Aggravated Assault with a Weapon Case Dismissed by South Florida Attorney

Aggravated Assault with a Weapon Case Dismissed by South Florida Attorney

Quick Summary:

A 65-year-old man in Miami, charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, had his case dismissed due to the effective defense by our attorney, Susan Lawson, who highlighted his lack of criminal history and self-defense actions.

Facts of the Case:

A 65-year-old man from Miami, Florida, was involved in this case. The incident occurred outside a storage facility where the client found his truck had been backed into by the victim. The client was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm. This incident marked the first time the client had ever been involved in such an altercation. The client walked out of the storage facility to find the victim’s vehicle had backed into his truck. As the client began taking pictures of the victim’s license plate while standing beside his truck, the victim approached, claiming the client couldn’t take pictures and proceeded to attack him. Photographic evidence showed the victim’s hands in the client’s face. In self-defense, the client pulled out his licensed firearm and warned the victim to back off. Although camera footage showed the client striking the victim and drawing his firearm, it also proved he did not rack the gun, contradicting the victim’s false claims.

Process and Result:

• Strategy Session: Susan Lawson, the lead attorney, held multiple strategy sessions with the client to gather all relevant facts and evidence. These sessions focused on preparing a defense that highlighted the client’s clean record and the self-defense nature of the incident.
• Type of Session: In-person and phone sessions with the client to gather detailed accounts of the incident and prepare the defense strategy.
• Concerns of the Client and Actions Taken by Rossen Law Firm: The primary concern was disproving the victim’s false claims and emphasizing the client’s right to self-defense. Susan meticulously compiled evidence, including camera footage and photographs, to demonstrate the client’s defensive actions and the victim’s aggression. She also highlighted the client’s lack of criminal history to show this incident was an anomaly.
• Motions Filed: Susan filed motions to present the photographic evidence and camera footage, which were crucial in disproving the victim’s account and demonstrating the client’s self-defense.
• Stages of the Justice System: This case had an initial arrest and arraignment, where the client pleaded not guilty, pre-trial hearings where Susan presented the gathered evidence. and a first court appearance where Susan effectively argued for the case’s dismissal based on the presented evidence and the client’s lack of criminal history.

Final Case Result:

Due to Susan Lawson’s dedication and meticulous attention to detail, the case was dismissed at the first court appearance. She successfully argued that the client acted in self-defense, disproving the victim’s false claims and emphasizing the client’s clean record. This result not only cleared the client’s name but also reaffirmed his right to defend himself in a threatening situation.