Theft of Means of Transportation/Auto Theft Victories

“Victories” Definition: DM Cantor defines a “Victory” as follows: Cases resulting in a Complete Acquittal at Jury/Bench Trial; cases Dismissed after they were set for Jury/Bench Trial; cases Dismissed prior to being set for Jury/Bench Trial; Convictions Reversed on Appeal; Convictions Set Aside; Pre-Charge/Pre-Indictment cases where DM Cantor Prevented Charges from being filed; a Partial Acquittal at Jury/Bench Trial; cases in which Charges were Substantially Reduced; cases in which Probation was Terminated or Reduced; cases in which Sentences were Modified favorably; Professional Board & Title 9 Representation in which charges were Declined, Dismissed or Substantially Reduced; and, cases where Prison/Jail exposure or Civil Repercussions were Substantially Reduced.
Below is only a sampling of our Victories and not a complete list. Click on any of the buttons to view the type of charge and individual case results.

Dismissed | Felony Theft of Means of Transportation (Auto Theft) & Felony Embezzlement / Theft

State v. Ms. S (DMC No.)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. 020561CR)

Not Charged due to Civil Settlement | Federal RICO, Fraudulent Schemes ($200,000), Bank & Wire Fraud, Money Laundering & Theft of Means of Transportation ($86,000)

State v. Mr. G. and Mrs. G (DMC No. 6372 and 6373)

IRS AND JP MORGAN CHASE BANK INVESTIGATED

Not Charged / Dismissed | Felony Insurance Fraud ($23,000), Felony Theft of Means of Transportation / Auto Theft & Misdemeanor False Reporting

State v. Mr. C (DMC No. 8485)

SURPRISE CITY COURT (CASE NO. CR07-01028) SURPRISE POLICE DEPARTMENT (DR NO. 07096356)

Not Charged | Felony Insurance Fraud & Felony Theft of Means of Transportation / Auto Theft

State v. Mr. P (DMC No. 8525)

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE INVESTIGATED

Dismissed | Felony Theft of Means of Transportation (Auto Theft)

State v. Mr. D (DMC No. 4014)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. 2003-020415CR)

Dismissed | Felony Auto Theft / Theft of Means of Transportation

State v. Mr. B (DMC No.)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. 0100166CR)

Not Charged | Felony Theft of Means of Transportation | State v. Mr. N

FLAGSTAFF POLICE DEPARTMENT CASE NO. DRP14-17620) (DMC NO. 12589)

Not Charged | Felony Theft of Means of Transportation (Auto Theft) | State v. Mr. W

SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT (CASE NO. DR0626617) (DMC NO. 8587)

Not Charged | Felony Theft of Means of Transportation (Auto Theft), Felony Burglary, Felony Theft & Felony Criminal Damage | State v. Mr. A

GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT (CASE NO. DR06-075452) (DMC NO. 6686)

Not Charged / Reduced to Misdemeanor | Felony Theft of Means of Transportation (Auto Theft) & Felony Sale of Counterfeit Merchandise

State v. Mr. D (DMC No.)

TEMPE CITY COURT / TEMPE MUNICIPAL COURT (CASE NO. 03-672467)

Reduced to Misdemeanor & Probation | Felony Auto Theft / Theft of Means of Transportation

State v. Mr. H. (DMC No. 7129)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2007-101364)

Reduced to Probation with Zero Days in Jail | (2 Counts) Felony Theft of Means of Transportation (with Prior Felony Conviction and Felony Theft of Services | State v. Mr. B

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2016-002321) (DMC NO. 14092)

Reduced to Class 6 Open/Misdemeanor with Probation and Zero Days in Jail | Felony Theft of Means of Transportation (Auto Theft) | State v. Mr. S

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2015-144246) (DMC NO. 13295)

Reduced to Misdemeanor/Auto Theft with Zero Days in Jail at Time of Sentencing | Felony Theft of Means of Transportation (with 2 Prior Felony Convictions)

State v. Mr. W. (DMC No. 5170)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2003-033716)

Reduced to Misdemeanor with Zero Days in Jail | Felony Theft of Means of Transportation (Auto Theft)

State v. Mr. C. (DMC No. 4989)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2004-129964)

Reduced to Class 6 Open/Misdemeanor with Probation and Deferred Jail | (2 Counts) Felony Theft of Means of Transportation (Auto Theft) | State v. Mr. D

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. 2009-117647) (DMC NO. 9011)

Reduced to Burglary with Probation and 90 Days in Jail | Felony Auto Theft/Theft of Means of Transportation (3 Counts) ($54,000) | State v. Mr. S

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2005-009822) (DMC NO. 6564)

Reduced to Probation with 6 Months Deferred Jail | Felony Trafficking in Stolen Property ($67,800), Felony Auto Theft (Theft of Means of Transportation) & Felony Burglary

State v. Mr. D (DMC No. 9012)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2009-119368)

Reduced to Probation with 6 Months in Jail / Probation Reinstated with Zero Days in Jail | Felony Robbery (with Prior Conviction) / Probation Violation (Felony Theft of Means of Transportation) | State v. Mr. C

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ( CASE NO. CR2012-146859; CR2011-141832) (DMC NO. 11600)