Case Results

 

You will find representative settlements and verdicts obtained by the Benzine Law Group below. Please keep in mind that every case is fact specific and different and that these verdicts and settlements do not represent what we may be able to obtain for you in your specific case. It also does not mean that our office wins each and every one of our cases. We do not. However, we have obtained significant results for our clients--a fact that our other clients tell us was an important factor in choosing our office to represent them.

If you are interested in learning more about these cases, or any others we have handled, please let us know when you contact our office for a free consultation.


CHEROKEE COUNTY SUPERIOUR COURT FELONY GCSA DISMISSED, August 2017

This client had a valid excuse for possessing prescription medication during a traffic stop for speeding.  After being charged with felony possession of prescription medication, charges were dropped after successful negotiations with the state prosecutor and presentation of mitigating evidence.  

 

FULTON COUNTY SUPERIOUR COURT TERROROISTIC THREATS DISMISSED, June 2017

Misunderstandings often times result in poor and unwarranted arrests.  This client was able to enter a diversion program to avoid any criminal record and dismissal of the charges against him. 

 

COBB COUNTY STATE COURT CRIMINAL TRESSPASS DISMISSED. January 2017

Case dismissed on its face suspicious arrest and detainment of defendant.  

 

COBB COUNTY DUI DROPPED TO RECKLESS DRIVING, June 2016

The successful negotiation of a reduction in charges saved our client's Commercial Drivers License (CDL) after a rollover accident in Cobb County.  

 

HENRY COUNTY DUI DISMISSED, March 2016

After dash cam footage confirmed the police officer did not follow proper NHTSA protocol during a DUI arrest, the prosecution declined to press charges after the case was bound over to State Court.  All charges were dismissed. 

 

CITY OF MARIETTA FAIURE TO STOP AT STOP SIGN DISMISSED, December 2015

Complete dismissal of all chargers after the prosecution was unable to produce any reliable witnesses disputing our client's recollection of events. 

 

PAULDING COUNTY CRIMINAL TRESPASS AND AGGRIVATED STALKING DISMISSED, July 2015

Cross examination of the alleged victim showed his story to be less than credible, resulting in the District Attorney dismissing all charges after completion of a diversion program. 

 

CITY OF ATLANTA FAILURE TO YIELD DISMISSED, January 2015

Case dismissed after discovery from the State revealed no credible witness testimony to support the charges against defendant. 

 

DOUGLAS COUNTY DRUG COURT DIVERSION POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, August 2014

Prior to the motions hearing the solicitor allowed client to enter into diversion program after evidence showed that the police officer improperly detained client for an equipment issue, making the search and discovery of over 11 grams of weed in the vehicle unconstitutional. 

 

PAULDING COUNTY TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE ORDER DENIED, May 2014

Court testimony, heard by the Superior Court Judge, showed no evidence that the alleged victim was in any reasonable fear of his physical safety.  The TPO was not granted and our client was able to keep her job and reputation clean. 

 

HARRIS COUNTY POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN AN OUNCE DISCHARGED, March 2014

Out of State client was stopped on his way to spring break with less than an ounce of weed.  We were able to obtain a conditional discharge after successful negotiations with county solicitor. 

 

COBB COUNTY BATTERY CHARGES NOLLE PROSEQUI, January 2014

Evidence presented to the court, including the 911 calls and the victim's mental history,  showed no proof that defendant committed any crime.  All charges were dismissed. 

 

CITY OF MARIETTA DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) DISMISSED, January 2014

On New Years Day morning, client was pulled over for failure to maintain lane.  Even though he blew over the legal limit the DUI was reduced to a traffic infraction when the officer dash cam footage showed that the officer did not follow proper field sobriety protocol. 

 

FULTON COUNTY SHOPLIFITNG CHARGES DROPPED, August 2013

Successful negotiation into a State certified diversion program allowed a Juvenile Client to avoid a conviction that would have remained on his permanent record.  

 

COBB COUNTY EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION, July 2013

A motion to modify sentence allowed for the client to obtain his professional license after the Cobb County Superior Court Judge Granted our motion to modify the client's sentence of Felony Probation.