| MORE RESULTS |
People v. J.S.
Client was found with 40 bags of crack cocaine and charged with Criminal Possession of a
Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B felony. Client faced a possible state
prison sentence of 1 to 9 years and additional post-release supervision.
Result: After negotiations with the District Attorney’s Office, client pled guilty to a lesser
charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, a Class D
felony, and was sentenced to 60 days electronic home monitoring and 5 years of
probation.
People v. A.A.
When police responded to “shots fired,” client was found with a loaded handgun under the
couch cushion where client was seated. Client was charged with Criminal Possession of a
Weapon in the Third Degree and faced 1 to 4 years in state prison.
Result: After a three day jury trial, client was found NOT GUILTY.
People v. R.C.
Client was charged with Assault in the Third Degree for a college bar fight.
Result: After negotiations with the District Attorney’s Office, client was granted an
Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal at arraignment (the first appearance).
People v. R.H.
As a result of a violation of an order of protection, client was charged with Criminal
Contempt in the First Degree, an E Felony. This client worked in a facility where a high level
of security clearance was required and a felony conviction would have caused a loss of
employment.
Result: Client was advised to reject an offer to plead to a misdemeanor. Subsequently
the case was waived to the Monroe County Grand Jury, which returned the case as a
misdemeanor instead of a felony. Client went forward to trial, where the case was
ultimately dismissed based on a lack of evidence.
People v. B.M.
Client was in a house with another person during a drug raid where the police recovered
large quantities of cocaine and marijuana. They also found evidence that suggested both
drugs were being packaged and sold at that location. Client could have faced 1 to 9 years
in state prison if convicted of the top charge: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
in the Third Degree.
Result: After lengthy negotiations with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, client
was offered a plea to a Trespass with a sentence of 20 hours of community service.
People v. J.C.
Client was caught stealing two 12-packs of alcohol from a convenience store. Client was
charged with Petit Larceny, with a maximum penalty of 1 year in county jail, or a more likely
sanction of 3 years of probation.
Result: A resolution was negotiated where client avoided both serious sanctions and was
given an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal with 24 hours of community
service.
People v. S.T.
Client was arrested for the possession of cocaine for the second time in seven years.
Client was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh
Degree and faced 1 year in jail or 3 years of probation.
Result: After a short period of drug counseling (3 months) client was offered a Disorderly
Conduct with no community service or even a fine.
People v. M.H.
Client was charged with Robbery in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree and
Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. Client faced a mandatory state prison sentence of
3½ to 15 years.
Result: The District Attorney’s Office failed to go forward with a preliminary hearing and
client was released from custody 5 days after the arrest. Under counsel, client refused an
offer to plead to a misdemeanor and 1 year in county jail. Subsequently, the case was
dismissed by the Monroe County Grand Jury, and the prosecution was prevented from
going forward.
People v. R.C.
Client was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree,
a felony which carries a mandatory state prison sentence.
Result: After negotiation, client pled guilty to a misdemeanor and received a sentence of
“time served” for the 7 days client was held.
People v. S.R.
Client was arrested for DWI after a single car accident. Client submitted to a breath test
which resulted in a BAC of 0.16 (twice the legal limit) and failed all field sobriety tests.
Result: Client pled guilty to the lesser charge of DWAI (a violation, not a crime), received
the minimum fine of $300 and never lost driving privileges.
People v. J.P.
Client was charged with a third DWI in 10 years in Ontario County (traditionally very tough
on DWI offenders), while still on probation for the previous DWI. Client faced likely
incarceration in state prison with a range between 1 and 7 years.
Result: Client pled to a felony DWI, was sentenced to drug treatment court and avoided
incarceration completely.
Client was found with 40 bags of crack cocaine and charged with Criminal Possession of a
Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B felony. Client faced a possible state
prison sentence of 1 to 9 years and additional post-release supervision.
Result: After negotiations with the District Attorney’s Office, client pled guilty to a lesser
charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, a Class D
felony, and was sentenced to 60 days electronic home monitoring and 5 years of
probation.
People v. A.A.
When police responded to “shots fired,” client was found with a loaded handgun under the
couch cushion where client was seated. Client was charged with Criminal Possession of a
Weapon in the Third Degree and faced 1 to 4 years in state prison.
Result: After a three day jury trial, client was found NOT GUILTY.
People v. R.C.
Client was charged with Assault in the Third Degree for a college bar fight.
Result: After negotiations with the District Attorney’s Office, client was granted an
Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal at arraignment (the first appearance).
People v. R.H.
As a result of a violation of an order of protection, client was charged with Criminal
Contempt in the First Degree, an E Felony. This client worked in a facility where a high level
of security clearance was required and a felony conviction would have caused a loss of
employment.
Result: Client was advised to reject an offer to plead to a misdemeanor. Subsequently
the case was waived to the Monroe County Grand Jury, which returned the case as a
misdemeanor instead of a felony. Client went forward to trial, where the case was
ultimately dismissed based on a lack of evidence.
People v. B.M.
Client was in a house with another person during a drug raid where the police recovered
large quantities of cocaine and marijuana. They also found evidence that suggested both
drugs were being packaged and sold at that location. Client could have faced 1 to 9 years
in state prison if convicted of the top charge: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
in the Third Degree.
Result: After lengthy negotiations with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, client
was offered a plea to a Trespass with a sentence of 20 hours of community service.
People v. J.C.
Client was caught stealing two 12-packs of alcohol from a convenience store. Client was
charged with Petit Larceny, with a maximum penalty of 1 year in county jail, or a more likely
sanction of 3 years of probation.
Result: A resolution was negotiated where client avoided both serious sanctions and was
given an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal with 24 hours of community
service.
People v. S.T.
Client was arrested for the possession of cocaine for the second time in seven years.
Client was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh
Degree and faced 1 year in jail or 3 years of probation.
Result: After a short period of drug counseling (3 months) client was offered a Disorderly
Conduct with no community service or even a fine.
People v. M.H.
Client was charged with Robbery in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree and
Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. Client faced a mandatory state prison sentence of
3½ to 15 years.
Result: The District Attorney’s Office failed to go forward with a preliminary hearing and
client was released from custody 5 days after the arrest. Under counsel, client refused an
offer to plead to a misdemeanor and 1 year in county jail. Subsequently, the case was
dismissed by the Monroe County Grand Jury, and the prosecution was prevented from
going forward.
People v. R.C.
Client was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree,
a felony which carries a mandatory state prison sentence.
Result: After negotiation, client pled guilty to a misdemeanor and received a sentence of
“time served” for the 7 days client was held.
People v. S.R.
Client was arrested for DWI after a single car accident. Client submitted to a breath test
which resulted in a BAC of 0.16 (twice the legal limit) and failed all field sobriety tests.
Result: Client pled guilty to the lesser charge of DWAI (a violation, not a crime), received
the minimum fine of $300 and never lost driving privileges.
People v. J.P.
Client was charged with a third DWI in 10 years in Ontario County (traditionally very tough
on DWI offenders), while still on probation for the previous DWI. Client faced likely
incarceration in state prison with a range between 1 and 7 years.
Result: Client pled to a felony DWI, was sentenced to drug treatment court and avoided
incarceration completely.
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
| WHY I DO WHAT I DO my philosophy |
| ABOUT JAMES NOBLES |
|
|
| 900 Times Square Building 45 Exchange Boulevard Rochester, New York, 14614 P (585) 546-1260 F (585) 546-7803 james@noblesdefense.com |
| Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. |