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Our client was arrested for shoplifting from a store in Brooklyn. We appeared at the arraignment to contest the charges. After maintaining our client’s innocence, we noticed that the Brooklyn District Attorney made a procedural error and when we pushed them on this issue, the charges were dropped and the case sealed.

Lance’s client allegedly assaulted a coworker and former intimate partner. The assault happened outside and was captured by a security camera. The client admitted to being in the footage and, therefore, that client had assaulted the complainant. Lance fought this on the grounds that there was insufficient proof of injury and he raised issues about the discovery that had been turned over by the prosecutor. Due to certain legal issues, Lance was able to negotiate an outcome where the case would be completely dismissed as long as a 12-month order of protection was obeyed.

A businessperson was traveling internationally when TSA found a knife in his carry-on luggage. He was arrested, fingerprinted, photographed, and given a desk appearance ticket. He found Lance Fletcher online and called. Lance Fletcher appeared for him in court, saving our client a difficult trip back to the US (and potential immigration problems due to the arrest) and worked out everything in court. Lance Fletcher made a deal with the judge to have the client’s case dismissed, with no conviction, no community service, and no fines.

Our client was indicted for Burglary in the Second Degree (a violent felony) after seen fleeing the burglary location which developed into a high-speed police chase. A Pedestrian was struck and injured. Our client had several prior arrests. Case was resolved with probation, no jail time.

Client, after a long night of drinking and dealing with mental health issues, allegedly lost her temper and struck another patron in the face and body all of which was captured on video surveillance. The victim suffered injures and had medical bills in addition to substantial pain. Client turned to Lance Fletcher for help. After Lance Fletcher reviewed the complaint and evidence, he was able to negotiate a deal with Manhattan prosecutors that avoided a criminal record. Outcome: client only pled guilty to a non-criminal violation, no criminal record, no jail, no probation.

Lance’s client was arrested for being in possession of a loaded, illegal pistol that was loaded. Despite facing a strong case, Lance’s client came in right away after the arrest to start fighting back against the situation. Lance went over different defenses and examined the evidence. Facing a three and a half year prison sentence, even for a first arrest, Lance’s client was determined to avoid jail but also avoid trial. After a few months of litigation, Lance was able to successfully raise doubt about the provability of the possession element of the charge. Shortly thereafter, the Kings County Prosecutor offered to completely dismiss the case.