Notable Not Guilty Verdics

A defendant was charged with a crime that involved unjustified use or threatened use of force. Before the trial, the legal team at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat provided enough evidence in the hearing that it was deemed to have established a prima facie claim of justification. That means the evidence provided in favor of the defendant was so strong that it required the state to prove the charges by clear and convincing evidence. The state failed to meet that burden, and the court ruled the case dismissed with prejudice, meaning the case is permanently closed and the state cannot pursue it again. 

A special education teacher was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child. However, the defendant had been falsely accused of the assaults by disgruntled employees who had been reprimanded by the defendant for their behavior and job performances. The legal team at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat provided a strong defense and filed a motion to dismiss. The court granted the motion to dismiss.

A popular high school teacher was accused of sexually abusing a high school student on several occasions. The teacher faced numerous first-degree felony counts of forcible sodomy and several second-degree felony counts of forcible sexual abuse. Holding firm that he was innocent of the allegations, and after a long litigation process and extensive investigation, Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat secured a not guilty verdict on all charges.

The defendant was a homeowner who was charged with Assault on a Police Officer, Interference with an Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct after several police officers improperly entered his home and used excessive force against the defendant and his adult guests. A jury agreed, finding the defendant not guilty on all counts.

An elementary school teacher was charged with Child Abuse With Injury for allegedly harming a student at school. Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat secured a not guilty verdict at a jury trial.

A daycare provider was charged with Second Degree Felony Child Abuse. The charges stemmed from injuries sustained by a one-year-old child due to suspected "shaken baby" conduct. Represented by another law firm, the defendant was initially convicted at a trial. Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat became involved after the verdict. The Court granted a new trial based upon a legal error made previously.  In reinvestigating the case, new evidence was obtained showing that material information had been withheld by the treating hospital and investigative team. The case was retried with Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat as counsel. Upon retrial, the defendant was found not guilty.

A long-time high school shop teacher was charged with eight felony counts of theft and failure to pay over public money by purportedly exercising unauthorized control over school property. Based upon motions made by Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat and after a jury trial in the matter, each count was either dismissed or the defendant was found not guilty by a jury, resulting in a final judgment of complete acquittal on all charges.

A public official was charged with a variety of public corruption charges. Over the course of litigation spanning several years, three separate trials and appeals, the defendant was ultimately acquitted and found not guilty of all charged felonies.