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CHARGE: Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th Degree
RESULT: Reduced to an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal
In People v. J.R., the client was on parole for a burglary charge when he was arrested for possession of stolen property, in this case a $4,000 trailer. Any conviction would have returned the client to state prison on a parole violation. Mr. Nobles discovered evidence that called the prosecution’s case into question and they offered the client an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal. Six months later the case was fully dismissed.
CHARGE: Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree
RESULT: CASE DISMISSED
In People v. C.S., the client was charged with having a fake registration sticker and insurance card on his vehicle. The defense investigation revealed that C.S. did not know these items were forged and that someone else was responsible for putting them on his car. After careful preparation, C.S. testified before the grand jury and they dismissed the charges.
CHARGE: Petit Larceny
RESULT: Reduced to Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal
In People v. J.C., the client was caught stealing two 12-packs of alcohol from a convenience store. The client was charged with Petit Larceny, with a maximum penalty of one year in county jail, or more likely a sanction of three years on probation. A resolution was negotiated where client avoided both serious punishments and was given an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal with 24 hours of community service.
CHARGE: Under Investigation for Grand Larceny
RESULT: NEVER CHARGED
In People v. J.S., the client was under investigation for Grand Larceny during the course of employment, a felony that could have resulted in one and a half to three years in state prison. Through cooperation with the New York State Police, the client made restitution and WAS NEVER EVEN CHARGED by the Distinct Attorney’s Office. Further, the client was able to return to the same job.
CHARGE: Two Petit Larcenies
RESULT: Reduced to Two Disorderly Conducts
In People v. P.W., the client was charged with two Petit Larcenies for stealing from home improvement centers. The client also had an extensive criminal history and if convicted, faced up to two years in Monroe County Jail. Through negotiations with the District Attorney’s Office, the client entered a drug treatment program and was given two Disorderly Conducts with merely a $100 fine.
CHARGE: Petit Larceny
RESULT: Reduced to Disorderly Conduct
In People v. B.H., the client was charged with Petit Larceny for stealing over $900 worth of items from Wal-Mart, and was likely facing 60 days in jail and three years of probation. After two pre-trial conferences with the Judge and the District Attorney’s Office, the client pled to Disorderly Conduct (a reduction from a misdemeanor to a violation) and received 40 hours of community service.
CHARGE: Grand Larceny 4th Degree
RESULT: Reduced to Disorderly Conduct
In People v. R.S., the client was charged with Grand Larceny 4th Degree, an E felony, for leaving a bar with a woman’s purse while under the influence of alcohol. Because this was a first offense, the client would have likely received probation; however the client had just been accepted to medical school, where ANY criminal conviction could destroy future chances of becoming a licensed doctor. After extensive investigation and documentation of the client’s background and accomplishments, as well as numerous references submitted on the client’s behalf, the District Attorney’s Office was ultimately convinced to reduce the felony to a Disorderly Conduct (a non-criminal disposition) and 48 hours of community service.
CHARGE: Grand Larceny 4th Degree
RESULT: Reduced to Misdemeanor
In People v. K.W., the client was accused of stealing over $3,000 from an employer and charged with Grand Larceny 4th Degree, an E felony. After negotiations, the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor with a conditional discharge, and 32 hours of community service.
CHARGE: Burglary 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, and Violation of Probation
RESULT: Reduced to Misdemeanor
In People v. M.S., the client was on felony probation and charged with Burglary 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, and a Violation of Probation. If convicted, the client faced the possibility of five years in state prison. After negotiations with the Judge, the District Attorney’s Office and the Probation Department, the client was allowed to plead to a misdemeanor with restitution of $240, and was restored to probation on the original charge.
CHARGE: Criminal Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree
RESULT: Reduced to CPM 5th Degree
In People v. L.P., the client was caught with two pounds of marijuana in his car. After negotiations with the DA, Mr. Nobles was able to get the charge and the sentence reduced. L.P. originally faced up to six years in prison if convicted; instead he pled to a lesser charge and received eight work weekends.
CHARGE: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree
RESULT: Reduced to Disorderly Conduct
In People v. S.T., the client was arrested for the possession of cocaine for the second time in seven years. Client was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree and faced one year in jail or three years of probation. After a short period of drug counseling (three months) the client was offered a Disorderly Conduct with no community service or even a fine.
CHARGE: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree
RESULT: Reduced to CPCS 5th Degree
In People v. J.S., the client was found with 40 bags of crack cocaine and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, a Class B felony. Client faced a possible state prison sentence of one to nine years and additional post-release supervision. After talks with the District Attorney’s Office, the client pled guilty to a lesser charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th Degree, a Class D felony, and was sentenced to 60 days electronic home monitoring and five years of probation.
CHARGE: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree
RESULT: Reduced to Trespass
In People v. B.M., the client was in a house with another person during a drug raid where the police recovered large quantities of cocaine and marijuana. They also found evidence that suggested both drugs were being packaged and sold at that location. Client could have faced one to nine years in state prison if convicted of the top charge: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree. After lengthy negotiations with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, the client was offered a plea to a Trespass with a sentence of 20 hours of community service.
CHARGE: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree
RESULT: Reduced to Attempted CPCS 7th
In People v. D.D., the client was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, an A misdemeanor. The client had four prior criminal convictions. The initial offer was a plea to the top charge with 90 days in jail. After discussions with the Judge and the District Attorney’s Office, the client pled guilty to a lesser charge of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, received no jail time and instead only one year of probation.
CHARGE: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree
RESULT: Reduced to CPCS 7th
In People v. R.C., the client was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, a felony which carries a mandatory state prison sentence. After negotiations, the client pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, a misdemeanor, and received a sentence of “time served” for the seven days client was held.
CHARGE: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree
RESULT: Reduced to CPCS 5th
In People v. K.M., the client was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, a B felony. The client’s arrest was the result of a search warrant executed for a house where police found 12 bags of cocaine, a scale and $1,500 in cash. K.M. was the only person in the house. If convicted, the client faced a mandatory state prison sentence of three to nine years. After negotiation with the District Attorney’s Office, the client was allowed to plead guilty to the lesser charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th Degree, an E felony, with time served (60 days).
CHARGE: DWI
RESULT: Reduced to DWAI
In People v. F.B., the client was charged with DWI after being pulled over for speeding and blowing a 0.14 on a Breathalyzer test. After evaluating the merits of the case, Mr. Nobles was able to get the D.A.’s Office to offer a reduction to a DWAI prior to trial.
CHARGE: DWI
RESULT: NOT GUILTY
In People v. A.M., the client was stopped for having tinted windows and charged with DWI. During the bench trial the Greece Police Officer was caught fabricating his testimony, and the judge found the client NOT GUILTY of all the charges.
CHARGE: DWI
RESULT: Reduced to DWAI
In People v. L.D., the client was arrested for driving with a BAC of 0.12, and was charged with a DWI. After talks with the District Attorney’s Office, the client was offered a reduction to DWAI.
CHARGE: DWI
RESULT: Reduced to DWAI
In People v. S.R., the client was arrested for DWI after a single car accident. The client submitted to a breath test which resulted in a BAC of 0.16 (twice the legal limit) and failed all field sobriety tests. The client pled guilty to the lesser charge of DWAI (a violation, not a crime), received the minimum fine of $300 and never lost driving privileges.
CHARGE: DWI
RESULT: DWAI
In People v. P.S., the client was arrested after a motor vehicle accident and charged with DWI. After a hearing and a trial, client was convicted of the lesser charge of DWAI. Additionally, client was able to maintain full driving privileges throughout the entire case.
CHARGE: DWI
RESULT: CASE DISMISSED
In People v. S.C., the client was charged with a misdemeanor DWI for driving with a BAC of 0.11. The District Attorney’s Office was unable to proceed on the trial date and the case was dismissed. The client never lost any driving privileges.
CHARGE: DWI
RESULT: Reduced to DWAI
In People v. I.S., after a routine traffic stop, the client submitted to a breath test which resulted in a 0.17 BAC, and was charged with DWI. After extensive discussions with the District Attorney’s Office, client was offered a reduction to a DWAI.
CHARGE: DWI
RESULT: CASE DISMISSED
In People v. L.M., the client was charged with DWI on interstate 590 after an accident. After filing motions, the prosecution was prevented from presenting certain evidence at trial. As a result, the prosecution was unable to present their case and it was dismissed.
CHARGE: DWI
RESULT: DWAI
In People v. R.M., the client was charged with DWI and failing to maintain lane in Brighton. He took a breath test which resulted in a 0.14. After a bench trial, he was convicted of the lesser offense of DWAI and avoided a criminal record.
CHARGE: Speeding and Failure to Comply with an Emergency Vehicle
RESULT: Reduced to Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device
In People v. C.S., the client was charged with Speeding and Failure to Comply with an Emergency Vehicle (refusing to stop for the police) in both Irondequoit and Brighton. After Mr. Nobles’ negotiations with the D.A.’s office, the client pled to two charges of Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device, a two-point violation, instead of the 14 points the client originally faced. Based on that result, the client’s license was saved.
CHARGE: Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree
RESULT: CHARGES DROPPED
In People v. M.L., the client was arrested as a part of narcotics ring after a bust at her boyfriend’s house revealed drugs and a gun. Although the client had sold to an undercover agent on two occasions, Mr. Nobles helped her avoid being prosecuted by instead cooperating with the investigation. She was facing potential federal charges and a lengthy federal prison sentence had she been convicted.
CHARGE: Conspiracy to Distribute over 100 Kilos of Marijuana
RESULT: 12 Months in Jail
In People v. N.C., the client was caught with 75 pounds of marijuana on the New York State Thruway. He was also under surveillance and had his phone tapped, which exposed the fact that this was an ongoing enterprise. He faced up to a decade in prison, but received a sentence of only 12 months based on an agreement with the U.S. Attorney and good advocacy at the time of sentencing.
CHARGE: Sexual Abuse 1st Degree
RESULT: Reduced to D Felonies
In People v. C.C., the client was charged with Sexual Abuse 1st Degree for allegedly molesting his daughters on distinct and separate occasions, resulting in several B felony charges. If convicted, the client faced 40 years in state prison. After an extensive investigation uncovered several major areas of weakness in the case, negotiations with the District Attorney’s Office resulted in a deal where the client plead guilty to two D felonies and received four years in prison.
CHARGE: Menacing 2nd Degree
RESULT: NOT GUILTY
In People v. T.D., the client was charged with threatening his son-in-law and pointing a gun at him, and was arrested with the gun still in his possession. After a one-day bench trial, he was found NOT GUILTY.
CHARGE: Assault 3rd Degree
RESULT: Reduced to an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal
In People v. R.C., the client was charged with Assault 3rd Degree for a college bar fight. After discussions with the District Attorney’s Office, the client was granted an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal at the first court appearance (arraignment).
CHARGE: Assault 2nd Degree
RESULT: Reduced to Assault 3rd Degree
In People v. D.B., the client was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, a D felony. The client originally hired another lawyer who negotiated an offer of Assault 3rd Degree, a misdemeanor, with a sentence of 16 weekends in jail and three years of probation. Dissatisfied with this offer, the client hired Mr. Nobles after a referral by another lawyer. After extensive discussions with the District Attorney’s Office, the offer remained Assault 3rd Degree, but sentencing was left up to the Judge. After preparing a detailed sentencing report containing the client’s background and an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, the Judge sentenced the client to 64 hours of community service, with no jail time or probation.
CHARGE: Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree
RESULT: CASE DISMISSED
In People v. G.G., the client was accused of purposely trying to hit someone with a car and was charged with Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree, an A misdemeanor. The case was dismissed at the first appearance because of a defective accusatory instrument.
CHARGE: Unlawful Dealing with a Child
RESULT: Reduced to Violation
In People v. D.H., the client was charged with Unlawful Dealing with a Child, a misdemeanor, for giving alcohol to minors during a party. After negotiation, the client pled to a violation (not considered a crime) and 64 hours of community service.
CHARGE: Witness Tampering
RESULT: CASE DISMISSED
In People v. M.M., the client was accused of trying to convince her niece to change her testimony about being molested by her father, and charged with Witness Tampering. The prosecution failed to preserve evidence properly and lost the right to use M.M.’s videotaped interview with police. As a result, they did not have enough evidence to go forward, and after discussions with a supervisor at the D.A.’s office they agreed to dismiss the case.
CHARGE: Criminal Contempt 1st Degree
RESULT: Disorderly Conduct
In People v. M.W., the client was charged with the felony of Criminal Contempt in the 1st Degree and was offered a plea to the misdemeanor charge of Criminal Contempt 2nd with probation. After his defense investigation called the alleged victim’s story into question, Mr. Nobles called a conference with the D.A. handling the case, and the defendant was eventually offered a plea to the violation of Disorderly Conduct with a $120 fine.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.