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Self-Defense in Attempted Murder Case Leads to Dismissal
A man from Pittsburg, CA, charged with attempted murder, faced the grim possibility of life imprisonment. Initially, the prosecution offered a 24-year sentence. However, Seth Morris's assertive opening statement highlighting the lawful self-defense his client acted upon convinced the prosecution to dismiss the charges altogether – admitting the District Attorney's Office could not bear its burden of proof, resulting in the client walking free. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Drug arrest settled down to probation
A Solano County man was arrested for selling a narcotic to an alleged buyer who later overdosed on fentanyl. Despite the police department claiming the client had sold a fentanyl-laced pill, Seth Morris was able to show by way of text message and forensic evidence that his client had never sold a fentanyl laced pill. This relentless effort by Seth Morris allowed the client to settle his case for probation rather than face murder charges. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Bail from armed robberies reduced
A Contra Costa man faced felony charges for seven armed robberies and had a bail of $1.1 million. Seth Morris filed a bail motion and argued that there was no competent evidence that could lead to a conviction in the case. As a result of Seth Morris’ efforts, the bail was reduced to $10,000. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Parole violation charges dismissed
A San Francisco man who was on parole for murder was facing the possibility of returning to prison to finish a life sentence based on a parole violation. Seth Morris got the charges dismissed and his client was able to stay out of custody and continue living his life as a free man. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Assault charges dismissed
An Alameda County man was charged with assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury. In addition to this, he faced enhancements for causing brain injury and for putting the alleged victim in a coma as a result of the attack. After a laborious investigation involving 700 possible witnesses at a wedding where the brawl occurred, all charges were dismissed. Seth Morris skillfully convinced the District Attorney’s Office that there was no way to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon charges dismissed
A woman in Alameda County who was charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon with a knife had her case dismissed on the day of the preliminary hearing. Seth Morris was able to convince the District Attorney’s Office that his client had been attacked by a mob of women when she was coming to pick up a child. The court found that the stabbing was in lawful self-defense. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Murder Charge Dismissed
An Alameda County man was charged with murder for shooting and killing another man at point blank range in the chest. After Seth Morris was able to show the District Attorney’s Office that his client acted in lawful self-defense, his case was dismissed before the preliminary hearing. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.