Sentence Modification 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; Convictions Reversed on Appeal; Convictions Set Aside; 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; Professional Board & Title 9 Representation in which charges were Declined, Dismissed or Substantially Reduced; and, cases where Prison/Jail exposure or Civil Repercussions were Substantially Reduced.
Below is only a sampling of our Victories and not a complete list. Click on any of the buttons to view the type of charge and individual case results.
Probation Terminated Early | Felony Aggravated Identity Theft, Felony Attempt to Commit Acquisition of Narcotic Drug (Pain Killers), and Possession of Dangerous Drug | State v. Mr. M
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2014-001565) | DMC NO. 16436
Dismissed | False Reporting – State v. Mr. A.
CHANDLER CITY COURT (CASE NO. 18-Z-330371) (DMC NO. 15764)
Probation Terminated Early | Disorderly Conduct and Interfering with Judicial Proceeding – State v. Mr. S.
GILBERT CITY COURT (CASE NOS. 2017-CT-0017834 AND 2017-CT-0015495) (DMC NO. 15837)
Probation Terminated Early | Felony Aggravated Assault – State v. Mr. P.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2016-142186) (DMC NO. 15570)
Probation Modified | Felony Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor (DCAC) – State v. Mr. B.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR 2010-005892) (DMC NO. 16568)
Probation Modified to Allow Return to Family Residence | Felony Attempted Sexual Contact with a Minor – State v. Mr. V.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR 2001-010627) (DMC NO. 16736)
Probation Reinstated with Six Months Additional Probation and Zero Days in Jail | Public Sexual Indecency – Probation Violation for Failure to Register as Sex Offender – State v. Mr. R.
MESA CITY COURT (CASE NO. 2018-025739; 2018-021467; and 2018-002031) (DMC NO. 16302)
Motion to Restore Civil and Gun Rights Granted | Felony Aggravated Assault – State v. Mr. H.
YAVAPAI COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. P1300CR-8256) (DMC NO. 16204)
Bond Reduced at Initial Appearance to $250,000 Surety (Only Requiring $25,000 to be Paid to Bonding Company for Release) | Second Degree Murder – State v. Mr. B.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. PF2020-124759) (DMC NO. 16296)
Probation Reinstated with Zero Additional Jail | Felony Possession of Marijuana and Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – State v. Mr. A.
MARICOPA COUNTY JUVENILE COURT (CASE NO. JV204611) (DMC NO. 16176)
Probation Terminated Early | Felony Aggravated DUI | State v. Mr. A.
Maricopa County Superior Court (Case No. CR2014-005983) (DMC NO. 15537)
Sentence Modified to Remove Supervised Probation | Assault and Disorderly Conduct | State v. Mr. C.
Scottsdale City Court (Case No. CR2017-023444) (DMC NO. 15371)
Dismissed and Probation Terminated |Probation Violation (DUI) | State v. Ms. B.
Salome Justice Court (Case No. CR2017-0076) (DMC No. 14954)
Lifetime Probation Terminated | Felony Sexual Conduct with a Minor – State v. Mr. R.
Maricopa County Superior Court (Case No. CR2006-031053) (DMC No. 15829)
Gun Rights Restored | Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor (Child Pornography) originally Reduced to an Attempt – State v. Mr. O.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR1995-004002) (DMC No. 15829)
Probation Modified to Remove Group Therapy | (2 Counts) Felony Attempted Sexual Conduct with a Minor – State v. Mr. S.
Maricopa County Superior Court (Case No. CR2001-004688) (DMC No. 15712)
Probation Terminated | Felony Sexual Conduct with a Minor, Felony Luring a Minor and Felony Attempted Sexual Assault – State v. Mr. S.
Yavapai County Superior Court (Case No. CR2011-00684) (DMC No. 15896)
Probation Terminated | Felony Aggravated Luring of a Minor – State v. Mr. C.
Maricopa County Superior Court (Case No. CR2012-007974)) (DMC No. 15551)
Sentenced Modified and Sex Offender Terms Removed | Felony Sex Conduct with a Minor – State v. Mr. M
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2014-109956)(DMC NO. 14664)
Probation Terminated | Felony Possession of Marijuana for Sale – State v. Mr. C
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2013-459211)(DMC NO. 14678)
Special Action Granted and Sentence Modified ($8,000 in Fines and Fees Returned After Conviction Overturned) | Felony Endangerment – State v. Mr. R.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2011-117131) AND ARIZONA COURT OF APPEALS (CASE NO. 1 CA-SA 18-0120) (DMC NO. 15318)
Probation Violation Dismissed and Probation Modified (from Supervised to Unsupervised with Permission to Move to California) | Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – State v. Ms. S.
YUMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2016-00874) (DMC NO. 15177)
Sentence Modified/Reduced from Felony to Misdemeanor | Felony Disorderly Conduct – State v. Mr. P
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2015-122531)(DMC NO. 14639)
Civil Rights Restored Post Sentencing | Armed Robbery – State v. Mr. B.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2002-019615) (DMC NO. 15006)
Sentence Modified to Allow Private Domestic Violence Counseling | Criminal Damage – State v. Mr. W.
PIMA COUNTY CONSOLIDATED COURT (CASE NO. CR15-506123-MI) (DMC NO. 14896)
Lifetime Sex Offense Probation Terminated & Civil Rights Restored | Felony Attempted Child Molestation
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR1995-091837)
Lifetime Sex Offense Probation Terminated | Felony Attempted Sexual Conduct with a Minor
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT NO. (CASE NO. CR1998-013081)
Lifetime Probation Terminated | Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor | State v. Mr. F
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2003-018975) (DMC NO. 8847)
Lifetime Probation Terminated | Felony Attempted Child Molest & Felony Sex Abuse | State v. Mr. S
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR1989-010201) (DMC NO. 5698)
Federal Probation Terminated | Child Pornography | State v. Mr. F
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF ARIZONA (CASE NO. CR-10-1661-001-PHX-JAT) (DMC NO. 14207)
Probation Terminated | 4 Separate Felony Drug Convictions (with Prior Prison)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2000-017914)
Felony Probation Terminated Early | Felony Aggravated DUI | State v. Mr. A
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2015-104780) (DMC NO. 14040)
Dismissed & Sentence Modified to Misdemeanor | Probation Violation (Felony Theft)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2001-000921C)
Probation Terminated | Felony Attempted Child Abuse
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2001-090821)
Probation Terminated | Felony Theft | State v. Mr. S
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2005-009822) (DMC NO. 8379)
Sentence Modified to Misdemeanor & Probation Terminated | Felony Disorderly Conduct | State v. Mr. V
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2008-132772) (DMC NO. 9034)
Probation Terminated & Felony Designated as a Misdemeanor | Felony Possession of Forgery Device | State v. Ms. P
(CASE NO. CR2006-011331) (DMC NO. 8804)
Probation Terminated & Felony Designated as Misdemeanor | Felony Criminal Possession of a Forgery Device
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2004-041768)
Probation Terminated | Felony Fraud Schemes
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR1994-004589)
Sentence Modified to Misdemeanor & Probation Terminated | Felony Theft | State v. Mr. G
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2009-126097) (DMC NO. 9620)
Probation Modified to Allow Interstate Compact Transfer to Nevada | Attempted Child Molestation – State v. Mr. S
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2003-040012) (DMC NO. 14367)
Not Charged | Conspiracy to Hinder Prosecution
(CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED)
Motion to Modify Probation in Order to Remove GPS Device: Granted | Attempted Sexual Conduct with a Minor / Dangerous Crimes Against Children | State v. Mr. P
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006-012751) (DMC NO. 13967)
Civil Rights Restored | Felony Possession of Marijuana |State v. Mr. R
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-172261) (DMC NO. 9782)
Dismissed & Motion to Terminate Probation Granted | Probation Violation (Felony Possession of Marijuana)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2004-036931)
Early Termination of Probation Granted | Felony Fraudulent Schemes | State v. Mr. S
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2008-006000) (DMC NO. 13811)
Gun Rights Restored | Felony Sex Abuse | State v. Mr. G
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2004-007166) (DMC NO. 13813)
Sentence Reduced to Misdemeanor | Felony Aggravated Assault | State v. Mr. C
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2002-093272) (DMC NO. 11693)
Probation Modified from I.P.S. to Standard | Felony Aggravated Assault (with Gun)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2001-093948)
Probation Modified from Supervised to Unsupervised with Permission to Leave Arizona | Felony Aggravated Assault (with Gun)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2001-094537)
Conviction Set Aside | Juvenile Felony Conspiracy to Manufacture Dangerous Drugs (Meth)
MARICOPA COUNTY JUVENILE COURT (CASE NO. CR1998-012055)
Sentence Reduced to Misdemeanor | Felony Endangerment
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2009-159520)
Probation Terminated | Felony Endangerment
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2001-017914)
Conviction Set Aside | Felony Solicitation to Take Identity of Another | State v. Mr. M
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-116636) (DMC NO. 10857)
Granted | Motion To Designate Felony Theft As A Misdemeanor And Motion To Set Aside Conviction | State v. Mr. H
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-105337 (DMC NO. 12507)
Dismissed & Probation Terminated | Probation Violation (DUI) | State v. Mr. G
GILBERT CITY COURT (CASE NO. CT2012-0021256/ CT2012-0021813) (DMC NO. 11870)
Restored Civil Rights & Rights to Possess a Firearm | Sentence Modification (Felony Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale) | State v. Mr. B
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR1997-91773; CR1997-90195) (DMC NO. 11881)
Probation Modified with Work Furlough Allowed | Felony Vehicular Aggravated Assault | State v. Mr. V
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2012-008251) (DMC NO. 11917)
Felony Probation Modified to Allow Out of Country Travel | Vehicular Endangerment and Possession of Marijuana | State v. Mr. Y
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2015-145853 AND CR2016-112329) (DMC NO. 14194)
Probation Modified to Allow Contact with Daughter | Sex Offense Probation (Felony Indecent Exposure)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2009-150549)
Sentence Modified to Early Release from Custody | Felony Aggravated DUI
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2003-037795)
Probation Terminated Early | Felony Aggravated DUI – State v. Ms. M.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR 2018-115210) (DMC NO. 16524)
Probation Modified from Supervised to Unsupervised with Permission to Leave Arizona | Felony Resisting Arrest
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2004-014533)
Motion to Modify Sentence Granted | DUI | State v. Ms. P
PHOENIX CITY COURT (CASE NO. 4840499) (DMC NO. 13335)
Sentence Modified to Allow Move from Pennsylvania to Arizona | Probation | State v. Mr. V
PITTSBURGH PROBATION DEPARTMENT/INTERSTATE COMPACT (DMC NO. 8626)
Sentence Modified to Extend Self Surrender Date | DUI | State v. Mr. R
MARICOPA CITY COURT (CASE NO. CR2012-030091) (DMC NO. 11316)
Sentence Modified to Allow Work Furlough | Felony Aggravated Assault (with Gun)
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2004-041733)
Sentence Modified to Misdemeanor Designation | Felony Aggravated Assault | State v. Mr. B
MARICOPA COURT SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2011-149761) (DMC NO. 14211)
Sentence Modified to Misdemeanor | Felony Child Abuse | State v. Mr. P
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-153961) (DMC NO. 9198)
Sentence Reduced to Misdemeanor | Felony Child Abuse with Sexual Motivation | State v. Ms. G
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. 2011-123037) (DMC NO. 10172)
Sentence Modified to Misdemeanor | Felony Solicitation to Possess Dangerous Drugs | State v Mr. M
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006-007839) (DMC NO. 9186)
Sentence Modified to Allow Interstate Impact & Probation Transfer | Felony Mortgage Fraud Schemes | State v. Mr. S
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (DMC NO. 5868)
Sentence Modified to Remove Sex Offender Terms | Felony Furnishing Harmful Obscene Materials to a Minor | State v. Mr. C
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2003-036856) (DMC NO. 5864)
Bench Warrant Quashed | Reinstated Previous Misdemeanor Sentence | State v. Mr. Y
MESA CITY COURT (CASE NO. 2002-056013) (DMC NO. 4395)
Sentence Modified to Defer Jail Time | Felony Aggravated Assault & Felony Resisting Arrest | State v. Mr. H
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2005-123069) (DMC NO. 6241)
Granted | Motion to Expand Work Release
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-178328)
Jail Sentence Deferred (60 days jail) | Felony Solicitation to Possess Dangerous Drugs
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2003-016182)
Restitution Order (2 Victims/Employers) Reduced from $172,000 to $60,000 | Felony Embezzlement – State v. Mr. P.
MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-134482) (DMC NO. 15073)