Every case is unique, but our track record speaks for itself.
Client Acquitted of multiple counts of Rape First and Sodomy First in Phelps County.
A client was charged in the Circuit Court of Phelps County with two counts of Rape in the First Degree, two counts of Sodomy in the First Degree, and Incest. Following the Defense’s case-in-chief, the State requested the lesser included charges of Rape in the Second Degree for each Rape charge, and Sodomy in the Second Degree for each Sodomy charge.
This was actually the second trial setting for this case. The first resulted in a mistrial after we consented to the State’s request for a mistrial. It was reset and after a two-day trial, our client was acquitted of all rape and sodomy charges just before midnight on the second day. The rape and sodomy charges carried up to 120-years imprisonment, requiring 85% of any sentence to be served before parole. While the jury convicted of Incest, that charge carried only 4 years without any statutory minimum sentence.
State dismisses Kidnapping in Prison Riot the Morning of Trial.
An L&M Law Client was charged with the A felony of Kidnapping in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis. This case stemmed from a prison riot which occurred in the St. Louis City Justice Center. On the morning of trial, as we were headed to the courthouse, we received word that the Circuit Attorney’s Office would be filing a nolle prosequi (dismissal) in the case.
While we had a very strong case, any jury trial can be a roll of the dice. Even with a strong case, clients who stand trial face an inordinate amount of stress and pressure.
L&M Law is thankful that the Circuit Attorney’s Office saw this case for what it was – mistaken identity – and their professionalism in doing what they thought was right and just given the circumstances.
State Amends DWI to Reckless Driving Before Defense Presents Their Evidence in Jefferson County.
After the State presented its evidence, but before the Defense had the opportunity to present theirs, the State offered to amend a DWI to reckless driving. Considering the first trial ended with a hung jury, It was an offer too good to pass up.
Client Acquitted of Aggravated Attempted Sodomy, Felony Domestic Assaults, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon in St. Louis County.
After a four-day jury trial in St. Louis County, a jury acquitted our client of Attempted Sodomy in the First Degree when the Victim was Under 12 years old, one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and 2 felony domestic assaults. The Sodomy charge carried a mandatory term of life imprisonment as well as a minimum of 30 years to serve before parole eligible.
While the jury did convict on another count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, 1 felony domestic assault, and 2 misdemeanor domestic assaults, the focus and most important issue in the case was the sodomy charge.
A jury saw fit to vindicate yet another L&M Law client.