Miscellaneous 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.
Reduced to Child Abuse with Probation and Zero Days Jail (with No Sexual Offender Registration) | (3 Counts) Felony Sexual Conduct with a Minor (19 year old/2 minors age 4 & 9) (Dangerous Crimes Against Children), (2 Counts) Felony Child Molestation (Dangerous Crimes Against Children) & (1 Count) Attempted Sexual Conduct with a Minor (Dangerous Crimes Against Children) – State v Mr. D.
Maricopa County Superior Court (Case No. CR2014-111926) (DMC No. 13788)
Not Charged | Felony Possession of Marijuana, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Minor in Consumption and Minor in Possession – State v. Mr. M.
SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED (DR NO. 2015-10225) (DMC NO. 15104)
Clarification of Notation on the Record and Motion to Seal Record Granted | Assault – State v. Mr. Y.
WHITE TANK JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. CV2015-005093 AND CASE NO. JC2013-444595) (DMC NO. 15246)
Dismissed (Due to Witness Issue) | Urinating in Public – State v. Mr. S.
SCOTTSDALE CITY COURT – (CASE NO. 2018-000668) (DMC NO. 15224)
Dismissed (in the Interest of Justice) | Failure to Obey a Police Officer – State v. Mr. C.
IRONWOOD JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. JC2018-110385) (DMC NO. 15327)
Dismissed | Minor in Possession – State v. Mr. F.
UNIVERSITY LAKES JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. JC2018-117908) (DMC NO. 15352)
Dismissed | Federal Felony Bank and Wire Fraud, Felony Money Laundering, Felony Conspiracy & Felony Aid and Abet
U.S. DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF ARIZONA (CASE NO. 2:08-CR08-0598-PHX-JAT-8)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Bench Trial | Contracting Without a License (with a Prior Conviction)
PHOENIX CITY COURT (CASE NO. DR3821911)
Reduced to Probation (Class 6 Open/Misdemeanor), Later Set Aside | Felony RICO / Felony Illegally Conducting an Enterprise, Felony Conspiracy, Felony Promotion of Gambling & Misdemeanor Liquor License Violation
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2012-006937)
Dismissed at Bench Trial | Prevention of the Use of a Telephone in Case of Emergency, Assault and Disorderly Conduct
APACHE JUNCTION JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. DV2007-0291)
Dismissed | (2 Counts) Child Neglect
PEORIA CITY COURT (CASE NO. CR2004-000920)
Reduced to Misdemeanor with Zero Days in Jail | Felony Escape, Felony Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer and Felony Resisting Arrest
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-158714)
Dismissed at Bench Trial | Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Damage, Criminal Nuisance, Criminal Littering & Assault | State v. Mr. O
UNIVERSITY LAKES JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. CR04-50245) (DMC NO. 5855)
Reduced to Probation with 30 Days in Jail | Felony Promoting Prison Contraband (with Prior Conviction while on Probation)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006-008600)
Granted | Fingerprint Card Application
(ARIZONA BOARD OF FINGERPRINTING APPLICATION IVP0351368)
Dismissed | Juvenile Minor in Possession of Tobacco
MARICOPA COUNTY JUVENILE COURT (CASE NO. JV542678)
Not Charged | Felony Misconduct with Weapon, Felony Tampering with Physical Evidence & Misdemeanor Failure to Comply with a Police Officer
TOLLESON POLICE DEPARTMENT (CASE NO. DR2004-0503028)
Not Charged | Felony Depositing Explosives
CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT (DR NO. 11-05-2808)
Reduced to Probation with 3 Months in Jail | Felony Bigamy (with Multiple Prior Felonies)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2002-098145)
Reduced to Probation with Zero Days in Jail | Felony Tampering with Physical Evidence, Felony Conspiracy to Commit Perjury, Felony Obstruction of a Criminal Investigation and Felony Fraudulent Schemes
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2013-000547)
Reduced to Minor in Consumption with Zero Days in Jail | Juvenile DUI & DWI (.145 BAC), and Curfew Violation Per Surprise City Code 6-6-1A | State v. Mr. M
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. JV200635) (DMC NO. 13942)
Probation Terminated | Contracting Without a License – State v. Mr. J
GILBERT CITY COURT (CASE NO. 2013-CT-0019280) (DMC NO. 14398)
Restored | Civil Rights & Right to Possess a Firearm | State v. Mr. B
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2003-038238) (DMC NO. 11639)
Dismissed at Bench Trial | Standing Water Likely to Breed Mosquitos
MOON VALLEY JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. JC2007-157045)
Reversed on Appeal | DCS / CPS Child Neglect Finding
DES ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING (CASE NO. 12C-616934-CPS)
Granted | Motion to Amend DPS Record
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR1995-091837)
Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Jury Trial | Felony Animal Cruelty
PINAL COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2008-01401)
Reduced to False Reporting with Zero Days in Jail | Harassment and False Telephone Message (Per ARS 13-3002 (a)(3) | State v. Mr. W
SCOTTSDALE CITY COURT (CASE NO. CR2015-024674) (DMC NO. 13514)
Reduced to Misdemeanor Attempt & Sentence Modified to Community Service Hours from 360 to 50 | Felony Computer Tampering, Felony Unlawful Use of an Access Device & Felony Attempted Theft
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2004-014814)
Dismissed | Failure to Check ID at Bar
TEMPE CITY COURT (CASE NO. 07-016687)
Dismissed | No Valid Arizona License | State v. Mr. E.
UNIVERSITY LAKES JUSTICE COURT (TR91-087982) (DMC NO. 7568)
Reduced to Disobeying Parents Directions with Probation and Zero Days in Jail | Juvenile Minor in Possession of Alcohol | State v. Ms. B
MARICOPA COUNTY JUVENILE COURT (CASE NO. JV167290) (DMC NO. 7891)
Reversed | DCS / CPS Temporary Child Custody Order
DCS / CPS (CASE NO. 316426)
Reinstated | Parole
ARIZONA BOARD OF CLEMENCY (DOC NO. 039589)
Dismissed with Diversion | Harassment, Unlawful Intent with Lewd Electronic Communication & Disorderly Conduct | State vs. Mr. C
GLENDALE CITY COURT (CASE NO. CR2013-004845) (DMC NO. 11381)
Reversed on Appeal | Denial of Fingerprint Clearance Card
ARIZONA BOARD OF FINGERPRINTING (CASE NO. 1518335A)
Not Charged | Felony Theft, Felony Counterfeit Apparel & Felony Destruction of Evidence
PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT (CASE NO. 2008-81008727)
Granted | Notation of Clearance on the Record (Assault)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT RE: GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT (CASE NO. DR NO. 07-134570); GLENDALE CITY COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-30737)
Reduced to Aggravated Assault (Non-dangerous) and Kidnapping with 2.5 Years in Prison | Felony Terrorism, Felony Aggravated Assault Dangerous (with Knife), Felony Kidnapping & Misconduct with a Weapon (Gun)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-030014)
Bench Warrant Quashed | Reinstated Previous Misdemeanor Sentence | State v. Mr. Y
MESA CITY COURT (CASE NO. 2002-056013) (DMC NO. 4395)
Reduced to Misdemeanor Criminal Damage with 4 Days in Jail | Obstructing Governmental Operations; Failure to Obey a Police Officer; Prevention of the Use of a Telephone to Call 911; Carrying a Concealed Weapon and False Reporting
GILBERT CITY COURT (CASE NO. 2008-CR-0001928-MI)
Not Charged As To Our Client Mr. G /Former Owner of Bagdad Hillside | (3 Counts) Felony Discharge Elimination System Violation ($950,000 Violation)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2017-002439)