Felony Charges
Felony charges carry severe and lasting consequences. The weight of these accusations can be overwhelming.
With years of experience handling complex felony cases, I provide steadfast and strategic defense. I am committed to protecting your rights and working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome.
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Felony Charges
In the realm of sex crimes, where sensitivity meets severity, allegations can lead to significant consequences such as lengthy prison sentences and mandatory sex offender registration.
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Aid And Abet Robbery
Facing: 89 – 125 months Result: Dismissed
Case: Atty. Roberts defended a client implicated in planning a pizza delivery person robbery. The prosecutor relied on the client and co-defendant's statements as evidence. However, Atty. Roberts, successfully argued that his client was manipulated by the primary perpetrators, and did not knowingly help in executing the robbery.
Assault On a Law Enforcement Officer
Facing: 59 months Result: Dismissed
Case: Atty. Roberts represented a client detained for alleged trespassing and assault on an officer in a park. Despite many visitors trespassing, she was conspicuously singled out due to racial profiling. Atty. Roberts filed a pretrial motion emphasizing selective prosecution. At the hearing, he exposed inconsistencies in the officers' testimony. The case was dismissed by Court after successful motion to dismiss for Selective Enforcement/Racial Discrimination
Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud
Facing: 40 Years Result: Deferred Prosecution
Case: Atty. Roberts successfully advocated for a client accused of preparing fraudulent documents for assisting straw buyers in mortgage fraud, a violation of federal law. He persuasively argued for the deferral of prosecution before the Assistant United States Attorney. His experience proved invaluable in this complex issue, maintaining his reputation as a trusted lawyer for felony charges.
Domestic Violence
Result: No Charges Filed
Case: Atty. Roberts successfully defended his client, who was under investigation for domestic violence and abuse. As a skilled felony defense attorney, Mr. Roberts was able to prove that the allegations made by his client's wife were motivated by her desire to avoid deportation. By presenting this compelling evidence to the State, Atty. Roberts effectively convinced them not to pursue any felony charges against his client.
Felony Breaking & Entering
Facing: 12-16 Months Result: Dismissed
Case: Atty. Roberts represented a client accused of breaking into a neighbor's house and theft. Mr. Roberts showed evidence proving that the client was at home during the alleged crime. Though a felony plea was initially proposed by the prosecutor, Atty. Roberts’ effective defense led to the complete dismissal of the charges.
Felony Death by Motor Vehicle
Facing: 51-74 Months Result: Negotiated Plea (4 Years Supervised Probation)
Case: Atty. Roberts represented a client who collided with and caused the death of another driver while under the influence, with a BAC nearly three times the legal limit. Despite pleading guilty to the serious charges of felony death by vehicle, Atty. Roberts, as a skilled felony defense attorney, successfully negotiated a probationary sentence for his client instead of harsher punishments that could have been imposed.
Felony Larceny
Facing: 6-8 Months Result: Dismissed
Case: Atty. Roberts successfully served as a felony defense attorney representing a client accused by police officers of conspiring to steal a vehicle from a former workplace. Despite the accuser already being arrested for the same crime, Mr. Roberts was able to prove to the Assistant District Attorney that the charge was without merit.
Felony Probation Violation
Facing: 16-20 Months in Jail Result: Probation Extended
Case: Atty. Roberts effectively defended against felony charges, representing a client who had violated probation from five previous robbery charges. At the client's probation violation hearing, Mr. Roberts, as a skilled felony charges lawyer and misdemeanor criminal defense attorney, successfully persuaded the judge to offer his client an option for drug treatment and continued probation instead of an active sentence.
First Degree Burglary
Facing: 91-118 Months in Jail Result: 6-8 Months
Case: Atty. Roberts successfully represented a client facing multiple felonies and misdemeanors. The client pled guilty to the charges, however through negotiation, Atty. Roberts was able to secure the client a probation sentence. Subsequently, the client faced a first-degree burglary charge and was also accused of violating probation. Atty. Roberts managed to consolidate all charges, including the probation violation, into one judgement after the client pled guilty to a second felony larceny offense. Despite facing multiple charges, Atty. Roberts prevented his client from serving extensive jail time.
First Degree Burglary
Facing: 198-284 Months in Jail Result: Dismissed
Case: The client was caught fleeing from the police and then identified by an eyewitness in a photo lineup. He was then charged with three counts of First Degree Burglary and one count of Felony Larceny. After analyzing the client’s phone records, we argued that the eyewitness was mistaken. The Assistant District Attorney agreed and dismissed the charges against the client.
Forgery of Instruments
Facing: 120-160 Months Result: Dismissed
Case: Atty. Roberts defended a client accused of forging checks. The client was alleged to have stolen a hefty sum from a family friend. Mr. Roberts, as the felony defense lawyer, argued that the checks were authorized by the friend as a loan, with his client intending to settle this debt. The prosecutor, having been given ample evidence to verify these claims, conceded, and the charges were consequently dismissed.
Identity Theft
Facing: 24-30 Months Result: Dismissed
Case: The client was wrongfully accused of using an ex-lover's personal details to open fraudulent accounts. Atty. Roberts argued that the accusations were unfounded and fueled by personal animosity. Taking this into consideration, the State decided to dismiss the charges after in-depth analysis of his claim.
Larceny by Employee
Facing: 24-68 Months Result: Dismissed
Case: Atty. Roberts represented a client accused of theft from his employer at a large construction company. By carefully contesting each charge, Atty. Roberts created doubt about the sufficiency of the evidence, leading the Assistant District Attorney to dismiss the case. This result exemplifies the insightful strategies employed by felony lawyers like Atty. Roberts when dealing with intricate cases.
Mail Fraud
Facing: 3 Years Result: 1 Year, 1 day
Case: Atty. Roberts represented the client who was charged with nine counts of mail fraud and one of conspiracy. Despite allegations of unscrupulously obtaining more than $115,000 from a former employer, Atty. Roberts' aptitude as a felony charges lawyer led the judge to accept a motion for a downward departure in sentence. Instead of the multi-year sentence sought by the government, the client was sentenced to one year and one day. As a proficient felony defense attorney, Atty. Roberts effectively mitigated the severe charges.
Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle
Facing: 150 Days Result: Negotiated Plea
Case: Atty. Roberts defended a client who was facing potential felony charges after a fatal car accident. Initial evidence suggested the client may have been texting while driving, but Atty. Roberts brought in an accident reconstruction skilled. The skilled confirmed mechanical issues with the client's car, including a misaligned vehicle and a malfunctioning stabilizer bar, could have contributed to the tragedy. As a result, the client was able to plead down to a misdemeanor, with a resulting sentence of unsupervised probation.
Money Laundering
Facing: 20 Years Result: No Charges Filed
Case: The client was allegedly associated with her husband's drug trafficking conspiracy and was facing charges of money laundering. However, with Atty. Roberts' in-depth analysis and investigation as a skilled felony defense attorney, he was able to convince the United States Attorney to refrain from prosecuting his client.
Obtaining Property By False Pretenses
Facing: 48-64 Months Result: Dismissed
Case: Atty. Roberts acted as a felony defense attorney. He proved that his client was mistakenly identified due to sharing the same name with the actual offender. As a result, the State dismissed all felony charges against his client.
Obtaining Property By False Pretenses
Facing: 32-42 Months Result: 45 Days
Case: The client was facing serious allegations of theft from a department store and from a family friend. Atty. Roberts, a skilled felony crime lawyer, was called upon to defend her. Despite the client currently being on misdemeanor probation for previously stealing jewelry, Atty. Roberts successfully negotiated the reduction of her charges from felonies to misdemeanors.
Possession of a Firearm
Facing: 12 Months Result: Dismissed
Case: During the client's questioning by military police regarding a past incident, a concealed weapon without a permit was discovered during a subsequent vehicle search. However, Atty. Roberts presented medical records showing a documented history of mental instability for his client. As a result, the military officials chose not to proceed with the prosecution.
Probation Violation
Facing: 6-8 Months Result: Dismissed
Case: Atty. Roberts effectively defended a client facing probation violation charges while living out-of-state. As a competent felony criminal defense attorney, Atty. Roberts proved that the purported violations were due to miscommunication between the client and their probation officers. Consequently, the court accepted the motion to dismiss the violation and ended the client's probation.
Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
Facing: 160-204 Months Result: Dismissed
Case: The defendant was alleged to have committed theft exceeding $70,000 in cash and jewelry over $15,000 value, while armed with a semi-automatic weapon. Despite the client's past records, including assault on a female conviction, Atty. Roberts, acting as the felony defense lawyer, successfully secured a dismissal of charges.
Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
Facing: 12-17 Years Result: Dismissed
Case: The defendant was accused by an incarcerated individual of robbery against a group of people at a party. Using strategic defense tactics, Atty. Roberts skillfully acted as the felony defense attorney, casting doubt on the credibility of the accusing party. Consequently, due to the lack of substantial evidence, the prosecutor dismissed all felony charges against the client.
Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
Facing: 128-17 8 Months Result: Dismissed
Case: Atty. Roberts successfully defended a client who was accused of involvement in a robbery. As a seasoned felony defense attorney, Atty. Roberts argued lack of financial motive for his client and pointed out the efforts of her boyfriend to evade jail time by shifting blame. As a result, the case for the felony charges lawyer's client was dismissed by the Assistant District Attorney.
Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
Facing: 128-17 8 Months Result: Dismissed
Case: Atty. Roberts sdefended a client accused of involvement in a robbery. Serving as the felony defense attorney, Mr. Roberts argued the client had no financial motive in the alleged crime and was wrongfully blamed by the co-defendant. Consequently, the Assistant District Attorney dismissed the felony charges, validating Mr. Roberts's position as a competent lawyer for felony charges.
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