Case Results
The attorneys at Masterson Hall have defended thousands of clients across Colorado's state and federal courts. Below are representative results from our practice.
Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different. These results reflect the specific facts and circumstances of each case.
Homicide & Violent Crimes
| Charge | Result |
|---|---|
| Felony Assault | Acquittal at Trial |
| Menacing / Burglary | Charges Reduced, Sentencing Exposure Significantly Lowered |
19 assault trials and 10 weapons trials with multiple acquittals.
Sex Offenses
| Charge | Result |
|---|---|
| Felony Sexual Assault | Not Guilty Verdict |
| Sexual Assault | Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing |
| Stalking | Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing |
Not-guilty verdicts in felony sexual assault and dismissals before trial.
Drug Crimes
| Charge | Result |
|---|---|
| Drug Possession (multiple cases) | Evidence Suppressed, Cases Dismissed |
| Drug Possession (multiple cases) | Not Guilty Verdict at Trial |
| Drug Distribution (multiple cases) | Not Guilty Verdict at Trial |
Multiple not-guilty verdicts and complete dismissals after suppression of illegally obtained evidence.
DUI Defense
| Charge | Result |
|---|---|
| DUI (multiple cases) | Evidence Suppressed, Cases Dismissed |
| DUI (multiple cases) | Not Guilty Verdict at Trial |
| DUI (multiple cases) | Plea Agreement with No Jail Time Where Prosecution Sought Incarceration |
Multiple jury trial wins and dismissals based on exclusion of breath tests and police observations.
Firearms & Weapons
| Charge | Result |
|---|---|
| Firearms Possession | Evidence Suppressed, Case Dismissed |
10 weapons trials with multiple acquittals.
Domestic Violence
| Charge | Result |
|---|---|
| Domestic Violence (numerous cases) | Complete Dismissal for Insufficient Evidence |
| Domestic Violence | Not Guilty Verdict (Self-Defense) |
| Domestic Violence | Not Guilty Verdict (Defense of Others) |
| Domestic Violence | Not Guilty Verdict (Defense of Property) |
| Domestic Violence | Not Guilty Verdict (Alibi) |
Numerous dismissals and not-guilty verdicts across multiple defense theories.
Federal Criminal Defense
| Charge | Result |
|---|---|
| Federal Drug Trafficking with Firearms Charges | Charges Reduced, Sentence Well Below Federal Guidelines |
| Federal Drug Cases (multiple) | Independent Lab Results Contradicted Government Claims, Sentence Reduced |
| Federal Illegal Re-Entry (multiple cases) | Sentences Reduced Through Mitigation |
Favorable outcomes through fact investigation, independent lab testing, and federal sentencing advocacy.
Fraud & Financial Crimes
| Charge | Result |
|---|---|
| COCCA Conspiracy (Class 2 Felony) and Theft (Class 3 Felony) | Not Guilty, Complete Acquittal at Trial |
Complete acquittal through independent fact investigation and cross-examination of government witnesses.
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