-29
Noise Complaint Results in Felony Drug Arrest:
CASE RESOLVED IN ONE DAY!
Police arrived on the scene of a noise complaint. The officers smelled marijuana and asked the suspect if there was any inside the home. The defendant handed the officers 30 grams of marijuana hidden from inside the kitchen. Officers arrested the defendant and charged him with felony drug possession.
RESULT: The defense bypassed dealings with the prosecution and resolved the case directly with the Judge. The attorney resolved the case in one day without probation, drug testing, license suspension and/or a jail/prison sentence.
Internal Ref #CC09KF09-16
Officers Found Drugs and Gun on Driver; Arrested on Felony Charges:
Charges DROPPED!
Officer initiated a traffic stop on a driver with a loose temporary paper tag. The driver could not find his license and the officer discovered that it was suspended. The defendant admitted to the police that he did have a gun in his possession without a permit. Officers went to remove the gun and found marijuana and ecstasy pills. The defendant is arrested on charges of felony possession with intent to sell, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
RESULT: The defense argued to the prosecution that the officer performed an invalid traffic stop on the client. The State agreed and decided not to file charges against the client. All charges against the defendant were DROPPED!
Internal Ref #CC09KF06-18
Client Allegedly Caught Red Handed; Arrested on Possession of Cocaine and Drug Paraphernalia Charges: NO CONVICTION!
The Police initiated a traffic stop after a suspicious vehicle blocked a roadway. Upon approaching the vehicle, an Officer witnessed the Defendant attempt to hide crack and a crack pipe in the center console of his car. Both the substance and the pipe tested positive for cocaine. The Officer arrested the Defendant and charged him with felony Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
RESULT: The Defense entered into heated negotiations with the Prosecution over the details of the case. The Attorney did not rest and lead the case to Court. The Judge ruled no formal finding of guilt against the Client.
Internal Ref #CC09MM06-18
Defendant Faced Felony Charges after Smoking Weed in Park; Arrested:
Charges DROPPED!
An Officer observed a woman sitting in an open grassy area of a park separating pieces of marijuana. The Officer searched the Defendant and found marijuana rolling papers and Xanax pills. The Defendant could not prove that she possessed a prescription for the pills. The Officer arrested the Defendant and charged her with felony Possession of Xanax and Possession of Cannabis.
RESULT: The Defense entered into lengthy negotiations with the Prosecution over the details of the case. The Defense Attorney obtained copies of the Xanax prescriptions from the Client’s doctor for presentation to the State. The Defense made special arrangements for our Client to be referred into a Substance Abuse Offender Program; in an effort to defer Court sentencing. The Defense’s commitment to the case paid off. The State DROPPED all charges against the Client.
Internal Ref #CS09MM07-02
Driver Caught with Pills and Paraphernalia; Arrested:
Charges DROPPED!
The Police pulled the Defendant over for a speeding violation. The Defendant gave the Officer consent to search her vehicle. The Officer found prescription pill bottles and a hollowed out pen containing residue. A presumptive field test proved positive for narcotics. The Defendant confessed that she used the pen shell to snort her pills versus swallowing them. The Police arrested the Defendant and charged her with Possession of Paraphernalia.
RESULT: The Defense immediately contacted the Client’s doctors and obtained proof of prescriptions for the drugs found in her vehicle and on the paraphernalia. The Attorney convinced the Prosecution that the case lacked evidence and the State DROPPED all charges on the eve of trial. The Client is now eligible to have her records expunged.
Internal Ref #CS09MM06-17
Client Faced Charges of 3 Counts of Possession, DUI & DUI with Property Damage after Crash; Arrested:
Possession Charges DISMISSED & No DUI CONVICTION!
Police responded to a traffic crash. A driver failed to stop and struck another vehicle waiting at a stop light. The Officer noticed the offending driver acted impaired; he had slurred speech, watery eyes and smelled of alcohol. The Defendant failed Field Sobriety Testing and blew .155 & .139 Breathalyzer Test. The Officer conducted a pat down search of the Defendant and located marijuana, a smoking pipe and 5 Alphrazolam pills. The Officer arrested the Defendant for DUI, DUI with Property Damage, Possession of Alphrazolam, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Cannabis and Careless Driving.
RESULT: The Defendant faced heavy sanctions for his crimes. He retained Musca Law to fight the serious charges against him. The Attorney arranged for the Client to participate in Drug Court and the Prosecution DISMISSED all charges of possession. The Defense moved forward with DUI proceedings and the Court ruled no formal finding of guilt on the charges of DUI and DUI with Property Damage. The Defense also convinced the State to DROP the remaining Careless Driving charge.
Internal Ref #CS08MM03-04
Vehicle Searched after Leaving Known Drug House; Arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine & Paraphernalia:
Marijuana Charge DROPPED; No Cocaine & Paraphernalia Possession Convictions
Police stopped a vehicle for illegal window tint. The Driver consented for Officers to search the vehicle. The Police found a marijuana roach and seeds on the passenger floorboard. A pat down search of the passenger revealed a bag of crack cocaine and a crack pipe. Police arrested the passenger and charged him with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Paraphernalia.
RESULTS: The Client was facing felony charges. The Defense deposed the arresting Officers prior to trial and found discrepancies in their statements. The Defense persuaded the State to DROP the Possession of Marijuana Charge. The remainder of the case went to Court and the Defense prevailed. The Judge ruled no formal finding of guilt on the charges of Possession of Cocaine and Paraphernalia.
Internal Ref #CS08MM04-02
Motorcyclist with Gun & Knives in Fanny Pack; Arrested for Cocaine Possession & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: NO CONVICTION!
Police observed a motorcyclist parked on a sidewalk. The Officer pulled his cruiser over and found the suspect hiding from him in the bushes. The Officer performed a pat down search and asked if the Suspect had weapons or drugs on him. The Defendant had a handgun and two knives in his motorcycle fanny pack. The Defendant also confessed to holding crack cocaine in his pocket. The Officer arrested the Defendant and charged him with Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
RESULT: The Defendant was facing felony charges for this crime. The Defense entered into talks with the Prosecution over the details of the case. The Court ruled in the Defense’s favor with no formal finding of guilt on the Possession of Cocaine charge. The State DROPPED the charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Internal Ref #CS08MM004-15
Defendant Pulled Over for Traffic Violation had Crack Cocaine on his Seat; Arrested on Felony Possession of Cocaine Charge:
Felony Possession of Cocaine Charge DISMISSED!
Police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign. The Driver admitted to Police that he had a work purposes only restricted driver’s license. The Driver violated the restriction by driving his girlfriend around town. The Officer went to issue a ticket for the driver’s license violation and a warning for running a stop sign when he noticed a chalky white substance on the seat of the vehicle. The consistency of the substance looked similar to crack cocaine. The substance tested positive for cocaine and the Officer arrested the Defendant on Felony Possession of Cocaine charges.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney requested a jury trial on the felony charges against the Client. The Defense set depositions and requested discovery from the State. The Defense convinced the Prosecutor that the State would not secure a conviction. The Prosecution DISMISSED the case against the Client.
Internal Ref #CS08MM09-18
Client Tossed Marijuana into Police Substation as a Demonstration to Legalize Drugs; Arrested on Possession of Marijuana: Charge DROPPED!
An individual walked into a Police Substation and browsed through brochures. She selected a free informational pamphlet on peaceful demonstrations. The individual pulled a bag of marijuana out of her purse and set it on front desk of the Police substation. The Defendant told the Officer stationed at the front desk that she believed marijuana should be legalized and she just submitted her contribution to a peaceful demonstration. An Officer followed the demonstrator out the door and arrested her on Possession of Marijuana charges.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney arranged for the Client to participate in a Deferred Prosecution Program and she avoided the Court system. The State DROPPED the Possession of Marijuana charge against the Client.
Internal Ref #CS09MM03-17
Married Couple Charged with Felony Cocaine Possession & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: ALL CHARGES DROPPED!
Police approach a married couple sitting in their car talking. An Officer requested to search the couple’s vehicle and the parties complied. The Police found a plastic straw containing cocaine residue. Police arrested the couple and charged them with Felony Cocaine Possession and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
RESULT: The couple hired Musca Law Firm to defend the serious criminal charges brought forth against them. The Defense Attorney argued the facts of the case against the Prosecution’s evidence. The Defense Attorney persuaded the State to DROP ALL CHARGES against our Clients! Our Clients are now eligible to have their records sealed.
Internal Ref #CS08MM011-18
Drug Arrest Puts Teen’s Future in Jeopardy: Possession of Marijuana Charge DROPPED!
A teenage honor student with athletic scholarships was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana, Under 20 Grams. The minor Defendant had no prior criminal history and put his future on the line with this arrest.
RESULT: The Prosecution filed formal charges against the minor Client forcing the case to a hearing. The Defense Attorney immediately contacted the State Attorney’s office and convinced the Prosecution that moving forward with a hearing was unnecessary. The Defense Attorney kept the minor Client out of the judicial system by arranging for him to participate in a Juvenile Diversion Program. Thanks to the skills of the Defense, the State DROPPED the charge and the teenage Defender’s future is still intact.
Internal Ref #CS08MM01-003
Defendant Caught by K-9 Unit After Fleeing Marijuana Grow House:
ALL CHARGES DROPPED!
The Police are called to back-up another Officer and an FPL representative at marijuana grow house. The suspects inside the house have fled on foot. The Police deployed a K-9 Unit to track down the suspects. The K-9 unit caught a heavily sweating, shirtless suspect hiding under bushes and brush. The Defendant was arrested and charged with Loitering and Prowling.
RESULT: The Defense Team entered into discussions with Prosecution over the details of the charges against the Client. The Defense Attorney convinced the Prosecution not to move forward with the case and all charges against our Client are DROPPED!
Internal Ref#CS08MM08-08
Driver’s Suspicious Behavior Points Police to Hidden Drugs; NO CONVICTION on Charge of Marijuana Possession!
A driver passed 2 lighted police cruisers at a traffic stop and failed to slow down. One Officer followed the driver and pulled him over for failing to reduce his speed. The Officer noticed the Defendant was violently shaking and sweating. It took the Defendant over a minute to remove his license from his wallet. The Officer requested that the driver exit the vehicle. After talking to Police, the Defendant admitted that he stashed marijuana in his pocket. The Officer confiscated the drugs and arrested Defendant with for Possession of Marijuana.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney filed motions to prevent case details from being submitted into evidence by the Prosecution. The Defense prevailed and the Court found NO FORMAL FINDING OF GUILT on the Possession of Marijuana charge.
Internal Ref #CS099MM05-26
Radio Blasting in Lexus Creates Suspicion in Police,
Driver Charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance: NO CONVICTION!
Police noticed a maroon Lexus with its radio blaring, cruising down the highway. The vehicle was traveling at an excessive speed and the police initiated a traffic stop. The Officer issued a traffic citation for Violation of a Traffic Control Device and asked the driver for consent to search his vehicle. The search revealed small amounts of marijuana on the floor of the vehicle and a small white pill under the driver’s seat. The Defendant had in his possession three bottles of prescription pills that he handed over to the Officer. One of the bottles contained two types of pills inside and the Defendant stated that some of the pills were Valium and he did not have the prescription bottle for them. The Officer placed the Defendant under arrest for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance.
RESULT: Felony Possession Defense Attorney filed a Motion to Suppress Evidence based on a warrantless search and seizure. The Attorney effectively challenged whether or not the law enforcement officer had probable cause, resulting in NO CONVICTION on the charge of Felony Possession.
Internal Ref #CS099MM05-13
Tip Leads to Drug Raid and Jury Trial: ATTORNEY OBTAINS NOT GUILTY VERDICT!
A tip leads police to investigate a drug house in Ft. Myers. The informant is wired for video and sound to record a drug transaction taking place within the suspect’s home. The police raid the scene and the Defendant is arrested and charged with Sale and Delivery of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis, Over 20 grams.
RESULT: The Attorney was convinced our Client was innocent and brought the case before a jury trial. The Attorney argued that the Prosecution had no evidence to convict the Defendant. The jury found the Defendant NOT GUILTY on both charges (Sale and Delivery of Cannabis & Possession of Cannabis, Over 20 grams).
Internal Ref #CS099MM04-10
Middle Aged Man Caught Smoking Marijuana,
Charged with Possession of Marijuana & Possession of Paraphernalia: BOTH CHARGES DISMISSED!
The Police observed the Defendant smoking marijuana in a parking lot and conducted a search. Police found a cellophane wrapper containing marijuana in the Defendant’s pants pocket and arrested him for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
RESULT: The Defense Attorney negotiated with the State to accept Defendant into a diversion program. The State DISMISSED both charges.
Internal Ref #CS099MM04-08
Anonymous Complaint Leads to Possession of Paraphernalia Charge:
CHARGE DISMISSED!
A third party report of a person smoking marijuana inside a parked car lead Police to our Client. The Police made contact with the Defendant sitting inside his car. The Defendant admitted to smoking marijuana earlier and gave consent to search his vehicle. The Police recovered a multicolored glass pipe and charged the Defendant with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
RESULT: Through aggressive negotiations, the Attorney persuaded the State to issue a Notice of Nolle Prosequi, DISMISSING the charge against our Client.
Internal Ref #CS099MM03-30
Drug Raid Leaves Former Airborne Ranger Charged with Felony Possession of Cocaine: CHARGE DROPPED!
Based upon a drug trafficking tip from an informant, the Narcotics Unit obtained a search warrant of a home. At the time of execution, our Client was at the location with several other people. Items the police found during the search included: opium pills, Xanax pills, a large amount of cash, a home-made Captain Morgan crack pipe, and other drug paraphernalia. A pat down search of our Client revealed a pack of Kool cigarettes containing 3.0 grams of crack cocaine. Police charged our Client with Felony Possession of Cocaine. Simple possession of cocaine, or crack cocaine, is a 3rd degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years prison. Unlike the Federal sentencing guidelines, the State of Florida treats powder cocaine and crack cocaine the same.
RESULT: Cocaine Possession Defense Lawyer obtained a Nolle Prosse, and the State withdrew the felony charge. Our Client is eligible to have his felony charge expunged.
Internal Ref #CS099MM02-25
Noisy Muffler Leads to Possession of Marijuana Arrest: NO CONVICTION!
Defendant was stopped by police for a noisy muffler and the fact his front passenger window was tinted darker than the State legal limit. The officer conducting the traffic stop noticed an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and had his K9 partner conduct a free air sniff. The K9 gave a positive alert to the odor of narcotics. Police recovered a clear bag of marijuana and arrested the Defendant for Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.
RESULT: After intense negotiations with the State, Attorney obtained a No Conviction on the Charge of Possession. Two traffic tickets issued for unsafe vehicle condition were dismissed!
Internal Ref #CS099MM02-19
Possession of Marijuana Puts College Student’s Future on the Line:
NO CONVICTION!
Police were called to an apartment complex swimming pool facility. Residents of the complex reported 2 underage males drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana. Officers made contact with two male suspects and noticed the odor of marijuana on the Defendant. Defendant stood up and a cigarette fell on the ground. The 18 year old college student was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Marijuana.
RESULT: Our seasoned criminal defense attorneys aggressively challenged the evidence against our Client and negotiated with the State Attorney assigned to his case. The State withheld adjudication on the charge of Possession, sparing our Client the serious consequences of a conviction.
Internal Ref #CS099MM01-30
Texas Fugitive Extradited for Felony Possession & Failure to Appear: NO CONVICTION ON FELONY CHARGE! FAILURE TO APPEAR – DISMISSED!
Defendant's failure to appear in court on a Possession of Marijuana charge resulted in a warrant for his arrest. Defendant was arrested in Texas, extradited to Florida and held without bond.
RESULT: Pursuant to a plea, our Attorney successfully negotiated an agreement, obtaining NO CONVICTION on the Felony Possession charge and a dismissal on the charge of Failure to Appear.
Internal Ref #CS099MM01-29
Florida Tourist Arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver: FELONY CHARGE DISMISSED!
Defendant was on vacation in Florida and traveling at a speed of 80mph in a 45mph zone. An unmarked sheriff’s vehicle chased the Defendant’s truck and witnessed him tossing an object out his window. Upon conducting a traffic stop, police discovered the Defendant was in possession of un-prescribed bottles of Alprazolam. Police arrested the tourist and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Paraphernalia.
RESULT: The Attorney successfully negotiated on behalf of our client and the State issued a Notice of Nolle Prosequi, dismissing the charges against our Client. Because of our efforts, the out of state resident did not have to return to Florida and is eligible to have his records sealed.
Internal Ref #CS099MM01-08
Motion to Suppress Evidence on Possession of Marijuana: Results in NO CONVICTION!
Police stopped the Defendant for a traffic offense. Police discovered a plastic bag containing marijuana in his vehicle and arrested him for Possession of Marijuana.
RESULT: The Attorney filed a Motion to Suppress Evidence obtained by an unlawful search and seizure without a warrant. The challenge presented to the State on meeting the burden of proof resulted in NO CONVICTION! |