Success Stories

People v. Kostovski

Drunk driving 2nd offense

Defended by Russell Donelson

Outcome: After evidentiary hearing, attacking arrest, case dismissed

People v. D.G.

Drunk driving, 3rd offense facing felony

Defended by Russell Donelson

Outcome: Pre-charge negotiations with officer resulting in city misdemeanor charge only

People v. Bologna

Delivery/manufacturing of 150 marijuana plants

Defended by Russell Donelson

Outcome: Convinced judge and prosecutor after filing motions to a probationary term with no jail time.

People v. R.F.

Defended by Russell Donelson

Several charges considered for various gambling crimes with 20 year prison term

Outcome: Convinced prosecutor to charge reduction to misdemeanor with no probation and minimal fines and costs.

People v. Raupp

Defended by Russell Donelson

Drunk Driving

Outcome: Case reduced to careless after motion filed despite having two priors.

People v. Gary V.

Defended by Russell Donelson

Drunk drving, 2nd offense

Outcome: Case dismissed after two evidentiary hearings.

People v. Phlegm

Defended by Russell Donelson

Possession of marijuana, felon in possession of firearm, felony firearm

Outcome: Jury verdict not guilty of felony in possession of firearm, felony firearm

People v. Bob F.

Defended by Russell Donelson

Domestic violence charge

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Nemecek v. Nemecek

Plaintiff/Mother

Post Judgement Parenting Time

Outcome: Reduced parenting time for father with no overnight parenting time. Increase in child support, limited exposure of children to father’s girlfriend with no overnights and father required to be present.

Giles v. Giles

Plaintiff/Mother

Divorce/Post Judgement

Outcome: Favorable settlement with custody awarded to client, alimony, required enforcement to judgement award of attorney fees.

People v. Merdock

Defended by Russell Donelson

Felonious Assault

Outcome: After preliminary exam, felony charges dismissed

People v. House

Defended by Russell Donelson

Drunk driving second offense

Outcome: Case dismissed, prosecutor re-brought charges, case dismissed again.

Holloway v. Holloway

Petitioner

Personal Protection Order

Outcome: Court awarded 10 year PPO against neighbor, required psychological evaluation of respondent, also resulted in criminal charges being brought, plus held accountable for several violations.

People v. Young

Defended by Russell Donelson

Felonious assault

Outcome: Felony charge dismissed, misdemeanor charge taken under advisement with no jail time and no criminal record.