OUTCOMES & RESULTS
These are examples of real cases where positive results were achieved for our client. Each case is unique. We cannot guarantee specific outcomes.
Sentence Reversed
CASE: State v. T.S., 2023 N.C. App. LEXIS 83 (2023)
FACTS: Client was convicted by a jury of multiple sex offenses and was sentenced to 634 months in prison.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Sentence reversed due to violation of Client’s constitutional right to trial; Client re-sentenced to 216 months in prison.
Conviction Reversed; Client Resentenced
CASE: State v. J.M., 14 CRS 217434 (2023)
FACTS: Client was convicted by a jury of multiple sex offenses and was sentenced to 600 months in prison.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions reversed due to ineffective assistance of counsel; Client re-sentenced to 125 months in prison.
New Trial Ordered
CASE: State v. T.W., 2021 N.C. App. LEXIS 365 (2021)
FACTS: Client was convicted by a jury of felony drug charges and was sentenced to jail and probation.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions vacated and new trial ordered due to violation of Client’s constitutional right to counsel.
Resentenced
CASE: United States v. A.G., 20-4519 (4th Cir. 2021)
FACTS: Client was convicted by a jury of federal drug charges and was sentenced to 136 months in prison.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Sentence reversed due to illegal conditions of supervision; Client re-sentenced to shorter prison term.
Improper Jury Verdict
CASE: State v. R.H., 2020 N.C. App. LEXIS 216 (2020)
FACTS: Client was convicted by a jury of a crime against nature and received a prison sentence.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Conviction reversed due to improper jury verdict.
Convictions Vacated, Charges Dismissed
CASE: State v. A.L
FACTS: Client convicted of six counts of possession with intent to sell or distribute a controlled substance. The client was sentenced to 26-50 months of imprisonment, suspended upon 30 months of supervised probation.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Client’s convictions vacated due to violation of the client’s constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel, and charges dismissed.
Released 219 Months Early
CASE: State v. D.T.
FACTS: Client convicted in three counties of obtaining property by false pretenses and in two of those counties was sentenced as a habitual felon for a cumulative sentence of 355 to 448 months imprisonment.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Client’s conviction for obtaining property by false pretenses was vacated in one county, resulting in the vacating of habitual felon convictions in two other counties. Client re-sentenced without habitual felon status, credit for time served, and released 219 months early from prison.
Conviction Vacated, Charges Dismissed
CASE: State v. J.S.
FACTS: Client was convicted of stalking and received a 12-month probationary sentence.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Conviction vacated due to violation of the client’s constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel and charges dismissed.
Sentence Vacated
CASE: State v. E.S.
FACTS: Client was convicted of conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, felony possession of a controlled substance, and intentionally maintaining a vehicle for keeping or selling a controlled substance. The client was sentenced to 8 to 19 months' imprisonment.
RESULTS ON APPEAL: Sentence vacated due to improper prior record level determination and resentenced to 6 to 15 months imprisonment, credit for time served.
Habitual Felon Status Vacated
CASE: State v. S.G.
FACTS: Client was convicted of robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a weapon of mass destruction, two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession with intent to sell or deliver a controlled substance, and attaining habitual felon status. The client was sentenced to 438 to 564 months' imprisonment.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Conviction for attaining habitual felon status vacated due to lack of jurisdiction, and the client received a nearly 50% reduction in their sentence.
Conviction Vacated, Charges Dismissed
CASE: State v. J.C.
FACTS: Client was convicted of attempted conspiracy to drug trafficking and sentenced to 25 to 42 months of imprisonment, suspended upon 30 months of supervised probation.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Conviction vacated due to violation of the client’s constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel and charge dismissed.
Sentences Vacated & Reduced
CASE: State v. A.C.
FACTS: Client was convicted of two counts of drug trafficking, sale of a controlled substance, and possession with intent to sell or deliver a controlled substance. The client was sentenced to 153 to 210 months of imprisonment.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Sentences vacated due to the State’s unconstitutional suppression of exculpatory evidence, and the client received a 50% reduction in their sentence.
Convictions Vacated, Charges Reduced
CASE: State v. R.B.
FACTS: Client was convicted of two counts of drug trafficking, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving with a revoked license and sentenced to 70-93 months imprisonment
RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions vacated due to violation of client’s constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel, and client’s charges reduced to simple drug possession, credit for time served.
Convictions Vacated, Charges Dismissed
CASE: State v. J.B.
FACTS: Client was convicted of armed robbery, assault by pointing a gun, and possession of a firearm by a felon and sentenced to 175 to 220 months imprisonment.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Convictions vacated due to violation of the client’s constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel and charges dismissed.
Habitual Felon Conviction Vacated
CASE: State v. S.R.
FACTS: Client was convicted of identity theft, conspiracy to commit felony larceny by removal of anti-theft devices, concealment of goods, felony obstruction of justice, and attaining habitual felon status. Client was sentenced to 67 to 93 months of imprisonment.
RESULT ON APPEAL: Habitual felon conviction vacated due to lack of jurisdiction and client resentenced on original charges to 15-27 months imprisonment, credit for time served.
