Michael Shein

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Client was charged with Grand Theft. Through successful negotiations with the Attorney General and State Attorney, the client was allowed to appear in court, without posting a bond/without an arrest and pled to probation with no conviction. Later, he was granted an agreed early termination of probation by the State/Judge. Broward Case - 06013617CF10A.

Client was a student in a private university and enrolled in an overseas program in Israel. The institution refused to give the client her transcripts because she had remaining payments to make on an agreed payment plan. After the Firm's involvement, the school immediately changed their stance and forwarded the transcripts to the appropriate agencies. (Names intentionally withheld.)

Client was charged with Making Bomb Threats. On the eve of trial, the State agreed to drop the charges, as the evidence proved that the victim had fabricated the allegations. Broward Case - 05020873CF10A.

Client was the driver in a car with other passengers. Client was arrested for possession of oxycodone. State Attorney Case Filing filed a "no-information"/dismissed the charges. Broward Case - 09000868CF10A)

Client was arrested for allegedly being in possession of a firearm while a restraining order was in effect. State agreed to drop the charges. Broward Case - 08027235MM10A.

Client charged with Armed Trafficking. State Agreed to Drop Armed Portion and Mandatory 3-Year Prison Sentence. State Agreed to an Early Termination of Probation, Judge granted same. Broward Case - 04018190CF10A.

Client was originally charged with making a threat to blow up a bank. The State declining filing the matter as a felony and instead filed a misdemeanor. On the day of trial, the State dismissed the matter. (Co-Counsel Case) Broward Case - 08020367MM10A.

Client was charged with Aggravated Child Abuse for allegedly inflicting permanent injury on his child while administering parental discipline. Through successful negotiations with the State, in which the State realized that the injuries were essentially accidental and non-permanent, the charge was reduced from a 1st Degree Felony, to a 3rd Degree Simple Child Abuse Charge. Broward Case - 07018584CF10A.

Client was charged with a DUI with property damage. Through successful negotiations with State Attorney Case Filing, the matter was not filed in criminal court. Broward Case - 08010820MM10A.

Client was charged with driving while license suspended. Through successful negotiations with the State, the charge was dropped in its entirety, with no court costs and/or reduced charges to contend with. Palm Beach Case - 502006CT033365AXXXSB.

Client was charged with driving while license suspended while on probation for DUI. After filing a motion for in-court-surrender, The Court set a hearing and permitted the client to bond out. At the final Violation of Probation Hearing, The Court agreed to reinstate the client with no further jail time. Broward Case - 07012185MM10A.

Five Convicted Felon/Crack-Addicts obtained a temporary restraining order in Broward County, alleging among other things, that Client chased them with a chainsaw, threatened to shoot them and placed wanted posters around the neighborhood offering rewards for their apprehension. In fact, the Client is a member of a police sanctioned community crime watch, and was simply protecting his decaying community by "any legal means necessary." At the final hearing, the Judge dismissed the restraining orders, stating that there was not enough evidence to sustain permanent injunctions, and that any order directing otherwise would not be worth the paper it was written on. Broward Case - DVCE 08-2416 (59) See article in Sun-Sentinel - See Article in Miami Herald

Client charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Petit Theft. State offered 5 years in Florida State Prison, despite the fact that the client's scoresheet indicated that a discretionary sentence was appropriate. Defendant has numerous priors for theft and burglary. Client pled open to the Court. Honorable Court heard testimony of Client regarding his extensive drug problems. The Court heard from his employer as well. The Court sentenced the Defendant to 364 days in the Broward County jail, with early release unpon successful completion of the 90 Day Jail Drug Program. (ATAAC). Broward Case - 08002470CF10A

Armed Robbery - Motion to Modify Sentence (Co-Counsel) Granted - Prison Sentence Reduced to Probationary Period and Probation was Terminated Early by Order of the Court - Broward - 03-011805CF10D

Client is alleged to have attacked his ex-girlfriend with a tire-iron, damaging her car. Search subsequent to an arrest, client is alleged to have possessed cannabis. Felony Aggravated Assault reduced to Misdemeanor, and Cannabis Dropped. Client received sentence of one year probation. Broward Case - 07020359CF10A.

Client was a passenger in his truck. Policewoman allegedly observed smoke coming from an unknown portion of the vehicle. Policewoman conducted a traffic stop and allegedly found a brass-knuckle with blades, a stun-gun and other knives. Client allegedly resisted arrest without violence and was subsequently knocked unconscious. Speedy Trial Demanded. Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained as a Result of an the Illegal Police Stop Granted. Broward Case - 08-008460MM10A (Co-Counsel Case)

Client allegedly caught dumping furniture/trash in the dumpster of a private company. Search subsequent to arrest revealed cocaine, with intent to deliver. The State offered 18 months in Florida State Prison. (F.S.P.) Through successful negotiations with the State and Judge, client received probation, no conviction, no jail/prison and no driver's license suspension. A withheld adjudication (no conviction) is only warranted when the court makes specific written findings that warrant special consideration. The firm successful argued the motion and the court made the required written finding. (If an accused is convicted of a drug crime, the legislature has decreed that the person has a mandatory two (2) year driver's license suspension, even if the person was not drivng a car at the time of the offense.) - Broward Case - 07018687CF10A

Client received letters from plaintiff attorney regarding an alleged $15,000.00 debt. Our firm performed significant legal research and proved to plaintiff attorney that the case was barred by the statute of limitations. Case closed.

Client is a Licensed Massage Therapist who worked at a Chiropractor's Office. Chiropractor refused to pay client, arguing that he has not received compensation from insurance company, and accordingly did not owe client his fees. Case settled in Mediation, client got paid.

Child Charged with Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon - The State agreed to keep the case in Juvenile Court rather than trying child as an adult. At deposition, it was proved that the eyewitness testimony was flawed - Case reduced to Disorderly Conduct - Broward Case - 07-2523DL

Permanent Restraining Order Dismissed Against Client - Motion to Dismiss Granted - Broward Case - 0121831FMCE

Burglary with a Battery - (A felony punishable by life imprisonment) - After successful negotiations with State Attorney - Reduced to a misdemeanor - 07012652CF10A

Burglary with a Battery - (A felony punishable by life imprisonment) - After successful negotiations with State Attorney - Reduced to a misdemeanor 07012705CF10A

Domestic Violence Battery - Dismissed by the State - 07017213MM10A

Possession of Drugs With Intent To Sell, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony - Early Termination of Probation Granted by Judge - 06-002003CF10A

Racing on Highway - Not Guilty - Trial by Judge - Broward Case 07-079008TC10A

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (An Iron) - Charge Reduced to Misdemeanor Assault - Early Termination of Probation Granted - Broward Case - 06-015301CF10A

D.U.I. - Reduced to Reckless Driving, No Driver's License Suspension, No Conviction - Broward Case 06-000808MM10A

Defending Against a Permanent Restraining Order - Dismissed By Petitioner after being re-filed - Broward Case - DVCE 07-2115 (59)

Carrying a Concealed Weapon (Machete) - Dismissed - Broward Case 05-022359MM10A

Felony Battery on a Police Officer and Felony Resisting Arrest With Violence reduced to Misdemeanor Resisting Without Violence - Judge Sentenced Client to One Day of Probation and then Granted an Early Termination of Probation that same day - Broward Case 05-007633CF10A

Felony Display of a False Identification - Charge changed to a subsection that does not trigger immigration consequences for client - Broward Case 04-016098CF10A

Driving While License Suspended. Charge Dismissed - Broward Case 06-030877TC10A

Sexual Battery/Robbery - Not Guilty - Trial by Jury - Broward Case - 99-000945CF10A

Driving While License Suspended. Charge Dismissed. Palm Beach County Case - 06025130TCA04

D.U.I. - Not Guilty - Trial by Jury - Broward Case - 04-022105MM10A

Beverage Law Violation - Dismissed - Broward Case - 06-2006MO20A

Trespass - Dismissed - Broward Case - 04-013050MO10A

Attempted Burglary Conveyance/Aggravated Stalking - Prison Sentence Reduced to Probationary Period - Client returned from prison to his home - Broward Case - 01-008276CF10A

Armed Robbery - Motion to Modify Sentence (Co-Counsel) Granted - Prison Sentence Reduced to Probationary Period - Broward - 03-011805CF10D Defending Against a Permanent Restraining Order - Dismissed After Trial - Broward Case 03-22212FMCE

Sexual Battery - Dismissed / State's Witness Proven Incompetent - Broward Case - 00-6478CF10A

Trafficking - After Motion to Suppress Granted, Statewide Prosecutor agreed to county sentence for remaining counts. Broward Case 01-4138CF10A

Violation of Probation - Client absconded, arrested in New York with new charges. Honorable Court permitted the Defendant to be reinstated on probation so that he could pay outstanding restitution. 98-03960CF10A/98-01780CF10A

Solicitation for Prostitution - Not Guilty - Trial by Judge - Broward Case - 99-30780MM10A

Armed Car Jacking, Burglary Occupied Structure, Grand Theft - Not-Guilty - Jury Trial - Broward Case - 01-04562CF10A

Possession of Cannabis - Not-Guilty - Trial by Jury - Broward Case - 98-12503MM10A

Battery - Not- Guilty - Jury Trial - Broward - 96017513MM10A

Battery - Dismissed by Judge - Discovery Violation - Broward Case - 03-002949MM10A

Two Counts Grand Theft - Not Guilty - Jury Trial - Broward Case - 01-008104CF10A

Grand Theft - Appeal of Post-Conviction Relief Granted - Broward Case - 00-017523CF10A

Trafficking in Illegal Drugs, Posession of Control Substance within 200 feet of a Park - Dismissed Before Filing - Broward Case - 02020177CF10A