Vehicular Homicide 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.

Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal at Bench Trial | Vehicular Homicide / Misdemeanor Manslaughter

State v. Ms. K (DMC No. 11498)

PHOENIX CITY COURT (CASE NO. 4636123)

Dismissed at Bench Trial | Misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter | State v. Ms. K

PHOENIX MUNICIPAL COURT (CASE NO. 4636123) (DMC NO. 11498)

Dismissed | Felony Vehicular Manslaughter and Felony Hit & Run

State v. Mr. A (DMC No. 8667)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2005-134626)

Not Charged | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous, Negligent Homicide Dangerous & Felony Vehicular Aggravated Assault Dangerous

State v. Mr. S (DMC No. 7422)

PEORIA POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED

Not Charged | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous

State v. Mr. P (DMC No. 6000)

MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Not Charged | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous

State v. Mr. R (DMC No. 11737)

GILBERT POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATED

Not Charged | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous

State v. Mr. W (DMC No. 6723)

NAVAJO COUNTY DPS (CASE NO. DR2006-026637)

Not Charged / Reduced to Probation | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous / Misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter

State v. Ms. R (DMC No. 6107)

WEST MESA JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. CT2006-002295) / (SALT RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT DR NO. 2005-06294)

Not Charged / Reduced to Probation | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous / Misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter

State v. Mr. R (DMC No. 10402)

SURPRISE MUNICIPAL COURT (CASE NO. TR11-00425)

Not Charged and Instead Routed to City Court for Misdemeanor | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous & Felony Hit and Run

State v. Mr. M (DMC No. 7441)

TEMPE POLICE DEPARTMENT (CASE NO. DR06-072066) / TEMPE CITY COURT (CASE NO. 06-916379)

Not Charged and Instead Routed to Justice Court for Misdemeanor DUI | Felony Vehicular 2nd Degree Murder Dangerous, Manslaughter Dangerous & Negligent Homicide Dangerous

State v. Mr. T. (DMC No. 7216)

EAST MESA JUSTICE COURT (CASE NO. TR2006-172224)

Not Charged / Reduced to Negligent Homicide (Non Dangerous) with 7 Months Actual Prison Time | Felony Vehicular Second Degree Murder Dangerous / Felony Vehicular Manslaughter Dangerous, Negligent Homicide Dangerous & Felony Aggravated Assault Dangerous

State v. Mr. F (DMC No. 11880)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2011-007282)

Reduced to Negligent Homicide with Probation and 2 Years in Jail with Work Release | Felony Vehicular Manslaughter Dangerous & Felony Aggravated Assault Dangerous

State v. Ms. C (DMC No. 6134)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2004-014836)

Reduced to Aggravated Assault (Non-Dangerous) with 4.5 Years in Prison | (2 Counts) Felony Second Degree Vehicular Murder Dangerous & (1 Count) Felony Vehicular Aggravated Assault Dangerous

State v. Mr. M (DMC No. 7863)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2006-009509)

Reduced to 19 Years in Prison | (2 Counts) Felony Vehicular Second Degree Murder and (1 Count) Felony Hit & Run

State v. Mr. N (DMC No. 6998)

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT (CASE NO. CR2005-011605)