Stuart & Ward LLP is pleased to report that partner Tom Ward obtained a complete dismissal of charges in a Durango, Colorado matter.
The client had been charged with a Colorado state felony involving an allegation of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. Tom and the firm’s team began building the defense as soon as the case came in.
How the Case Was Dismissed
At the preliminary hearing, Tom’s cross-examinations of the filing detective and the forensic interviewer exposed significant inconsistencies in the evidence against the client. He then filed a series of pre-trial motions challenging the reliability of critical parts of the prosecution’s case. The day after those motions were filed, the prosecutor moved to dismiss, citing an inability to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. The La Plata County District Court granted the motion and subsequently entered an order sealing all records concerning the case.
Felony Defense Across Colorado
Cases like this one turn on preparation done early, before trial is ever on the calendar. The motions practice and the preliminary hearing are where a case can be won.
If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges in Colorado, call (303) 832-8888 or request a free consultation.
Past results do not guarantee a particular outcome in any future matter. Every case turns on its own facts.