Fraudulent Schemes Dismissals 4

(Maricopa County Superior Court No. 2003-014902CR): Mr. B. was accused of arriving at a local Chevrolet dealer in an attempt to obtain an engine and water pump valued at over $1,500.00 with a fraudulent purchase order from another Ford dealer. Apparently the other Ford dealer did not authorize this transaction, and all transactions were recorded on video tape. We were able to show the prosecutor that our client was “duped” into picking up the parts by a neighbor across the street. The neighbor had recently been released from prison and had his own criminal history. We had Mr. B. undergo a polygraph, which he passed. We then provided that polygraph to the prosecutor, and all charges were subsequently dismissed “in the interests of justice.”

State v. Mr. L. (Maricopa County Superior Court No. A664747CR): Mr. L. was tricked into using a stolen credit card by a friend who claimed it was his step-father’s card (which they were using with permission). He was tricked into purchasing almost $15,000.00 worth of items. We explained to the prosecutor that Mr. L. was tricked, and provided the name of the person who truly had stolen the credit card. All charges against Mr. L. were dropped.

(Maricopa County Superior Court No. A693743CR): Mr. G. was accused of trying to use a stolen credit card at a local grocery store. He was also accused of using that credit card to purchase numerous gift cards at a Home Depot. We were able to work out a civil compromise with the alleged victim, and all charges were dismissed.

(Maricopa County Superior Court No. 9603152CR): Mr. S. was accused of writing 8 checks which totaled approximately $8,000.00. We were able to bring in a handwriting expert who showed that the handwriting on the checks was not Mr. S.’s. In addition, the videotape of the bank surveillance was inconclusive as to the identity of the person cashing the checks. We were able to have the case dismissed in its entirety.