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.
Dismissed | Bow Riding Above Wakeless Speed | State v. Mr. M
DESERT RIDGE JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. JC2020-123057) (DMC NO. 16392)
Not Charged | Unlawful Use of an Electronic Device by a Minor – State v. Mr. H.
INVESTIGATED BY PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT (DR NO. 2020-00348939) (DMC NO. 16599)
Dismissed (with Classes) | Illegal Dumping and Consumption of Alcohol in a Vehicle – State v. Mr. S.
CHANDLER CITY COURT (CASE NO. 18-2-314751) (DMC NO. 15591)
Dismissed (with Classes) | Fake ID Used to Enter a Bar, Minor in Consumption – State v. Mr. G.
PIMA COUNTY CONSOLIDATED COURT (CASE NO. CR2016-18219) (DMC NO. 15599)
Dismissed (with Misdemeanor Compromise) | Contracting Without a License – State v. Mr. C.
DESERT RIDGE JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. JC2020-131223) (DMC NO. 16728)
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)
Bond Reduced to $150,000 Secured | Multiple Felonies Including Kidnapping, Fraud, Sexual Extortion, and More – State v. Mr. J.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. PF2019-142956-001) (DMC NO. 15909)
Bond Reduced to $10,000 Surety Bond | Felony Child Sex Trafficking, and Felony Sexual Conduct with a Minor – State v. Mr. T.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. PF2021-104687-001) (DMC NO. 16572)
Released to Pretrial Services with Zero Dollar Bond | Multiple Counts of Felony Sexual Conduct with a Minor – State v. Mr. O.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. PF2021-117702-001) (DMC NO. 16750)
Bond Reduced to $50,000 Surety Bond | Multiple Felonies Under Controlled Substances Act and Firearms Conspiracy – State v. Mr. G.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF ARIZONA (CASE NO. MJ-21-00026-PHX-MHB) (DMC NO. 16579)