Prior Case Results
Rochester Criminal Defense Attorney
Every case is unique. Call Jim Christie to discuss how he can help you with your particular case.
People v. A.G.
Original charge of Burglary in the Second Degree was reduced.
The client was charged with Burglary and other charges and was facing a maximum prison sentence of 15 years in State prison. Through negotiations, the client was admitted to a specialty court program. Following the client’s successful completion of that program, the client was offered a reduced plea to a disorderly conduct violation with no jail time. Because disorderly conduct is a violation and not a crime, the client was spared having a criminal record as a result of these charges.
People v. L.R.
The original charge was Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”). After bench trial, the client was found Not Guilty of DWI. The client was only convicted of the lesser violation of Driving While Ability Impaired and was sentenced to pay a fine. Because the client was found not guilty of the DWI charge, the client was spared a criminal record and avoided the requirement of an ignition interlock device.
People v. J.C
Original Felony Charges of Burglary in the Second Degree and Criminal Contempt in the First Degree. Following a jury trial, the client was found Not Guilty of all Felonies and was only convicted of a reduced charge of misdemeanor level criminal trespass. Because all felony charges were dismissed, the client was spared a State Prison sentence.
People v. N.M.
Original felony charge of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree was reduced. Following negotiations with the prosecutor, the client was offered a reduced plea to a disorderly conduct violation in full satisfaction of the felony charge. Because disorderly conduct is a violation and not a crime, the client was spared having a criminal record as a result of these charges.
People v. B.N.
Original felony charges of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree and Insurance Fraud were reduced. Following negotiations with the prosecutor, the client was offered a reduced plea to a disorderly conduct violation upon payment of restitution. Because disorderly conduct is a violation and not a crime, the client was spared having a criminal record as a result of these charges.
United States v. D.H.
Original charge was Conspiracy with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl Analog. The charges involved an alleged death as a result of the Fentanyl distribution. The client was originally facing a maximum sentence of 20 years in Federal Prison. Following a lengthy investigation by defense counsel and significant negotiations with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the client received a greatly reduced sentence of approximately 3 years.
People v. T.P.
Original B felony charge of Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance in the Third Degree was dismissed. The client was originally facing a maximum State Prison sentence of 12 years. After investigation by defense counsel, the case was presented to and dismissed by the Grand Jury.
Every Case is Unique . . .
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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