Disclaimer - Results depend upon factors unique to each case and that results in one case do not predict similar results in others.
NOT CHARGED – Assault, State v. Mr. D.
Mr. D. was accused of assault by his ex-girlfriend. She claimed that he tried to choke her and smother her with a pillow, while threatening to kill her. She then filed an Order of Protection against Mr. D. We were able to show that Mr. D. had not done any of these things, and there was no physical evidence to warrant any charges. His ex-girlfriend was simply angry at him because she discovered he had been with another woman. No charges were filed.
NOT CHARGED – Domestic Violence, State v. Mr. M.
Mr. M. was drinking with his girlfriend. They got into an argument when he found out she had recently had sex with a friend of his. Neighbors called police when they heard the loud arguing. When they arrived, Mr. M.’s girlfriend claimed she was “choked.” After meeting with prosecutors, we were able to show there was a lack of physical evidence, combined with a neighbor who may have been a witness. No charges were filed against Mr. M.
NOT CHARGED – Assault/Domestic Violence, State v. Mr. C.
(Phoenix Police Department) (DMC No. 7063): Mr. C. had been married to a wife whom he had found on the internet from another country. They had a child in common. They began arguing when his wife took out a knife and cut him on the arm and ran outside with their baby. Police arrived and observed marks on his wife’s face. Each said the other person had struck them first. Since the husband and wife were now getting a divorce and because the information received was in dispute, we were able to convince the Phoenix Police Department to not file charges.
