Appeal/Post Conviction Relief Victories
“Victories” Definition: DM Cantor defines a “Victory” as a Complete Acquittal at Jury/Bench Trial; cases -Dismissed after they were set for Jury/Bench Trial; cases Dismissed prior to being set for Jury/Bench Trial; Convictions Reversed on Appeal; Convictions Set Aside; Pre-Charge/Pre-Indictment cases where DM Cantor Prevented Charges from being filed; a Partial Acquittal at Jury/Bench Trial; cases in which Charges were Substantially Reduced; Professional Board & Title 9 Representation in which charges were Declined, Dismissed or Substantially Reduced; and, cases where Prison/Jail exposure or Civil Repercussions were Substantially Reduced.
Below is only a sampling of our Victories and not a complete list. Click on any of the buttons to view the type of charge and individual case results.
Dismissal of Allegation of Dangerousness Upheld on Appeal | Animal Cruelty – State v. Mr. H.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2017-100746); ARIZONA COURT OF APPEALS (CASE NO. 1 CA-SA 17-0186) (DMC NO. 15098)
Special Action Granted and Sentence Modified ($8,000 in Fines and Fees Returned After Conviction Overturned) | Felony Endangerment – State v. Mr. R.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2011-117131) AND ARIZONA COURT OF APPEALS (CASE NO. 1 CA-SA 18-0120) (DMC NO. 15318)
Special Action Granted Allowing the Filing of a Petition for Review | Felony Attempted Sexual Conduct with a Minor (Dangerous Crimes Against Children) and Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor – State v. Mr. B.
DIVISION 2, ARIZONA COURT OF APPEALS (CASE NO. 2CA-CR 2017-0324-PR)
Conviction Reversed R. (Rule 32) (10.5 Year Prison Sentence) Later Reduced to Disorderly Conduct with Time Served & Immediate Release from Prison | Felony Aggravated Assault Dangerous (with Gun) on Police Officer
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2009-131155)
Conviction Reversed PCR (Rule 32) (35 Year Prison Sentence) with Immediate Release from Prison | Felony Armed Robbery Dangerous
PIMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR0143582)
Conviction Reversed PCR (Rule 32) Later Reduced to Class 6 Open/ Misdemeanor with Zero Days in Jail | Class 3 Felony Theft ($20,000)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2010-135297)
Conviction Reversed PCR (Rule 32) (13 Year Prison Sentence) with Immediate Release from Prison | Felony Sexual Conduct with a Minor (DCAC)
PIMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-002716)
Conviction Reversed R. (Rule 32) (10 Year Prison Sentence) | Felony Second Degree Murder Dangerous (with Gun)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006-048688)
Conviction Reversed R. (Rule 32) (5 Year Prison Sentence) Later Reduced to 1 Year, 8 Months Time Served & Immediate Release | Felony Vehicular Aggravated Assault
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. 94-08459)
Record Corrected to Reflect Dismissal of All Charges | Felony Child Abuse
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2002-094047)
Conviction Reversed | DUI Drugs (Inactive Marijuana Metabolite)
ARIZONA SUPREME COURT (CASE NO. CV-13-0056-PR) ARCADIA BILTMORE JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. TR2011-10043)
Convictions Reversed, Case Dismissed with Prejudice & Arrest Record Cleared | Felony Attempted Child Prostitution
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2010-135505)
Conviction Reversed | Extreme DWI (.190), DUI & DWI
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO: LC 2000-000602)
Conviction Reversed on Appeal | Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
ARIZONA COURT OF APPEALS (CASE NO. 2 CA-CR 2014-0420; 2 CA-CV2015-0102)
Conviction Reversed | Felony Theft
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2010-135297)
Special Action Granted | Determination of Defendants Indigency Required Appointment of Free Attorney | Aggravated DUI
ARIZONA COURT OF APPEALS NO.1 CA-SA 13-0179
Conviction Reversed Due to Denial of Right to Counsel Issue | Super Extreme DWI (.215 BAC), Extreme DWI, DUI & DWI
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. LC2009-000676)
Dismissal Confirmed at Appeal due to No Reasonable Suspicion to Stop Issue | DUI & DWI (.092 BAC)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. LC2008-139281)
Conviction Reversed | Disorderly Conduct
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006-006624)
Reversed on Appeal | DCS / CPS Child Neglect Finding
DES ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING (CASE NO. 12C-616934-CPS)
Granted | Notation of Cleared Person on the Record (Re: Felony Possession of Dangerous Drugs and DUI Drugs)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2011-106286)
Reversed on Appeal | School Expulsion per Title 9
MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC INSTITUTE (CONFIDENTIAL INTERNAL DOCKET NUMBER)
Reversed on Appeal | Denial of Fingerprint Clearance Card
ARIZONA BOARD OF FINGERPRINTING (CASE NO. 1518335A)
Conviction Reversed PCR (Rule 32) (15 Year Prison Sentence) | Felony Aggravated Assault (Dangerous) Resulting in Blindness in Eye
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2004-018577)
Conviction Reversed | Assault
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. L2010-147459)
Conviction Reversed PCR (Rule 32) (7 Year Prison Sentence) and New Plea Offer Given with Less Prison Time | Felony Manslaughter (with gun) and (3 Counts) Felony Endangerment (Dangerous)
YUMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. S1400CR2009-00194)
Reversed on Appeal | Denial of Business License
LICENSE APPEAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX ALARM BUSINESS LICENSE (NO. 1210
Conviction Reversed | Felony Aggravated DUI
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2002-099835)