Assault/Violent Crime Jury Trial 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; 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; and cases where Prison/Jail exposure or Civil Repercussions were Substantially Reduced.
Disclaimer – Results depend upon factors unique to each case and that results in one case do not predict similar results in others.
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | First Degree Murder & Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder
DEC 13, 2021 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2017-001803)
Dismissed | Felony Aggravated Assault, Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Threats, Criminal Damage & Prevention of Use of a Telephone | State v. Mr. C
FEB 21, 2019 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. PF2015-130229) (DMC NO. 14542)
Not Guilty / Partial Acquittal at Jury Trial | (3 Counts) Felony Vulnerable Adult Abuse Only
AUG 7, 2015 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2008-008028)
Not Guilty / Partial Acquittal at Jury Trial – Found to be Not Dangerous and Only Received Probation and 12 Months in Jail | Felony Aggravated Assault – Dangerous
AUG 5, 2015 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2008-117058)
Dismissed | (2 Counts) Felony Aggravated Assault; Felony Resisting Arrest; Disorderly Conduct; Assault & Criminal Damage | State v. Mr. P
AUG 20, 2015 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2011-030483) (DMC NO. 11832)
Dismissed at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault & Felony Kidnapping | State v. Mr. T
AUG 14, 2015 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006-129306) (DMC NO. 6708)
Dismissed at Jury Trial | Felony Child Abuse & Felony Aggravated Assault on a Child
OCT 13, 2014 – PINAL COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2013-00944)
Not Guilty / Partial Acquittal at Jury Trial | (4 Counts) Felony Public Sexual Indecency & (1 Count Class 3) Felony Aggravated Assault (Broken Finger) on a Police Officer Only | State v. Mr. S
SEP 24, 2014 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2013-418527) (DMC NO. 12806)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault (2 Counts)
NOV 27, 2013 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2013-102278)
Not Guilty / Partial Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Child Molestation (DCAC) & Felony Aggravated Assault on a Child Only | State v. Mr. R
JUN 15, 2012 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2011-142060) (DMC NO. 10731)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer (2 Prior Felony Convictions)
SEP 22, 2011 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2011-117928) (DMC NO. 10049)
Dismissed at Jury Trial | Felony Disorderly Conduct Dangerous (with Gun) | State v. Ms. S
APR 20, 2011 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2011-005983) (DMC NO. 10526)
Dismissed at Jury Trial (with Prejudice) | Felony Capital Murder & Felony Child Abuse | State v. Ms. R
AUG 4, 2010 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2008-132791) (DMC NO. 9880, 8366, 8367, 8368, 8369)
Not Guilty / Partial Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Child Abuse (2 Counts) Only | State v. Ms. K
JUL 1, 2009 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. 07-C-27538712) (DMC NO. 8942)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | (2 Counts) Public Sexual Indecency, (2 Counts) Indecent Exposure & (2 Counts) Disorderly Conduct
MAY 20, 2010 – MESA CITY COURT (CASE NO. 2009-069323)
Dismissed at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault Dangerous (with Gun) | State v. Mr. F
APR 14, 2008 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006165076) (DMC NO. 8016)
Not Guilty / Partial Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Child Abuse (2 Counts) Only | State v. Mr. H
JAN 16, 2008 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-143032) (DMC NO. 7799)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Kidnapping Dangerous (with Gun)
JUN 27, 2006 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2005-033266)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Kidnapping & Felony Aggravated Assault
NOV 27, 2006 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006-129306)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault | State v. Mr. S
OCT 17, 2006 – PINAL COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006-00186) (DMC NO. 6525)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault | State v. Mr. W
FEB 10, 2006 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2005-118677) (DMC NO. 5886)
Not Guilty / Partial Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault Only | State v. Mr. W
MAR 25, 2005 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2003-040146) (DMC NO. 5308)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault Dangerous (with Knife) | State v. Mr. P
FEB 18, 2004 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2003-037311) (DMC NO. 4233)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault | State v. Mr. H
SEP 2, 2003 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2000-015414) (DMC NO. 3846)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Misconduct involving a Weapon | State v. Mr. R
MAY 7, 2003 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2002-021802) (DMC NO. 3653)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Sexual Assault, Felony Sexual Abuse & Felony Kidnapping
JAN 16, 2008 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-149715)
Hung at Jury Trial, then Dismissed | Felony Aggravated Assault Only
MAR 11, 2003 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2002-097294)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault (with Gun) | State v. Mr. G
JAN 15, 1999 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR9892992) (DMC NO. 935)
Not Guilty / Partial Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault (with Gun) Only | State v. Mr. J
SEP 4, 1998 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR1997-014393) (DMC NO. 651)
Hung at Jury Trial | Felony Aggravated Assault (with Gun) | State v. Mr. G
DEC 2, 1998 – MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR1998-092992) (DMC NO. 935)