The Commonwealth charged A.L. with Aggravated Assault and related charges. Based on Ms. Shaw’s precise legal arguments, the Judge decided to downgrade some of the charges from felonies to misdemeanors before the trial even began. Ms. Shaw’s thorough cross-examination of the complaining witness highlighted multiple inconsistencies and a motive to lie about what took place.
Ms. Shaw’s meticulous review of the medical records showed that the complainant had lied about when and how he received his injuries. Her relentless cross-examination of the police revealed that the investigating detective never even reviewed the complainant’s story or records before charging A.L with such a serious crime. Based on Ms. Shaw’s aggressive strategy, the jury was able to see through the complainant’s story and found A.L. not guilty of all charges.
If you are faced with Aggravated Assault or related charges, an experienced criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, PA, can make sure that your side of the story will be heard. Working together, we will investigate the events and offer compelling evidence to support your statement in front of the court. Ms. Shaw is ready to assist you throughout the entire legal process.
The Commonwealth charged D.P. with Aggravated Assault and related charges for an alleged domestic incident. During the preliminary hearing, Ms. Shaw was able to show the court that the complainant was the initial aggressor. Ms. Shaw’s thoughtful questioning revealed that the complainant had threatened D.P. prior to the alleged assault. After Ms. Shaw’s legal argument, the Judge dismissed all of D.P.’s felony charges at the preliminary hearing. Unfortunately, the Commonwealth filed to have the charges reinstated.
Nevertheless, Ms. Shaw was ready to force the Commonwealth to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. At the trial, Ms. Shaw showed the jury inconsistency after inconsistency in the complainant’s story. Her methodical cross examination revealed that the complainant had lied multiple times under oath. The jury delivered a verdict of Not Guilty on all charges within a matter of minutes.
If you are faced with Aggravated Assault or related charges, an experienced criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, PA, can make sure that your side of the story will be heard. Working together, we will investigate the events and offer compelling evidence to support your statement in front of the court. Ms. Shaw is ready to assist you throughout the entire legal process.
The Commonwealth charged J.S. with Simple Assault and related charges. Through a thorough investigation of the case, Ms. Shaw was able to uncover evidence that the Commonwealth initially withheld. During the trial, Ms. Shaw was able to repeatedly show the court all the lies that the complainant told to police, detectives, and the Judge.
Ms. Shaw masterfully confronted the complaining witness with inaccuracy of dates and exaggeration of injuries, thereby exposing her motive to lie to obtain custody of their shared child. Her aggressive advocacy demonstrated that J.S. was actually a victim of domestic violence the whole time. He was subsequently found not guilty of all charges.
If you are faced with assault charges, an experienced criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, PA, can make sure that your side of the story will be heard. Working together, we will investigate the events and offer compelling evidence to support your statement in front of the court. Attorney Brianna C. Shaw is ready to assist you throughout the entire legal process.
The Commonwealth charged A.M. with Violations of the Uniform Firearm Act. Ms. Shaw used the strategic questioning from the preliminary hearing to show that the Commonwealth should not proceed to trial on the charges. Through use of her in-depth knowledge of recent case law, Ms. Shaw was able to persuade the District Attorney to withdraw the charges. After thorough trial preparation, the District Attorney decided it was not worth it to even bring the case to trial. A.M. was able to walk out of the courthouse a free man.
If you are faced with firearms charges, an experienced criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, PA, can make sure that your rights are protected. Working together, we will protect your legal rights, hold the Commonwealth to their burden of proving all charges beyond a reasonable doubt, and aggressively defend you against such serious charges in court. Attorney Brianna C. Shaw is ready to assist you throughout the entire legal process.
The Commonwealth charged N.G. with Driving Under the Influence. Upon his arrest, Ms. Shaw’s aggressive advocacy resulted in N.G. being released on his own recognizance. Ms. Shaw got right to work conducting mitigation interviews, collecting character letters, and exploring diversion options to help N.G. avoid a conviction.
When the Commonwealth refused to grant N.G. admission to a diversion program, Ms. Shaw did not hesitate to go up the chain of command to exhaust every option available. Her familiarity with the case’s facts and procedural history allowed her to show the judge that the Commonwealth was not at all diligent and utterly failed to bring the necessary witnesses to court. At first, the judge was hesitant to dismiss the case, but Ms. Shaw utilized facts and precise legal arguments to convince him that the case should be discharged and that her client should be free to leave without restraint. Due to Ms. Shaw’s tenacity in the courtroom, the judge dismissed N.G.’s case over the Commonwealth’s strenuous objection.
If you or a loved one are charged with DUI, you need to act fast to ensure you have every option available for your defense. Shaw Legal LLC will ensure that you have every avenue at your disposal. Working together, we will investigate the events and offer compelling evidence to support your statement in front of the court. Shaw Legal LLC is ready to assist you throughout the entire legal process.