Miscellaneous Violent Crimes 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.
Dismissed | Felony Misconduct Involving a Weapon (Prohibited Possessor), Felony Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Misdemeanor Possession of a Firearm in a Bar | State v. Mr. C
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2017-141455) (DMC NO. 16387)
Dismissed | Felony Riot (Per ARS 13-2903(A)) | State v. Mr. T
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. PF2020-121759-066) (DMC NO. 16382)
Dismissal of Allegation of Dangerousness Upheld on Appeal | Animal Cruelty – State v. Mr. H.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2017-100746); ARIZONA COURT OF APPEALS (CASE NO. 1 CA-SA 17-0186) (DMC NO. 15098)
Not Charged Due to Cooperation Agreement | Federal Money Laundering ($50,000), Federal Bank and Wire Fraud, Federal Arms Trafficking (AK/AR-47s and 50-Caliber Rifles) and Felony Drug Trafficking (Meth, Marijuana)
PINAL COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, US ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AND ATF INVESTIGATED
Not Charged | Federal Felony Mortgage Fraud ($1,100,000), Federal Felony Bank and Wire Fraud, Felony Fraudulent Schemes, and Felony Forgery
LARGE NATIONAL BANK INVESTIGATED
Not Charged | (2 Counts) Felony Aggravated Assault Dangerous (with Knife); (2 Counts) Felony Disorderly Conduct Dangerous; (1 Count) Prevention of Use of a Telephone in an Emergency | State v. Mr. B
SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT (CASE NO. DR2013-03890) (DMC NO. 13464)
Not Charged | Felony Disruption of an Educational Institution, Felony Aggravated Assault on a Teacher and Disorderly Conduct
CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT (CASE NO. DR2005-13-4523)
Reduced to Facilitation, Assisting a Criminal Street Gang and Class 6 Aggravated Assault – All with Probation and a Total of 1 Year in DOC | Felony Money Laundering ($1,100), Felony Conspiracy to Commit Sale or Transportation of Narcotics; Felony Sale or Transportation of Marijuana, Felony Use of a Wire Communication or Electronic Communication Device in a Drug Related Transaction and (3 Counts) Felony Aggravated Assault
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2015-105571 AND CR2015-114161)
Reduced to Assisting a Criminal Street Gang with Probation and Zero Days in Jail | (2 Counts) Felony Aggravated Assault Dangerous (Stabbed Victim twice with Knife) & (1 Count) Felony Leading a Criminal Street Gang
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2008-176703)