Case History

CASE ONE:

Charges
1st Degree Assault with deadly force against a police officer (Mandatory minimum prison 10 - 20 years) 
1st Degree Burglary

Issues
Police officer I.D.'s client as his attacker from a photo lineup

Prior conviction for 1st Degree Burglary

Outcome
After a jury trial: the client was found NOT GUILTY on all counts

CASE TWO:

Charges
Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 2nd degree
Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 4th degree

Issues

Credibility of the witnesses.

Outcome
After a jury trial: the client was found NOT GUILTY on all counts

CASE THREE:

Charges
Possession of a firearm by an ineligible person (Mandatory minimum prison 5 years)

Issues

Motion to suppress based upon defective traffic stop.

Outcome
After contested hearing, motion to suppress granted. Case dismissed

 

NOTE:  Because each case has its own unique factual and legal circumstances,you can not expect results similar to those set forth above. You can expect and count on hard work by John A. Pecchia, an experienced criminal trial lawyer.