Mike and Joe have successfully represented hundreds of individuals charged with a wide range of charges from drinking and driving to murder. Both Mike and Joe have each tried over 75 criminal trials to verdict. The following is a summary of just a handful of cases that Mike and Joe have tried that have resulted in acquittals for their client. Due to client confidentiality the names of our client's have been changed but the summary of the facts are accurate.

People v John Doe-1

In 2009, while working as a door-to-door magazine salesman (the "defendant") was falsely accused of brutally raping (sexual intercourse) a physically handicapped woman in her home, a crime punishable by life in prison. The accuser alleged that she allowed the defendant to enter her home when the defendant told her he was selling magazine subscriptions. After allowing the defendant into her home, the accuser alleged that the defendant closed the door behind him, threw her onto her bed and forcibly rapped her. Seminal fluid belonging to the defendant was recovered from the accusers clothing.

After the alleged attack the defendant's accuser immediatedly went to the hospital where evidence was collected by medical providers and the local police. Based upon a physical description given to the police the defendant was arrested (within an hour of the report to the police), questioned by the police, and charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree punishable by life in prison. The defendant was held in custody, unable to post the high bond, pending trial.

There were no witnesses to the alleged charge other than the accuser and the defendant and the defendant asserted that the sex was consensual.

The defendant was represented by attorney Joe Kanan and after a two week jury trial the defendant was found not guilty and released from jail.

This case exemplifies the importance and need for competent and experienced counsel.

People v John Doe-2

In 2008, the "defendant" was falsely accused of brutally stabbing two alleged victims with a knife and striking one of the victims with a glass ashtray. The defendant was charged with two counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, a crime punishable by 10 years in prison, enhanced by a habitual offender fourth offense notice increasing the potential sentence from 10 years in prison to life in prison.

The accusers alleged that the defendant was high on drugs and alcohol when an argument ensued over money. The accusers alleged that the defendant became enraged because he believed the accusers stole money and grabbed a kitchen knife stabbing both accusers and hitting one with a heavy glass ashtry.

The defendant was arrested, questioned by the police, and charged with two counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, and habitual offender fourth offense. The defendant was no stranger to the criminal justice system and had many prior felony convictions. The defendant was held in custody, unable to post the high bond, pending trial.

There were no other witnesses to the alleged crimes other than the accusers and the defendant and the defendant asserted that the injuries he inflicted on the alleged accusers were in self defense.

The defendant was represented by attorney Joe Kanan and after a one week jury trial the defendant was found not guilty and released from jail.

This case exemplifies the importance and need for competent and experienced counsel.

People v John Doe-3

In 2007, the Defendant was falsely accused of brutally raping his live-in-girlfriend, a crime punishable by life in prison and charged with domestic violence second offense a one year misdemeanor. The accuser alleged that she and the defendant got into an argument and that the defendant brutally beat her and forced her to engage in sexual intercourse.

The defendant was arrested, questioned by the police, and charged. The defendant was held in custody, unable to post the high bond, pending trial.

After the alleged attack the defendant's accuser went to the hospital where evidence was collected by medical providers and the local police.

There were no witnesses to the alleged charge other than the accuser and the defendant and the defendant asserted that the sex was consensual.

The defendant was represented by attorney Joe Kanan and after a one week jury trial the defendant was found not guilty and released from jail.

This case exemplifies the importance and need for competent and experienced counsel.