Below we have included a sample of a few of our recent results. Feel free to contact us at our office at 813-554-3232 (Hillsborough) or 727-753-0049 (Pasco or Pinellas) to ask us about cases we have handled that are similar to your unique situation.
2.2.12 Battery, Resisting Arrest
The Facts:
Client was intoxicated. Had an altercation with a cab driver. Two police responded. In front of the officer’s, the client allegedly battered the cab driver, and subsequently resisted arrest.
Result:
No conviction, jail or probation. Court Costs Ordered.
2.2.12 Felony Unauthorized use of Driver’s License
The Facts:
Client , a University of Tampa student, purchased alcohol with an allegedly altered drivers license. Zealous Federal officer charged the student with a felony.
Result:
Charges reduced to a misdemeanor, then ultimately dismissed while client completed diversionary program.
1.31.11 Violation of Probation on a Possession of Marijuana
- Violation of probation on Petit theft
- Violation of probation on criminal mischief
- Violation of probation on driving on a suspended license or revoke
- New driving on a suspended license or revoked
- Battery 1st degree misdemeanor
Result:
Client had a whopping six charges in three different courtrooms in two counties. State originally wanted 6 months for one charge. We were able to work out all charges for a total of 90 days, running the sentences concurrent across all courtrooms.
1.30.12 Possession of Felony Amount of Marijuana
- Misdemeanor marijuana
- Misdemeanor Paraphernalia
Result:
We were able to get ¾ of the charges dismissed. Client resolved the remaining charge with no conviction and did a short probationary sentence.
1.25.12 Carrying a Concealed Weapon (3rd Degree Felony)
The Facts:
Client pulled over by police. Tampa Police Department officer notes the butt of a gun sticking out from underneath the passenger seat. After being read Miranda, client admits it was his gun, and that he did not have a proper concealed weapons permit. Officer charges client with 3rd degree felony, punishable by five years in prison.
Result:
Pursuant to a plea deal we orchestrated, the State dismissed the felony charge, and amended to a second degree misdemeanor. Client then had adjudication withheld (no conviction), and costs. No fine, jail, or probation.
12.7.12 Possesion of Controlled Substance (3rd Degree Felony X2), Possession of Paraphernalia X2
The Facts:
Client was in Florida for ”Feticon”, a Fetish convention being held at the convention center. Client was removed from her Hotel room from allegedly being drunk and disorderly. Client would not leave, and was stopped by police and arrested for trespass. Subsequent to a search of the clients purse, drugs were found leading to the above four charges, and a potential of ten years in prison.
Result:
State reduced all felony charges. We were able to handle the plea while client was 2000 miles away, never having to step foot back in the courtroom. Resolved for court costs.
11.16.12 Trespass, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Theft
The Facts:
Client had four charges and a warrant out for his arrest. His previous attorney had left him dissatisfied and facing jail.
Result:
Warrant withdrawn. No conviction, no jail, no probation.
7.11 2 (CTS) Robbery with a Deadly Weapon 10-20698CFano
Client was arrested for allegedly being part of a group that robbed, at gunpoint, an individual for his money and drugs. The State originally sought 8.5 years in prison.
Result:
Client resolved the case for probation pursuant to an agreement with Attorney Christian Denmon and the State Attorney.
6.11 Misuse of 911 Case No. 11-6563
Client was arrested and charged with misuse of 911 because he dialed 911 to complain about an officer. The officer did not take too kindly to this, and arrested client.
Result:
Case dismissed after negotiations with State Attorney.
7.11 2 (CTS) Robbery with a Deadly Weapon 10-20698CFano
Client was arrested for allegedly being part of a group that robbed, at gunpoint, an individual for his money and drugs. The State originally sought 8.5 years in prison.
Result:
Client resolved the case for probation pursuant to an agreement with Attorney Christian Denmon and the State Attorney.
6.11 Sexual Battery on a Minor 1103062CFAWS
Client, a 20 year old male, was arrested and charged with Sexual Battery on a 14 year old girl. The Charge carried with it a minimum sentence of approximately 6 years in prison, and lifetime registration as a sex offender.
Result:
We will able to get the State to reduce the charge to a 3rd degree Felony, and probation. No jail. No prison. No sex offender registration.
6.11 Threat to Public Official 1105CFANO
Client was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot law enforcement. The charge carried a maximum prison term of up to 5 years.
Result:
Case dismissed.
6.11 Harassing phone calls.
Client was alleged to have harassed the lover of her separated spouse with harassing phone calls.
Result:
Diversion, No criminal conviction.
6.11 Aggravated Battery With a Deadly Weapon 10-05354CFAWS
Client allegedly stabbed a man with a knife in the chest, and slashed the man across the arm. Client had a prior attorney before retaining our firm. The best deal offered by the State was approximately 21 months in prison.
Result:
We immediately set depositions and deposed all witnesses in the case. After depositions, the State agreed to drop the battery charge to a regular battery, and probation. Client served no prison, or county jail for that matter.
5.11 Violation of Pretrial Release Case No. 1100600MMAWS
Client was arrested for domestic battery against her significant other. While out on bond, the client allegedly violated a Judge’s order restraining her from going near the Victim in the battery. Client faced a maximum of 3 65 days in jail.
Result:
A $365.00 fine. No jail No probation.
5.11 Disorderly Conduct 10-03276mmaws
Client was charged with disorderly conduct for “sunbathing in the nude” in his neighborhood. A child saw client naked, and the father of the child called the police. Client was detained on the warrant at the Canadian Border, and ultimately retained our firm to resolve the matter.
Result:
We were able to get the warrant withdrawn without the client having to turn himself into jail. Then, on the morning of trial, the State dropped all charges.
5.11 Possession of Marijuana
Cops found a pipe in client’s car after stopping client for speeding. Lab tests confirmed that the Pipe was used to smoke marijuana.
Result:
Client entered a diversionary program; charges dismissed.
6.11 Attempted Carjacking 10-15950
Client was arrested and charged with attempted carjacking for allegedly pulling a knife on a woman and trying to steal her vehicle. The client was looking at a minimum mandatory of 15 years in prison. The State would not agree to less with prior defense counsel. Therefore, in anticipation of trial, client’s family hired Denmon Law to represent client.
Result:
Client was exonerated at trial on the attempted carjacking. The Jury convicted the client of a lesser included offense, resulting in a jail sentence of only 5 years in prison. Ironically, client had offered the State 10 years in prison as part of a plea bargain before retaining our firm, only to be denied by the State Attorney.
5.11 Possession of False Driver’s License 11-CF-004606
Client was arrested and charged with a Felony for presenting a false driver’s license to law enforcement. Client, an underage University of Tampa Student, was out with her friends and presented the officer with her sister’s driver’s license. The client had the added complication of trying to get her case resolved before returning home after the school session ended.
Result:
State agreed to reduce the charge from a Felony to a misdemeanor. Then, the State allowed the client to enter into a diversionary program whereby the charge would be dismissed following completion of the program. Finally, the State allowed client to do the program via mail while she returned to her home state.
5.11 Battery 11-CM-003988
Client was arrested for allegedly battering his wife.
Result:
Case dismissed pending completion of a diversionary program.
4.11 Solicitation of Prostitution 11-cm-******
Client was arrested and charged with solicitation. State had audio and video evidence of alleged crime.
Result:
Pursuant to plea negotiations, State agreed to reduce the charges to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct, keeping the inflammatory nature of the charges way from the public eye.
3.11 BATTERY 11-DR-005284
Client was charged with battery on her live in boyfriend.
Result:
Charges dismissed.
3.11.11 Juvenile Possession of Marijuana XXX-XX_XX
Client was charged with possession of marijuana on school grounds.
Results:
We filed a motion to suppress citing an illegal police seizure. Before the motion, the State agreed that the cop acted illegally and dismissed all charges.
3.11 Driving on a Suspended License
Client has a criminal charge of driving on a suspended license. Because he had other similar charges in his past, he faced a maximum of 365 days in the county jail. Client could not maintain his job or his license if he was convicted of a criminal suspended license charge.
Result:
Nicole Denmon was able to negotiate a dismissal of the criminal charge. Client resolved his case as a non-criminal traffic infraction.
Driving On a Suspended License Citation 00389GPF 003840
Client was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license. Because of clients past charges, if convicted of the charge, he would have lost his license for five years.
Result:
No conviction.
3.11 Grand Theft 11-CF-01525
Client was arrested and charged with Grand Theft for allegedly stealing from her employer. The amount of the theft made punishment a possible 5 years in prison.
Result:
Client accepted into a diversion program; charges to be dismissed.
DATE: 02/2011 CASE NUMBER: 10- CF-1499 10-CF-011012 CHARGE: CHILD ABUSE VIOLATION OF PROBATION, ATTEMPTED SEXUAL BATTERY
The Facts:
Client was on five years of probation for 1 (CT) Child Abuse. Defendant was violated on that probation, and charged with Attempted Sexual Battery (ie. Attempted Rape) and False Imprisonment. Defendant had a minimum, “bottom of the guidelines” of 33.5 months in prison.
Result:
After deposing the alleged victim and discussing the flaws in the case with the State Attorney, the State agreed to reduce the Sexual Battery charge to a regular Battery. Client was sentenced to community control and probation. More importantly, no prison.
DATE: 02/2011 CASE NUMBER: 5549FQJ CHARGE: 4th Tim DUI, Refusal to Submit, Driving on a suspended license
The Facts:
DATE: 1/2011 CASE NO.: CRC0906441CFAWS CHARGE: POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES The Facts: Defendant was riding shotgun in a car where her boyfriend was driving. Subsequent to the stop, the police officer searched the defendant, and found illegal drugs in her car. Defendant was charged with a 3rd degree Felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison. .
Result:
Defense Counsel filed a motion to suppress the evidence due to an illegal search and seizure of the defendant. Prior to the hearing, the State agree to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor.
DATE: 02/2011 CASE NUMBER: 10-CM-020594 CHARGE: DOMESTIC BATTERY
The Facts:
After a break-up, defendant allegedly battered his ex-girlfriend in Defendant’s home.
Result:
Our Attorney’s filed a Motion to Dismiss the Charge based on the, “Stand Your Ground Law”. The State Attorney dismissed all charges.
DATE: 01/2011 CASE NUMBER: CTC1005622MMAWS CHARGE: DOMESTIC BATTERY
The Facts:
Defendant allegedly struck his father in the face after a heated argument. The Father suffered injuries, accumulating approximately $1500.00 in medical bills. The State offered the Defendant an adjudication of guilt, a year probation, 6 months of domestic violence classes, an approximately $1000.00 fine, and required the victim pay the “restitution” back to his father for the medical bills. All told, the client would have faced countless hours of probation and classes, and thousands of dollars in fees and fines.
Result:
Defendant’s Tampa criminal attorney set the case for a jury trial. Before Jury selection on the morning of trial, the State Attorney dismissed the charge.
DATE: 1/2011 CASE NO: CTC1003871MMAWS, CTC1003872MMAWS CHARGE: POSSESION OF MARIJUANA
The Facts:
Defendant was found in possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Defendant admitted to possession the illegal contraband.
RESULT:
No conviction for the charges. Defendant entered a diversionary program. When defendant completes the program, charges will be dismissed.
DATE: 1/2011 CASE No.: 10-07763CFAWS CHARGE: MANUFACTURING MARIJUANA
The Facts:
Police responded to a tip that defendant was growing marijuana in a grow house behind his home. Police checked the electricity company and found an abnormal amount of electricity was being used by the owner of the home. Police secured a warrant, searched the home, and found in excess of 60 marijuana plants in the residence.
RESULT:
Charges dismissed!
Roman 6259 FOG
DATE: 1/2011 CASE No.: 10-CM-22157 CHARGE: POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL BY A MINOR
Result:
Case dismissed.
Facts:
Defendant allegedly was operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Defendant had an ignition interlock in his car from a previous DUI. Defendant allegedly had his son blow in the machine to start the car. This was a third time DUI, that could have been felonized.
Result:
No Felony conviction. Misdemeanor minimum mandatory allowed under law.
DATE: 01/2011 CASE NUMBER: 10CF010975A CHARGE: DRUG TRAFFICKING
The Facts:
Client allegedly sold in excess of 27 grams of Oxycodone to an undercover police officer and a confidential informant. Client was subsequently arrested and was charged by information with 1 CT Drug Trafficking. Because of the amount of the drugs sold, the Defendant was facing a minimum mandatory of 15 years in prison. If convicted at trial, the Defendant could have been sentenced to anywhere between 15 and 30 years in prison.
Result:
Defense counsel negotiated a plea deal with the State Attorney’s office. The State Attorney agreed to waive the minimum mandatory 15 years in prison, in exchange for 42 months in the Department of Corrections.
DATE: 01/2010 CASE NUMBER: CRC0906441CFAWS CHARGE: POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
The Facts:
Defendant allegedly left a bar and ran from the cops, trying to reach the County Border. Eventually, the police stopped defendant, and found his friend past out in the back seat. Defendant allegedly had a profanity laced tirade for the cops. Defendant was arrested and charged with DUI.
Result:
Minimum Sanctions. No Jail time.
DATE: 01/2010 CASE NUMBER: CRC0906441CFAWS CHARGE: POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
The Facts:
Defendant was riding shotgun in a car where her boyfriend was driving. Subsequent to the stop, the police officer searched the defendant, and found illegal drugs in her car. Defendant was charged with a 3rd degree Felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
Result:
Defense Counsel filed a motion to suppress the evidence due to an illegal search and seizure of the defendant. Prior to the hearing, the State agree to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor.
DATE: 11/2010 CASE NUMBER: 1003096CFAWS CHARGE: FELONY FRAUD
The Facts:
Client arrested on Felony Count of Fraudulent Use of Credit Card. Post-Miranda, client gave a full confession to the charge.
Result:
Attorney Nicole Denmon got client into a State Attorney diversionary program. Ultimate dismissal of all charges upon completion of the program.
DATE: 11/2010 CASE NO: 08015766CF; 101410CF GRAND THEFT, FAILURE TO APPEAR
The Facts::
Client was arrested and charged with Grand Theft in excess of $5000.00. Client was represented by a different lawyer. Client got scared, and fled to Europe. The State charged client with the seperate charge of Failure to Appear, also a Felony. Ultimately, the family of client came to see Christian Denmon.
Result:
Attorney Denmon was able to work out a probationary resolution with the State Attorney, in spite of client’s fleeing to Europe. At the same time, Attorney Denmon helped orchestrate arrangements for the client to get back into the States from Europe without getting arrested.
DATE: 11/2010 CASE NO: 09-CF-011940 FELONY ANIMAL CRUELTY
The Facts:
Client was charged with Felony Animal Cruelty. The State alleged that Client attempted to decapitate a dog with a Macete. Due to the severe nature of the allegations, the State was seeking prison time for the client.
Result:
No Prison. Client was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail. Our Attorney’s worked with the County Jail to get the client out on ankle monitoring after serving only 3 days!
DATE: 11/2010 CASE NO: CTC103316MMAWS CHARGE: DOMESTIC BATTERY
The Facts:
Client was charged with domestic battery. The allegations were that client punch his girl-friend in the eye. The State Attorney was seeking 90 days in jail because of multiple past domestic charges.
Result:
Resolved for no jail time on the morning of trial.
DATE: 11/2010 CASE NO: 10-04127MMAWS MULTIPLE RETAIL THEFTS
The Facts:
Client was arrested and charged with retail theft. While out on bond for the original charge, client picked up a second charge for retail theft.
Result:
NO conviction.
DATE: 11/2010 CASE NO: 10-06033MMAWS POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
The Facts:
Client was stopped inside of a wealthy neighborhood for looking suspicious. The police searched the car, and ultimately found weed in the car.
Defense:
Our New Port Richey criminal attorney recognized that the cop seized the client unlawfully. Therefore, she filed a motion to suppress the evidence in the case.
Result:
Charges dismissed on morning of the motion.
DATE: 10/2010 10-06304MMAES FELONY CHILD ABUSE
The Facts:
Client arrested on charges of Felony Child Abuse. Client worked at juvenile detention facility for a private company. A juvenile got mouthy with the client. Client responded by smacking juvenile across the face.
Result:
The case was amended to a misdemeanor, and client was accepted into the State Attorney’s diversionary program. Charges will be dismissed upon successful completion of the program.
DATE: 10/2010 CT-002780-GED DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE
The Facts:
Client charged with driving on a suspended license. Client subsequently picked up a DUI (third time) after being arrested on the driving on suspended license.
Result:
Motion to Suppress Granted. Case dismissed.
DATE: 10/2010 CASE NO: CTC0027810 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
The Facts:
Client was stopped by the police. Subsequent to the stop, the police searched client’s car, discovering marijuan in a plastic baggy, as well as a pipe. Because client had multiple previous marijuana charges, the State was seeking substantial jail time, and a two year drivers license revocation.
Result:
Our criminal attorney filed a motion to suppress in the case, and used the motion as a negotiating tool. No conviction on the marijuana charge, no jail time, no driver’s license suspension.
DATE: 10/2010 CASE NO: CRC1004895, CRC 1004896 2 (CTS) STATUTORY RAPE (Lewd and Lascivious)
The Facts:
Client allegedly half consensual sex with two underage girls, ages 15 & 16. State originally offered the legal minimum of 8 years.
Result:
No jail. Probation.
DATE: 09/2010 CASE NO: CRC 10-6673FWETWS DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE
The Facts:
Client was arrested for Driving on a Suspended license, with knowledge. A conviction would have violated the probation client was already serving, leading to jail time.
Result:
Criminal charge dismissed.
DATE: 09/2010 CASE NO: 00607760E DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE
The Facts:
Client pulled over and charged with criminal driving on a suspended license. Client needed to keep his record clean to maintain current employment.
Result:
Case dismissed.
09/2010 DATE: 09/2010 CASE NO: 10-04573CFAWS ARMED BURGLARY
The Facts:
Client allegedly burglarized his ex-girlfriend’s house with a gun.
Result:
Because of the severity of the nature of the allegations, the offense was punishable by life in prison, with a minimum mandatory of 10 years in prison. Our Criminal Lawyer got the minimum mandatory designation removed. Resolved case for 20 months incarceration.
DATE: 09/2010 CASE NO: 10-01087CFAWS FELONY CREDIT CARD FRAUDULENT
The Facts:
Client allegedly stole a coworkers credit card, and used the card to purchase pron over the internet.
Result:
The State Attorney agreed to accept the client into its diversionary program. Charges will be dismissed upon completion of the program.
DATE: 09/2010 CASE NO: 11001696CFAWS THEFT
The Facts:
Client committed third theft in the last year. Upon realizing the prosecutor was seeking 90 days in jail, client retain our firm.
Result:
No jail.
9/2010 CASE NO. _________CFAWS BURGLARY / BATTERY
The Facts:
Client a local doctor, allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, and committed a battery. As a “Burg-Battery”, the crime was therefore punishable by up to life in prison.
Result:
Case dismissed.
The Facts:
Client was charged with Sale of Cocaine and Aggravated Battery, punishable by 30 years in prison. Client was facing a statutorily mandatory 47 months in prison. Client allegedly stabbed another man in the leg with a knife in the front yard of the other man’s home.
Results:
On the morning of trial, Attorney Nicole Denmon negotiated a reduction of the charge from Aggravated Battery to Battery. Client resolved the case for 1 year and 1 day in prison, with credit for the four months he had already served.
The Facts:
Our Female Client was accused of battering her male significant other, causing bruising, deep cuts, and drawing blood. The investigating officer arrested her and charged her with domestic violence.
Result:
Case Dismissed.
The Facts:
After leaving a bar, client rear ended an off duty cop, causing substantial damage to his car. Client was in an out of consciousness on the way to the hospital, where her blood was drawn. Her blood alcohol level was .18, or more than twice the legal limit. State was seeking incarceration.
Result:
Client received a probationary sentence with the minimum penalties allowable under law. Client did not receive any jail time.
The Facts:
Client was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Trafficking in Controlled Substances. A conviction for the charge carries a minimum mandatory of three years in prison, and a $50,000.00 fine.
Result:
Traficking Charges dismissed; client resolved case for one count simple possession, and a $550.00 fine.
The Facts:
Client was charged with a Felony Driving on Suspended License. A conviction for the charge could carry up to five years in prison, and a five year habitual driver license suspension.
Result:
State agreed to amend the charge to a lesser 2nd degree misdemeanor. Client resolved case for a $250.00 fine, and no driver license suspension.
The Facts:
Client charged with allegedly battering his wife while on vacation. Arresting officers took pictures of the victim showcasing multiple injuries to her back and face.
Result:
Case dismissed.
The Facts:
The arresting officer pulled our client over for an alleged traffic violation. He searched the vehicle, discovering Marijuana, Cocaine, and Drug Paraphernalia. The client was charged with Possession of Marijuana, after she admitted to smoking out of a marijuana pipe that was found in the car.
Result:
We filed a motion to suppress all evidence in the case because of illegal police conduct. After much negotiation, the State agreed to dismiss the charges. Read more about getting a drug charge dismissed.
The Facts:
Client and wife got into a disagreement. Client allegedly hit and bit wife. Client was charged with domestic battery on his wife.
Result:
Case dismissed.
The Facts:
Client was charged with first degree Trafficking in Illegal drugs. The charge carried a minimum mandatory of 25 years in prison, if convicted. Arresting officer testified at trial that he witness client throw drugs into the bushes.
The Result:
Not Guilty at trial.
