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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
The Law Office of Christopher A. Haddad, P.A. Relocates to Downtown
West Palm Beach, FL
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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
Christopher A Haddad Named “Top Up and Comer” in South
Florida Legal Guide, 2006 for the Second Consecutive ‘Year Click
here for more.
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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