[During my jury trial] Patrick presented a cogent and effective cross examination, effectively fleshing out all the exculpatory aspects of my stop. He concluded with a compelling and metaphorically vivid closing argument, which clearly undermined the prosecution’s capacity for rebuttal.

-R.S.

Case #48

People v. M.P. 37th Dist. - Warren

Here our client was charged with count I - OWI, and count II - Leaving the Scene of PDA. According to the police reports our client had rear-ended another vehicle and did not stop when that vehicle pulled into gas station. That vehicle then followed our client until he stopped. He did not feel there was any damage and complainants called police with description and license plate. The cops were dispatched to the client's address where he found vehicle (still warm) and looked in the client's house from front porch. The cops knocked on door, then pushed door open, and entered when no one responded. The cops found our client coming from bedroom, conducted investigation including field sobriety tests and a preliminary breath test. They also looked in receptacle for beer cans from recent alcohol consumption. To defend this case we filed several motions including one to Suppress Evidence because of an Illegal Search (4th Amendment). On the day of the motion the prosecutor met with the cop and the Complainant. The cop wanted to have motion hearing, wherein if we won - prosecutor would give us a "reasonable offer", and would plead guilty to impaired if we lost. We explained that we would likely win, and if we lost we would likely appeal. The prosecutor spoke with officer again, and we were able to reach an agreement.

Result: All charges dismissed, client plead guilty to Careless Driving (Civil Infraction).

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