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Attempted Murder Charges Dropped to Aggravated Battery for South Florida Teen

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Attempted Murder Charges Dropped to Aggravated Battery for South Florida Teen

Quick Summary:

The juvenile defendant was attacked outside his home two days before the incident, leading to severe injuries. Subsequently, during an altercation at school, the defendant stabbed the victim once with a kitchen knife. Ultimately, through strategic defense, the lead attorney successfully had the attempted murder charges reduced to aggravated battery, resulting in the defendant being sentenced to a low-risk juvenile program instead of prison.

Facts of the Case:

A sixteen-year-old boy from Miami, Florida, was involved in this case. The incident occurred at the defendant’s school following an initial attack near his home. The defendant had been severely injured in an unprovoked attack by the victim at this prior incident outside the defendant’s home two days prior to the incident at school. During a subsequent altercation at school, the defendant, feeling threatened and seeking to defend himself, brought a kitchen knife and stabbed the victim once. Despite the severity of the charges, the defendant’s prior injuries and state of mind played a crucial role in the defense strategy.

Charges: The defendant faced multiple charges, including:

  • One count of Attempted Felony Murder
  • One count of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon
  • Three counts of Weapon on School Property
  • One count of Educational Disruption

Process and Result:

  • Strategy Session: Susan Lawson, the lead attorney, held two critical strategy sessions. The first was an in-person meeting with the defendant’s mother to discuss the case and begin assembling a mitigation package highlighting the defendant’s background and circumstances. The second session took place in juvenile detention, where Susan met with the defendant to gain a deeper understanding of the events and assess his mental state.
  • Type of Session: In-person session with the defendant’s mother and in-person session with the defendant in juvenile detention
  • Concerns and Actions: One of the primary concerns was ensuring the case remained in juvenile court to avoid harsher penalties associated with adult court. Susan and her team swiftly compiled a mitigation package that included character references, details of the defendant’s prior attack, and an evaluation by an expert psychologist. This package aimed to present the defendant as a young individual who acted out of fear and self-defense rather than malicious intent.
  • Motions Filed: A comprehensive mitigation package was filed, emphasizing the defendant’s lack of prior offenses, the context of the altercation, and expert psychological evaluation results.
  • Stages of the Justice System: This case went through an initial arrest and arraignment, a series of pre-trial hearings where the mitigation package was presented, an in depth psychological evaluation conducted and included in the defense, negotiations with the prosecution based on the mitigation package, and several court hearings determining the acceptance of the reduced charges and juvenile sentencing

Final Result:

Susan Lawson’s effective defense strategy and quick action to file a thorough mitigation package led to the charges being reduced from attempted murder to aggravated battery. The court recognized the context of the incident and the defendant’s previous victimization, resulting in a more lenient sentence. The defendant was sentenced to a low-risk juvenile program, allowing him to receive the necessary rehabilitation and support to prevent future incidents.

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Terry ChristopherTerry Christopher
12:32 09 May 22
I had an amazing experience with The Rossen Law Firm. The staff were very professional. Attorney Susan Lawson went above and beyond working on my case. We were thoroughly prepared for trial. Mrs. Lawson reviewed hours of body and dash camera footage multiple times and aggressively performed depositions on witnesses and law enforcement.The final outcome for me was the state dropped my case, due to the great work Susan and the Rossen team performed. I didn’t even need to go to trial.This law firm does not play around. They pay attention to detail and they FIGHT FOR YOU!Thank you Adam, team, and a special thank you to Susan for your amazing work! I really appreciate you.
Ketiana ProvinceKetiana Province
20:27 23 Mar 22
My experience with Rossen Law Firm was excellent. From the consultation to the end.. My attorney Susan Lawson gave my son's case all the time and attention that was needed to be successful in court. She was confident during all the court proceedings. My favorite part was when she said we are family, never once my son and I were treated other then that. I very much appreciate the knowledge and support I received through Rossen Law Firm.
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