Sampling of Case Results
Below is a sampling of some of the typical results that Mr. Rutkowski has achieved for his clients. Caveat: The results cited below are not meant to indicate if you hire Mr. Rutkowski that he will necessarily achieve the same results for you. Most criminal cases result in harsher adverse action. However, this harsh reality makes it all the more important that the client choose his or her counsel carefully, to insure the best possible result is obtained, be it through trial or negotiation. Mr. Rutkowski can not guarantee a particular outcome, but he will use his very best efforts, through trial and/or negotiation, to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
State of Georgia v D.L.W. (8/18/2009) Client charged in Clayton County with Armed Robbery and Possession of Firearm during commission crime. Case consisted of alleged victim's word against clients word. Alleged victim's statements to police and his written statement were not consistent. At jury selection district attorney conceded his case was weak and dismissed the indictment.
State of Florida v J.L.M. (8/3//2009) Client in Pensacola, Florida facing 196 counts of Possession of Child Pornography carrying over several hundred years in prison. Mr. Rutkowski was about to convince the State Attorney not to object to Clients entering a plea on No Contest with a sentence of thirty six months incarceration. Further, due to challenges, brought on by counsel, concerning airport searches the trial judge agreed to allow Client to remain free on bond during the appeal process.
State of Georgia v J.L.F. (7/28/2009) Client charged in Gordon County, with Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sodomy, and Two Counts of Child Molestation. Alleged victim gave inconsistent statements to law enforcement and during a video taped forensic interview. A forensic physical examination did not reveal any physical evidence of sexual abuse. Client found NOT GUILTY by Jury.
State of Georgia v D.L.D. (5/2009) Client charged in Gwinnett County, with DUI, DUI child endangerment, Racing, Speeding, HOV lane violation and Reckless Driving. State alleged client was observed by police helicopter traveling at high rate of speed on I-85 and weaving in and out of traffic. State refused to dismiss DUI even though client performed well of Field Sobriety Test. Tony Corroto, an expert in DUI investigations and the administration of the Filed Sobriety Test was retained and upon sending Mr. Corrotto's detailed report to the prosecutor the DUI, DUI Child Endangerment and HOV Lane Violation charges were dismissed. http://www.duiexpertwitness.com/
United States of America v M.J., Federal District Court, Atlanta Division, (5/2009) Client charged in Count 1 with possession of firearm by convicted felon, found NOT GUILTY after jury trial.
State of Georgia v C.S., Juvenile Court of Dougherty Court, (09/30/2008). Client charged in Superior Court with Aggravated Child Molestation and Child Molestation. Mr. Rutkowski was successful in convincing the district attorney to transfer the case to juvenile court where the case was resolved with out client suffering any time in the department of juvenile justice or being designated a sex offender, which would have required him to register. Client will spend 36 months on probation. After two years client may seek to have his record sealed and expunged.
State of Georgia v J.T., Municipal Court of Dahlonega, Accusation No. 08415. (11/30/2008). Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). Client stopped after sitting through a green light and then making an abrupt turn into a parking space on main street. After filing motions and negotiating with the Solicitor he agreed to reduce the DUI to a reckless driving. At the Administrative License Hearing the Officer agreed to withdraw clients suspension thereby allowing him to keep driving.
State of Georgia v R.M., Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Indictment No. 08-B-01043-10. (05/01/2008). Client and codefendant charged with armed robbery. Evidence against client included his statement, video from a gas station where client and codefendant used the victim's debit card. Mr. Rutkowski was successful in convincing the district attorney reduce the charge from armed robbery, which carries a minimum mandatory 10 years in prison, to robbery which carries no mandatory jail time. Client will eligible for parole in 36 months.
State of Georgia v M.C., State Court of Rockdale County, Warrant No. 08143, (07/05/2008). Interference With Child Custody. Client was charged with Interference by luring his teenage brother from Georgia to Florida so that they might live together. After negotiating with the Prosecutor the case was dismissed.
State of Georgia v C.B., Superior Court of Seminole County, Indictment No. 07-0216, Statutory Rape, Child Molestation two counts. After discovery and hearings the district attorney agreed to dismiss the two counts of Child Molestation upon client admitting the Statutory Rape. District attorney agreed to 180 days in the detention center followed by 120 months probation, which was transferred to California.
State of Georgia v R.R., Superior Court of Crisp County, Accusation No. 08R-123, Unlawful Speed, Possession of Marijuana, Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana. Client stopped for speeding on I-75. Drug dog alerted on vehicle and search produced Marijuana to which client admitted smoking earlier that day. DUI charge dismissed, possession of Marijuana dismissed upon payment of fine and completing twelve months probation.
State of Georgia v J.C., Municipal Court of Valdosta, Case No. A243507, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, under 21. Client, a minor, arrested for DUI after observed driving erratically; successfully negotiated with prosecutor to have charge reduced to reckless driving and a dismissal of the reckless after client pays fine and completes 12 months probation, thereby saving his driving privilege.
State of Georgia v S. B., Superior Court of DeKalb County, Indictment No. 07CR-3254-4 Aggravated Assault with a firearm, Aggravated Stalking, S.B. charged with allegedly shooting her estranged boyfriend; successfully negotiated with the State to five years first offender probation.
State of Georgia v. C.B., Juvenile Court of Fulton County, Case Number 07DL00111, client along with several friends, charged with arson for setting the grass in their subdivision on fire, dismissed upon attending one day fire prevention class and payment of restitution.
State of Georgia v I. A., State Court of Fulton County, Accusation No. 07-CR-321266 Soliciting for Prostitution, False Report of a Crime, Battery Physical Harm, Battery Visible Harm, Simple Battery Physical Harm. Client accused of taking exotic dancer home from bar where upon he allegedly solicited sexual favor and when denied, battered victim. Case Dismissed on day of Trial for lack of evidence.
State of Georgia v R. J., Superior Court of DeKalb County, Case No. 06-CR-4033 Six Counts of Aggravated Assault with firearm, client facing 120 year prison sentence for pointing a firearm and threatening six individuals was found NOT GUILTY on each count after Jury Trial.
State of Georgia v A. D., Superior Court of Fulton County, Case No. 1653050, Forgery in the First Degree. Client charge with attempting to cash a fake cashier’s check. Client, a college student, solicited through emails by unknown individual to cash check for his company in exchange for a percentage of the check for her efforts. When client tried to cash the check she was detained and arrested. Upon showing emails and other information to district attorney the case was sent to pretrial diversion, dismissed and the client’s arrest removed from her record.
United States of America v S. D., United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Indictment No. 1:08-CR-00041-UNA, Arson. Client accused of burning down an Atlanta Gentlemen’s Club; successfully negotiated minimum guideline range and the Government agreed not to indict client on pending drug trafficking charges.
State of Georgia v D. J., Superior Court of Fulton County, Identity Theft. Client charged with stealing the identity of acquaintance to obtain a mortgage; successfully negotiated to have case sent to pretrial diversion, dismissed and clients arrested removed from his record.
City of LaGrange v M. H., LaGrange Municipal Court, Case Number 07-02-07059, DUI – Client, a Pennsylvania resident, was able to resolve the case without returning to Georgia. Successfully negotiated charge down to reckless driving where upon client paid a fine.
State of Georgia v T. J., State Court of DeKalb County, DUI, client a letter carrier faced termination of her employment if convicted of DUI was found NOT GUILT after trial by jury
State of Georgia v L.Y., Superior Court of Fulton County, 07-CP-65348 Possession of Heroin, Charged Reduced to Disorderly Conduct 12 month suspended sentence (No Jail No Fine).
State of Georgia v R. D., Superior Court of Clayton County, Case No. 2007CR00932 Possession with intent to Distribute Marijuana, Making a False Identification Card Seat Belt Violation, Drug Charge Dismissed, Making False Identification Card reduced to misdemeanor and seat belt charge dismissed, Client placed on 12 months probation for Misdemeanor and paid a $500.00 fine.
State of Georgia v R.W., State Court of Gwinnett County, Citation No. 03319 DUI- Case Dismissed for lack of evidence.
State of Georgia v M. B., State Court of Fulton County, Case No. 05-CR-299493 DUI- Case Dismissed on Counsels Motion for Want of Prosecution.
City of Alpharetta v B. R., Municipal Court of Alpharetta, DUI- Case Dismissed after Prosecutor agreed police entry home to arrest client without warrant or Exigent Circumstances to do so was illegal.
United States of America v. T., United States District Court, Northern District Georgia Case No. 1:02-CR-436-MHS, Theft. Client accused of stealing two Bags of Money from Armored Car he was a guard on. Successfully able to reduce guideline sentence to eighteen months after Government=s notice it was seeking to increase sentence asserting defendant was in a position of trust which was not an appropriate increase in this type case.
United States of America v. V. B., United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia Case No. 1:00-CR-652-MHS, Bank Robbery. Client accused of three bank robberies; successfully negotiated bottom of guideline sentence.
United States of America v. L. R., United States District Court, Northern District Georgia Case No. 1:05-CR-477-GGB, Conspiracy to Traffic in Cocaine, Forfeiture of Property Successfully Negotiated sentence reduction.
State of Georgia v. M. J., Superior Court of Bartow County, Theft by Taking Automobile Case dismissed due to insufficient evidence .