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Charges Dismissed
AGGRAVATED BATTERY
Client was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon for getting into a bar fight and hitting someone with a bottle. Mike G was hired, filed a Not Guilty Plea and the State Attorney’s Office decided to not even file any charges at all.
Charges Reduced
AGGRAVATED BATTERY
Client charged with stabbing boyfriend during an argument. Client had another attorney who could not get the state attorney to offer anything other than a term of years in prison. Client hired Mike G who successfully argued that client was the victim of abuse. Charges were reduced and there was no conviction nor jail.
Charges Dropped
AGGRAVATED BATTERY ON A PREGNANT WOMAN
Client was arrested and charged with beating his pregnant wife. The Client and his wife had a heated argument, and the police were called to calm the situation. They arrested Client even though there was no allegation from his wife that he hit her. Mike G was hired, and he got the NO Contact Order dropped, filed a Not Guilty Plea and within days the case was dropped by the Office of the State Attorney.
Charges Dismissed
AGGRAVATED BATTERY ON PREGNANT FEMALE
Client was arrested and charged for allegedly beating his pregnant girlfriend of 10 years mercilessly. Client hired Mike G who filed a NOT GUILTY PLEA because the witness who called the police was drunk and wasn’t even sure what she saw.
The police conducted no investigation. Luckily the State Attorney’s Office realized nothing had happened and filed a dismissal of all charges.
Reduced Sentence
AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Client was charged with multi-county crime spree facing a MINIMUM MANDATORY 30 YEARS IN PRISON AS A PRR. Mike G took over the case and established significant mitigation to the Office of the State Attorney who then dropped charges which reduced client’s sentence by 25 years. Client will serve approximately 3 years instead of 30 years.
Downward Departure
AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Client struck drunken victim who repeatedly called Client a racial slur. Client warned victim but he repeated word anyway. Victim had serious injuries. Incident was witnessed by many at crowded bar. Client scored a minimum of 37 months in prison up to 15 years. Mike G was able to negotiate a probation sentence.
Charges Dismissed
ARMED BURGLARY
Client was arrested and charged with armed burglary for going into a sick friend’s house and taking his guns for safe keeping. Client was arrested for a second degree felony facing 15 years in prison even though he had no prior record. Client hired Mike G who filed a Not Guilty Plea and Demanded Discovery and all charges were eventually dropped by the State Attorney’s Office.
Charges Reduced
BURGLARY
Client was arrested for burglary and facing five years in prison. Client hired Mike G who entered a Not Guilty Plea and conducted formal discovery taking the depositions of the witnesses the State Attorney claimed could prove their case. Mike G set the case for trial and at the pretrial the State Attorney offered a misdemeanor and minor fine.
Probation
CARRYING A CONCEALED FIREARM
Client was arrested after a traffic stop revealed he was in possession of a firearm and ammunition as a previously Adjudicated Delinquent Juvenile. Client was facing 10 years in prison. Mike G was hired, and the defendant accepted a negotiated plea bargain of 24 months probation and NO CONVICTION. He can apply for early termination of probation in 12 months and then seek to have his RECORDS SEALED.
Charges Dismissed
CHILD ABUSE
Client was charged with child abuse for exercising discipline with his severely autistic child. Mike G was hired after previous lawyer was fired by Client, then the State Attorney’s Office decided to allow Client to do a diversion program rather than force him to plead guilty and be sentenced. The State closed their case, charges were dismissed and Client may seek expunction of his criminal record.
Charges Dismissed
CHILD ABUSE
Client was arrested for child abuse for disciplining his girlfriend’s child. He had been given permission to spank the child if they misbehaved which he did. Mike G was hired and the State Attorney prepared an affidavit by the child’s mother and decided to drop all charges.
Charges Dismissed
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Client was falsely accused of intentionally striking his girlfriend. The State Attorney filed charges. Mike G was hired, the alleged victim was interviewed, a NOT GUILTY PLEA was filed, and the Office of the State Attorney then DROPPED ALL CHARGES.
Charges Dismissed
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Client was charged with beating his girlfriend several years ago and arrested then a warrant issued for his arrest. Mike G was hired and filed a NOT GUILTY PLEA and set the case for TRIAL. A few days before the trial the Office of the State Attorney DROPPED ALL CHARGES.
Charges Dismissed
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BATTERY
Client was charged with domestic violence battery for defending herself against and abusive boyfriend. Mike G was hired, entered a not guilty plea, rejected all offers by the State Attorney for a plea deal and set the case for trial. The State was not able to go forward and ultimately dismissed all charges right before the trial was about to start.
Charges Dismissed
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BATTERY
Client was being abused by her husband after she found out he was cheating on her. Our client fought back biting and slapping her husband. The police arrested her and she was charged with Domestic Violence. Mike G was hired, set the case for trial and the State Attorney decided to dismiss charges rather than risk a defeat at trial by Mike G.
Charges Dismissed
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY STRANGULATION
Client was arrested for serious felony for allegedly strangulating his long term girlfriend even though he was the one who called the police. Client hired Mike G who entered a NOT GUILTY PLEA and set the case for trial. Result-All charges dropped the day of trial.
Petition Dismissed
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER
Client was served with Petition for Domestic Violence Injunction and Temporary Order based on false accusation of violence by a former girlfriend of client. Client had told Petitioner that he wanted to break up with her and she filed injunction filled with lies calculate to cause hard to his reputation. Mike G was hired who successfully defended Client against abuse claims resulting in dismissal of Petition.
Sentence Reduced
DRUG TRAFFICKING
Client was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and faced a 3 year minimum mandatory Florida State Prison sentence up to 30 years. Client hired Mike G who fought for over a year to get a fair resolution for the client who only received a short county jail sentence and house arrest/probation to follow with eligibility for early termination.
Time Served
DUI MANSLAUGHTER
Client was on probation for DUI Manslaughter and had a lifetime driver’s license suspension. Client was witnessed driving to probation office and was subsequently arrested and probation violated. Mike G was hired who was able to convince the court to sentence Client to TIME SERVED in county jail rather than lengthy prison sentence sought by the Office of the State Attorney.
No Charges Filed
EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY
Client was investigated by the police for false claim that she robbed a senior citizen of her prized possessions. Mike G was hired who looked into the case and advised law enforcement that the charges were not substantiated and there was no evidence of any theft. Law enforcement then dropped the case.
No Charges Brought
FALSE CHARGES OF LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION OF CHILD UNDER 12
Client hired Mike G to prevent false charges from leading to arrest for alleged molestation which accused claimed occurred years before. Mike G gathered all relevant evidence to prove that the charges were false, and client was never formally charged or arrested.
Sentence Reduced
FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM AND FELONY POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
Client had a very extensive criminal history and had been to Florida State Prison a few times. Defendant was facing a 25 year mandatory minimum sentence. Mike G was hired and filed a motion to suppress and successfully negotiated a sentence of only 4 years when client was looking at doing a mandatory 25 with no mandatory at all.
Charges Reduced
FELONY FLEEING AND ELUDING
Defendant was arrested after taking off from traffic stop. He was eventually stopped and arrested. Mike G was hired and entered a NOT GUILTY PLEA. After reviewing discovery, Mike G was able to negotiate a reduction in charge to a misdemeanor.
Time Served
FELONY POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
Client was charged with Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon and was facing a minimum mandatory 3-year prison sentence up to 5 years. Mike G was hired and negotiated a time served sentence even though client was never even arrested.
Charges Dismissed
GRAND THEFT
Client was charged with grand theft facing 5 years in Florida State Prison. Mike G was hired and convinced the State Attorney’s Office that they did not have enough evidence to prove their case. Mike G set the case for trial and dared the State of Florida to prove the charges against his client in front of a jury. Rather than face losing at trial the prosecutor dismissed all charges.
Charges Dismissed
GRAND THEFT FIRST DEGREE AND FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY
Client was care giver for older woman and was charged with theft of over $100,000. Mike G was hired and filed a motion to dismiss all charges which was granted. Case Dismissed. Client was facing up to 30 years in prison.
Charges Dismissed
KIDNAPPING, CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELIQUENCY OF A CHILD, HARBORING A RUNAWAY
Client relinquished her parental rights over ten years before case and had no contact with her child for those years. She reconnected over social media and her child ran away to meet with his her. Mother was sought by police for contributing to the delinquency of a minor,
Downward Departure
LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS BATTERY
Client charged with having sex with 14-year-old multiple times against her will. Client hired another lawyer who recommended prison sentence of two years or more. Client hired Mike G who negotiated a DOWNWARD DEPARTURE to probation even though he scored five years up to 30 years in prison.
Charges Dropped
LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS BATTERY
Client was accused of having sex against a child’s will and State was seeking a sentence of 15 years of prison. Mike G was hired and a Plea of Not Guilty was filed. Formal discovery was conducted including the taking of the deposition of the accuser. After the weaknesses in the State’s case were demonstrated by Mike G the State Attorney dropped a charge and reduced the sentence, they initially sought by 10 years.
No Conviction
LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS BATTERY
Client was investigated and arrested for date rape facing up to 15 years in prison. DNA was located matching Client. Client hired Mike G who filed a Plea of Not Guilty. Client accepted a plea deal for reduced charges with NO CONVICTION, NO SEX REGISTRY and probation.
Charges Dismissed
MENTAL HEALTH
Client was charged with damaging a police vehicle while he was being detained. Client suffered from mental illness. Mike G successfully convinced the State Attorney’s Office that they would not win at trial because the defense was going to be able to show that the defendant was legally insane at the time of the offense.
Charges Dropped
OPERATING A CHOP SHOP
Client was owner of car dealership which was inspected by law enforcement. Law enforcement arrested Client because they found vehicles with mismatched VINs. Mike G was hired and filed a Plea of NOT GUILTY and demonstrated to the State Attorney that they could not prove their case. Charges were dropped and Client never even had to step into courtroom.
No Payments Made
SEX EXTORTION
I have successfully represented a number of individuals who have been the victims of extortion attempts where an individual goes online posing as an attractive young woman or man who then requests nude photos and erotic exchanges over the phone. The Client is then contacted by an individual claiming they are the person’s father or law enforcement
Charges Dismissed
SEX WITH A MINOR
Client was accused of having sex with a minor. Detectives contacted client and sought an interview. Mike G was hired and advised the police that Client was not going to provide a statement and if they did not have any evidence against him they needed to conclude their investigation as soon as possible. Within days the case was closed.
Charges Dropped
SEXUAL ASSAULT, RAPE CHARGES & SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER
Client was accused of raping a college student. Client was kicked out of the university and a Temporary Restraining Order to Protect against sexual violence was granted against him. Mike G was hired and after interviewing witnesses no rape charges were brought, the Restraining Order was DISMISSED and client returned to the University.
Charges Reduced
SEXUAL BATTERY
Client was arrested and accused of violently raping an intoxicated woman. He was facing 30 years in prison. Mike G was hired and entered a not guilty plea. Mike G set the case for trial and the State Attorney reduced the charge to Felony Battery and client avoided any conviction. His case was closed after 12 months of probation.
Charges Dismissed
SEXUAL BATTERY
Client sought Mike G’s help when he was contacted by a detective investigating an accusation of rape. A disgruntled employee was upset that she was not getting more work assigned to her so she accused a man of committing a rape. Mike G was hired and there was no arrest made and no charges were ever brought.
Downward Departure
SEXUAL BATTERY OF A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 12
Client was charged with raping a child under the age of 12 thirty years prior to charges being filed. Victim’s 2 sisters alleged they were molested as well. Mike G was hired and negotiated a reduced sentence of probation when client was facing, effectively, a mandatory life Sentence.
Charges Dismissed
SEXUAL MOLESTATION
Client was accused of sexually molesting his step daughter. The Sheriff’s Office began investigating. Rather than speak directly to the police Client hired Mike G who conducted his own investigation leading to proof that the charges were false and leveled against the Client because the accuser did not want to move away from her boyfriend. Had the client spoken directly to the police the definitive proof of the Client’s innocence may never have been demonstrated.
No Charges Brought
SEXUAL MOLESTATION OF 13-YEAR-OLD
Client was under police investigation for sexual molestation of 13-year-old stepdaughter. Mike G was hired and gathered evidence to prove Client did not commit the crime. No charges were ever brought, and client never arrested.
Diversion
SOLICITATION FOR PROSTITUTION
Client was arrested in a sting operation. He was facing 1 year in jail, a mandatory $5000 fine plus court costs. Mike G was hired and entered a Not Guilty Plea which was maintained. Entry into a Diversion Program was accomplished which if successful will lead to dismissal of all charges and then an application to have their Record Expunged may be made.
Charges Reduced
SOLICITATION TO COMMIT PROSTITUTION
Client was charged in highly publicized sting operation conducted by Sheriff’s Office. Client was facing a conviction, which cannot be sealed, a year in jail, and a mandatory $5000 fine. Mike G was hired and was able to get the charged reduced and avoid a conviction, the hefty statutory fine, and no jail. Client simply had to do 100 community service hours and get an STD test.
Probation Terminated Early
UNLAWFUL SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH A MINOR
Client was charged with Unlawful Sexual Activity with a minor and sentenced to prison and probation. Client completed special conditions of probation and hired Mike G to get Probation TERMINATED EARLY which was GRANTED.
Charges Reduced
WRITTEN THREATS TO KILL
Client was charged with Written Threats to Kill; A second Degree Felony facing 15 years Prison. Mike G was hired and demonstrated to the Office of the State Attorney that there was a great deal of mitigation for a 20-year military veteran. Mike G convinced the State to reduce charges and let client do Pre-Trial Intervention, aka PTI, which should lead to DISMISSAL OF ALL CHARGES when successfully completed.
Dismissed and Reduced
DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE (MULTIPLE CHARGES)
Client was charged with multiple felony driving on suspended charges and facing 10 years Florida State Prison because of his extensive prior record. Plea negotiations led to one felony charge dismissed and the other reduced. Time served sentence.
Dismissed
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INJUNCTION
Client was accused by his wife of sexual assault on multiple occasions and Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse. Mike G was hired, conducted discovery and depositions. No criminal charges were filed, no arrest was made, and the temporary restraining order was dismissed at hearing.
Charges Dropped
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Client was falsely accused of hitting his child’s mother and arrested and then formally charged by the State Attorney. Facing one year in jail. Mike G was hired and pleaded Client Not Guilty and set the case for trial. Just before the Trial the State Attorney dropped all charges.
Charges Dismissed
VIOLATION OF PROBATION
Client had violation of probation warrant outstanding for nearly 20 years and was being held out of state on new charges. Client hired Mike G who successfully convinced the Judge to dismiss all the charges even though the State of Florida was seeking prison time.