ChargeTheft by Fraud. Client had 9 different cases of same charge in 5 different counties which were all resolved in 2002. However, the Walworth case was erroneously left off and a warrant issued - unbeknownst to the client. Upon payment of restitution, the DA agreed to dismiss.
VenueWalworth
DateMay 2008
ResultAll charges dismissed
Charge2nd Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Intimidate Victim/Use or Attempt Force, Criminal Trespass to Dwelling, Criminal Damage to Property, and Battery. Client was a Gulf War Veteran, former police officer and law student. Client broke into the home of the ex husband of a friend and beat him as well as damaging several doors. Client also threatened him. Client faced 15 years prison.
VenueDane Co.
DateApril 2007
ResultPled to 1 count misdemeanor battery; all other counts dismissed; no probation, no jail.
ChargeTheft. Client working at bar and accused of stealing supplies. Was accused by co worker who was also arrested.
VenueGreen Bay Municipal
DateSeptember 2005
ResultDismissed
ChargeTheft
VenueMilwaukee
DateJune 2005
ResultDefendant found not guilty at jury trial after evidence is presented that defendant had no role in the offense.
Charge2 counts of Issuance of a Worthless Check As a Party to a Crime. If convicted client faced 18 months prison, and a fine of $20,000.00. Client cashed checks received from a person who owed him money and then closed the accounts.
VenueWashington County
DateJune, 2004
ResultDismissed. Investigation showed client did not intentionally defraud the bank, and that the person who issued the checks acted alone (though it was alleged they developed the scheme together).
ChargeRetail Theft. Client faced 9 month jail based on personal observations of store manager who saw client place item in pocket. Investigation revealed that client was chronically mentally ill and had never left the store.
VenueWaukesha County
DateMay 2004
ResultCharge amended to violation of County Ordinance and a $50.00 fine.
ChargeClient was facing multiple counts of felony theft and bank fraud based on international funds transfer. Potentially facing 20 years prison as well as deportation.
VenueMilwaukee County
DateApril 2004
ResultNo charges filed. We were able to prove that the allegations were false through documentation and demonstrating that they were made by an angry ex-girlfriend.
Charge1 Count Criminal Damage to Property; 1 Count Disorderly Conduct; and 1 Count Attempted Battery. Client in Wisconsin for a wedding and got into fight with in-laws at local hotel. Considerable property damage and injuries.
VenueWaukesha County
DateJanuary 2004
ResultAll criminal charges dismissed; client plead ‘No Contest’ to an amended charge of a County Ordinance violation for Disorderly Conduct; client paid a fine in the amount of $200.00.
Charge3 counts of Obtaining Prescription Drug by Fraud, 1 Count Theft of Movable Property Without Owner’s Consent. Client admitted submitting false prescription on behalf of a person she was caring for. Client was addicted to oxycontin after years of painful surgeries.
VenueWaukesha County
DateSeptember 2003
ResultTheft of Property charge dismissed. Two years probation concurrent on two counts of Prescription Drug Fraud. 40 hours of community service.
Charge1 felony count of Burglary - Building to Steal, a Class F Felony. DA asked for extensive jail time. Client broke into old boyfriends apartment and took back items that he had taken from her. The DA still charged and insisted on extensive jail despite the fact that this was a first offense. Client was facing up to 12.5 years in prison and a maximum fine of $25,000.00. During trial we were able to prove that the DA illegally withheld evidence and acted in bad faith.
VenueRacine County
DateAugust 2003
ResultPlea to amended midemeanor - 1 year probation, no jail.
Charge1 felony count of Arson of a Building. Charge was based on statements by bartender that client was smoking and went into the bathroom where he subsequently started fire with a roll of toilet paper. Client was stopped short time later by police. Owner of bar was facing bankruptcy and the witnesses who claimed to have seen client were his friends. Client faced 40 years prison and a $100,000.00 fine.
VenueOzaukee County
DateJuly 2003
ResultAmended to a county charge of Disorderly Conduct with a small fine after 10 months of defense challenges to evidence. Defense arson expert was able to prove that fire had different cause and investigation showed heavy bias by witnesses including owner who had debt and liquor license problems.
Charge4 counts of Issuing a Worthless Check. Client fled jurisdiction for 5 years prior to contacting the firm. She was arrested on a warrant in 2003, and was facing 5 years prison. Also faced additional charges of felony escape charges. She was a first offender and mother of 4.
VenueSheboygan County
DateJune 2003
Result$5000 fine, restitution, charges amended to non-criminal ordinances.
