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Felonies Dismissed
A felony charge or conviction can have dire consequences in many areas of a person's life. It can impact employment, housing, finances, education, reputation, and relationships. Because of this, it is crucial to have an experienced, skilled, and aggressive attorney by your side. Ms. Denholtz is a skilled defense attorney with a track-record of success in investigating her clients' cases to weaken the State's proofs. This often enables Ms. Denholtz to negotiate favorable results for her clients, including dismissal of felony offenses. Below are some examples of cases where Ms. Denholtz negotiated non-felony resolutions to cases.
If you or a loved one are facing felony charges, Ms. Denholtz is ready to fight for you. Contact Denholtz Criminal Defense today for your FREE consultation: (862) 842-0811 or Tracy@DenholtzCriminalDefense.com.
*NOTE: The below should not be construed as a promise or guarantee of similar results. Results will vary depending on the particular facts and legal circumstances of each individual case.
State v. A.P. – Client was charged with felony drug possession, resisting arrest, obstruction, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, and related disorderly persons offenses. Client was detained in jail pending resolution of the case. Ms. Denholtz got client linked to a long-term substance abuse program and filed a Motion to Re-Open Detention, arguing client should be released to treatment while her case was pending. The Court granted Ms. Denholtz’s application and the client was transported from the jail to a long-term inpatient treatment program for substance abuse. Ms. Denholtz ultimately negotiated client’s felony charges be dismissed and the remaining disorderly persons offenses remanded down to municipal court.
State v. D.G. - 36-year-old client was charged with various felony-level drug offenses. Ms. Denholtz linked the client with a long-term inpatient substance abuse program. Ms. Denholtz was ultimately able to negotiate a non-felony plea offer where the client received probation and no jail or prison time. All of the felony drug charges were dismissed.
State v. D.P. - Ms. Denholtz successfully negotiated a non-felony plea offer for client charged with numerous felony-level domestic violence offenses (multiple counts of aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and criminal mischief). Client was released from jail at the time of his sentencing and placed on a period of probation.
State v. A.E. - Client was charged with numerous domestic violence and endangering offenses. He was facing 36 years in prison. Ms. Denholtz successfully negotiated a non-felony disorderly persons offense plea where the client received probation (no jail or prison time). All of the felony charges pending against the client were dismissed as part of the plea deal.
State v. A.M. - Client was charged with a variety of felony and non-felony level offenses for allegedly strangling his partner and damaging her property during a domestic violence dispute. Ms. Denholtz pointed out to the State that the client had a very limited criminal history that was very old, and that the client worked full-time to support his two young children. Ms. Denholtz successfully negotiated a resolution to a non-felony offense and mandatory fines only (no probation or jail/prison time).
State v. E.F. – 42-year-old client was charged with serious 2nd and 3rd degree violent offenses and was facing 26 years in prison if convicted. Ms. Denholtz conducted extensive investigation into the allegations and was able to show the prosecutor that the alleged victim changed her story 4 times, making her an extremely uncredible witness. Ms. Denholtz was also able to find evidence that the alleged victim admitted to lying about the allegations because she was jealous of E.F.’s relationship with his children’s mother. Based on this investigation, which significantly impacted the State’s ability to prove its case at trial, the State ultimately agreed to allow the client to plead to a disorderly persons and petty disorder persons offense to resolve the matter. The client was placed on probation and all of the felony charges were dismissed.
State v. H.C. – 49-year-old client with no prior criminal history was charged with 2nd degree aggravated assault by strangulation. Based on the evidence, it was clear that the alleged victim was the aggressor and H.C. merely placed his hands on her to get her off of him. Ms. Denholtz had an investigator interview the alleged victim, who subsequently changed her story to state that H.C. did not intentionally harm her and that she wanted the charges dismissed. After showing the prosecutor that the alleged victim changed her story, she was no longer a credible witness for the State. The felony strangulation charge was dismissed and the case was remanded down to municipal court.
State v. M.P. - Client was a college student who crashed his car while under the influence. The State consistently sought a plea to felony offenses which would effectively end client's college career because he would lose financial aid and job prospects due to a felony conviction. Advised client to enroll in treatment, get letters from family, provide proof of college financial aid, and college transcript information. We provided a strong mitigation packet to the State and were able to get them to agree to give him a DP hindering, DUI, probation, and continued treatment.
State v. X.D. – Client was charged with Aggravated Assault for allegedly beating his sister. Ms. Denholtz successfully showed the prosecutors that this was a mutual fight between a brother and sister, and Client was not at fault. Ms. Denholtz negotiated a resolution to Petty Disorderly Persons offense “Mutual Fighting” with payment of mandatory fines (no probation or jail/prison time).
State v. A.D. – Client was charged with 4 felony domestic violence offenses against his mother and her partner (weapons offenses, terroristic threats, and assault). Ms. Denholtz conducted extensive investigation with the complaining witnesses who ended up changing their statements and saying client did not have a weapon or make threats. Ms. Denholtz used this information to negotiate a resolution to a petty disorderly persons offense and mandatory fines only (no probation or jail/prison time).
State v. D.A. - 29-year-old client was charged with aggravated assault. Ms. Denholtz successfully negotiated a resolution in this case which allowed the client to plead to non-felony level simple assault and go onto probation.
State v. D.M. - Client was charged in 3 cases with felony contempt, trespass, and criminal mischief. Ms. Denholtz negotiated a disorderly persons offense (i.e., non-felony) resolution with probation.
State v. R.S. - Client was charged with felony-level possession with intent to distribute, possession of CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, and money laundering. The State executed a search warrant of client’s home that client shared with other people, and found a large quantity of drugs in common areas of the apartment. The State’s plea offer was initially a 5-year State Prison sentence. Ms. Denholtz successfully made the State realize that there was no way they could connect the drugs found in the apartment to the Client, because they were found in common areas of the shared apartment (which meant the drugs could have belonged to anyone in the apartment, not necessarily the Client). Ms. Denholtz negotiated a plea to one disorderly person’s offense (equivalent of a misdemeanor), and dismissal of all felony charges. Client was placed on 1-year of probation, and Ms. Denholtz successfully argued a motion to end the Client’s probation early after approximately 8 months.
State v. C.K. - Client was charged with various drug offenses for alleged illegal possession of Xanax and Adderall. Ms. Denholtz conducted an investigation and showed the prosecutor that the client had a valid prescription for both of the substances. As such, the felonies were dismissed and Client's DP offenses were remanded to municipal court.
State v. A.P. – Client was charged with felony drug possession, resisting arrest, obstruction, operating a motor vehicle while license suspended, and related disorderly persons offenses. Ms. Denholtz ultimately secured a dismissal of client’s felony charges and the remaining disorderly persons offenses remanded down to municipal court.
State v. V.S. – 27-year-old client was charged with illegal possession of heroin and suboxone. Ms. Denholtz successfully showed the prosecutor that there were significant "chain of custody" issues with the alleged drugs in the case. The State's initial plea offer was 3 years in New Jersey State Prison. After Ms. Denholtz's investigation into the weaknesses of the State's case, the State dismissed all of the felony charges against the Client and remanded the case down to municipal court.
State v. F.P. – 24-year-old client was charged with felony-level unlawful possession of a air spring gun; possession of a defaced firearm; and simple assault. Ms. Denholtz successfully negotiated a plea offer that secured dismissal of all of the felony charges and the Client plead guilty to a petty disorderly persons offense of “disorderly conduct.” He received a sentence of fines only, NO probation, NO jail time, and NO prison time.
State v. J.C. - Client was charged with felony-level domestic violence offenses when alleged victim claimed Client was violent against her and damaged her property. Ms. Denholtz conducted an investigation into the alleged victim’s background and located several prior police reports relevant to show the alleged victim lacked credibility. In one prior incident the alleged victim called the police to report domestic violence, but the police found that it was the alleged victim who was the aggressor and she was charged with various offenses (aggravated assault, weapons offenses, etc.). Ms. Denholtz also found that the Client previously received a restraining order against the alleged victim due to her obsessive and violent behavior towards the Client. Ms. Denholtz successfully showed the alleged victim had a history of making false reports of domestic violence against the Client. As a result of these investigations, the State’s case against the client was significantly weakened. As a result, Ms. Denholtz was able to negotiate a PTI resolution for the client which resulted in all charges being dismissed 11 months later.
State v. W.C. – 63-year-old client with no prior criminal history was charged with 5 domestic violence offenses in 2 separate cases (aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and possession/use of weapons). Ms. Denholtz successfully negotiated a plea to a petty disorderly persons offense (other state’s call this a misdemeanor) with mandatory fines only—no probation, jail, or prison time).
State v. A.G. – 37-year-old client with a lengthy criminal history was charged with felony offenses related to allegations that he threatened his partner by holding a knife to her throat. The State’s plea offer was for client to plead to felony offenses and go on Recovery Court. Ms. Denholtz conducted investigation in the case which showed that the alleged victim was heavily intoxicated on the date of the alleged offense, which made her less than credible as a State’s witness. Ms. Denholtz successfully argued a Motion to Re-Open Detention to get the client out of jail and into an inpatient treatment program. Once there, Ms. Denholtz successfully negotiated a non-felony plea offer with mandatory fines only and no probation or jail/prison time. All felony charges were dismissed.
State v. A.S. - 19-year-old client was charged in 2 cases with aggravated assault by strangulation, contempt, and trespass for a dispute with his sister that allegedly turned physical. Ms. Denholtz conducted an investigation with a witness who was present in the home at the time of the dispute. Ms. Denholtz showed the State that this witness would testify that the argument between A.S. and his sister (the alleged victim) was only verbal and did not turn physical. This significantly reduced the State’s ability to prove its case because it impacted the alleged victim’s credibility in saying that she was physically abused by A.S. Based on this, the State ultimately agreed to allow the client to plead to two non-felony offenses, and probation (no jail or prison time). The felony charges were dismissed.
State v. R.C. - Client was charged with aggravated assault and contempt for allegedly striking his ex-girlfriend in the face multiple times. The client acknowledged that he was with his ex in violation of a court order but contended that it was his ex who got physical on the date of the alleged incident. Ms. Denholtz provided the prosecutor with video of the alleged incident which showed that the alleged victim was chasing after the Client, threatening him, and aggressively assaulting him all while the Client begged her to “get away” from him and attempt to leave the hotel room. Ms. Denholtz told the State that this video was “clearly exculpatory” and must be presented to the grand jury. After grand jury presentation, the grand jurors issued a “No Bill” on the aggravated assault charge and R.C. was only indicted on the contempt charge. After extensive negotiation with the State, R.C. plead guilty to one count of disorderly persons level contempt. All other charges were dismissed. The State sought a term of probation but Ms. Denholtz successfully argued at sentencing that probation for this Client was not warranted. The Court imposed mandatory fines only.
State v. L.J. - Client was charged with 2nd degree weapons possession and related charges. Ms. Denholtz conducted extensive investigation into the charges and provided the State with evidence showing that the hotel room where gun was found was a shared hotel room that wasn't even registered to Client's name. Client had no prior criminal history. The opening offer was State Prison. Ms. Denholtz pushed the case to trial. There were significant proof problems for the State, given the shared nature of the hotel room where the weapon was found. Ms. Denholtz ultimately negotiated a resolution where Client plead to a disorderly persons offense (similar to a misdemeanor) for lying to the police about his name. He received a sentence of mandatory fines only, no probation, and no jail or prison time.
State v. E.P. – 38-year-old client was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and was facing 20 years in prison. Ms. Denholtz successfully negotiated a non-felony plea offer where the client received a term of probation with no prison time. All felony charges were amended to disorderly persons offenses for the plea.
State v. U.F. – The Client was charged with terroristic threats, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest. The State alleged that Client damaged property in his mother’s residence, threatened to harm his mother, and resisted arrest when the police showed up. The State wanted Client to plead guilty to three charges, go on probation, and complete some form of substance abuse treatment. Ms. Denholtz was able to show the State that this was aberrant conduct on Client’s part, that he just had one bad night, and that the circumstances of the offenses were unlikely to reoccur because Client engaged in mental health treatment. Client ultimately plead guilty to three disorderly persons offenses, the felony charge was amended to a disorderly persons offense. The recommended sentence was mandatory fines only, a discretionary fine, and no probation, jail, or prison time.
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