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12/11/06 - Christopher A Haddad Named “Top Up and Comer” in South Florida Legal Guide, 2007 for the THIRD Consecutive Year View Full Press Release

11/15/06 - Federal Drug Charges - Client originally facing 5 year mandatory minimum for trafficking in over 300 marijuana plants receives sentence of 1 year and 1 day as part of plea agreement to reduced charges.

11/1/06 - Violation of Probation - The attorney successfully obtains reinstatement of probation for client charged with violating probation for charges of grand theft.

10/31/06- Domestic Battery- The attorney negotiates agreement with State for dismissal of charges after client agrees to counseling.

10-15-06- Successful civil settlement for client for excessive force claim against police agency.

10-15-06 - Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia - All charges dropped.

10-1-06- Juvenile battery charges- Client found not guilty after trial.

10-106 - Burglary, Grand Theft - The attorney negotiates sentence for long term drug rehabilitation in lieu of incarceration for client with lengthy record and prolonged history of drug abuse.

9-10-06 - Attempted First Degree Murder -Client receives withhold of adjudication and probation for involvement in drive by shooting in Tallahassee.

9-1-06 - Juvenile aggravated battery charges - Client found not guilty after trial.

9-1-06 - Trafficking in cocaine - Charges dropped by State due to client serving sentence on unrelated offense.

8/15/06- Federal Drug Charges- Client receives significant reduction in charges and reduced sentence of 2 years for trafficking in kilogram of cocaine.

8/10/06- Violation of Probation for Sale of Cocaine - Mr. Haddad negotiates successful reinstatement of probation for client violated for not completing conditions of probation.

8/1/06 - Forgery - Pretrial diversion agreement where State agrees to drop felony charges if client completes pretrial diversion program.

7-15-06 - Successful civil settlement for client injured after being struck by municipal garbage truck.

7-10-06 - The attorney negotiates dismissal of charges for juvenile client charges with possession of illegal drugs obtained after traffic stop.

7-2-06 - Petit theft - State agrees to drop charges and court expunges arrest for client charged with stealing clothes from department store.

After State charges The attorney's juvenile client as an adult for possessing BB gun, Mr. Haddad obtains reduction in charge to misdemeanor offense thereby avoiding felony record for his client.
6/11/06

Speeding ticket dismissed.
6/27/06

Felony Violation of Probation dismissed after Mr. Haddad arranges agreement between State and his client.
6/25/06

State drops charges in juvenile court as part of agreement in drug prosecution for the accused to obtain drug counseling.
6/15/06

DUI probation violation withdrawn after client agrees to complete Orin ally imposed conditions.
6/15/06

State drops juvenile robbery charges on The attorney's client for alleged fight and theft of property.
6/11/06

Felony juvenile charged dropped to misdemeanor in case involving search of child's purse by school authorities.
6/11/06

The attorney negotiated agreement for State to drop juvenile charges in larceny case.
6/10/06

The attorney negotiated agreement for State to drop juvenile charges in larceny case.
6/10/06

Misdemeanor marijuana and resisting arrest charges dropped as part of pretrial diversion program.
6/1/06

Juvenile direct filed as an adult for robbery received juvenile sanctions and sentenced to juvenile commitment program in lieu of adult conviction.
5/15/06

The attorney obtains dismissal of felony cocaine charges for client after original plea overturned on voluntaries grounds.
5/15/06

Successful plea agreement reached in 2nd degree murder involving shooting with a firearm.
5/1/06

Acquittal for woman accused of causing accident after colliding with emergency vehicle. The attorney successfully argues that she did not cause the accident.
4/15/06

The attorney negotiates dismissal of felony dealing in stolen property charges after undermining integrity of State's case by calling into question credibility of key witnesses. State agrees to drop charges.
4/6/06

State drops all charges including Burglary with an assault, a first degree felony based on efforts of Mr. Haddad showing that case lacked merit.
4/6/06

Monday, April 10th, 9am-10am. Christopher A. Haddad will discuss firearms law in Florida: the right to bear arms (state and federal laws), the use of force, and shoot first and ask questions later- Florida's stand your ground law; on THE JUSTICE HOUR, with Lisa Macci. Mondays from 9 to 10 in the morning, WPBR 1340 am. www.Talk1340wpbram.com

Mr. Haddad gets juvenile charges of battery dropped for his client after a complete and thorough pretrial investigation shatters state's case and they are unable to produce a witness to identify his client as involved in attack at bus stop.
9/27/05

The attorney negotiates reduced sentence for client with multiple felony convictions facing 10 year prison sentence for attempted robbery.
9/25/05

Mr. Haddad's actions result in possession of heroin charges being dropped against his client where state relies on statements of another suspect to try linking his client to possession charge. Successful plea to misdemeanor and 6 days time served.
9/17/05

The attorney's works tirelessly on behalf of 23 year old woman accused of shooting at a moving car. His efforts result in state dropping 10-20-life provision of sentence. Client facing 20 year prison sentence receives probation with credit for time served on plea to lesser charge.
9/15/05

Felony theft involving clothing stolen from department store. The attorney successfully obtains dismissal of charges on behalf of his client.
9/15/05

Client facing robbery charges has all charges dismissed after discovery conference.
9/5/05

Successful settlement for client injured in roll-over auto accident.
9/1/05

Client charged with false imprisonment and aggravated battery for incident involving attack of spouse receives probationary sentence with domestic violent counseling.
8/24/05

Carjacking charges filed in adult court are successfully resolved with juvenile sanctions.
8/23/05

Successful civil settlement for client charged with molesting child later proven to be innocent.
8/15/05

Client with lengthy record and charged with burglary of a residence receives drug treatment program in lieu of incarceration in prison.
8/13/05

Mr. Haddad successfully argues in Federal Court for home confinement and probation with no jail time on behalf of client charged with marijuana cultivation. Client originally facing drug and firearm charges with mandatory prison sentence.
8/11/05

Robbery charges reduced to disorderly intoxication after defense convinces state that client was not involved in physical altercation.
8/7/05

Successful six figure civil settlement for client attacked in parking lot of business establishment based on theory that defendant was negligent in providing security for patrons.
8/1/05

Client facing prison sentence for burglarizing home and stealing numerous personal items. The attorney works out resolution to send client to drug treatment program in lieu of prison time.
7/18/05

Client charged as adult for burglarizing neighbors residence. The attorney convinces court to treat client as juvenile and receive treatment program as part of sentence.
7/15/05

Felony Child Abuse charges dropped to simple assault after client agrees to voluntarily attend parenting classes.
7/15/05

Client facing attempted first degree murder charges for allegedly trying to run police officer over. The attorney negotiates successful resolution for client to receive probationary sentence with credit for time served. Prosecution retreats from initial offer of 5 years imprisonment.
7/1/05

Client charged with driving with suspended license and speeding. Defense successfully negotiates dismissal of suspended license charge and speeding charge is dismissed.
7/1/05

Personal injury settlement reached for client struck and injured in back, neck and shoulder, by another driver.
6/10/05

Armed Robbery
Defense convinces state to recommend to court to impose juvenile sanctions.
5/30/05

DUI
Charges reduced to reckless driving
5/20/05

Dealing in Stolen Property, 6 courts grand theft of firearm
Defense establishes State's case is based on witnesses who lack credibility. State drops all charges.
5/15/05

Battery
Juvenile charges dropped when defense establishes mistaken identification
5/15/05

Possession of Cocaine
Client charges with possessing drugs found during traffic stop. State agrees to Pretrial diversion program so client can avoid formal criminal record.
5/5/05

Burglary of Dwelling
Client facing 30 months in prison undergoes intensive residential drug treatment in lieu of prison sentence.
5/4/05

Petty Theft
Defense reaches agreement where client performs community service and state drops charges.
4/5/05

Juvenile direct filed as adult for robbery charge. Defense reaches agreement with state to allow client o be sentenced as a juvenile thereby avoiding adult court conviction.
4/5/05

Possession of marijuana
At defense request, client undergoes substance abuse evaluation and performs community service and state drops case.
4/1/05

Burglary Armed
Defense counsel establishes client was lawfully allowed to be in house and had no criminal intent. State abandons prosecution. Client facing up to 30 years.
3/30/05

Resisting Arrest without violence
Client arrested after allegedly obstructing police officer's investigation after traffic stop.
Defense reaches agreement with state to allow client to perform 8 hours community service in lieu of continued prosecution. Charges dropped.
3/5/05

Driving on Suspended License
Charges dropped by State
3/1/05

Burglary
VOP auto burglary
VOP burglary Client on 2 felony probations and arrested for burglary charge. Defense reaches agreement with state to impose county jail sentence and allow client to finish probation rather than imposing prison sentence.
3/1/05

Possession of cocaine
Resisting arrest without violence
Possession of cocaine count dropped by state and court imposes time served sentence to misdemeanor resisting arrest charge.
3/1/05

Suits over use of Taser guns on rise in South Florida and elsewhere as police increasingly turn to shock shots. View Article
2/18/05

Speeding and improper turn - Defense motion to dismiss speeding granted. Improper turn ticket also dismissed.
2/16/05

Burglary Structure / Grand Theft misc. misdemeanor charges. All felony charges dropped per plea agreement. Sentence of 18 months probation and time already served.
1/27/05

Felony Violation of Pretrial Intervention - Violation withdrawn by state. Client given another opportunity to complete program without convictions on record.
1/27/05

DUI - DUI charges reduced to reckless driving.
1/27/05

Driving under suspended license - Charges dismissed.
1/20/05

Juvenile Burglary to a conveyance charge reduced to trespassing.
1/15/05

Successful six figure personal injury settlement for client injured in rear end accident with tractor trailer truck.
1/15/05

Violation of Probation - Probation violation withdrawn and probation successfully terminated.
1/12/05

Resisting Arrest without violence - Client accused of not complying with police orders. Charges dropped by state after client performs community service.
1/5/05

Felony VOP and new charges of Aggravated battery - Client originally facing sentence of 60 years. Plea agreement reached on felony VOP for time served sentence and on Aggravated Battery for 5 years probation with 4 months jail and drug treatment with stipulation for early termination of probation possibility after 3 years.
1/3/05

Aggravated Battery - Client acquitted of charges.
12/15/04

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12/10/04

Successful civil ejectment action against brought against holdover tenant.
11/24/04

Speeding - Ticket dismissed on defense motion.
11/23/04

Resisting Arrest Without Violence. All charges dropped after client agrees to do community service work.
11/22/04

Possession of altered ID card - Charges dropped by state after client agrees to perform community service.
11/8/05

Burglary, and Grand theft charges reduced to trespassing after defense successfully argues no proof exists that juvenile stole vehicle or contents therein.
11/5/04

Felony Grand Theft charges in 2 cases reduced to misdemeanor counts with probation.
11/5/04

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11/2/05

Christopher A Haddad Named “Top Up and Comer” in South Florida Legal Guide, 2005.
11/01/04

Threatening Public official - Plea agreement for 3 years probation and credit for time served in jail.
10/15/04

Domestic Battery All charges dropped after client agrees to go to domestic violence classes.
10/15/04

Trafficking in Cocaine, Sales of Cocaine (3 counts), Possession of Marijuana with intent to sell. Trafficking Charges dropped and other charge reduced and client sentenced to one year in jail under house arrest.
10/1/04

Domestic Battery. No charges filed.
10/1/04

2 Juvenile case -Grand theft charges reduced to petty theft after defense successfully argues state cannot prove value of items.
9/14/04

Grant Theft Auto
Possession of Cocaine/Possession of Marijuana. Successful resolution where client agrees to continue with drug treatment for 12 months and if successful, State will drop all charges.
8/6/04

Exploitation of an Elderly Person.
Successful resolution where client agrees to continue with existing civil agreement to repay funds for 12 months and if successful, State will drop charges.
8/6/04

Petition for Restraining Order. After hearing, court finds evidence insufficient to grant restraining order against our client.
7/2/04

Grand Theft, Organized Scheme to Defraud - Successful negotiation for client's repayment of funds. If in compliance, State agrees to drop charges.
6/1/04

Petty Theft - Charges dropped by state. 6/3/04

Driving while license suspended. Charges dropped.
5/28/04

Driving while license suspended. Charges dropped.
5/26/04

Violation of Probation (domestic battery) - Despite allegation of 2 prior violations, successful negotiation with state attorney resulting in release of client to complete conditions of probation.
5/24/04

Successful civil settlement for man attacked by property manager of apartment complex after being accused of pulling fire alarm. 5/17/04

Charged with possession of marijuana. All charges dropped.
4/26/04

Fraudulently obtaining an I.D. card. All charges dropped. 4-20-04

Slip and fall at department store. Successfully settled out of court. 3/15/04

Juvenile case – Burglary of Dwelling. Charges reduced to trespass.
3/1/04

Excessive use of force by police. Successful out of court settlement.
3/1/04

Leaving scene of accident with property damage. All charges dropped.
2/1/04

Driving while license suspended. Two felony counts. All charges dropped.
1/15/04

Criminal mischief. Charges dropped.
1/10/04

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