Criminal Defense

Client cleared of all aggravated assault charges after a jury trial ending in not guilty verdict. State claimed client tried to hit shopkeeper with her car. Jury believed client’s version of incident. Cross-examination of state’s witness showed client did nothing wrong. Shopkeeper who accused client of aggravated assault was found incredible by jury. Shopkeeper wrongfully claimed client stole from gas station when evidence and cross-examination showed client was simply trying to leave gas station when shopkeeper accused client of stealing without basis in fact or probable cause;

Client cleared of all aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of firearm charges after not guilty verdict following month long trial. State’s star witness — a co-defendant with everything to gain — shown to be incredible and without sufficient corroboration. Star witness impeached multiple times, and corroborating witnesses impeached and shown to be possible assailants.  State had no evidence directly linking client to any of the crimes. Pre-trial offer from state was 14 years. State claimed there was “no deal” in exchange for star witness’ testimony. Careful, meticulous review of evidence allowed Mark Jones, with co-counsel, to show to the jury that a deal was in fact made very early on in the case with the police and star witness.

DUI reduced to reckless driving where client’s BAC was .221. Client was a veteran soldier who could not have a DUI on record. Careful review of client’s situation showed very serious mitigating circumstances;