State v Vig
The state cancelled Carson’s clients drivers’ license and informed him that he would have to participate in the ignition interlock program before his license could be reinstated. Carson argued that the state misled his client by giving him incorrect information regarding the interlock program. As a result, the Court reinstated Carson’s clients driving privileges without the requirement that he participate in the ignition interlock program.
State v Osman
Client was charged with felony assault for injuring his girlfriend. The state threatened to increase the charges to first degree assault, which would have resulted in a mandatory prison sentence. After lengthy negotiations, Carson’s client entered a plea of guilty, served 75 days in the county jail, and the conviction will be deemed a misdemeanor after he successfully completes probation
State v Miller
Client was arrested and charged with drug possession after her vehicle was stopped and a large quantity of methamphetamine was found in the trunk. If convicted, client was facing a mandatory 58 months in prison. Carson filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the search was not supported by probable cause. On the day of the hearing to argue the motion, the state agreed to a sentence of 90 days in county jail
State v. Larson
Client was arrested and charged with drug possession after a DNR officer found evidence of drugs in Carson’s client’s ice fishin house. Carson filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that a DNR officer must have a warrant to enter and search an ice fishing house. The Court granted Carson’s motion and dismissed the case
State v Boles
Client was charged with felony drug possession after the police arrived at his house due to a domestic disturbance call. Carson filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the police did not have a search warrant to search the vehicle in which the drugs were found. Carson’s client was exonerated
State v Denn
Client was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Due to his lengthy criminal history, he was facing a mandatory 60 months in prison. On the day of trial, Carson successfully negotiated a plea where his client did 6 months of house arrest
State v Drazan
Client was on probation for a felony DWI, and was arrested for a second felony DWI. The state wanted Carson’s client to go to prison for 36 months due to the new charge and the probation violation. After almost a year of negotiations, Carson’s client was sentenced to 6 months of house arrest
State v Zaske
Client was charged with DWI and reckless discharge of a firearm, a felony. After months of negotiations, Carson’s client was convicted of a misdemeanor rather than a felony
State v Lage
Client was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder. The murder weapon was found, and the only DNA located on the gun and the shells was that of Carson’s client. Carson raised an “alternative perpetrator” defense, and argued to the jury that someone other than his client committed the crime. After a 4 day trial, the jury found Carson’s client not guilty
State v Adams
Client arrested for felony assault after a bar fight. The victim was knocked unconscious and was taken to the hospital. Carson raised the defense of self defense, and after a 3 day trial the jury found Carson’s client not guilty