Charges of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Instrument of Crime DISMISSED after jury trial in which jury could not reach a unanimous verdict and was hung on all charges where defendant maintained self-defense in domestic shooting case. (Montgomery County)

Charges of of First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Conspiracy, and related offenses DISMISSED following preliminary hearing for our client represented by Brooks T. Thompson. (Berks County)

Defendant found NOT GUILTY after jury trial of Homicide by Vehicle based on “causation” defense. (Montgomery County)

Defendant, represented by John I. McMahon, Jr., found NOT GUILTY by jury of Voluntary Manslaughter and Person to Possess Firearm based on “defense of others” and “necessity” defenses.  (Montgomery County)

Defendant found  NOT GUILTY after jury trial of First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder and Arson based on “identity” defense. (Berks County)

Defendant, represented by Brooks T. Thompson, found NOT GUILTY after jury trial on charges of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault and weapons offenses arising out of a stabbing in a parking lot confrontation. (Montgomery County)

Defendant found NOT GUILTY after jury trial of all charges, including Criminal Attempt-Murder, Aggravated Assault and Possession of Instrument of Crime based on “misidentification defense”. (Montgomery County)

Charges of Solicitation and Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder DISMISSED prior to trial, in case where defendant was accused of arranging the killing of victim whom prosecution claimed had bad blood arising from when defendant and victim were earlier in prison together.  (Montgomery County)

NOT GUILTY after jury trial of First Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder and Involuntary Manslaughter in shaken baby prosecution where it was alleged that defendant shook his ten week old infant and repeatedly smashed her head against a wooden table causing her death. The defense retained a forensic pathologist and pediatric neurologist who supported defendant’s claim that the injuries to the child were inflicted prior to the time he was attempting to feed the lethargic baby. (Lancaster County)

NOT GUILTY after jury trial of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault and Weapons charges arising from shooting case where defendant maintained self-defense. (Montgomery County)

NOT GUILTY after jury trial of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault and Weapons charges arising from stabbing incident where defendant maintained self-defense. (Montgomery County)

NOT GUILTY after jury trial of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault and related charges arising from shooting outside movie theater after movie “Juice” based on misidentification defense. (Montgomery County)

NOT GUILTY after non-jury trial of Third Degree Murder charges in stabbing case where defendant claimed self-defense. (Philadelphia County)

NOT GUILTY after jury trial 1st degree murder after jury trial based on no “specific intent” to kill defense. (Philadelphia County)

NOT GUILTY after jury trial of all murder charges based on “no intent” defense. (Montgomery County)

Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Evidence granted based on lack of probable cause to arrest and search defendant. All charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl and Methamphetamine and Possession DISMISSED. (Montgomery County)

Charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver (one pound of methamphetamine) DISMISSED by Court at conclusion of Commonwealth’s case. Defendant was represented by John I. McMahon, Jr. (Montgomery County)

Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Evidence obtained from cell phone GRANTED based on defense argument that warrant was overly broad. Charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin and Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds WITHDRAWN. Defendant was represented by Brooks T. Thompson. (Montgomery County)

District magistrate dismissed Possession with Intent to Deliver cocaine (over ten grams) for lack of prima facie case. DISMISSED. (Chester County)

Motion to Suppress GRANTED where Court found police officer gave two different versions of basis for vehicle stop in two separate hearings. Possession of heroin charges DISMISSED. (Montgomery County)

Motion to Suppress GRANTED where police lack “reasonable suspicion” to stop motorist based on a confidential informant’s tip which did not include a “basis of knowledge”. Fruits of vehicle search (50 bundles of heroin) were suppressed and Possession with Intent to Deliver charges DISMISSED. (Montgomery County)

Motion to Suppress GRANTED where police lacked “reasonable suspicion” to further detain motorist after vehicle stop for tinted window violation after warning given. Fruits of vehicle search (six pounds of cocaine) were suppressed and Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine charges DISMISSED. (Montgomery County)

Defendant’s Motion to Suppress granted arising from stop of police defendant’s automobile which lacked “reasonable suspicion”. Possession with Intent to Deliver cocaine charges (3 1/2 grams) DISMISSED. (Montgomery County)

Motion to Quash charges including Possession with Intent to Deliver (16 ounces) of methamphetamine and Criminal Conspiracy GRANTED. (Philadelphia County)

Charges of Rape of Child, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Unlawful Contact With A Minor and Indecent Assault DISMISSED after jury trial in which jury could not reach a unanimous verdict and was hung on all charges. (Montgomery County)

Defendant found NOT GUILTY by jury of all charges, including Aggravated Indecent Assault, Corruption of Minors, Indecent Assault and Unlawful Contact with A Minor. Client who, if convicted, faced a mandatory ten (10) year minimum jail sentence on the lead charge, was represented by Brooks T. Thompson, who handled the forensic evidence and DNA part of the defense, and John I. McMahon. (Montgomery County)

All charges, which included Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse,  Aggravated Sexual Assault and Corruption of Minors DISMISSED by Court at conclusion of Commonwealth’s case.  (Montgomery County)

All charges against our client DISMISSED prior to trial, including Rape, Sexual Assault, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Aggravated Indecent Assault and Indecent Assault.   (Montgomery County)

Our client represented by Brooks Thompson was found NOT GUILTY by judge of Aggravated Assault and Terroristic Threats. (Philadelphia County)

Defendant, represented by Brooks T. Thompson, found NOT GUILTY of all charges after jury trial on offenses including Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and related charges based on incident in which victim was shot in the chest. Misdentification defense. (Montgomery County)

Defendant found NOT GUILTY after jury trial of Aggravted Assault and Reckless Endangering based on “self-defense” defense. (Montgomery County)

Plaintiff, while shopping in a large department store looking at merchandise on a shelf, was struck in his back by defendant’s motorized, electric cart operated by a woman with her young child on her lap steering the cart. Plaintiff, a retired police officer, sustained severe aggravation of pre-existing arthritis in his low back, hip and knee. Plaintiff alleged that department store owner was negligent in allowing its store shopper to operate the electric, motorized shopping with the child steering same within its premises. A jury awarded our client One Million Two Hundred Thousand ($1,200,000.00) Dollars following a two day jury trial. The actual names of the parties are redacted due to a confidentiality agreement arising from a subsequent settlement for Nine Hundred Thousand ($900,000.00). (United States Federal Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania)

Decedent business tenant of apartment/office complex owner murdered by former employee of defendant in violent assault during office burglary. Plaintiff’s estate alleged negligent security theory of liability against defendant. Settlement negotiated with responsible insurance company in excess of One Million Two Hundred Thousand ($1,200,000.00) Dollars prior to trial. (Montgomery County)

Plaintiff while visiting his friend at apartment complex was violently assaulted in parking lot of defendant’s poorly illuminated parking lot. Plaintiff sustained an orbital facial fracture which required surgery and a cerebral concussion in the assault. Settlement negotiated with self-insured defendant owner in the amount of One Hundred and Eighteen ($118,000.00) Thousand Dollars. (Montgomery County)

Plaintiff was standing on third floor balcony of friend’s apartment owned by defendant, when the floor suddenly collapsed causing plaintiff to fall to ground. Plaintiff sustained fractured ribs, non-displaced tibia fracture and herniated disc, which was treated with physical therapy and multiple epidural injections. Montgomery County jury returned a verdict in the amount of Seven Hundred and Sixty Nine Thousand ($769,000.00) Dollars. Plaintiff filed Motion for Delay Damages which was granted and case was settled for Nine Hundred Thousand ($900,000.00) Dollars. (Montgomery County)

Plaintiff sustained herniated cervical disc at
C5-6 level which required anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery, arising from a two vehicle automobile accident. Out-of-court settlement in the amount of Five Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($595,000.00) negotiated through non-binding mediation. (Philadelphia County)

Plaintiff sustained fractured cervical vertebrae at C5-6 level which required two surgeries and metal screw,arising from a two vehicle automobile accident. Out-of-court settlement negotiated with responsible insurance carriers in amount of Four Hundred Thousand ($400,000.00) Dollars prior to trial. (Chester County)

Plaintiff sustained multiple herniated discs which required C4-5, C5-6 and C6-7 anterior cervical fusion surgery, arising from a two vehicle automobile accident. Out-of-court settlement in the amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.00) with responsible insurance carriers. (Montgomery County)

Decedent killed while passenger in one-car accident where intoxicated driver lost control of vehicle. Wrongful death claim settlement negotiated with responsible insurance company in the amount of Six Hundred and Sixty Thousand ($660,000.00) Dollars prior to trial. (State of Maryland)

Plaintiff awarded Two Hundred Thirty Five Thousand ($235,000.00) Dollars by jury after trial. Defendant trucking company bankrupt and uninsured. Uninsured motorist claim settlement negotiated with plaintiff’s insurance company in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,00.00) Dollars. (Montgomery County)

Plaintiff husband and wife sustained multiple injuries in head-on collision with drunk driver. Husband-plaintiff sustained head injury resulting in brain hemorrhage and coma, with substantial recovery. Wife-plaintiff sustained broken ankle. Out-of-court settlement successfully negotiated against defendants prior to trial. Husband’s claim – Two Hundred Forty Thousand ($240,000.00) Dollars. Wife’s claim – Ninety Thousand ($90,000.00) Dollars. (Bucks County)

Plaintiff police officer assaulted while on duty by intoxicated bar patron skilled in martial arts. Plaintiff sustained permanent partial hearing loss and multiple lacerations. Non-jury trial verdict in favor of plaintiff and against defendant in amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00) Dollars. (Philadelphia County)

Plaintiff sustained temporary partial loss of vision in one eye with increased risk of future glaucoma, when struck in eye by defendants’ children’s toy, while plaintiff demonstrated newly purchased toy for child. Out-of-court settlement successfully negotiated against defendants in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00) Dollars prior to trial. (Montgomery County)

Plaintiff sustained partial amputation of his lower leg, when his foot was crushed in an unguarded pinchpoint of rotating couplings inside engine area, while plaintiff was performing maintenance of defendant’s heavy trash compactor/metal shearer. Out-of-court settlement successfully negotiated against defendant in the amount of Four Hundred Seventy Five Thousand ($475,000.00) Dollars prior to trial. (Montgomery County)