Case Results
Not Guilty Jury Verdict, Aggravated Burglary with DNA Evidence
Cliff's client's DNA was found at the scene of a forcible home invasion, Cliff convinced the jury, using cross examination and expert witnesses, that his client was not there and that the DNA evidence was transferred from his client, to the scene of the crime with his client stepping foot in the house. Without Cliff, this client would have been framed by his own DNA.
Not Guilty Jury Verdict, Aggravated Assault
Cliff convinced the jury, using cross examination and rebuttal witnesses, that the complaining witness was lying about being assaulted.
Case Dismissed, Distribution of a Controlled Substance
Cliff successfully suppressed the evidence by arguing that the police officer unconstitutionally exceeded the scope of the traffic stop.
Case Dismissed, Marijuana Possession
The judge found that the officer's did not have probable cause for the search based on Cliff's motion to suppress and cross examination at the evidentiary hearing.
Not Guilty Jury Verdict, Assault
Cliff persuaded the jury that his client was acting in self-defense. "You don't have to lose the fight to be lawfully defending yourself.
Not Guilty Jury Verdict, DUI
Cliff showed the jury that his client was not driving at the time of the accident.
Case Dismissed, DUI
Cliff's motion to suppress was granted based on the argument that the officer did not have reasonable suspicion to stop the vehicle.
Not Guilty Jury Verdict, Assault by a Prisoner
Cliff successfully argued that his client was defending himself from an officer who was using excessive force.
Not Guilty Verdict, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon
Cliff persuaded the jury that the officer was wrong about seeing his client with a firearm.
Case Dismissed, Possession of a Controlled Substance
Cliff filed a motion arguing that the police officer unconstitutionally searched his client's vehicle. The judge granted the motion and dismissed the case.
Not Guilty Jury Verdict, Theft
The jury agreed with Cliff that his client did not have the intent to steal the merchandise.
Case Dismissed, Aggravated Assault
Cliff filed a motion to suppress the identification of his client based on unlawfully suggestive police procedures. The judge granted the motion and dismissed the case.