District Attorney Declines to Prosecute Fulton County Case

Key Details

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• Charges: Criminal charges filed in Fulton County Superior Court (Case No. 24PI005598)
• Risk: Potential conviction and criminal penalties
• Resolution: District Attorney formally declined to prosecute despite probable cause existing for arrest

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Case Description

The client was arrested on criminal charges that were filed in Fulton County Superior Court. Despite the arresting officer finding probable cause for the defendant's arrest, our legal team immediately began challenging the prosecution's case and arguing that the charges should not proceed to trial.

Legal Strategy

Our defense strategy focused on a thorough investigation of the facts of the case. We conducted a comprehensive review of all evidence and witness statements and identified key weaknesses in the state's case. Through strategic discussions with the prosecutor's office, we presented compelling arguments on the merits of our defense and the likelihood of a favorable outcome.

Challenges

The primary challenge was that law enforcement had already determined probable cause existed for the arrest, meaning there was initial evidence supporting the charges. Our team needed to demonstrate to the district attorney’s office that, despite the initial probable cause, the case lacked sufficient strength for successful prosecution or that other factors warranted dismissal.

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Resolution

After our thorough investigation and discussions with the District Attorney, the prosecution made the decision to decline to prosecute the case. The Deputy District Attorney filed a formal "Decline to Prosecute" document with the court, stating that while probable cause existed for the defendant's arrest, it was the District Attorney's decision not to prosecute the case. All charges were dismissed without prejudice, allowing our client to avoid any criminal conviction or penalties.

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