Two-for-Two Dismissals on Client’s Two Felony Cases, November 2024 and September 2025

In 2024, Leslie accepted representation of Client, who was charged in two different felony cases. In one case, the Client was charged with multiple violent and theft crimes. In the other, the Client was charged with a violent felony and a violent misdemeanor. If convicted at trial in both cases, Client was facing a possible sentence of more than 80 years in prison.

Client announced ready for trial in November, 2024 on the first case, involving the felony and misdemeanor counts. Case was dismissed the morning of trial.

Client announced ready for trial in September, 2025 on the second case, involving the multiple felony violent and theft charges. Case was dismissed the morning of trial.

Because this Client was willing to go to trial, Client received dismissals in both cases.

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