Case Results

Client found NOT GUILTY at Jury Trial

Client was charged with a class I felony, Child Abuse Recklessly Causing Harm, which carried a possible maximum prison term of 3½ years and a $10,000 fine. Defendant was defended by lawyers at Schwitzer Simon, LLC and acquitted (found NOT GUILTY) of all charges by a twelve person jury.  – September 10, 2009

Client found NOT GUILTY at Jury Trial

Client was chaged with two counts of Manufacture/Delivery of Cocaine, a class F felony and a class G felony, which carried a possible maximum term of 22½ years in prison and a $50,000 fine. Defendant was defended by lawyers at Schwitzer Simon, LLC and acquitted (found NOT GUILTY) of all charges by a twelve person jury.  – July 6, 2009

Client Found NOT GUILTY at Jury Trial

Client was charged with one count of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated - 6th Offense, a class H felony, which carried a possible maximum term of 6 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.  The defendant was represented by an attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC and was acquitted (found NOT GUILTY) of all charged by a twelve person jury.  - January 23, 2008

Case of Domestic Abuse DISMISSED

Client was charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend, which carries a possibility of 1 year in jail and an $11,000 fine.  The attorneys with Schwitzer Simon, LLC investigated the case and found that the former girlfriend was not credibile and may have fabricated the story.  All charges were dismissed. - August 12, 2009

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with several prescription drug related felony charges, as well as felony bailjumping charges, which carried a possibility of over 30 years in prison and over $60,000 in fines.  The attorneys with Schwitzer Simon, LLC successfully negotiated a reduction in the charges which resulted in no felony convictions, probation, and 10 days in jail.  - August 7, 2009

Operating While Intoxicated-4th Offense DISMISSED

Client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated - 4th Offense, which carries a possible sentence of 1 year in jail and $2,000 in fines.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC files a motion challenging the constitutionality of the client's arrest.  The Judge agreed with the motion and the case was dismissed.  -  February 26, 2007

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with Disorderly Conduct as a Domestic Violence Offense, and was the possibility of 90 days in jail and over $1,000 in fines.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC investigated the case and successfully negotiated a resolution to the case whereby the criminal charge of Disorderly Conduct was reduced to an ordinance violation for disorderly conduct and a $150 fine.  Client was therefore able to avoid a criminal conviction. - March 3, 2009

Operating While Intoxicated - 5th Offense DISMISSED

Client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated - 5th Offense, which is a class H felony and carries a possible sentence of 6 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC filed a motion challenging the constitutionality of the stop of the client's vehicle.  The Judge agreed with the motion and the case was dismissed.  - November 30, 2009

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated - 2nd Offense, which is a criminal misdemeanor charge and carries a potential penalty of at least 5 days in jail, or up to 6 months in jail and $1,100 in fines.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC filed a motion arguing that the charge should be a 1st offense, and that the State should not be allowed to charge the client with a 2nd offense given certain circumstances in the client's case.  The State conceded that we were correct, and amended the charge to a 1st offense, which is not a criminal offense and carries no jail sentence. - July 28, 2009

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with Burglary, a class F felony which carries 12 1/2 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC successfully challenged the charge and convinced the State to reduce the felony charge to two misdemeanors.  Client was sentenced to 1 year of probation and community service. - December 3, 2007

 Charges DISMISSED

Client was charged with Battery - With Use of a Dangerous Weapon; a misdemeanor which carries a potential penalty of 9 months in jail and a $10,000 fine, plus an additional 6 months in jail due to the weapons charge.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC argued that the client was acting in self-defense, as she was being attacked by her boyfriend.  All charges were dismissed. - February 3, 2009

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with one count of Burglary, which is a class F felony and carries 12 1/2 years on prison and up to $25,000 in fines.  Client was also charged with 2 counts of Theft, which were charged as misdemeanors carrying 9 months in jail and $10,000 in fines, for each count.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC successfully negotiated an amendment of the felony Burglary, to a misdemeanor.  Client was therefore able to avoid having a felony record.  Client sentenced to 18 months of probation and community service.  Client was also found to be eligible for expungement, meaning that if the client completes his probation successfully, his record will be wiped clean. - December 22, 2009

 Charges DISMISSED 

Client was charged with one count of Battery and one count of Disorderly Conduct, and both counts were charged as domestic violence offenses, which would have prohibitted our client from owning or possessing a firearm, even for hunting or for personal protection.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC successfully challenged the charges and put the State on notice that we were willing to go to trial.  State chose to dismiss the charges, explaining to the court that they did not believe that they would have been able to prove their case to the jury  - April 6, 2010 

Record Expunged

Client was convicted in 2003 of Theft and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card.  Seven years later client is unable to get a promotion at his job due to this criminal record.  Client hires the attorneys with Schwitzer Simon, LLC to pursue and expungement of these convictions.  Schwitzer Simon, LLC first attempts to obtain the cooperation of the District Attorneys Office.  The District Attorney is unwilling to cooperate.  Attorneys file a motion in court, where oral arguments are presented to the court.  District Attorney opposes expungement.  The court agrees that expungement in this case is appropriate, and client's record is wiped clean.  - April 22, 2010

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with one count of Criminal Damage to Property and one count of Disorderly Conduct, and both counts were charged as domestic violence offenses.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC successfully challenged the charges and negotiated a settlement with the State.  The State dismissed the criminal charges and client was found guilty of only an ordinance violation for disorderly conduct, resulting in a $100.00 fine. - July 26, 2010

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with Manufacture/Deliver THC (marijuana) for growing marijuana plants in his basement.  This is a felony offense which carries a possibility of a lengthy prison sentence.  Attorneys with Schwitzer Simon, LLC were able to negotiate a settlement whereby the client was found guilty of only 2 low class misdemeanors.  Client was sentenced to 1 year of probation and only 3 days in county jail.  - July 26, 2010

Drunk Driving Reduced

Client was charged with a 4th offense OWI/DWI/DUI.  While that offense was pending and not yet finished, our client was arrested for and charged with OWI/DWI/DUI once again.  This would have been a 5th offense felony which means that our client would very likely have been sentenced to a lengthy prison term if convicted.  Attorneys with Schwitzer Simon, LLC filed motions challenging his prior OWI convictions, arguing that they lacked the necessary constitutional requirements for counting purposes.  The motions were successful and client not found guilty of 5th felony. - June 14, 2010