Another Victory for Carr Law Firm, Clients Finally Stand Trial After Waiting Nearly a Decade

Client and his sister were charged with Aggravated Assault based on allegations that they both attacked another individual with a 2x4 in 2014. The State produced only the victim and responding officer in the case, and no medical evidence of serious bodily injury. Victim also admitted on the stand that she could not prove that one of the defendants actually attacked her.

The jury deliberated for 22 minutes and returned a verdict of “Not Guilty” for one defendant, and returned a "Guilty” verdict of Misdemeanor Simple Assault for the other defendant. The State’s plea offer in this case was 10 years to serve in the custody of the MDOC with 5 years of post-release probation. Attorney Carr advised his client to not accept the plea offer, and fought for his client in open court. Because of our client’s trust in us, he will not have a felony record hanging over his head.

This case has been pending for 8 years, and our clients finally got their day in court. We are glad to see that the jury reached the proper conclusion with the facts presented.