Combs Waterkotte’s criminal defense attorneys have a demonstrated track record of obtaining favorable outcomes for those facing a variety of criminal charges. Here are a few real-life example of how a defense attorney can protect your future and freedom:
- 2nd Degree Domestic Assault: A St. Louis County man was charged with domestic assault in the second degree, a class C felony. While the case was pending, the client was charged with kidnapping in the second degree and another count of felony domestic assault. After a comprehensive review of the evidence and plea negotiations, Combs Waterkotte was able to secure a dismissal for the kidnapping and domestic assault and the client received probation on original charges.
- 2nd Degree Murder: St. Louis County man charged with murder in the second degree after another man died in a fight at a St. Louis County bar and grill. After an extensive review of the evidence Combs Waterkotte got the charges reduced to manslaughter and our client received probation, 2 weeks’ time served and 60 days house arrest.
- 4th Degree Domestic Assault: A Lewis County Woman was unjustly charged with domestic assault 4th degree after an altercation with her boyfriend who had been drinking. Combs Waterkotte immediately began working to get the case dismissed. By applying the right amount of pressure, along with corroborating evidence, the prosecuting attorney dismissed the case.
- Assault 1st and ACA: Combs Waterkotte represented a Barnhart man on charged of assault in the first degree and armed criminal action. The state alleged our client engaged in a road rage incident with the victim and fired a single gunshot at the victim. Following a jury trial, our client was found NOT GUILTY.
- Burglary: Combs Waterkotte represented a 17 year old St. Peter’s resident who was charged with burglary, a class C felony, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 7 years in prison. The state alleged that our client along with two other individuals broke into a home and stole more than $3,000 in cash and goods. One of our client’s alleged accomplices was not criminally charged in exchange for his testimony against our client. The other co-defendant, who was represented by another attorney, had already pled guilty. Despite the fact that the cooperating witness admitted to breaking into the home with our client, we were able to thoroughly discredit his testimony at the preliminary hearing. The judge did not find probable cause and DISMISSED the case.
- Felony Child Abuse: Combs Waterkotte represented a St. Charles man in St. Charles County Circuit Court on a charge of felony child abuse and domestic assault. Felony child abuse carries with it a mandatory minimum one year of jail time and a maximum of seven years in prison. Our client was alleged to have beaten his child with an oversized mallet and then striking his wife. One week before trial, our client received a favorable plea deal that included both charges being reduced to misdemeanors and being placed on probation for two years.
- Felony Drug Possession: Combs Waterkotte represented an Atlanta man on one count of felony drug possession in Montgomery County Circuit Court. Our client, who was not a U.S. citizen, was facing mandatory deportation if he plead guilty or was found guilty of a felony drug offense. After intense pretrial investigation, we were able to uncover flaws with the lab drug reports and convince the prosecutor to dismiss the case.
- Felony Stealing: Combs Waterkotte represented a North County woman on two felony counts of stealing a credit device and one count of felony stealing in St. Louis City Circuit Court. At the time Combs Waterkotte was retained, our client was locked up in Chicago waiting to be extradited back to St. Louis. We immediately got to work for our client and not only was able to secure our client’s immediate release but also convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the charges against our client within 24 hours of being hired.
- Forcible Rape: Combs Waterkotte was retained immediately by a Bonne Terre man after he was charged with forcible rape. The state alleged our client raped a female acquaintance after coming home from a bar with her. After a 3 day jury trial, the jury found our client NOT GUILTY.
- Making a Terrorist Threat: Combs Waterkotte represented a St. Louis County juvenile charged with making a terrorist threat, which is a felony crime. The state alleged our client wrote several bomb threats in the restroom stall of our client’s high school. After a trial, our client was found NOT GUILTY.
If you or a friend/loved one has been charged with a crime in Missouri, Combs Waterkotte’s defense attorneys are happy to discuss your case with you at no charge. You can visit our website, fill out our online contact form, or give us a call at (314) 900-HELP for a free consultation.
