Scrofano Law PC
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Montgomery County Protective Order Dismissed
The client had a protective order filed against her by an abusive ex boyfriend. Our attorneys were able to go through the evidence, review their communications over the years. We were able to present evidence to the judge that this Protective Order was another attempt to control our client and place her in fear. The Protective Order was dismissed that day, and our client could breath without fear for the first time in a while.
Not Guilty of First Degree Assault with a Handgun: Acting in Self Defense
Our client was charged with assault in the first degree after allegedly pointing a gun at someone who was in his home without his permission. We were able to highlight that our client was acting in defense of himself and his family. We highlighted what a danger the complaining witness was, and how our client was in fear for his life. Our client was able to receive a not guilty finding, and retain his second amendment rights.
Montgomery County Man charged with Assault - Not Guilty
Our client was charged with assault after an accidental touching was reported as an intentional assault. We were able to clear the arrest warrant that was pending for the client, and eventually went to trial to prove that he did not commit assault. We were able to have the complaining witness admit that our client did touch anyone on purpose, and our client was found not guilty on all charges.
Montgomery County Man found Not Guilty of DUI
Our client was charged with a DUI when he was sitting in the passenger seat of a disabled car, after his brother went for help. We questioned the officers, who admitted that no one ever saw our client driving the car, that our client was consistent that his brother was the driver, and that the car was registered under his brother’s name. The judge found that the state did not meet their burden. Client found not guilty and released from jail that day.
Driving with a Suspended License Case Dismissed
Our client was charged with Driving with a Suspended License. Our client was not aware that his license was suspended at the time of the incident. We spoke with the client, reviewed his Driving Record, and found the reason his license was suspended with the MVA. We advised the client on how to fix his license status before the date of court. While in court, we were able to show that his license was valid, used that valid license to negotiate with the prosecutor that the case should be dismissed. Client received only a traffic citation with no points associated with it.
Client accused under the “Peeping Tom” Statute - Found Not Guilty
Our client was charged under the Peeping Tom statute, and Surveillance with Prurient Intent when the flash of his phone’s ringtone was mistaken for him taking pictures in a bathroom. We were able to get our client released from jail, and took the case to trial. The state was unable to prove their claim, and our client was correctly found Not Guilty.
Plea Negotiations Allow Client to Avoid Jail
Our client was charged with having a loaded handgun in their vehicle. The State’s initial offer was to 18 months in jail. We were able to negotiate with the State, showing how well our client was doing while on pre-trial supervision. Ultimately we were able to pressure the State to lower their offer to 6 months, which our client had already served on home detention while on pre-trial supervision. Our client did not have to serve a day in jail.
Jailable Reckless Driving Charge Correctly Converted to Speeding Ticket
Our client was charged with Reckless Driving. In Maryland, driving 30 miles per hour over the speed limit is now Reckless Driving, a jailable offense with a maximum penalty of 60 days in jail. We were able to review the evidence and question the officer to show that his method of calculating speed was not the most accurate way of doing so. The state converted the jailable offense to a speeding ticket, and as it was the first time our client received a speeding ticket, we were able to convert it to a PBJ, avoiding any points on their license.
Anne Arundel Man Charged after Calling the Police For Help During a Mental Health Crisis - Case Dismissed
Our client called the police when he was concerned that he was going to harm himself during a mental health crisis. The officers charged our client for items found in the home during their check in. We were able to speak with the prosecutors, and provide proof of the medical crisis our client was in treatment for. The State dismissed the charges against our client, so he was able to continue the treatment he needed without this case hanging over his head.
Prince George Driving without a License Case Dismissed
Our client did not believe he was eligible to get a license. We received his MVA record and showed him that he was eligible to test and get a license. By the time his court date arrived, our client was able to prove that he had a license and his case was dismissed.