Ms. Nelson was charged with murder and manslaughter. The State was unable to prove its allegations and Ms. Nelson courageously held the State to its burden.
Violent Crimes
Client was acquitted at trial. Court documents attached.
Federal Crimes
Client was arrested and charged with illegally entering the US and assaulting a federal agent with a weapon. Facing up to 20 years in prison, client was acquitted of the federal felony charge.
Border-Related Crimes
United States Court Martial, client was initially charged in the Texas District Court, case was transferred to military jurisdiction and after a full Court Martial, client was acquitted.
Criminal Defense
Stopped after being tracked across the State of New Mexico. He was charged with felon in possession of a firearm. The matter was dismissed and client released.
Gun Crimes
Acquittal by jury on assault on federal agent. Went from 8 years possible sentence to 1 year for the illegal entry.
Client arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and other matching charges. Case dismissed based on investigation facts shared with DA immediately prior to trial.
Sex Crimes
Client was charged with threatening the United States Secretary of State. The matter was litigated pretrial informally and resolved with a dismissal of federal charges.
Client was arrested and charged with stalking and criminal sexual penetration (rape). The case was investigated and set for trial. The client left the state a free man.
