buckeyemike Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 After 10 1/2 years of being an attorney, I finally won a jury trial yesterday. It was a simple possession of heroin case that the state would not plea bargain. This guy didn't have the heroin on him when he was arrested, and I got two different police officers to admit that on cross-examination. The jury was out for an hour and ten minutes before coming back with the Not Guilty verdict. I've won bench trials before, and been successful in Social Security disability and Workers' Comp hearings, but this is my first jury trial victory. Just wanted to let you all know...it's especially refreshing, since I'm only 48 days post-abdominal surgery. And several trips to the doctor after that. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 After 10 1/2 years of being an attorney, I finally won a jury trial yesterday. It was a simple possession of heroin case that the state would not plea bargain. This guy didn't have the heroin on him when he was arrested, and I got two different police officers to admit that on cross-examination. The jury was out for an hour and ten minutes before coming back with the Not Guilty verdict. I've won bench trials before, and been successful in Social Security disability and Workers' Comp hearings, but this is my first jury trial victory. Just wanted to let you all know...it's especially refreshing, since I'm only 48 days post-abdominal surgery. And several trips to the doctor after that. Mike 327990[/snapback] Nice job Murph. John Grishim will be writing a book about you soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 How many jury trials have you had in the past? And I got to know, was he really guilty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 After 10 1/2 years of being an attorney, I finally won a jury trial yesterday. It was a simple possession of heroin case that the state would not plea bargain. This guy didn't have the heroin on him when he was arrested, and I got two different police officers to admit that on cross-examination. The jury was out for an hour and ten minutes before coming back with the Not Guilty verdict. I've won bench trials before, and been successful in Social Security disability and Workers' Comp hearings, but this is my first jury trial victory. Just wanted to let you all know...it's especially refreshing, since I'm only 48 days post-abdominal surgery. And several trips to the doctor after that. Mike 327990[/snapback] Way to go Iron Belly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Good to hear that you are feeling better, now the big question....did you get paid for the win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Good to hear that you are feeling better, now the big question....did you get paid for the win? 328000[/snapback] A dime bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmate Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Congratulations. I usually don't get good facts like that in my cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted May 4, 2005 Author Share Posted May 4, 2005 This was only my third jury trial. This was also an assigned client from the county. I will be getting $400.00. Not very much, but just doing the trial (which was a day and a half) was worth it. I think he's an addict, but I don't think my client was guilty under the law. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted May 4, 2005 Author Share Posted May 4, 2005 Congratulations. I usually don't get good facts like that in my cases. 328003[/snapback] Me either. Usually. This one was different. I had to try it. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 After 10 1/2 years of being an attorney, I finally won a jury trial yesterday. It was a simple possession of heroin case that the state would not plea bargain. This guy didn't have the heroin on him when he was arrested, and I got two different police officers to admit that on cross-examination. The jury was out for an hour and ten minutes before coming back with the Not Guilty verdict. I've won bench trials before, and been successful in Social Security disability and Workers' Comp hearings, but this is my first jury trial victory. Just wanted to let you all know...it's especially refreshing, since I'm only 48 days post-abdominal surgery. And several trips to the doctor after that. Mike 327990[/snapback] Nice job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Things keep looking up! Good job! I told you the line "If the smack don't fit you must acquit!" would win it for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfmeister Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Congrats ! That was a long time to wait for that to finally happen. I hope this is the start of winning streak for you in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcrusho Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 That is cool... congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Nice going, but winning 33% of your jury trials doesn't sound so bad. You made it sound like you've lost scores of jury trials over the last 10-1/2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Nice Job! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Way to go. Days like these are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted May 4, 2005 Author Share Posted May 4, 2005 Nice going, but winning 33% of your jury trials doesn't sound so bad. You made it sound like you've lost scores of jury trials over the last 10-1/2 years. 328192[/snapback] Scores of bench trials and other hearings, yes. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Wow, you let a druggie go free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Wow, you let a druggie go free? 328572[/snapback] Ask NYS how effective the Rockefeller laws are at keeping people from doing drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Ask NYS how effective the Rockefeller laws are at keeping people from doing drugs. 328573[/snapback] and over populating the prison systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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