Case Dismissed
My client faced jail time and probation on a case that was more than three years old. She was not given notice of the charges in a timely manner, which violated her constitutional right to a speedy trial. I raised the issue and asked for a dismissal. After discussion and consideration of the law, the District Attorney agreed that the time had passed to prosecute the case, and it was dismissed. Continue reading →
Felony Charges Dismissed
The District Attorney filed felony charges against my client, but she was not notified of the charges and didn’t see a judge until 18 months later. I moved to dismiss the case based on a violation of my client’s constitutional right to a speedy trial. The judge found that the government had failed to notify my client of the pending charges and dismissed the case. Continue reading →
Dismissed for Speedy Trial Violation
My client faced serious drug charges from almost two years prior to her appearance in court. During that two year period, she lived locally and had contact with the police, but was never told about the pending charges. I moved to dismiss the case for a violation of her constitutional right to a speedy trial. The judge agreed and dismissed the case. Continue reading →