MOST RECENT VICTORIES

At Schaet and Hoffman we take great pride in our success. For your review we have listed a sampling of our most recent victories in court. While every case is different, the same issues continually rear up. Maybe the facts below are the same as those that you encountered. This page is continually updated.

*Charge: Driving Under the Influence

Facts: After arrest for driving under the influence, the police draw blood at a hospital. The results are .179, .188. The officer also charges the client with resisting an officer without violence for refusing to be handcuffed.

Results: After successfully arguing a motion to suppress, the Judge ruled that the charge of resisting an officer without violence is suppressed. Additionally, the Judge ruled that the blood result is inadmissible.

*Charge: Possession of marijuana

Facts: The police follow the client for 3 miles and cite him for an obscure traffic violation. After making contact with the client the officer uncovers marijuana.

Results: We filed a motion to suppress the stop based upon an illegal search and seizure. The Judge ruled that the officer did not have probable cause to stop the client. Case dismissed.

*Charge: Failure to Use Due Care Resulting in Fatality

Facts: At a scene of a fatal traffic accident the police charge the client with careless driving resulting in a fatality.

Results: After trial, the Judge ruled that the State did not present enough evidence to support a conviction. Case dismissed.