Second 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.
Conviction Reversed R. (Rule 32) (10 Year Prison Sentence) | Felony Second Degree Murder Dangerous (with Gun)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006-048688)
Not Charged | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous, Negligent Homicide Dangerous & Felony Vehicular Aggravated Assault Dangerous
PEORIA POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED
Not Charged | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous
MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Not Charged | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous
GILBERT POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED
Not Charged | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous
NAVAJO COUNTY DPS (CASE NO. DR2006-026637)
Not Charged / Reduced to Probation | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous / Misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter
WEST MESA JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. CT2006-002295) / (SALT RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT DR NO. 2005-06294)
Not Charged / Reduced to Probation | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous / Misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter
SURPRISE MUNICIPAL COURT (CASE NO. TR11-00425)
Not Charged and Instead Routed to City Court for Misdemeanor | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous & Felony Hit and Run
TEMPE POLICE DEPARTMENT (CASE NO. DR06-072066) / TEMPE CITY COURT (CASE NO. 06-916379)
Not Charged and Instead Routed to Justice Court for Misdemeanor DUI | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous
EAST MESA JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. TR2006-172224)
Not Charged / Reduced to Negligent Homicide (Non Dangerous) with 7 Months Actual Prison Time | Felony Vehicular Second Degree Murder Dangerous / Felony Vehicular Manslaughter Dangerous, Negligent Homicide Dangerous & Felony Aggravated Assault Dangerous
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2011-007282)
Reduced to Aggravated Assault (Non-Dangerous) with 4.5 Years in Prison | (2 Counts) Felony Second Degree Vehicular Murder Dangerous & (1 Count) Felony Vehicular Aggravated Assault Dangerous
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006-009509)
Reduced to 19 Years in Prison | (2 Counts) Felony Vehicular Second Degree Murder and (1 Count) Felony Hit & Run
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2005-011605)