Disclaimer - Results depend upon factors unique to each case and that results in one case do not predict similar results in others.

NOT CHARGED – Discharging a Firearm, State v. Mr. G. (DMC No.7184)

NOT CHARGED – Discharging a Firearm, State v. Mr. G. (DMC No.7184): Mr. G. had been accused by his boss of displaying a weapon with a suppressor and firing it into the canal while at a construction job site. He had been terminated from the job site after the police report was made. We were able to show that his boss did not actually witness any of the allegations, and probably made up the accusations in order to have a reason to fire Mr. G. No charges were ever brought against him.

NOT CHARGED – Minor in Possession/Consumption of Alcohol

NOT CHARGED – Minor in Possession/Consumption of Alcohol, State v. Mr. S. (DMC No. 7064) (City of Tempe): Mr. S. was in a vehicle with his friends on Mill Avenue with an open container in his hand when a bicycle cop rode up. He told the driver of the vehicle to pull over, and then he questioned the occupants about their ages. We were able to show that there was no reasonable suspicion to stop, and the decision was made not to file charges by the Tempe City Prosecutor’s Office.

NOT CHARGED – Concealed Weapon Violation, State v. Mr. S.

NOT CHARGED – Concealed Weapon Violation, State v. Mr. S. (DMC No. 6979): Mr. S. was a motorcycle rider who was stopped near Flagstaff, Arizona. The police felt that he was wearing a jacket that would be indicative of belonging to a motorcycle gang. Upon a search, a concealed weapon was discovered on Mr. S.’s property. We were able to argue that this concealed weapon (brass knuckles) was actually a belt buckle. We also argued that there was no reasonable suspicion to stop Mr. S. in the first place. Ultimately, we convinced the prosecutor not to bring charges.

NOT CHARGED – Impersonating a DEA Agent

U.S. Federal District Court of Arizona v. Mr. L. (DMC No. 4016): Mr. L. had come into possession of numerous badges from various agencies. He got into a dispute with a neighbor, and displayed the badge (to indicate that he was a DEA Agent). When we contacted the investigating agency, they agreed to do an off-the-record de-briefing. Because Mr. L. was fully forthcoming about where he obtained the various badges, and agreed to never display them again, we were able to convince the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Agents that no charges should be filed.