Disclaimer - Results depend upon factors unique to each case and that results in one case do not predict similar results in others.
DISMISSED – Probation Violation, State v. Ms. R. (DMC No. 9095)
DISMISSED – Probation Violation, State v. Ms. R. (DMC No. 9095) (Maricopa County Superior Court No. 2006-109586): Ms. R was on probation for Burglary (a Class 3 Felony), when her Probation Officer filed a Petition to Revoke her Probation due to various violations. We were able to show that Ms. R was on Standard Probation and not Intensive Probation, so a violation of Term 17 (Consumption of Alcohol) would not result in an Automatic Revocation. In addition, there was only an admission of alcohol consumption, and not any hard evidence. The State then moved to Dismiss the Petition to Revoke, even though Ms. R was facing a potential of years in prison.
EXPUNGED- AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, POSSESSION OF PRECURSOR DRUG CHEMICALS, & AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – State v. Mr. P. (DMC No. 9819)
EXPUNGED- AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, POSSESSION OF PRECURSOR DRUG CHEMICALS, & AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – State v. Mr. P. (DMC No. 9819) (Maricopa County Superior Court No. 1998-093342, 2003-018738, 2004-021935): Mr. P had been involved with drugs in his past, which resulted in 3 convictions and a prison sentence. He eventually was released from prison and did extensive drug counseling. He had turned his life around and was working at a decent job, but could not be promoted up while he had felony convictions on his record. We were able to file an extensive motion which included all of his counseling records and we were able to have all of the Judgments of Guilt Set Aside. In addition, his Civil Rights were Restored.
DUI CONVICTION EXPUNGED – State v. Mr. W. (DMC No. 8991)
DUI CONVICTION EXPUNGED – State v. Mr. W. (DMC No. 8991) (Scottsdale City Court No. 2008-040589): Mr. W had previously been convicted of a DUI in 2008. He needed the conviction to be Set Aside in order to secure a promotion in his employment. We were able to show the Judge that he had satisfied all of the penalties associated with his DUI conviction. The Judge agreed and Set Aside the Judgment of Guilt, thereby expunging Mr. W’s conviction.
RESISTING ARREST/TRESPASSING/DISORDERLY CONDUCT CONVICTION EXPUNGED – State v. Ms. H. (DMC No. 9104)
RESISTING ARREST/TRESPASSING/DISORDERLY CONDUCT CONVICTION EXPUNGED – State v. Ms. H. (DMC No. 9104) (Maricopa County Superior Court No. 2009-161454): Ms. H had been drinking and was at the Westgate Shops over by the Jobing.com Arena. An officer approached her outside of a bar, and she got into a verbal altercation. The officer became angry, and pushed Ms. H to the side of the car. She reacted and then was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing, and Resisting Arrest. We were ultimately able to have charges reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor for Resisting Arrest. After that, we were able to have the conviction Set Aside and Expunged.
DUI CONVICITION EXPUNGED – State v. Ms. M. (DMC No. 9942)
DUI CONVICITION EXPUNGED – State v. Ms. M. (DMC No. 9942) (Scottsdale City Court No. TR2008-011939): Ms. M. had been convicted of a DUI stemming from 2008. She needed to Set Aside the conviction in order to obtain meaningful employment. We were able to file a motion showing that she had changed her life, and was now a college graduate. The Judge agreed and Set Aside her Judgment of Guilt.
RESOLVED with Time Served & Termination – Probation Violation, State v. Mr. S.
RESOLVED with Time Served & Termination – Probation Violation, State v. Mr. S. (DMC No. 7190) (Maricopa County Superior Court No. CR2005-005758): Mr. S. had been on probation for a class 6 Felony Endangerment. He had not been appearing and the State wished to revoke his probation. We were able to secure an agreement to revoke his probation in exchange for an additional 54 days in jail and termination of probation. He was originally facing a potential of 2.25 years in prison.
REDUCED to 90 Days Jail – Probation Violation, State v. Mr. G. (DMC No. 7186)
REDUCED to 90 Days Jail – Probation Violation, State v. Mr. G. (DMC No. 7186) (Maricopa County Superior Court No. CR2003-038760): Mr. G. was on probation for Resisting Arrest and was accused of violating by failing to report on 2 different occasions, failing to pay his monthly service charge, and failing to complete his community service hours. Although he was initially facing up to 2.25 years in prison, we were able to convince the judge to give him a 90 day jail sentence and reinstate him on probation. The judge pointed out to Mr. G. how lucky he was, as this was not his first violation of probation.
DUI CONVICTION EXPUNGED – State v. Mr. S.
(Tempe City Court No. 06-887547): Mr. S. had a DUI conviction when he was in college. He had since graduated college with a Bachelor’s degree, and was currently applying to be a PGA professional so he could go out on tour playing golf. We were able to show the judge that he had changed his life, and needed to have his conviction of guilt set aside. The judge agreed and set aside all penalties.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND MINOR IN CONSUMPTION CONVICTIONS EXPUNGED – State v. Mr. H.
(Flagstaff City Court No. 98000505, 97004806 & 9700375): Mr. H. had numerous problems with the law before he was 21 years of age. He was now 30 years old and wished to have his record cleaned up because he was getting his Masters degree in education and was currently a High School teacher. We were able to convince the judge to set aside all of his convictions, thereby allowing him to achieve a higher position with more pay in the teaching industry.
AGGRAVATED DUI CONVICTION EXPUNGED – State v. Mr. E.
AGGRAVATED DUI CONVICTION EXPUNGED – State v. Mr. E. (Maricopa County Superior Court No. 2002-017672): Mr. E. had been convicted of Aggravated DUI approximately 4 years prior, and he had served his 4 months in prison and satisfied all of the probation and court requirements. He needed his judgment of guilt set aside in order to restore his civil rights, his right to vote, and his right to possess a firearm, thereby allowing him to more successfully seek employment. We were able to show the court that Mr. E. was immature at the time of his DUI convictions, and that he had successfully completed alcohol counseling and no longer consumed alcohol. The judge agreed with us and set aside his judgment of guilty and restored his civil rights.
DUI CONVICITION EXPUNGED – State v. Mr. F.
(Scottsdale City Court No. 2006-017984CR): Mr. F. had been convicted of a DUI one year prior in the City of Scottsdale. He was a practicing physician with over 21 years experience. In order to keep his position on various medical association boards and continue interacting with the State Legislative Affairs Committee on medical issues, it was necessary to have his conviction set aside. Once we proved to the judge that Mr. F.’s DUI arrest was a one-time issue, the judge set aside the judgment of guilt regarding Mr. F.’s DUI conviction.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT CONVICTION REVERSED – State v. Ms. K.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT CONVICTION REVERSED – State v. Ms. K. (Maricopa County Superior Court No. CR2006-006624): Ms. K. had previously been convicted in the Mesa Municipal Court for an alleged Disorderly Conduct/Domestic Violence. After we obtained the case and went through the trial record, we were able to show that the prosecutor inappropriately changed the theory of the case in the middle of trial and improperly amended the charges. The judge erroneously allowed the prosecutor to do this. We were able to show the Superior Court Appellate judge that this was improper, and that judge ruled in our favor and dismissed all charges.
