Our Location

40 N. Central Ave, Suite 2300
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Free Consultation

(602) 307-0808
Call Now, Open 24/7
July 21, 2020
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 400 Theft / Fraud Crime Victories, 47H Robbery: Standard, Aggravated, Armed Robbery Victories, 500 Assault / Violent Crime Victories, 54 Felony Aggravated Assault Dismissals, 69 Robbery Dismissals, 69-70A Robbery Victories, Case Victories

State v. Mr. L (DMC No. 15390)

State v. Mr. L (DMC No. 15390) – (2 Counts) Felony Armed Robbery (with Gun – $131,000) and (6 Counts) of Felony Aggravated Assault Dangerous – Dismissed – Maricopa County Superior Court (Case No. CR2017-114927).

The victim in this particular case was a member of the Salt River Indian Tribe. Pursuant to the tribal rules, whenever a tribal member turns 21 years old, they receive money that has been held in trust by the tribe, based on casino earnings. In this case, the victim had received $131,000 on his 21st birthday. The next day, while he was with several other individuals in his apartment, his door was kicked in and he was robbed at gunpoint.

The two people who broke in were wearing hoodies and bandanas. At one point, one of the victims called 911 and the phone is taken away from her. Unbeknownst to the robbers, the 911 operator was still on the phone and the Police were on their way. Eventually, one of the victims was shot in the stomach and the robbers fled before they could be caught. An Investigation proceeds and ultimately Mr. L is arrested at gunpoint.

When Mr. L was taken in, he stated he had knowledge of the robbery, but he was not involved. When asked if he looks like his younger brother he responds, “yes.” His younger brother had also been arrested. Once Mr. L was arrested and charged, we became involved in the case.

We were able to show that the guns found at Mr. L’s house did not match the guns that were used in the robbery. In addition, we presented a key alibi witness, who told Detectives Mr. L was nowhere near the scene. Lastly, we interviewed the witness who viewed the photo lineups, and it became apparent that this witness was coached into picking Mr. L out of the lineup. We conducted this interview with the Detective with the Prosecutor present, and then we discussed the filing of a Deserault Motion regarding the lineup being unduly suggestive. Ultimately, the Prosecutor saw all of the weaknesses that she had in her case, and she filed a Motion to Dismiss all charges against Mr. L. Originally, he was facing potentially the rest of his life in prison if he were to be convicted on all counts, and if they were to be run consecutively.

August 25, 2014
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 300 Sex Crime Victories, 38B Sexual Abuse Victories, 500 Assault / Violent Crime Victories, 69 Robbery Dismissals, 69-70A Robbery Victories, Case Victories, Maricopa County Superior Court Victories

State v. Ms. L (DMC No. 8845)

DISMISSED | 2 COUNTS of SEX ABUSE/ATTEMPTED ROBBERY – State v. Ms. L. (DMC No. 8845) (Maricopa County Superior Court CR2007-180326, CR2008-104879): Mr. L. was suffering from undiagnosed mental issues when he walked behind the counter of a store inside of the Phoenician Resort as an employee was counting money.  He grabbed $250 and attempted to leave.  In a second case, he walked into the leasing office of the apartment where he resided, and reached out and touched a Leasing Agent’s breast two separate times.  He was ultimately arrested and charged with 2 counts of Sex Abuse and 1 count of Attempted Robbery.  After sitting in custody for 5 months with his previous attorney, we were hired by his father.  Within 90 days we were able to have a psychological evaluation conducted on Mr. L., and we held a Hearing pursuant to “Rule 11”.  The judge agreed with us that Mr. L. was not competent to stand trial, and all charges were dismissed and he was released from custody.

 

January 28, 2014
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 100D Attempt Victories, 1500 Expungement Victories, 2100 Superior Court Victories, 500 Assault / Violent Crime Victories, 69 Robbery Dismissals, 69-70A Robbery Victories, Case Victories, Maricopa County Superior Court Victories

State v. Mr. J (DMC No. 10574)

CONVICTION SET ASIDE and CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORED | ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED ROBBERY – State v. Mr. J. (DMC No. 10574) (Maricopa County Superior Court CR1994-007177): Mr. J. was 18 years old, he and a friend got into a physical altercation with another man and took his truck.  Mr. J. subsequently plead to an attempted “aggravated robbery” and was placed on probation.  18 years later (at the age of 36) he had been living an exemplary life and was having trouble with securing employment.  We were able to have his judgment of guilt set aside and his civil rights restored.

 

 

Call Now Button