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Felony Assault on Police Officer Dismissed
A crawford county man was charged with felony assault on law enforcement, after allegedly resisting arrest and striking an officer during a "bad trip" on mushrooms. He was also accused of assaulting a pregnant woman. We were able to locate an independent witness who discredited the police officer's allegations against our client. As a result, both assault...
Driver’s License Saved Despite DWI with .17 BAC
A St. Charles County resident was charged with DWI after allegedly failing all field sobriety tests and blowing .17 (over twice the legal limit). At the license hearing, attorney Brian Cooke was able to show that the officer who conducted the mandatory 15 minute observation period prior to the breath test did not have the proper qualifications. As a result, the...
Felony Assault on Special Victim: Not Guilty.
A St. Louis County Man was charged with felony assault on a special victim after allegedly punching a male nurse in the emergency room. At trial, we were able to show that the nurse lied under oath about numerous facts and that the nurse had pushed him before the punch. The jury returned a quick not-guilty verdict.
Possession of Defaced Firearm: Not Guilty
A St. Louis County man was charged with possession of a defaced firearm after police searched a vehicle and claimed to have found the gun at his feet. At trial, attorney Brian Cooke forced the officer to admit that he never saw our client touching the gun and that he couldn't say for certain who the gun belonged to. The client was found not guilty.
St. Louis Man Avoids Revocation After Three Felony Arrests on Probation
A St. Louis City Man was accused of felony resisting, possession of a firearm, tampering with a motor vehicle, and felony possession of a controlled substance while on felony probation for a weapons offense. If revoked, he faced a seven-year sentence. In addition, our client was accused of failing to report and using drugs while on probation. At the hearing, we...
Probation Violation for Gun rejected by judge, early termination of Felony Probation
A St. Louis man was on probation for Unlawful Use of a Weapon. According to police who responded to a domestic disturbance, our client was in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun. At the hearing, attorney Brian Cooke was able to poke holes in the officer's version of events. Additionally, we put on evidence that the gun actually belonged to the defendant's...
Jefferson County man has 5th offense felony DWI dismissed
A Jefferson County man was charged with DWI 5th offense for allegedly wrecking his car in a ditch, failing all field sobriety tests, admitting to dinking, and refusing a breathalyzer. Client had a significant black eye in his mugshot. Due to issues with witness' cooperation (i.e. the arresting officer) the case was dismissed by prosecutor after attorney Brian...
Robbery 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action Charges Dismissed.
A St. Louis City man was charged with Robbery 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action after allegedly carjacking a man at gunpoint. Through our investigation we were able to show the prosecutor that the alleged victim had multiple felony priors and a misdemeanor prior for filing a false police report. Additionally, we filed a motion to suppress evidence that our...
Arson 1st Degree and Felony Meth Charges Reduced, drug treatment instead of prison
A St. Charles County man was accused of attempting to burn an apartment complex down during a meth binge. He initially faced up to 15 years in prison, of which he would have to serve a minimum of 85 percent. Client was also caught with meth on a prior occasion and was on probation for attempted robbery. Attorney Brian Cooke was able to negotiate the Arson...
Felony Resisting Arrest Charges Dismissed
Client was accused of struggling with officers while being arrested on an outstanding felony warrant. Attorney Brian Cooke was able to persuade the prosecutor to dismiss all charges by pointing out that the officers were in plain clothes and did not show their badges.
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Assault Charges
Domestic Violence
DWI Charges
Fraud Charges
Juvenile Offenses
Murder Charges
Probation Violations
Sex Offenses
Stealing Charges
Traffic Tickets
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