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DISMISSED – Solicitation of Burglary, State v. Mr. C. (DMC No.7244)
DISMISSED – Solicitation of Burglary, State v. Mr. C. (DMC No.7244) (University Lakes Justice Court No. JC2007-115374): Mr. C. was an ASU student. While returning from class with a friend they sighted a golf course cart on ASU’s campus. Mr. C. acted as a lookout while his friend stole various items from the golf cart. We were able to explain to the prosecutor that a conviction would keep Mr. C. from ever obtaining a job in the Federal Government. In addition, this would potentially have caused him to be thrown out of his dorm room by the University. Ultimately, were able to convince the State to dismiss charges “in the interests of justice.”
DISMISSED – Burglary, State v. Mr. M. (DMC No.7307)
DISMISSED – Burglary, State v. Mr. M. (DMC No.7307) (United States District Court No. CR06-507-PHX-NVW): Mr. M. worked at a pawn shop where he was accused of stealing $150,000 in jewelry and electronics. During the course of the investigation he admitted to taking one firearm while he worked there, but denied the other thefts. He was able to pass a polygraph test, and we were able to show that the Government lacked any evidence of the items alleged to be stolen. Ultimately he was allowed to do Diversion in exchange for a dismissal of the Theft of Gun charge which had been brought against him. In the end, all charges were dismissed and he had no convictions on his record.
NOT CHARGED- Aggravated Assault/Burglary, State v. Mr. P.
Mr. P. was a security guard at a local apartment complex and was called to respond to a complaint of loud noise. When he arrived, one of the people at the party pointed a BB gun at Mr. P. A fight then ensued, and police officers arrived. While breaking up the fight, one of the officers was struck by Mr. P. We were able to convince the prosecutor not to file charges against Mr. P.
REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR – Theft/Possession of Burglary Tools/Burglary
State v. Mr. C. (Peoria City Court No. 2003-000888CR): Mr. C. was initially arrested because a victim claimed that she observed 2 males removing lug nuts and trying to steal 4 wheel covers from her vehicle. Mr. C. was arrested and charged with Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Theft. We were able to show the prosecutor that due to the low value of the property ($285.00) that the case should be routed to the City Prosecutor’s Office for misdemeanor charges. We then negotiated to have him charged with a single misdemeanor Theft. Mr. C. paid a $350.00 fine and served no jail time.
REDUCED TO PROBATION – Burglary with priors, State v. Mr. L.
(Maricopa County Superior Court No. 2002-080498CR): Mr. L. had prior convictions in another state for Breaking and Entering. He had served 2 years in prison in that state several years earlier. He was now charged with breaking into a house and stealing money. Due to his extensive prior criminal history, Mr. L. was given a 5 year prison offer through his prior attorney. After terminating the other attorney and hiring us, we were able to show that he had a tragic prior circumstances (due to the fact that he was from Vietnam and was a refugee), and we were able to secure a plea to Trespassing with probation and 9 months of jail.
DISMISSED – Burglary, State v. Mr. R.
(DMC No. 4237) (Wickenburg Justice Court No. A779026CR): Mr. R. was 4-wheeling in the desert when he came across a trailer with a new air compressor. Mr. R. did not take the air compressor, but was stopped by police when he was leaving the area. The police claimed he was in a private area and that a lock had been cut to the gate surrounding that large area of land. He was then charged with burglary. We were able to explain to the prosecutor that Mr. R. was simply on the property to go 4-wheeling, and was not there to commit crime. The prosecutor sent the case back to the detectives, who then decided not to pursue the case any further. All charges were dismissed.
NOT CHARGED – Theft/Burglary
State v. Mr. K. (Maricopa County) (DMC No. ): Mr. K. was accused of stealing $2,000.00 from the safe of a K-Mart store where he was employed. We had him submit to a polygraph, and then sat down with detectives in order for them to interview Mr. K. The detectives reviewed our polygraph and agreed that no charges would be brought against Mr. K.
NOT CHARGED – Burglary – State v. Mr. W.
(Maricopa County) (DMC No. 4147): Mr. W. had prior issues with alcoholism. After living sober for quite a while, he “fell off the wagon” and was found breaking into cars in front of his new apartment and stealing various items. We were able to get Mr. W. into a Faith Based Rehab Program, and we provided numerous letters to the County Attorney’s Office on his behalf. The County Attorney’s Office agreed to route the case to the City Prosecutor’s Office for misdemeanor charges instead of felony charges. We then dealt with the City Prosecutor, who agreed to allow the 1 year statute of limitations run and bring no charges against Mr. W. because he had remained law-abiding for over 1 year.
State v. Mr. W. (DMC No. 8655, 8426)
Burglary (2 Counts only)
Maricopa County Superior Court
Not Guilty
