Cases

State of Florida v. “S.C.”

  • Date: November 30 2018
  • Outcome: All charges dismissed
Criminal Trial. Charges: Two counts of Attempted Murder with a Firearm. After preparing the case for trial we filed a Demand for a Speedy Trial. On the date of trial the State dismissed all charges.

State of Florida v. “J.C.”

  • Date: October 15 2018
  • Outcome: Felony charge dismissed
Criminal Charge: 4th or Subsequent DUI (3rd degree Felony). After we presented the result of our investigation to the State, they "no action'ed" the felony DUI and charged a first DUI (misdemeanor) saving our client from all mandatory jail time and the loss of his civil rights as a result of a felony conviction.

State of Florida v. A. B.

Criminal Jury Trial. Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. If convicted our client was facing 15 years in state prison. Instead the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty so he walked out of the courthouse through the front door.

State of Florida v. “D.G.”

  • Date: June 29 2018
  • Outcome: "No Action" (No Charges Filed and Case Dismissed)
Felony Possession of THC Wax. As a result of Valiente, Carollo and McElligott PLLC's efforts the State decided to never even file formal charges against our client.

State of Florida v. “B.B.”

  • Date: May 2 2018
  • Outcome: All charges dropped immediately before trial.
Client charged with Possession of Marijuana and Petit/Retail Theft. On trial day the State dismissed all charges against our client.

State of Florida v. “R.M.”

Our client was facing four different charges. These included armed robbery with a firearm, armed sexual battery with a firearm, and two counts of accessory after the fact. He was facing a life sentence for two of the four charges. Our founding attorney, Antonio F. Valiente, Esq., aggressively fought for our client’s rights in front of a jury trial. We used effective legal strategies and extensive preparation for the case. In the end, we were able to obtain a not guilty verdict on all counts. The verdict was delivered on February 16, 2018.

State of Florida v. “I.C.”

  • Date: February 1 2018
  • Outcome: All felony charges reduced to one misdemeanor in 2nd degree
Charges: (1) Organized Scheme to Defraud ($20,000 - $50,000); and 3 counts of Filing a False & Fraudulent Insurance Claim. Client is a medical doctor accused of conspiring with her office manager to commit insurance fraud. She was facing up to 30 years in prison as well as losing her license to practice medicine. After extensive investigatory work and pre-trial motions we were able to resolve the case to a minor second degree misdemeanor, no jail time, no fines, and perhaps as important as everything else, no effect on our client's medical license or her ability to earn her living.

State of Florida v. “A.K.”

  • Date: November 30 2017
  • Outcome: Case Dismissed
Charges: Armed Robbery with a Firearm - First Degree Felony Punishable by Life. Outcome: Our client was identified as a suspect based on an improper show-up procedure which resulted in the police arresting our innocent client. Following the depositions we took of both victims and our investigation the State agreed the wrong guy had been arrested & all charges were dismissed.

State of Florida v. “D.R.”

  • Date: October 11 2017
  • Outcome: Case Dismissed
DUI resulting in a crash/property damage. Client failed the field sobriety tests; had broken beer bottles in her car; and smelled of alcohol. Through the use of an accident reconstruction expert & meetings with the assistant state’s attorney we successfully convinced the State to dismiss all the charges saving her from having to go through a trial & risking her freedom.

State of Florida v. “C.J.” & “F.S.F.”

Criminal Jury Trial. Charge: Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm. If our client, "F.S.F.," had been convicted as charged he would have been sentenced to a mandatory life prison sentence.

State of Florida v. “R.B”

  • Date: February 24 2017
  • Outcome: All charges dismissed
Client accused of: (1) Attempted Second Degree Murder with a Firearm; (2) Carrying a Concealed Firearm; and (3) Minor in Possession of a Firearm. State was considering “direct filing” "R.B." (charging a juvenile as an adult). Instead they not only kept him in juvenile court, but all charges were dropped.
Related Article: State of Florida v. RB

United States of America v. “C” et al

Criminal Jury Trial. Federal RICO (Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organization) case. Charges: (1) Conspiracy to Participate in Racketeering Activity; and (2) Murder in Aid of Racketeering Activity. Valiente, Carollo and McElligott PLLC assisted with a variety of pre-trial discovery issues; jury selection; and legal assistance throughout trial.

State of Florida v. “N.C.”

  • Date: December 1 2016
  • Outcome: Count 2: Dismissed at the close of State’s case; Count 1: Guilty to M2 Petit Theft (as a lesser included offense).
  • Verdict: View Verdict Form
Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) Armed Robbery with a Firearm; and (2) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. If convicted client would have been sentenced to a mandatory life sentence. Instead jury returned verdict of guilty only to Petit Theft under $100 (a 2nd degree misdemeanor punishable by max 60 days in jail) and Mr. Coker went home that night.
Related Article: Mr. Valiente and Mr. Cocker Celebrate a Positive Outcome

State of Florida v. “A.M.”

  • Date: July 28 2016
  • Outcome: All charges dismissed as jury walking into courtroom.
Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) Attempted 2nd Degree Murder with a Firearm; (2) Attempted 2nd Degree Murder with a Firearm; (3) Attempted 2nd Degree Murder with a Firearm; (4) Possession of a Firearm while Engaged in a Criminal Offense; and (5) Tampering with a Witness/Victim in a Life Felony.

State of Florida v. “V.J.”

Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) Attempted Premeditated Murder with an Aggravated Battery/Deadly Weapon; and (2) Grand Theft of a Firearm.

State of Florida v. “A.L.”

Criminal Jury Trial. Charge: Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon.

State of Florida v. “G.M.”

  • Date: July 9 2014
  • Outcome: Both counts of Second Degree Murder Dismissed and our client granted immunity from criminal & civil prosecution
Criminal “Stand Your Ground” Case. Charges: 2 counts of Second Degree Murder with a Firearm.
Related Article: Key self-defense case upheld (July 10th 2014)

State of Florida v. “W.D.”

Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) First Degree Murder (death penalty waived pre-trial); and (2)Aggravated Child Abuse Resulting in Death of a Child. If convicted, client faced a mandatory life sentence.
Related Article: Man accused in child's killing is acquitted (Feb. 15 2014)

State of Florida v. “C.J.”

  • Date: December 1 2013
  • Outcome: Not Guilty Counts 1,2,6,7 & 8; Judgment of Acquittal granted counts 3 & 4; Guilty Count 5
  • Verdict: View Verdict Form
Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) Burglary with a Battery; (2) Kidnapping; (3) Child Abuse No Great Bodily Harm; (4) Child Abuse No Great Bodily Harm; (5) M2 Criminal Mischief; (6) Domestic Battery by Strangulation; (7) Robbery by Sudden Snatching; and (8) Tampering with a Witness in a Life Felony.

State of Florida v. “D.P.”

  • Date: August 1 2013
  • Outcome: State dismissed charges before calling their last witness
Criminal Jury Trial. Charge: F1 Trafficking in Contraband Prescription Drugs.

State of Florida v. “R.M.C.”

Criminal Jury Trial. Charge: F3 Driving While License Permanently Revoked.

State of Florida v. “D.W.”

  • Date: March 1 2013
  • Outcome: Count 1: Not Guilty: Count 2: Judgment of Acquittal Granted
  • Verdict: View Verdict Form
Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) Tampering with a Witness in a Life Felony; and (2) Giving a False Name After Arrest.

State of Florida v. “Z.S.”

Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) Burglary of an Unoccupied Dwelling; (2) Grand Theft; and (3) Criminal Mischief $200-$1000.

State of Florida v. “A.G.”

  • Date: May 1 2012
  • Outcome: Count 1: Guilty; Counts 2, 3, & 4: Not guilty
  • Verdict: View Verdict Form
Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) Misdemeanor Resisting an Officer without Violence; (2)Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer; (3) Reckless Driving; and (4) Tampering with Physical Evidence.
Related Article: Defendant flees, but beats new charge (May 3rd 2012)

State of Florida v. “Y.Q.”

  • Date: May 1 2012
  • Outcome: Count (1): Not Guilty; and Count (2): Motion for Judgment of Acquittal Granted
Criminal jury trial. Charges: (1) Trafficking in Cannabis; and (2) Conspiracy to Traffic Cannabis.

State of Florida v. “C.H.P.”

  • Date: April 1 2012
  • Outcome: Not Guilty on counts 1 & 2; Motion for Judgment of Acquittal Granted Counts 3 & 4
  • Verdict: View Verdict Form
Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon; (2) Battery; (3) False Imprisonment; and (4) Tampering with a Witness.

State of Florida v. “C.C.”

Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance; (2) Grand Theft; and (3) Criminal Mischief $200-$1000.

State of Florida v. “A.B.”

Count 1: Dismissed by state before the close of their case; and Count 2: Not Guilty. Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) M1 Battery; and (2) F3 Battery with 1 or 2 Prior Convictions.

State of Florida v. “D.Y.”

Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; and (2) Carrying a Concealed Weapon. Pre-trial the charges were severed and 2 separate trials were conducted. This entry pertains to the second which was count (2); Carrying a Concealed Weapon.

State of Florida v. “D.Y.”

  • Date: July 1 2011
  • Outcome: Motion for Judgment of Acquittal Granted
Criminal Jury Trial. Charges: (1) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; and (2) Carrying a Concealed Weapon. Pre-trial the charges were severed and 2 separate trials were conducted. This entry pertains to the first which was count (1); Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State of Florida v. “S.B.”

Criminal Jury Trial. Charge: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

State of Florida v. “J.A.”

  • Date: January 1 2011
  • Outcome: Not Guilty
Criminal Jury Trial. Charge: M1 Driving Under the Influence.

State of Florida v. “L.F.”

Criminal Jury Trial. Charge: M1 Driving Under the Influence.

State of Florida v. “R.S.”

Criminal Jury Trial. Charge: M1 Driving Under The Influence.

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