ETG and ETS Testing Deemed Unreliable

Mary secured the dismissal of a probation violation allegation for C&N’s client after a successful motion that dispelled the accuracy of ETG and ETS testing.

Michigan Supreme Court Victory

Mary led the team that won a unanimous victory at the Michigan Supreme Court in People v Koon, which protects medical marijuana patients and their ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Motion to Suppress Granted—Drug Charge Dismissed

A drug charge was dismissed after the court granted C&N’s motion to suppress. Mary successfully argued a motion to suppress evidence because of an unconstitutional search.

Motion to Suppress Granted—Drug Charges Dismissed

Multiple felony drug offenses were dismissed after a motion to suppress evidence was granted. Mary successfully argued that the police unconstitutionally seized C&N’s client merely because he was in an alleged "high crime" area and, thus, unconstitutionally searched his vehicle.

Attempted Murder—Not Guilty Verdict

Mary and Takura represented C&N’s client in an attempted murder trial. C&N’s client was accused of luring his ex-girlfriend to a secluded area and trying to kill her by shooting her in the head. The ex-girlfriend survived and testified, as well as multiple “eyewitnesses” to the supposed attempted murder who just happened to be in the area. C&N effectively argued self-defense and informed the jury of the complainant’s true conduct that had led to this event unfolding. The government mistakenly believed its case was so strong that it made no offer, but the government learned it was wrong when the jury came back within an hour with a not guilty verdict.

Criminal Sexual Conduct—Not Guilty Verdicts Across the Board

C&N’s client heard “not guilty” on every count in a criminal sexual conduct case in which there were two complainants. No offer was made by the government because the government believed it could not lose at trial. Thankfully for C&N’s client, because of Mary and Takura’s advocacy, the government was wrong.

Drug Distribution—Charges Dismissed

Drug charges were dismissed after a motion to dismiss was granted because the police illegally entered and searched the client’s home.

Court of Appeals Victory in CSC Case

C&N achieved an appellate victory in a criminal sexual conduct case that resulted in the convictions being reversed for a man who was wrongfully convicted of criminal sexual conduct.

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