Results

Domestic Violence—Charge Dismissed by Prosecutor

C&N’s client was accused of domestic violence. While there was already a plea offer that would keep the conviction off the client’s record, Marisa successfully got the charge dismissed when she presented mitigating evidence that her client acted in self-defense and was in fact the victim of domestic violence at the hands of the complainant.

Court of Appeals Victory—Convictions Reversed and Dismissed

C&N prevailed on appeal when the trial court’s denial of a Section 8 defense under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act was reversed by the Court of Appeals. Ultimately, all charges against the client were dismissed.

Felonious Assault and Gun Charges—Not Guilty Verdict

C&N's client stood up for himself against a verbally and physically abusive neighbor. The jury was convinced that our client was not guilty after Takura stood up for him in court and explained that he was merely defending himself.

Takura argued successfully that C&N's client could not possibly have been the person who allegedly drew a gun during a fist fight. The jurors were not moved by the star witness’s tears after they saw our client’s colorful tattoos in the courtroom and realized that the “eyewitness” had never mentioned seeing them. The jury was left with a picture that made it clear the finger had been pointed at the wrong person.

Drug Manufacturing—Charges Dismissed by Court

A felony drug manufacturing case was dismissed based on the police unconstitutionally entering and searching a home. C&N proved this through a thorough investigation and timeline to show that the officers entered the home based on a questionable "tip" and before the warrant was issued, despite what the officers testified to in court.

Assault and Battery—Not Guilty Verdict

C&N achieved a not guilty verdict in an assault case after the jury heard evidence that the client was merely acting in self-defense.

Operating Under the Influence—Charge Dismissed

Takura secured a dismissal after he convinced a prosecutor that it would defy logic and the plain language of Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Act to proceed to trial against a registered patient charged with misdemeanor operating under the influence of a drug absent proof that marijuana actually had a significant and materially effect on his driving.

Malicious Destruction of Property—Not Guilty Verdict

It took a matter of minutes for the jury to return with a not guilty verdict in a malicious destruction of property case. The jury heard that the client may have broken the complainant’s heart, but he did not break her windows.

PPO Terminated

Takura’s advocacy resulted in a PPO being terminated after a two-day hearing because it was proven that our client was no threat at all to the petitioner.