No Probable Cause for Possession of Fentanyl
July 27, 2022
A St. Louis County man was charged with felony Possession of Controlled Substance after allegedly being found asleep in a car at an auto body shop. The police claimed they found a loaded syringe and fentanyl capsules in his waistband. On cross-examination, Attorney Brian Cooke forced the officer to admit he had no probable cause to detain the defendant in the first place; that he couldn’t say whether the defendant was wearing jeans, sweatpants, or spandex; and that he couldn’t say for certain where he found the drugs.
Felony Assault on Police Officer Dismissed
July 5, 2022
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 counts were dismissed and our client was able to pay a fine for resisting arrest.
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 breath test was inadmissable and the administrative alcohol suspension will be removed from the client’s driving record.
Felony Assault on Special Victim: Not Guilty.
June 22, 2022
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
June 6, 2022
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
March 25, 2022
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 were able to persuade the judge that the evidence of arrest on the new felony cases was not admissible and that the defendant had made efforts to report. At the conclusion of the hearing, the judge found that there was insufficient evidence to revoke the defendant and re-instated his probation.
Probation Violation for Gun rejected by judge, early termination of Felony Probation
January 29, 2022
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 brother. The judge found that there was “insufficient evidence” that the defendant actually possessed the gun. The judge went a step further and discharged our client from probation six months early based on the fact that our client was incarcerated for a meritless violation.
Jefferson County man has 5th offense felony DWI dismissed
December 8, 2021
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 Cooke set it for preliminary hearing.
Robbery 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action Charges Dismissed.
August 6, 2021
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 client was in possession of the gun purported to have been used during the robbery. All charges were dismissed.
