Violation of Probation (Carjacking)
Client was on probation for carjacking. He violated his probation for a second time. The State's offer was to send him back to prison for an additional 24 months. After working the State, and explaining my client's unique situation, the State agreed to community control instead of prison. Client's probation was modified to community control with a substance abuse evaluation with any recommended treatment.
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Grand Theft
Withhold of adjudication, 12 months probation, Thinking for a change class, impulse control class, $138.52 cost of investigation to Sumter County SO, $150 COP, $500 fine, $875.69 restitution to Walmart, court costs.
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Unlawful Speed (104 mph in a 70 zone)
Traffic Infraction case - client was facing 4 points on her driving record as well as a $354 fine. We were able to get her ticket dismissed.
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Possession of Cannabis >20 grams with a Weapon
Client was arrested for felony possession of Cannabis with a weapon. Attorney Zahra Umansky was able to get case dismissed before any court date was set! And also no formal charges were filed against the client as well.
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Allegation was that client tailgated
Allegation was that client tailgated someone in traffic then pointed a gun at them. Alleged victim claimed to have a dash camera of events and ID'd client, but State dismissed the charges. Suspect that no such dash camera video existed, as client denied doing these things.
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Client was out-of-state
Client was out-of-state had a minor incident here but State wouldn't drop due to out-of-state history. Case resolved with written plea so client didn't have to return to Florida. Withhold of adjudication and court costs.
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NVDL
Client could not get a license due to immigration status. Was charged with No Valid Driver's License. State offered a withhold and court costs.
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Trespass into a conveyance
Client originally charged with Grand theft Auto 3rd degree felony. Client pled to an amended charge of trespass into a conveyance, a misdemeanor. He was sentenced to time served and was able to close his case that had been pending for 13 years.
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(1) Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Serious Bodily Injury, and (2) DUI with Serious Bodily Injury
Client was facing a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a minimum sentence of 3 years. After negotiations with the State, I was able to convince them to remove all incarceration. Client, a single parent, was able to resolve the case without having their child go into foster care. Client was adjudicated guilty, sentenced to 2 years community control, followed by 2 years drug offender probation, followed by 4 years probation. They will have to complete level 2...
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VOP
Client entered an admission of VOP, court revoked and terminated probation and sentenced client to credit time served. D6 of license until treatment completed.
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