First Degree Murder 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 at Jury Trial (with Prejudice) | Felony Capital Murder & Felony Child Abuse | State v. Ms. R
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2008-132791) (DMC NO. 9880, 8366, 8367, 8368, 8369)
Not Charged | Felony Capital Murder Dangerous (with Gun)
CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED
Not Charged | Felony First Degree Murder Dangerous (with Gun)
TEMPE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED
Reduced to Burglary | Felony First Degree Murder Dangerous (with Shotgun)
GILA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. 97-675CR)
Reduced to Second Degree Murder | Felony First Degree Murder Dangerous (2 Counts) with Gun
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2005-141941)
Reduced to 13 Years in Prison | Felony First Degree Murder and Felony Sexual Assault
MARICOPA SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2013-002605)