Case Results

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Pre-Trial Intervention Granted Possession of Marijuana
Michael was proud to argue before the New Jersey State Supreme Court as an amicus party on behalf of the New Jersey State Bar Association in State v. Gomes. Ultimately, our highest court agreed that Defendants who previously had a diversion because of changes of possession of marijuana should not be precluded from entering into PTI on a new charge after marijuana was legalized in New Jersey.
Case Dismissed 4th Shoplifting Offense
Client was charged for the 4th time with shoplifting. We effectively fought to get this case dismissed by challenging the proofs the State had.
Received No Loss of License 2nd Driving While Intoxicated
The client was charged with their 2nd offense Driving While Intoxicated. We argued the State lacked proof for conviction and brought to light our client’s medical history which impacted the accident that occurred.
Client plead guilty to careless driving and received no loss of license.
Case Dismissed Possession of CDS, Intent to Distribute
Client was charged with drug possession and drug possession with the intent to distribute. They were facing up to 10 years in prison.
Case Dismissed Aggravated Assault
Client was charged with aggravated assault for a bar fight in which the alleged victim sustained serious injuries due to being struck with a beer bottle that broke. We argued that our client was merely defending himself and had a valid self-defense claim.
DWI Charge Dismissed Driving While Intoxicated
Client was charged with Driving While Intoxicated after having an anxiety attack. The State lacked proof and on the eve of trial decided to dismiss the DWI.
Outcome: Plead guilty to tailgating/following too closely.
Case Dismissed Aggravated Assault & Possession of a Weapon
Client was a college student charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon after her boyfriend was stabbed with a knife. After investigating the matter with a private investigator we were able to determine she was being abused physically and was in fear at the time of her actions.
Case Dismissed Possession of Marijuana & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Client was a college student who was away for winter break when a water pipe broke in his dorm building. Upon arriving, the fire department found marijuana and paraphernalia and contacted police who confiscated the evidence and charged the client criminally. By way of motion, the court agreed the police acted improperly by not obtaining a warrant prior to the seizure of evidence.
Case Dismissed Simple Assault – Domestic Violence
Client was a doctor who just accepted a new position at a hospital. After being involved in a dispute with his wife, he was charged with simple assault when he attempted to leave his house, was prevented from doing so, and used force to leave the residence. After directing the couple to anger management counseling we were able to have the case dismissed, the matter expunged, and allowed the client to keep his job.

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