Arson Victories
“Victories” Definition: DM Cantor defines a “Victory” as a Complete Acquittal at Jury/Bench Trial; cases -Dismissed after they were set for Jury/Bench Trial; cases Dismissed prior to being set for Jury/Bench Trial; Convictions Reversed on Appeal; Convictions Set Aside; Pre-Charge/Pre-Indictment cases where DM Cantor Prevented Charges from being filed; a Partial Acquittal at Jury/Bench Trial; cases in which Charges were Substantially Reduced; Professional Board & Title 9 Representation in which charges were Declined, Dismissed or Substantially Reduced; and, cases where Prison/Jail exposure or Civil Repercussions were Substantially Reduced.
Below is only a sampling of our Victories and not a complete list. Click on any of the buttons to view the type of charge and individual case results.
Dismissed | Felony Arson and Felony Criminal Damage
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2018-151423)
Dismissed | Juvenile Felony Arson, Reckless Burning & Criminal Damage
MARICOPA COUNTY JUVENILE COURT (CASE NO. JV-857561)
Dismissed | Arson & Reckless Burning
TEMPE CITY COURT / TEMPE MUNICIPAL COURT (CASE NO. 13-008832)
Dismissed | Arson & Reckless Burning
PHOENIX CITY COURT / PHOENIX MUNICIPAL COURT (CASE NO. 3684834)
Not Charged | Felony Arson
CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED
Not Charged | Federal Felony Arson | State v. Mr. W (DMC No. 12949)
U.S. FOREST SERVICE INVESTIGATED
Reduced to Probation with Zero Days in Jail | Felony Arson of a Structure and Felony Resisting Arrest
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2014-100103)
Reduced to 1 Count Arson (Non-Dangerous) with Probation and 6 Months in Jail | Felony Arson of an Occupied Structure (Dangerous) with $64,000 in Damage, Felony Burglary (Dangerous), (3 Counts) Felony Endangerment (Dangerous) and Criminal Damage | State v. Ms. D
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CR2015-122047) (DMC NO. 13601)