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 cannot 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. 

SEX CRIMES

Client charged with Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sodomy, and Two Counts of Child Molestation, facing up to a life sentence, found NOT GUILTY Jury Trial.

Client charged with six counts of Child Molestation facing up to 100 year prison sentence. I was successful in having the case dismissed for lack of evidence.

Client charged with Statutory Rape. I aggressively negotiated with the prosecutor who agreed to 12 months probation and sealing of record.

Client charged with Statutory Rape and two counts of Child Molestation. After I reviewed the government's evidence and conducted a hearing to exclude the evidence, the district attorney agreed to dismiss the two counts of Child Molestation and client was sentenced 180 days followed by probation.

Client, a juvenile, was charged in adult court with Aggravated Child Molestation and Child Molestation. After aggressive negotiation with the Prosecutor, I was successful in having the case transferred to juvenile court where I resolved the case without the Client suffering any time in custody or being designated a sex offender, which would have required him to register. Client will spent 36 months on probation and is eligible to have his record expunged.

Client charged with 196 counts of Possession of Child Pornography which carries extensive prison time.  I was able to persuade with the government not to object to Client 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 my Client to remain free on bond during the appeal process.

DRUG CRIMES

Several Clients were charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine facing jail time. After successful negotiation the prosecutor agreed to probation and expungement of the arrest.

Client charged in federal court with Conspiracy to Traffic in Cocaine, Forfeiture of Property after aggressive negotiation with I was successful in having the U.S. Attorney agreed to a substantial sentence reduction.

Client charged with Possession with intent to Distribute Marijuana, Making a False Identification Card and Seat Belt Violation. After aggressive negotiation with the prosecutor he agreed to dismiss the Drug charge and seatbelt violation and reduce the Making False Identification Card to misdemeanor and place Client on 12 months' probation and a $500.00 fine.

Client charged with Possession of Heroin after police watched her make a buy. After aggressive negotiation the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to Disorderly Conduct with a 12 month suspended sentence (No Jail No Fine).

Client charged with Speeding, Possession of Marijuana, Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana. After being stopped for speeding a drug dog alerted on Client's vehicle and a subsequent search produced Marijuana to which client admitted smoking earlier that day. After aggressive negotiation with the Prosecutor the DUI charge was dismissed and the possession of Marijuana charge was dismissed upon payment of fine and completing twelve months probation.

DUI CRIMES

Client a letter carrier, was charged with DUI and faced termination of her employment if convicted. I demand a trial by jury and my Client was found Not Guilty.

Client was charged with DUI after police, who did not see him driving, entered his home without a warrant and arrested him. The prosecutor agreed with me, that police entry home to arrest client without warrant or Exigent Circumstances to was illegal and dismissed the case.

Client was arrested for DUI and I demanded a jury trial. The case was called and the government lacked sufficient evidence and was not prepared to go forward. I asked the Judge to dismiss the case which was granted.

Client charge with DUI and the case was called for trial and the government was not prepared to go forward. Upon request to the Judge the case was dismissed for Want of Prosecution.

Out of State Client charged with DUI. I was able to resolve the case without requiring the Client return by negotiating charge to a lesser offense, whereupon the Client mailed a fine to the court.  

Client, under 21, arrested for DUI after being observed driving erratically. I successfully negotiated with prosecutor to have charge reduced to a lesser offense, whereupon Client paid a fine.

Client, a member of the military, stopped after sitting through a green light and then making an abrupt turn into a parking space. After filing motions and negotiating with the prosecutor he agreed to reduce the DUI to a lesser offense.

Client charged with DUI, Racing, Speeding and Reckless Driving. Prosecutor alleged Client was observed by police helicopter traveling at high rate of speed and weaving in and out of traffic. The Prosecutor refused to dismiss DUI even though client performed well of Field Sobriety Test. An expert in the administration of the Field Sobriety Test was retained and upon I presenting the expert's detailed report to the prosecutor dismissed all but the speeding charge. 

THEFT/FRAUD CRIMES/ROBBERY CRIMES

Client charged with stealing a car. The case was dismissed after I argued to the Court that the government failed to indict the case within the statute of limitations.

Client charged in federal court with three counts of bank robbery in which the Client was facing several years in prison. After aggressive negotiation the government agreed to bottom of guideline sentence.

Client accused in federal court with stealing two Bags of Money from an armored car he was assigned to.  After the Judge agreed with argument of defense counsel, that the Client was not in a position of trust, which would have enhanced his sentence, the government agreed to a reduction in sentence to eighteen months.

Client charged with stealing the identity of acquaintance to obtain a mortgage; defense successfully negotiated a pretrial diversion, dismissal with the clients arrested removed from his record.

Client charged with Forgery when she attempted cashing a fake cashier's check. Client, a college student, was 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.

Client charged 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 and I demand a jury trial. At jury selection district attorney conceded his case was weak and dismissed the indictment.

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. I was successful in convincing the district attorney to reduce the charge from armed robbery, which carries mandatory prison, to a lesser charge which carries no mandatory jail time.

Client charged with six counts of armed burglary, five counts of grand theft, one count of criminal mischief and one count of misdemeanor possession marijuana, facing a substantial prison sentence. After extensive aggressive negotiation the prosecutor agreed to four years probation, a withholding of a conviction on all the felony charges and the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the marijuana charge, which saved Client's drivers license from being suspended.

ARSON CRIMES

Client accused, in federal court, of burning down a Gentlemen's Club. I successfully negotiated minimum guideline range and the government agreed not to indict client on pending drug trafficking charges.

Juvenile Client, along with several friends, charged with arson for setting the grass in their subdivision on fire. I was successful in having the case dismissed upon Client attending one day fire prevention class and payment of restitution.

VIOLENT CRIMES

Client charged with 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.

Client charged with Aggravated Assault with a firearm and Aggravated Stalking after she allegedly shot her estranged boyfriend. I successfully negotiated with the State to five years probation and the sealing for her record upon completion.

Client charged with Soliciting for Prostitution, False Report of a Crime, Three Counts of Battery. Client allegedly invited an exotic dancer to his home where upon he allegedly solicited sexual favors and when denied, assaulted the alleged victim. I demanded a jury trial and on the day of jury selection the prosecutor dismissed the case for lack of evidence.

Client charged with domestic violence concerning her girlfriend. After Negotiation the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case and remove the arrest from the Client's record upon her completing an anger management course.

VIOLATION OF PROBATION CRIMES

Client sentenced originally to a fifteen (15) year term. Ten (10) years to serve in prison with the remaining five (5) years on probation. After severing nine (9) years in prison Client was released to serve one (1) year on parole, which he successfully completed. However, Client never reported to probation and a warrant issued for his failing to do so. Client's hired I and our defense was that he did not WILLFULLY violate his probation as he believed his sentence ended when he completed parole. Since his release from prison Client has worked full time, gone back to college and actually wrote and published a book. After hearing the evidence the Judge terminated Client's probation allowing him to continue on with his life free of restrain.

Client charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, discharge a weapon in public. Client entered a plea which allowed Client to have his record sealed once he complete probation. The original probation was for a term of 5 years.  I was retained and requested the Court terminate Client's probation early. After aggressive negotiation with the prosecutor he agreed and after only three years on probation Client's probation ended and his arrest record sealed.

These cares are only a sample of the hundreds of cases I has defended Clients in.