Trial Summary: Prosecution’s Case Stopped Before Arrest is Ever Made
Recently, a client came to me after discovering that an active warrant had been issued for an offense. They were a working professional with a spotless record and no prior legal issues. Understandably, they were concerned about the possibility of being arrested, booked, and subjected to the public exposure of having a mugshot and fingerprints taken.
Because of our firm’s extensive experience handling walkthroughs, I was able to quickly assess the situation and take decisive action to protect my client’s rights. First, with the help of our legal support staff, I coordinated a walkthrough procedure, which allows a person with a warrant to address it voluntarily without the trauma of a full custodial arrest. This process ensured that our client would not be placed in handcuffs, held in custody, or exposed to unnecessary embarrassment.
More importantly, I immediately reviewed the probable cause affidavit supporting the charge against my client. Drawing on my intricate understanding of criminal law and prosecutorial standards, I identified deficiencies in the affidavit. For example, it relied on vague and unsupported allegations and never established several essential elements of the alleged offense. The flaws significantly undermined the legal basis for the case.
I highlighted these issues and presented them directly to the prosecutor. Because of my reputation for thorough, respectful, and persuasive advocacy, the reviewing attorney gave the matter immediate attention. After carefully considering my analysis, the prosecutor agreed with my position and rejected the case outright.
The result was that our client was never formally booked, never fingerprinted, and never photographed. No charges were filed, and no criminal record was created. The client’s life and reputation remained fully intact.
This outcome is just one example of how Cofer & Connelly, PLLC proactively protects clients, often before a case even gets off the ground. I and the other criminal defense attorneys at the firm don’t just guide clients through the legal process, no. Instead, we anticipate obstacles, identify weaknesses in the government’s case, and advocate early and effectively to prevent unnecessary harm to their rights, finances, and reputations.
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