Michael Lafay's Past Case Results
* Pursuant to the rules of the Florida Bar, you are advised that if past
results are mentioned, each case is different
and those provided may not be representative of the results obtained by
the lawyers.
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Conspiracy & Trafficking in Cocaine Verdict: Not Guilty
After a 9-month investigation that included multiple wiretaps and surveillance, the client was charged with conspiracy and trafficking in cocaine. At trial, the defense was able to discredit the entire investigation.
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Trafficking in Cocaine Two Years Probation
The client and a codefendant met with a confidential informant and sold two ounces of cocaine. The client was the driver. After the jury was selected, the judge sustained an objection that prevented the State from calling a crucial witness.
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Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer Acquitted of all Felonies
The client was accused of attempting to run over a police officer with a car and was charged with a crime that carries a minimum of three years in prison. The jury acquitted the client of all felonies and found him guilty of a traffic offense of reckless driving.
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DUI Verdict: Not Guilty
The client failed his breath test and sobriety exercises. The judge threw out the breath test and the client proceeded to trial.
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DUI Verdict: Not Guilty
The client was stopped by Altamonte Springs police and videotaped performing field sobriety exercises.
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BUI Manslaughter Acquitted at Trial
The defendant was involved in a boating accident that involved the death of a person in the other boat. A blood test indicated that the defendant was over the legal limit.
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Battery Verdict: Not Guilty
A Lake County high school teacher was accused of molesting a student. When the case was reduced to battery, the State unable to prove that the acts were against the will of the student.
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DUI with Injuries Verdict: Not Guilty
The client was involved in an accident and performed poorly on field sobriety exercises. Because the exercises were improperly given, the officers agreed that the results were invalid.
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Bribery Verdict: Not Guilty
The client was charged in federal court with two counts of bribery after several tape-recorded meetings with an ICE undercover agent. Although $10,000 was given to the agent, the jury was convinced that the client acted under the domination of her husband.
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Grow House' Cases Search Warrants Thrown Out
In three separate cases, the police got search warrants aimed at residences where cannabis was being cultivated. All of the search warrants were thrown out after the judge agreed that the police had illegally entered the property.
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Possession of Drugs Dismissed by Court
The defendant was stopped for a traffic offense and admitted that drugs in the vehicle were for “personal use.” At jury trial, the court dismissed the case because the State was unable to prove that the defendant legally possessed the drugs in that there was no evidence that he “controlled” them.
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DUI Verdict: Not Guilty
After being stopped by the police, the client was unable to perform field sobriety exercises and gave a .29 breath test. The Court threw out the breath test due to source code violations and the jury disbelieved the arresting officer.
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DUI Verdict: Not Guilty
After an accident, the client left the scene while other drivers followed and described her as ‘drunk’. She performed field sobriety exercises and, after arrest, refused a breath test.
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Robbery Case Dismissed
The client was arrested for stealing from Home Depot and struggling with security guards. The State charged one count of Robbery and filed for mandatory sentencing of 15 years in the event of a conviction.
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Lewd and Lascivious Battery Verdict: Not Guilty
The client was accused of molesting a young girl in a salon. After a two-day trial, the jury acquitted on all counts.
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DUI & Resisting Arrest Verdict: Not Guilty
The client refused to perform field sobriety exercises and did not take a breath test. Although the police claimed that she refused to obey their orders, the officer gave conflicting testimony on cross-examination.
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First Degree Murder Charge Verdict: Not Guilty
The client shot and killed her boyfriend in her home and after a search warrant uncovered additional evidence, she was charged with first-degree murder. The judge agreed that the search was illegal and, as a result, the evidence of premeditation was thrown out.
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DUI Verdict: Not Guilty
After a one-car accident in Lake County, the client failed to perform field sobriety exercises and was arrested. At trial, defense experts testified that he was suffering from a concussion.
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DUI Verdict: Not Guilty
The police observed the client driving erratically and took a statement that he had been drinking beer. The client performed field sobriety exercises but refused a breath test.
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Capital Sexual Battery Verdict: Not Guilty
The defendant's niece claimed that he had molested her as a child approximately fifteen years ago and that she had informed family members about it at the time.