Miami-Dade Principal has Charges Dismissed After Mitigation Efforts

Summary

A distinguished Miami-Dade principal was charged with throwing a deadly missile after an altercation with her boyfriend. Following exceptional negotiation and mitigation efforts, the charges were ultimately dropped, preserving her professional reputation and career.

Facts of the Case

The client, a well-respected principal in Miami-Dade, faced severe personal turmoil after the tragic death of her longtime husband due to liver cancer. After years of being married, she re-entered the dating scene and began a relationship with the alleged victim. They dated for about seven months, seeing each other twice a week, and everything appeared to be going well. However, one weekend, the situation took a dramatic and unfortunate turn. The alleged victim spent the entire weekend accusing the client of infidelity and cheating. By early Monday morning, around 3 a.m., the accusations escalated into a physical altercation. The boyfriend choked the client, but she managed to escape and fled outside. In a desperate attempt to protect herself, she threw a brick at her boyfriend’s car as he tried to run her over. The police were called to the scene, but the client, having little experience with law enforcement, failed to provide her side of the story. Consequently, she did not mention the boyfriend’s attempt to run her over or her self-defensive actions. She was arrested and charged with a deadly missile throw, a serious second-degree felony.

Process and Result

The client sought assistance from Rossen Law Firm and was connected with attorney Susan Lawson. Susan took the call and discussed the gravity of the charge, noting that the client was facing a second-degree felony. During their conversation, Susan uncovered several critical details that had not been disclosed to the police during the initial altercation. Understanding that the client had little experience interacting with the police and was deeply embarrassed by the situation, Susan listened attentively to the client’s side of the story and quickly recognized that her actions were in self-defense.

Susan immediately began gathering all the relevant details of the case, focusing on the self-defense aspect. She conducted a thorough investigation, including interviews with potential witnesses and gathering any available evidence that supported the client’s account of events. Susan’s approach was both compassionate and strategic, aiming to mitigate the severe consequences the client faced.

Final Result

Through diligent negotiation and expert mitigation efforts, Susan was able to present a compelling case to the prosecutors. She emphasized the self-defense nature of the client’s actions and the critical details that had been initially overlooked by law enforcement. Susan’s efforts led to the charges being dropped entirely, a significant victory for the client.

The dismissal of charges not only preserved the client’s professional reputation and career but also alleviated the tremendous personal stress she had been under. The client, who was deeply concerned about the potential impact on her job, was able to continue her esteemed career as a principal without the stigma of a felony charge.

This case underscores the importance of having a skilled and dedicated legal team capable of navigating complex and emotionally charged situations. Susan Lawson’s ability to listen, understand, and strategically defend her client was instrumental in achieving this favorable outcome, demonstrating the critical role of expert legal representation in safeguarding one’s future and reputation.