Sometimes, cases need to be hotly litigated to achieve the result sought. And while most cases are ultimately resolved through a compromise known as a plea bargain, the best negotiated results are often obtained through the skilled use of the appropriate investigatory, forensic and procedural resources at your attorney’s disposal. While past results cannot guarantee the same or similar results, the following are examples of cases Greg Cholakis has handled and the results he was able to obtain:
Man indicted for Armed Robbery after two eye-witnesses identify him as the perpetrator found not guilty on all charges. Extensive defense investigation uncovers police misconduct and leads to the discovery of suppressed witness. At trial, defense also introduced expert testimony regarding the reliability of eyewitness testimony in successfully arguing mistaken identity.
Man indicted for Felony DWI after allegedly driving an ATV on public road while having a BAC of .32 is found not guilty on all charges. Defense investigation uncovers witnesses that confirmed defendant was not operating the vehicle, that it was inoperable at the time of the incident and that the arresting officer had apparently trumped up the charges due to a personal animus against the defendant for a prior incident.
Man indicted for Murder and Assault after police allege he repeatedly assaulted and ultimately caused the death of his infant child found not guilty and cleared on all charges. During the 5-week trial, defense introduced numerous character witnesses and hundreds of photographs and videos to undermine the prosecution’s claims. Through multiple expert witnesses, was able to establish that the child had an undiagnosed medical condition which led to her injuries and death.
Man indicted for Felony Sale of a Controlled Substance after it was alleged he sold drugs to an informant and a police officer on videotape. Utilizing the Agency defense and Entrapment at trial, the defendant was found not guilty on all charges.
College student indicted for Rape after allegations made by classmate sees all criminal charges dismissed days before the trial was to commence. Defense’s investigation, together with the use of a forensic scientist, undermines all physical evidence offered by the prosecution. Investigation further uncovered witnesses and physical evidence which established the complaining witness had an ongoing relationship with defendant, had made allegations only after being rejected, and had years earlier falsely accused another individual of this heinous crime under strikingly similar circumstances.
Police Officer charged with several serious offenses, including Felony Filing a False Instrument and Official Misconduct, sees all charged dismissed and his name cleared after a Grand Jury Investigation. Defense investigation revealed charges were brought by the administration to silence defendant as a union leader, and ultimately lead to successful lawsuit.
Teenager charged with Armed Robbery and Larceny after victim identified him as the perpetrator. After defense investigation utilizes security video and witnesses to advance the defense of alibi and mistaken identity, defendant sees all charges dismissed for lack of evidence after prosecution refused to proceed as the trial was to commence.
Man indicted for Resisting Arrest, Felony Assault on an Officer and Felony Drug Possession for an incident involving a high-speed chase with trooper found not guilty on all charges. Defense successfully argued that arresting officer and lead investigator lied at trial.
Man charged with Felony DWI after police find him asleep in his car on the side of the road. After defense investigation uncovers multiple witnesses to establish defendant never operated the vehicle, defendant plead guilty to Parking on the Highway prior to trial and sees all other charges dismissed.
Woman charged with Burglary, Assault and Weapons possession sees all criminal charges dropped and her record sealed. Successfully argued complaining witness was the aggressor and defendant was lawfully defending herself.
Man charged with Felony Arson sees prosecution terminated and is instead hospitalized after defense introduced expert medical testimony that lead to the defendant being found Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (The “Insanity” Defense).
Man indicted for Rape found not guilty on all charges. Defense investigation uncovers evidence which cast significant doubt over the complaining witness’ motive and credibility in successfully arguing that the entire story was fabricated over jealousy and lack of attention.
Man indicted for two counts of Felony Sale of a Controlled Substance after police capture the actual crimes on videotape found not guilty on all charges. Defense successfully argued mistaken identity.
Suspect in brutal double Murder, Burglary and Robberycleared of all wrongdoing. Defense investigation established through enhancement of a 20-year old photograph that jewelry found in his possession and identified as belonging to one of the victims actually belonged to his girlfriend. Forensic testing of suspected blood splatters on his clothing confirmed to be paint.
Woman facing Felony Forgery and Possession of Controlled Substance charges after allegedly forging prescriptions sees all charges dismissed.
Man indicted for Felony Vehicular Assault, Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident & DWI convicted after trial of misdemeanor DWI only and cleared of all felony charges. Defense successfully utilized expert testimony in accident reconstruction.
Man charged with Felony Weapons, Assault and Attempted Murder sees all charges dismissed. Defense successfully argued lack of evidence and violation of right to a speedy trial.
Woman charged with DWI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. After defense investigation, sees all charges dismissed, successfully arguing at pre-trial hearing that she was not the operator of the vehicle.
Man charged with Assault for allegedly assaulting a bouncer after a melee broke out in a bar found not guilty on all charges. Defense successfully argued mistaken identity.
Corrections Officer suspected in federal corruption probe case cleared of all wrongdoing. Defense investigation and utilization of expert witness to administer polygraph (“lie detector”) prevents any charges from being filed and leads to reinstatement of officer’s employment.
Man indicted for Felony Sale of a Controlled Substance after police allege he sold drugs to an informant found not guilty on all charges. At a pretrial hearing, the defense successfully moved to suppress evidence as having been obtained during the course of an illegal search, and then successfully argued mistaken identity at trial.
Woman charged with Trespass and Resisting Arrest after being accused by authorities of being unlawfully on public housing property and fighting with officers attempting to remove her is found not guilty on all charges.
Man charged with Burglary and Assault after domestic violence allegations made sees all charges dropped for lack of evidence and violation of his right to speedy trial.
Woman charged with felony marijuana possession sees all charges dismissed and her record sealed after completion of treatment program and successful argument that that entire case arose from unauthorized search of her home.
Man suspected in series of rapes cleared of wrongdoing after defense investigation uncovers evidence implicating other suspect.
Police Officer arrested for several offenses including Felony Forgery, Filing False Instrument, and Official Misconduct sees all charges dismissed. Defense investigation reveals police department cover-up, and successfully argued the statute of limitation was violated.
Man charged with A-1 Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance sees all charges dismissed for lack of evidence after preliminary hearing.
Man charged with Felony Criminal Mischief sees all charges dismissed. Defense successfully argued lack of evidence and violation of his right to a speedy trial.
Teenager charged with Felony Hindering the Prosecution after allegedly assisting a murder suspect flee the scene of the crime sees all criminal charges dropped prior to indictment and has her record sealed.
Man charged with Aggravated Harassment for allegedly threatening his former contractor sees all charges dismissed as legally insufficient.
Four men separately indicted for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance as part of an on-going undercover drug sting see all charges dismissed after utilizing videotape evidence of the crimes, raising sufficient doubts regarding identity.
Teenager charged with Grand Larceny, Criminal Mischief and Possession of Stolen Property after police allege he broke into several vehicles and stole property sees all criminal charges dropped and the record sealed.
Woman charged with Felony Criminal Mischief sees all charges dismissed for violation of her right to a speedy trial.
Man indicted by federal grand jury as being part of a 30-defendant, kilogram-per-month drug conspiracy. After a month-long trial, the defendant sees Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substance charges dropped. He is sentenced to house arrest and probation after he pleads guilty to charge alleging one small sale.
