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.
Jolie Masterson and Jesse Hall have won acquittals at trial in both felony and misdemeanor cases, including first-degree murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, robbery, DUI, and domestic violence.
Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different. These results reflect the specific facts and circumstances of each case.
Acquittals at Trial
Jolie Masterson and Jesse Hall have both won acquittals at trial in felony cases. Together, their trial acquittals include these charges.
Felony acquittals:
- First-degree murder
- Sexual assault
- Kidnapping
- Robbery
- Assault
- Burglary
- Drug distribution and manufacturing
- Drug possession
- Theft
- Criminal mischief
- Trespass
Misdemeanor acquittals:
- DUI
- Domestic violence
- Violation of a protection order or restraining order
- Assault
- Harassment
- Theft
- Shoplifting
- Criminal mischief
- Trespassing
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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