Result: Not Guilty Verdict After Trial Charge: Possession of Cocaine Date: 10/12/09
Case # 08-10212CF10A Trial Judge: Stanton Kaplan County: Broward (Fort Lauderdale)
The Defendant was charged with possession of cocaine after being arrested by 2 members of the Hollywood Police Department. The Cocaine, which was found on the passenger seat of the Defendants vehicle, put the Defendant at risk of going to prison for a period of 5 years.
Because the Defendant had 15 previous felony convictions he scored a minimum of 24.7 months in Florida State Prison (pursuant to the Florida sentencing guidelines). Attorney Leland Garvin was successful in convincing the state to give a below guidelines plea offer of 1 year and 1 day; however, the Defendant was unwilling to serve one day behind bars. The Defendant stated that he knew that he was probably going to lose the trial but he “wanted to make the State spend some money and work to put him away”.
Through careful preperation, Mr. Garvin was able to come up with a defense that was able to win the case and more importantly win the Defendant his freedom.
If you would like more information on this recent victory feel free to contact Mr. Garvin and If you or someone you know is facing criminal prosecution in the state of Florida please call today to find out how we can put our experience to work for you.
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