APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel filed in Orange County. Our client was found guilty at a jury trial, while represented by an attorney not affiliated with this firm, and was later sentenced to a term of life imprisonment. We filed a motion alleging that his attorney was ineffective in numerous ways.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, our client was resentenced and will no longer die in prison. Our client was resentenced to a term of 15 years imprisonment, and is expected to be released in the next few years.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel filed in Orange County. Our client went to trial while represented by an attorney not affiliated with this firm and was ultimately found guilty and sentenced to a collective sentence of 75 years prison followed by a lengthy term of probation. A motion alleging ineffective counsel was filed on his behalf and he was granted an evidentiary hearing.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, after a portion of the hearing had taken place, our client was offered a negotiated plea to a reduction of sentence because of the likely chance of success on his claims being raised. Our client was resentenced to a term of 20 years prison, with an expected release date in the next few years.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel filed in Suwannee County. Our client entered an open plea, at the advice of counsel that is not associated with this firm, and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to 20 years prison followed by a lengthy term of probation. We filed a motion alleging that his attorney was ineffective in numerous ways.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, our client was resentenced to 8 years, which has him being released this year where he will get to be reunited with his friends and family over a decade earlier than planned.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 motion alleging newly discovered evidence was filed in Leon County. Our client, while represented by counsel unaffiliated with this firm, went to trial and was convicted, and ultimately sentenced to a term of 30 years prison.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, after a 3.850 motion was filed alleging newly discovered evidence, our client was immediately released from custody and returned to his family and friends. Rachael was able to negotiate a time served plea after our client had spent the last 22 years in prison.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: An appeal of a denial of a 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Manatee County. Our client went to trial while represented by another attorney, not affiliated with this firm, and allowed harmful evidence to be introduced against our clients without objection. Our office filed a motion for post conviction relief, and the trial court wrongly denied the motion.
RESULTS: As a result of our firm’s legal efforts on appeal, the Second District Court of Appeal was persuaded that summary denial Statewas not appropriate. The testimony relied upon by the postconviction court fell short of establishing the relevancy of the firearm. Additionally, the Second District noted that the expert’s testimony excluding the firearm as the murder weapon was insufficient to show that that there was no reasonable probability that the outcome of the trial would have been different if the irrelevant firearm was not admitted. Mr. Johnson’s case was reversed and remanded so that he may continue to fight for his freedom in Manatee County.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Pinellas County. Our client filed a motion for postconviction relief, and it was denied by the lower court. Our office then appealed that denial, arguing that our client was entitled to an evidentiary hearing where newly discovered evidence could be presented and entertained.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, the appeal was granted and our client’s case was remanded with directions for an evidentiary hearing to be held, where evidence of his innocence will be presented soon.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND:A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Pinellas County. Our client filed a motion for postconviction relief, and it was denied by the lower court. Our office then appealed that denial, arguing that our client was entitled to an evidentiary hearing, where evidence supporting his claims of ineffective counsel could be presented and considered.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, the appeal was granted and our client’s case was remanded with directions for an evidentiary hearing to be held, where evidence of his innocence will be presented soon.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Orange County. The Orange County Circuit Court granted our client’s motion for postconviction relief, based on ineffective assistance of counsel, and vacated his 25-year sentence. However, the State of Florida appealed that order, and our client then sought our law firm’s assistance.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, the appellate court disagreed with the State’s position and affirmed the lower court’s order, vacating the client’s sentence. Our firm then negotiated a sentence of time served and our client was released and reunited with his family immediately.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.800 motion alleging that our client had an illegal sentence in Flagler County. Our client proceeded to trial, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with our firm and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a cumulative sentence of 25 years imprisonment. Our client filed a motion to correct illegal sentence, arguing that his sentence was in violation of double jeopardy, and that motion was denied. Rachael was then retained to represent him on an appeal of that motion.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, the appellate court granted our client’s appeal and agreed that his sentence was illegal. Our client was immediately released and reunited with his family.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel out of Broward County. Our client, while represented by an attorney not affiliated with this firm, entered an open plea after his attorney advised him that he would receive a sentence under 10 years. The client was then sentenced to a cumulative sentence of approximately 70 years prison. The client filed a motion for post conviction relief alleging ineffective counsel, and then later retained Rachael to represent him on that motion and at an evidentiary hearing thereafter.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, after years of fighting for our client, Rachael negotiated a reduced sentence to 25 years prison and our client will be going home within the next 2 years to be reunited with his family!
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 2255 motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in the Middle District of Florida. Our client proceeded to trial, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm, and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, with no opportunity for parole or early release. We filed a motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel on her behalf.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, after an evidentiary hearing, the federal courts granted our client's motion, found the attorney was ineffective and ordered for her to be immediately released. Our client is now home with her family.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Hillsborough County. Our client proceeded to trial, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm, and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, with no opportunity for parole or early release. Our client filed a pro se motion for postconviction relief, claiming ineffective counsel and our office was retained thereafter to represent the client at an evidentiary hearing.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, the State of Florida agreed that the client was entitled to be immediately released and reunited with his family.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Duval County. Our client proceeded to trial, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm, and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, with no opportunity for parole or early release. Our client filed a pro se motion for postconviction relief, claiming ineffective counsel and our office was retained thereafter to represent the client at an evidentiary hearing.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, prior to proceeding to an evidentiary hearing, the State of Florida agreed that the client was entitled to relief and agreed to reduce his term of imprisonment to twenty-seven years. Our client will be released in the next ten years and reunited with his family
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Hillsborough County. Our client proceeded to trial, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with our firm, and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a cumulative sentence of 50 years imprisonment. Our client filed a pro se motion for postconviction relief, claiming ineffective counsel and Rachael was retained thereafter to represent the client at an evidentiary hearing.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, after an evidentiary hearing was held, the court granted our client’s motion and vacated his judgment and sentence, resulting in a thirty-year reduction of time. Our client was released immediately and reunited with his family.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Pinellas County. Our client filed a motion for postconviction relief and it was denied by the lower court. Rachael then appealed that denial, arguing that our client was entitled to an evidentiary hearing where newly discovered evidence could be presented and entertained.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, the appeal was granted and our client’s case was remanded with directions for an evidentiary hearing to be held, where evidence of his innocence will be presented in the near future.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Osceola County. Rachael’s client entered an open plea, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm, wherein he was ultimately sentenced to a total sentence of twenty years.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, prior to proceeding to an evidentiary hearing, it was agreed that the client’s sentence would be reduced by five years.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Escambia County. Rachael’s client proceeded to trial, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm. wherein he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a term of 5 years imprisonment.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, the Honorable Judge Jennie M. Kinsey granted Mr. Kroll’s motion, without even conducting an evidentiary hearing, and vacated his sentence because of ineffective assistance of counsel.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging newly discovered evidence in Hillsborough County. Rachael’s client proceeded to trial, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm. wherein he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a term of LIFE imprisonment. Several years later, newly discovered evidence was located that arguably could have changed the outcome of his trial.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, the client’s LIFE sentence was vacated and he was sentenced to 25 years prison, with credit for time served. Rachael’s client will be reunited with his family in less than 10 years, rather than spend the rest of his life in prison.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A successful 2254 post-conviction motion to the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, from a Broward County Circuit Court conviction and sentence of 25 years in state prison.
RESULTS: After an evidentiary hearing in federal court, the district court found that Mr. Brannon’s trial counsel was ineffective. Conviction overturned, sentence vacated and a new trial ordered.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: John Doe was expelled from the University of South Florida based on an allegation of raping a fellow student.
RESULTS:The Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, acting in its appellate capacity, granted Mr. Doe’s Writ of Certiorari after oral argument and remanded the case back to the University's Administrative Hearing Board. Mr. Doe’s expulsion was set subsequently aside and he is now in good standing.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A successful 2255 motion resulting from an erroneous Armed Career Criminal designation.
RESULTS: Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, District Court Judge Mary S. Scriven initially denied Rachael’s federal 2255 motion. After analyzing her motion for reconsideration, Judge Scriven reversed course and granted her client’s federal 2255 motion. Judge Scriven ordered Rachael’s client’s Armed Career Criminal status removed, revoked his original sentence and ordered a resentencing. At his resentencing, while represented by Rachael, Mr. Miller received a sentence of time served and was released the following day.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: An appeal from the denial of a 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel out of Leon County. Rachael’s client proceeded to trial, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm, wherein he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to LIFE imprisonment. Rachael then represented her client at an evidentiary hearing on his ineffective counsel motion that was ultimately denied thereafter. Rachael continued her representation on appeal to the First District Court of Appeal.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, her client’s LIFE sentence has been vacated, and he was granted a new trial after the appellate court found Rachael proved her client’s previous counsel was ineffective.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Hillsborough County. Our client proceeded to trial, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with our firm, and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a cumulative sentence of 40 years imprisonment. Rachael then filed a motion for postconviction relief, claiming ineffective counsel.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, prior to proceeding to an evidentiary hearing, the State of Florida agreed that the client was entitled to relief and agreed to reduce his term of imprisonment to twenty years. Our client will be released in the next five years and reunited with his family.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in St. Lucie County. Our client proceeded to trial, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm, and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a term of 10 years imprisonment, followed by 20 years of probation, totaling a cumulative sentence of 30 years. Rachael then filed a motion for postconviction relief, claiming ineffective counsel.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, after an evidentiary hearing was held, the court granted our client’s motion and found that she proved his prior counsel was ineffective. As a result of the court’s decision, the client was released immediately and reunited with his family.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Lafayette County. The client proceeded to trial, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with our firm, and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a sentence of 30 years imprisonment. Rachael then filed a motion for postconviction relief, claiming ineffective counsel.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, after an evidentiary hearing was held, the court granted the client’s motion and found that she proved his prior counsel was ineffective. As a result of the court’s decision, the client was released immediately and reunited with his family.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.800 motion alleging that the client had an illegal sentence in Duval County. The client proceeded to trial, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm, and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a term of 18 years imprisonment. The client then filed a motion alleging that his sentence was illegal and it was granted. Rachael then represented him at a resentencing hearing.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, the court resentenced our client to a term of 10 years, which resulted in his immediate release from prison where he was reunited with his family.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in St. Johns County. The client proceeded to trial, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with our firm, and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a cumulative sentence of 40 years imprisonment. Rachael then filed a motion for postconviction relief, claiming ineffective counsel.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, prior to proceeding to an evidentiary hearing, the State of Florida agreed that the client was entitled to relief and agreed to reduce his term of imprisonment to time served. The client was released immediately and reunited with his family
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging newly discovered evidence in Miami-Dade County. Rachael’s client proceeded to trial, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm, wherein he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to state prison.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, her client’s state prison sentence was vacated and he was released from state prison. Rachael’s client is now with his family.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging newly discovered evidence in Hillsborough County. Rachael’s client proceeded to trial, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm. wherein he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a term of 35 years imprisonment. Several years later, newly discovered evidence was located that arguably could have changed the outcome of his trial
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, her client’s thirty-five years sentence was vacated and he was sentenced to 10 years prison, with credit for time served, followed by a term of probation. Rachael’s client will be reunited with his family in less than 2 years.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging newly discovered evidence in Hillsborough County. Rachael’s client proceeded to trial, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm. wherein he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a term of life imprisonment. Several years later, newly discovered evidence was located that arguably could have changed the outcome of his trial
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, her client’s life sentence was vacated and he was sentenced to 10 years prison, with credit for time served, followed by a term of probation. Rachael’s client will be reunited with his family in less than 2 years.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging newly discovered evidence in Hillsborough County. Rachael’s client proceeded to trial, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm. wherein he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a term of 30 years imprisonment. Several years later, newly discovered evidence was located that arguably could have changed the outcome of his trial.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, her client’s sentence was vacated and he was sentenced to 18 years prison, with credit for time served, followed by a term of probation.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in Desoto County. Our client entered an open plea to the trial court judge, while being represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm, and was ultimately convicted and sentenced to the maximum sentence allowed of 15 years.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, her client’s 15 years sentence was vacated and he was sentenced to 10 years, with credit for all time served. Rachael’s client will be released in less than one year as a result of her efforts.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND:A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel. Rachael’s client proceeded to trial, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm. wherein he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a four life sentences.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, Rachael’s client’s four life sentences were vacated and he was sentenced to twenty-two years, with credit for time served, followed by a term of probation. Her client will not die in prison and instead will be reunited with his friends and family in a few short years.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel out of Hillsborough County. Rachael’s client entered a plea, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm. wherein he was ultimately sentenced to a mandatory prison term of fifteen years.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael's legal efforts, her client’s sentence was vacated and he was resentenced to ten years, with credit for all time served. Her client will be released within the next few months.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A successful appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals from a jury conviction and Mandatory 851 Enhanced Life Sentence for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
RESULTS: Life Sentence Vacated. As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated her client’s life sentence and remanded the case to the district court. Rachael’s client was represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm during his jury trial loss. His family hired Rachael after he was sentenced to life in federal prison.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A successful appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals from a jury conviction and Mandatory 851 Enhanced Life Sentence for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
RESULTS:Life Sentence Vacated. As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated her client’s life sentence and remanded the case to the district court. Rachael’s client was represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm during his jury trial loss. His family hired her after he was sentenced to life in federal prison.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: Polk County Circuit Court Judge Wayne M. Durden
sentenced Michael Kania to state prison after a jury convicted him of unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
RESULTS: Even though Mr. Kania’s public defender did not object,
and thereby preserve the issue, the Second District Court of Appeal found fundamental error, vacated Mr. Kania’s conviction for use of a computer to solicit a child based on double jeopardy, and remanded the case for resentencing.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel. Rachael’s client entered a negotiated plea, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm and the agreement was violated by Marion County Circuit Court Judge Hale Stancil by imposing a consecutive, and not concurrent sentence, as agreed upon by the parties.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Anthony Tatti granted her 3.850 motion, ruled Ms. Hupe was entitled to a concurrent sentence and reduced her sentence by five years.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: The Fifth District Court of Appeal upheld a circuit court decision granting Rachael’s client’s motion to suppress evidence. After a motion to suppress hearing, the circuit court granted her client’s motion to suppress evidence of a gun. As a result of this ruling, the State of Florida was forced to dismiss the case against our client. However, before doing so, the State of Florida appealed the circuit court’s decision to the Fifth District Court of Appeals.
RESULTS: After careful review, the Fifth District Court of Appeals cited to the case she argued in her appellate brief (State v. Cable, 51 So.3d 434 (Fla. 2010)) as controlling precedent and sided with our client. Further, the Fifth District Court of Appeal issued a per curiam affirmed decision thereby prohibiting the State of Florida from appealing to the Supreme Court of the State of Florida. Rachael’s client is forever free of these charges.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel. Rachael’s client proceeded to trial, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm. wherein he was ultimately convicted.
RESULTS:As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, her client’s sentence was reduced and he will be released within the next year to be reunited with his friends and family.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: An appeal to the Second District Court of Appeal from a jury conviction and corresponding sentence of 25 years in state prison on one count of trafficking in over 200 grams of methamphetamine.
RESULTS:As a result of Rachael's representation, the entire case was reversed, the judgment was vacated and the sentence was also vacated - requiring an immediate release of Rachael's client.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: An appeal to the Fifth District Court of Appeal, after Osceola County Circuit Court Judge Jon Morgan denied Mr. Klaus’ 3.850 motion.
RESULTS: Case reversed and remanded. As a result of Rachael’s appellate efforts, the Fifth District Court of Appeal granted her appeal, overturned Judge Morgan’s ruling and remanded the case for further proceedings at the circuit court level.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: An appeal to the Fifth District Court of Appeal, after Orange County Circuit Court Judge Heather Higbee denied Mr. Pamphile’s 3.850 motion.
RESULTS: Case reversed and remanded. As a result of Rachael’s appellate efforts, the Fifth District Court of Appeal granted her appeal, overturned Judge Higbee’s ruling and remanded the case for further proceedings at the circuit court level.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel. Rachael’s client proceeded to trial on four counts, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm. wherein he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, Circuit Court Judge Jon B. Morgan granted his 3.850 motion after a full hearing and vacated her client’s life sentence and ordered that he be given a new trial. After proceeding to his new trial, Mr. David was found not guilty and is a free man.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging that our client was entitled to be resentenced pursuant to Miller v. Alabama because he previously proceeded to trial as a juvenile offender and was sentenced to life in prison.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, her client was given a full juvenile resentencing hearing and Circuit Court Judge Emmett Battles found that Rachael’s client did not deserve a life sentence. Her client’s life sentence was vacated and he was resentenced to a term of fifty years, with a sentencing review hearing after twenty-five years.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel. Our client proceeded to trial, represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm. wherein he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to a mandatory twenty years in prison, followed by ten years of probation.
RESULTS:As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, her client’s twenty-year mandatory sentence was vacated and he was sentenced to thirteen years followed by a term of probation.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: An appeal to the Second District Court of Appeal from a conviction and sentence for First Degree Murder. While Rachael’s client’s appeal was pending, she filed a 3.800 motion with the Sixth Judicial Circuit to correct an illegal life sentence.
RESULTS: Judge Joseph A. Bulone granted her 3.800 motion, vacated her client’s sentence of life and subsequently resentenced her client to thirty years.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 motion to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court to vacate the plea and sentence based on incorrect advice of a lawyer unrelated to this firm.
RESULTS: Judge David Kreider granted Rachael’s 3.800 motion, vacated her client’s plea and vacated her 15-year prison sentence.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND:Mr. Cuevas was originally sentenced to 26 years but after the court reviewed Rachael’s motion he was granted a resentencing based upon the merits of our appellate brief.
RESULTS: Mr. Cuevas’s original release date was February 13, 2029. But after the court granted Mr. Cuevas’ resentencing, she negotiated a new release date of April 2019.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: Mr. Lucas was originally sentenced as a Prison Releasee Reoffender to 15 years Florida State Prison.
RESULTS: Mr. Lucas argued he was not a Prison Releasee Reoffender because technically he never went to prison after pleading guilty to a sentence that prosecutors believed at the time qualified him for Prison Releasee Reoffender status. The Supreme Court of the State of Florida agreed. Mr. Lucas was ordered to be resentenced. Rachael negotiated a sentence of seven (7) years for Mr. Lucas.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A successful Motion to Withdraw Plea in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Rachael’s client entered a negotiated plea, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm, based upon misadvice of counsel.
RESULTS: Judge Thomas Barber found Mr. Jalabi’s previous counsel ineffective and as a result, found that Mr. Jalabi’s plea was not entered voluntarily. Judge Barber allowed Mr. Jalabi to withdraw his plea and proceed to trial, where he will fight to prove his innocence.
APPELLATE BACKGROUND: A 3.850 post-conviction motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pasco County. Rachael’s client proceeded to trial, while represented by a lawyer not affiliated with this firm, wherein he was ultimately convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
RESULTS: As a result of Rachael’s legal efforts, Judge Kemba Johnson Lewis granted his 3.850 motion, after a full hearing, and vacated her client’s life sentence and ordered that he be given a new trial.
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