Case Results

H.G.’s family came to our office facing serious counts of Sexual Assault of a minor under the age of 14 years old/ incest ARS 13-1405, Child Molestation ARS 13-1410 and Sex Trafficking ARS 13-3212 (A1). The client initially received an offer that included over 140 years of prison. Our office was able to dismiss all but 2 counts and worked to reduce his sentence from 140 years flat time to 1 year and 90 days with credit for 1 year time served.

The family of M.R. came to our office after the client had been arrested by the Department of Homeland Security based on an anonymous tip. DHS located several videos and images of underage persons engaged in sexual activities. After hiring a forensic metadata expert and negotiating with the State, all but 1 count was dismissed. Additional aggressive negotiations led to the removal of a 17.5 year flat prison term. Client was sentenced to probation only.

Client J.R. came to our office after posting bond. As a disabled veteran his livelihood and freedom depended on the outcome of this matter. J.R. had been falsely accused of raping and holding a woman against her will. Attorney, Michelle Skura, was able to dismantle the prosecution’s case and the matter was dismissed in full. Prior to retaining our office J.R. was facing a 12.5 year sentence. Our office was able to give this veteran his life back.

I.S. came to our office after posting bond. He had engaged in sexual intercourse with a minor under the age of 14 years old. Chandler Police had seized electronic devices and located communications between I.S. and the minor charging him with Luring of a minor. I.S. was a young man who had just turned 21 and had his entire future on the line. Prior to retaining our office, I.S. was facing a sentence of more than 20 years in prison with LifeTime Sex Offender Probation and Registry Terms. Attorney Michelle Skura’s in-depth investigation of the victim uncovered mitigating evidence, leading to the dismissal of all charges except one. The remaining count was downgraded to Child Abuse a Felony 6. I.S. was sentenced to probation only and limited Sex Offender Probation without Registry requirements.

Client J.V. came to VS Criminal Defense Attorneys prior to being charged by the Maricopa County Attorney. Our office contacted the Prosecutor and negotiated an appearance by summons and avoided an arrest. The prosecution alleged that J.V. was in a position of power and attempted to aggravate the charges against our client. Our office worked to reduce the charges and remove the aggravators that the State was attempting to impose. J.V. was looking at an aggravated flat sentence in the Department of Corrections with LifeTime Sex Offender Probation and Registry Requirements. All but 1 count was dismissed and the remaining count was downgraded to Child Abuse a Felony 6. J.V. was sentenced to probation only and limited Sex Offender Probation without Registry requirements.

Client S.G. and his parents came to our office after police contact at the college dorms. S.G. had been falsely accused of raping and holding a date against her will at his dorm room. SG had a pending polygraph and interview scheduled with ASU Police which our office stopped and denied any contact with the client. The matter was referred to the Maricopa County attorney’s office for charging. Attorney, Michelle Skura, was able to effectively argue and stop charges with the Maricopa County Attorney and secured a declination of prosecution letter for S.G. and his parents.

Client J.M.’s family contacted our office after J.M. had been arrested and taken into custody by the Arizona State University Police. J.M. was subjected to a penile and buccal swab as well as police interrogation prior to our office being retained. Upon being retained, attorney Michelle Skura stopped the interrogation and denied any further contact with the client. Our office began an in depth background check and investigation on the alleged victim. After uncovering some inconsistencies and issues with the alleged victim’s history, the attorney contacted the Sex Crimes Detective at ASU Police Department and dismantled the case that the police were building against our client. ASU PD closed the investigation and declined to refer for charging.

Client E.H. came to our office after posting bond and being fitted with an electronic monitor. E.H. was expecting his first child and faced losing his ability to see his child after it was born. In addition to that he was facing mandatory prison and sex offender registry. Our office worked tirelessly to ensure that our client would not lose his ability to be in his child’s life and to avoid incarceration. E.H. pleaded guilty to one count of Attempted Aggravated Luring of a Minor ARS 13-3560, no prison, no sex offender probation and no registry requirement.

Client R.J. came to our office after posting a $100,000 bond and was facing multiple serious felonies including a sex crime. Due to his prior felony convictions, he was facing a minimum of 15 years in the Department of Corrections. VS Criminal Defense was able to reduce his charges to Disorderly Conduct with probation only terms.

Client J.S. and his parents came to our office facing one count of Sexual Assault and Child Molestation. J.S. was a 16 year old juvenile with an extreme mental handicap. When J.S. came to our office the State of Arizona was attempting to move his case out of the juvenile court and into adult court. Our team aggressively fought to keep this matter from being escalated in adult court. The attorney successfully argued and worked to get all of the charges dismissed.

Client D.R. was accused of Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon. D.R. came to our office after having been with the public defender. The Public Defender offered the client a plea that would have led to 7.5 years in prison.  When our office was retained the Attorney worked with Private Investigators to locate witnesses that weakened the Maricopa County Prosecutor’s case. In the end the client pled guilty only to misdemeanor assault, avoided jail and probation.

Client D.P. was accused of sexually assaulting his partner.  D.P. came to our office as a Pre-Charge facing multiple police requests for questioning and a polygraph.  The Attorney worked diligently with the Prosecutors and Phoenix Police Department to secure a Declination of Prosecution Letter. All Charges dropped

Client L.M.  came to our office after hearing from a family member that he was being falsely accused of molesting two minors under the age of 14. If charged, our client would have faced multiple Felony counts with Dangerous Crimes Against Children designation and over 20 years in prison, including lifetime probation and registration as a Sex Offender. The attorney stopped all police contact with our client and worked diligently with the Prosecutors and Buckeye Police Department securing a Declination of Prosecution Letter.  All Charges Dropped.

N.T. was  arrested by DPS accused of transporting large amounts of narcotics with intent to distribute a Class 2 felony. Attorney was hired immediately and appeared at the Bond Hearing securing an Own Recognizance Release (O.R.). Client was facing  a presumptive sentence of 7.5 years. The attorney worked tirelessly and reduced the charge to Attempted Transportation of Marijuana for sale ARS 13-1001 a felony 4. Client avoided prison and was sentenced to probation only.