Past Case Results

FELONY DWI-5TH CHARGE

DISMISSED

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After consuming over ten drinks in a short period of time, the Defendant was stopped while returning home. This individual had four prior DWI's and was looking at an enhanced DWI charge resulting in a felony conviction. By way of a Motion to Suppress Evidence, Mr. Rago was able to obtain a dismissal for the Defendant. No probation, no classes, or no community supervision, and no jail time!

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MANSLAUGHTER

ACQUITTAL BY JURY

 

In this case, the Defendant ran over an elderly woman at nigh with his vehicle and then left the scene. The evidence was presented to the jury that not only did he hit the woman but left the scene, leaving her to die. Through diligent efforts on Mr. Rago's part, he was able to obtain a not guilty verdict as a result of his skills at trial and efficient use of the State's evidence to show inconsistencies. This was one of those "no win" cases that involved a statement by the Defendant which was detrimental to the case. Further complicating the case was the fact that the grandmother died as a result of being struck by the Defendant's vehicle while crossing the street at night, and the defendant failure to stop and render aid!

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DWI WITH VIDEO

ACQUITTAL BY JURY

 

After consuming numerous drinks the Defendant was stopped for a traffic violation and suspicion of DWI. Mr. Rago convinced the jury there was in fact no violation of the law and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Evidence presented to the jury included a video of the Defendant both driving and failing the standard filed sobriety test the officer administered!

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TWO DWI's PICKED UP MONTHS APART

DISMISSED

 

This individual picked up a second DWI while out of bond for the first DWI. Through intense and prolonged investigation and work, Mr. Rago obtained dismissals on both cases.

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ATTMEPTED CAPITAL MURDER WITH SHOT GUN WOUNDS AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON

 DISMISSED

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In this particular case, the Defendant shot an individual with a shotgun twice resulting in the individual going to the hospital and in intensive care. Through numerous motions and diligent work, Mr. Rago was able to obtain a dismissal of all charges!

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10,000 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA

DISMISSED

Despite having negations and conversations with an undercover officer, Mr. Rago was able to obtain a dismissal of all charges in this case, by aggressively attacking the evidence.

 

FIRST DEGREE FLEONY COCAINE DELIVERY

DISMISSED

 

After This was a case where through difficult persuasion, Mr. Rago convinced prosecutors that the evidence was insufficient resulting in complete dismissal of charges. The Defendant was looking at a minimum of 5 years in prison and a maximum of 99 years or life in prison.

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660 POUNDS FEDERAL FELONY POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

FEDERAL PROBATION

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 Initially this Defendant was looking at a minimum of 5 years and up to 20 years in Federal Prison. The marijuana was located in a trailer of an 18 wheeler and found after a routine truck inspection. After attacking the Government's case, Mr. Rago was able to obtain a substantially lower charge resulting in a Federal probation period only. 

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2000 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA-PROBATION

PROBATION  

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In this case the individual was stopped with over 2000 pounds of marijuana packed in an Excursion with all the seat removed except for the driver seat. The Defendant failed to stop at a stop sign in Fort Stockton, Texas in the early morning hours. The State Trooper witnessed the traffic violation and stopped and arrested the Defendant. Normally a cut off point for probation when there is a marijuana is around 100 pounds. In this case, the amount was 20 times over the threshold limit for probation. By carefully attacking the allegations and diligent negotiations with prosecutors!

 

SECOND DEGREE SERIOUS BODILY INJRY TO A CHILD (TWO COUNTS/DIFFERENT CHILDREN)

ACQUITTAL BY JURY

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This was another of those "no win" cases. The Defendant in this case was driving home in the evening and was suspected of being intoxicated. He was rounding a curve on a residential street and pinned two young children between his vehicle and another parked car, resulting in very serious injuries for the children. While at trial in this case, Mr. Rago made it clear to the jury and was able to convince them that this is nothing more than an accident and should not be a criminal action. There was substantial evidence that was very detrimental to the case, including graphic photos of the injuries to the children. These photos can almost guarantee that there will be a conviction and prison time as they tend to infuriate the jury. As a result of an acquittal was obtained resulting in  no prison time or probation for the Defendant.
 

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FEDERAL FELONY CAREER OFFENDER

 LIFE SENTENCE REDUCED TO EIGHT YEARS

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This individual was looking at a potential life sentence in Federal prison. Federal prison has no parole or early release as on the State side, literally meaning a life sentence.  Through diligent preparation and a very creative spin on the evidence at sentencing, Mr. Rago was able to reduce the offense down to less than eight years. While eight years sounds like a lot of time to you and me, this sentence was literally a gift for him. The client began to cry after the sentence was pronounced, since being only 45 years old, he knew he would see his family again and would not die in prison.

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AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON

DISMISSED

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This case involved allegation by a wife against a husband wherein the husband allegedly threated the wife with a deadly weapon. By showing inconsistencies in the evidence and proving up that the wife was in fact lying, a dismissal was obtained for this individual.

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AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON

DISMISSED

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In this case the Defendant pulled out a semi automatic weapon and threatened to shoot several individuals. To make matters worse, this occurred in a parking lot that was under video tape surveillance. Regardless, Mr. Rago obtained a dismissal on this case!

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ROBBERY

DISMISSED

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The Defendant was accused of burglarizing property and using force in the exit resulting in the robbery charge. Through effective negotiation the case was dismissed!

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CRIMINAL TRESPASS AND THEFT

DISMISSED THROUGH SUPPRESSION

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In this case the Defendant was caught stealing wood from a construction site. After filing a Motion to Suppress Evidence, Mr. Rago was able to convince the Judge that the arresting officers did not properly follow the law requiring a dismissal based on no probable cause!

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